Monday, January 5, 2009

What a great...2008!

Since there was no Christmas letter that came from our home this year I just wanted to share a few highlights of the year! Fun things we got to do and so many friends and family we got to visit! I know we were truly blessed in so many ways and we wish you all a great year to come! (not much happened in Jan) :)

FEBRUARY:

MARCH: Dustin turned 29, indoor hunting fiasco's, spring golf
tournament with Mason, and Easter.



Easter

APRIL: Girls trip to Hawaii, Want a bite? MAY: trip to Utah visiting so many family members and friends,
Grandparents cousins and good times!
Cami and Crew

Provo Canyon
Staying with the Nortons in St. GeorgeMore cousins



Heidi Casale and Kids





Ryya turned 2!
Ryya's first Hair cut by Bri :)

Amy Jo and Sweet baby SAM!


Baby shower for Lesli and Arianne


JUNE: We spent most of the summer in California with
Dustin's summer sales job. Visited lots of cool
places and many beaches!


San Diego beach

July: Forth of July, Chloe tuned 4! Cam and Amy Jo blesses
baby Sam with much family in town.

Chloe turned 4!




Grandma Kempt and I at the Mesa Temple

August: Trip to WA for my High school reunion,
Spending time with old friends
and grandparents, & My birthday.


Grandma Fluharty and Aunt Linda in WA.

Titan turned 1! first steps...
I turned 29!
Mason turned 6!SEPTEMBER: Fall soccerOCTOBER: Halloween
Dustin..?!!!?

The Pumpkin patch..

The costumes...

NOVEMBER: Fun fall festivities, My first 10 mile run, School harvest parties, Time out for Couples, We did enjoy having a few family members down for Thanksgiving! 1o mile race...
Mason school fall festival

Time out for couples Jenny Froggly and Hillary Weeks.
(two of my favorites!)
With the Pearces!
DECEMBER: Christmas, Temple lights and lots of traveling
to see FAMILY!
Merry Christmas to all..


Happy New Year!

14 comments:

Arianne Pearce said...

Some GREAT moments there!! Beautiful Christmas pictures. I love the one where Masen is winking and also Titan's first steps- so precious!! Also your sisters baby is SO sweet. You are such a great friend and I LOVE YA!! You have such a great family.

wackywilsons said...

This definitely took you some time to do and I appreciate it...especially b/c I am so far away and miss out on all your Ashton Action :)

I loved seeing those pics in Hawaii...and you are a brave woman showing off your bootie and the beach! Good for you!

You and your family, like I have said before, need to do some posing b/c you all are so photogenic and adorable.

I miss you!

Shanna said...

Love the header. I just did a photo shoot with that exact pose. what can I say... great minds think a like! you look like you had a great 2008! so many fun trips and so many fun memories you have made for your kids!!

Erika said...

Fun recap!! Busy year! Happy New Year to you too!

The Hermyzoo! said...

Wow that's one heck of a year. Congrats on enjoying the ride! Love the header, what a great idea! Leave it to you to come up with you. Glad to hear all is well in the ASHTON home.

Shells said...

It's been fun following along with your life all year long. You have had one busy, fun-filled year.

Rosie said...

What an amazing year you have had! Beautiful kids, handsome hubby, friends........Thanks for meeting me in Pasco. We had a great time and it makes me realize how much I missed ya:)

Here is to another eventful and exciting year!

aliciamae100 said...

How fun to do a "year in review" post. Your christmas card is beautiful! Now, I'm ready for a post about that AMAZING soup! ;)

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Connie~ said...

Enjoyed your 2008 through pictures. Your family is so cute and I love to stop by your blog ever so often to share in your life. You have a special part of my heart.....thanks so much for your love and friendship to Rosie.
Connie

Brook & Travis said...

Wow, busy year!! Loved all the pics. Your trip to Logan looked so fun! Cold, but fun. Love your new blog pictures...super cute idea! How come you are always so tan? Not fair! Cute family April and Dustin!

Shanna said...

k i just spoke with Cory and he wants to plan one with you guys this fall. ahh! that will be so fun! lets us know where you are wanting to go. We thought it would be fun to to Bahama's.

Hutchinson said...

You have an amazing family. Love all your Christmas picts. I think its great that you run. Its important to make time for yourself when you are a busy mom. You look really good! Love you guys!

LKP said...

looks like it was a busy and fun year! =) cute fam. hope you're having a great week!