The Girl of Many Faces

Ice-cream

Today Madeleine and mommy had a girls day out! We went to lunch and to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular! What's an outing without a little ice-cream on top?

Baby's First Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Welcome to our little corner of the world! This is the grand unveiling of the Ashton family blog! Well, okay, maybe not so grand, but it's here! In typical Ashton family fashion we are behind the technological times, blogging no exception. We're not really blogging types, and debated whether or not to join the blog world. Alas we came to the conclusion that this would be an excellent way for our family and friends to keep tabs on us. Our primary objective for the blog is to create a newsy appendix to our simplified Christmas card. This blog is essentially a year in review, hitting the highlights of our family in 2007. With the blog, those who want to know more about what we've been up to can, and likewise those who don't need more detail can just enjoy the card! If you're here, you're at least a little curious, and we're happy to have you! In lieu of our usual Christmas letter, enjoy the Ashton family blog . . .

Established 1997

It's hard to believe, but on this day 10 years ago our family was officially established! When we got married 10 years ago we didn't give much thought to just how lame a December anniversary would be. It's not unlike having a birthday in December; it gets overlooked and pushed to the side. But when you're in college and in love with only two weeks between semesters, you don't think about these things. The one hidden blessing to having your anniversary in December is that at this time of year we reflect more on the many blessings we have been given, and easily our greatest blessing is each other.

Scout Dallin

Dallin turns 8! Turning 8 is a big deal. It means getting baptized and becoming a Cub Scout. Dallin is really excited about both.