ShAA

Cousin Ashtyn came for a visit the other morning. We had lots of fun! Jude LOVES having a playmate. Ashtyn likes having a younger playmate because she gets to "help." She helps him drink his milk and gives him bites of toast and throws the ball for him to fetch (catching isn't quite there yet...). It's really cute to see her be so motherly! Jude really tries to keep up with her, his little wobbly legs just aren't as good as hers are for running and climbing yet. He also likes to play cars by vrooming them on her head to which Ashtyn promptly replies, "Owwwwie, Jude!" He's a little rough for her taste! He is also really trying to talk these days and Ashtyn is "ShAA." Which is funny to me because she is also getting really good at saying words and she calls herself "Aaaa" (as in apple). Funny that she chose the first sound and Jude chose the second!

Outside time was also an adventure. Ashtyn wasn't so sure about all those crazy animals we have traipsing all over the Ridenour Ranch. At a distance fine, but come close and she is likely to let out a scream you wouldn't imagine from such a small fry.

The kiddos also got to play in Jude's baby pool (which I still need to get pictures of) and took a trip to Laurel to a real pool with Grammy Lori and Auntie Lissy. Soooo fun:) Oh summer, I like you!

Here is Jude watching TV. He really gets into it sometimes!

Ashtyn in the rockin' chair.
This was as close as I could come to getting them in the same shot!
Jude taking off on the porch.
Ashtyn getting away from me!