Arizona Vacation

After Tyler finished school and before our big move to Cincy we decided to take a long vacation down to Mesa to visit my family.  We had a great time!  It was so fun for me to take my daughter to see my home and to see the place where I have so many great memories.  I know she won't remember this trip, but it was still a very neat experience for me.  And of course, we always have a great time getting together with the family!

Tyler looks pretty good pushing that stroller!

Ashley's first airplane ride.  She was so good!

Celebrating my birthday at one of my favorite places.  Crackers!

It was so fun to watch David play in his summer league basketball games!

All the Beecher kids at Ali's graduation.  I can't believe she is going to college in a month!!

I love being in Arizona.  I love the heat, I love the palm trees and the orange trees, the beautiful sunsets and of course my family.  We have such a wonderful time when we are all together and I was so glad we were able to take this trip.  Can't wait to go back for Christmas!

Ashley's Blessing

On May 6, 2012, Ashley was blessed in her home ward in Holladay and was given a beautiful blessing by her daddy.  My family and Tyler's parents came out for the occasion and it was great to be surrounded by family and friends.  It was such a wonderful day to really grasp what a blessing Ashley is in our lives and how grateful we are to have her in our forever family.

Tyler's Graduation

After 2 years of hard work, Tyler graduated from the University of Utah with his Masters of Business Administration on May 4, 2012.  I am so proud of Ty for all of his accomplishments!  School has always been very important to Tyler and he was very diligent in his studies and graduated as one of the top students in his class.  I am so proud of him for all he has accomplished and will continue to accomplish.  Way to go Ty!

Tyler's Fan Club waiting in the stands

Proudly wearing my "stole of gratitude"

It was so great to have some of Ty's family come and support him

Ashley Update

 Well being parents has quickly changed our life.  It is amazing how quickly my days go by and yet I couldn't be happier doing anything else!  This darling little girl has brought so much joy into our home, we can't imagine life without her. 

Ashley is growing and changing so fast!  It is so fun to see her learn new things and develop each and every day.  I can't get enough of her!  Here are some pictures of the last month.

Basking in the sun

Ashley watched all the Jayhawk games with Daddy

We had a little scare with Ashley's heart murmur but everything turned out to be just fine!

This girl loves to sleep all spread out

So exciting that she can smile at us now!

Easter Sunday

Ashley's first bottle

Sorry this is picture heavy, but I just can't get enough of my beautiful little girl!

Ashley Sarah Beck

Our sweet baby Ashley made her debut on March 5, 2012, right on her due date!  The day before I was feeling very large and like she was never going to come, having no expectation of going into labor any time soon.  I went to bed having zero contractions only to wake up at about 1am with really painful ones.  Tyler woke up completely on his own with the feeling that it was time to go to the hospital.  Which was pretty amazing!  We got to the hospital and checked in by 2am and I was dilated to a 5.  The nurses hurried to call the anesthesiologist in to give me my epidural about 3am.  Then everything went pretty quickly.  About quarter to 5am, my doctor came in to break my water and I was dilated to a 10 and it was time for the baby to come!  They got all set up and then I pushed for about 20 minutes and then our baby girl was here!  She was born at 5:34am weighing 7lbs 3oz and 21 inches long.  Everything went very smoothly and I am so grateful for a happy, healthy baby!  

This is a week earlier when I was in false labor

Here I am in real labor.  Notice the difference :)

After the epidural is in...I'm a happy camper!

Tyler was great the entire time and has continued to be a huge help!

Ty's first diaper change!

First family photo

Nana and Papa were still in town and we were so glad they were able to see grandchild #15 before they went back to Cincy

Ashley is my parents' first grandchild.  We were so glad they could hurry up to see her! 

My very favorite nurse Jackie!

Dr. Barton.  I couldn't have asked for a better doctor!

Ready to go home!

We are thrilled to have Ashley in our family and can't imagine our lives without her anymore!  She has been a great baby to sleep well during the night and let mom and dad get some rest every once in a while.  Welcome to the family Ashley!