Swim Lessons

Ashlynn started swim lessons this Saturday. It was very cute. I signed her up with a good friend's daughter Lily. Lily and Ashlynn have been best friends since they were infants.
Ashlynn normally isn't too fond of the swimming deal. She seems to scared or maybe it's just the going under the water that she is scared of. I really wanted Ash to enjoy the pool this summer since I figured we will spend a lot of our time there with our friends, so I needed her to feel comfortable with the water. She did such a good job. I was so proud watching my baby concur her fears and not only that but really enjoy herself.
I wasn't looking forward to pulling myself out of bed that morning, being sick and all, but the joy in her face really made my day. I forget sometimes that something as simple as swim lessons can really light up her life.

Moments.

Bailey and Dustin's engagment party was this weekend. I came over mid morning with Ashlynn to help set up. I made some floral centerpieces made from mason jars and yellow flowers. We put together the pub style tables covered them in white linens and tied big satin bows around the middle. We also spent some of our morning getting crafty with their engagment pictures, decorating them with scrapbooking papers and glueing paper flowers to them. Ashlynn of course needed to glue too so she spent her art time gluing scrap papers to eachother. I was very proud of the finished product.

I came back to Baileys at 4:30 to help curl her hair and start the party. She looked beautiful, it was like she was glowing. Ashlynn was dressed in her spring outfit and making friends with anyone who would pay her attention. She is definately a crowd pleaser. I also had a highschool friend come photograph the event for Bailey. The night was great and full of laughter. I should have given a toast but I didn't want to cry. My speech will be saved for the wedding. I will only have the strength to say it one time.

That night ended in tears for me but tears well spent. Dane and I finally had a blow out. It may have been alcohol induced but I think in the morning it brought us closer. Every couple will have their fights, but how those fights play out is what defines your relationship I believe. This fight made us stronger. I love Dane Kolter. He is everything to me and no longer can picture my life without him.