I know most of you checkout our blog to see those two sweet babies that I am honored to call mine, but before you get to see them I’d like you to read my ramblings. Life as a mom has been an up hill, learning experience for me. It has been such a time of relying on the Lord. I know God has carried me through these last 2 years as a mom. God new what the plan was when Kyle and I married – 2 babies in 2 years
– and I am so overwhelmed with humble love for that.
We are now entering into toddlerhood with Emma Jean. She brings me to tears with laughter more times than I can count. She’s an example of pure joy. To see her laugh makes me blubber. If I love her this much, how can I even explain God’s love for us.
My sweet baby, Jane Adair. She’s 4 months old and beginning to roll over and sit up on her own. I feel like I’m constantly looking at Kyle made over. She’s fun to sit and watch and just listen to. Miss motor mouth! She talks all the time. We are not sure at what or about what, but she’s a bit of a talker!
God has made my heart so big. It’s funny how much your time gets spread thin but your love and joy increases with more kids. Can anyone say L-U-K-E?! No, were not pregnant but I’ve already got the itch.
Quick question for anyone who can help – I am begining to look into some preschool prep material. I want to get Emma going on some school stuff later this year. Does anyone know of any good books or other resources I should look at to use with her? If you know of anything, please let me know.
Thanks and enjoy!

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July 26, 2008 at 10:25 pm
melanie barrett
You bring my heart so much joy my sister! I LOVE what you shared about bein a momma… thanks for lifting my heart… I can’t believe miss Jane is so big! I love those rolls! Finally somebody Lydia can compete with! I’m about to go check on some videos of crazy emma that momma b told me about so I know I’m about to laugh and I can’t wait!! I love Emma… I think she is going to be my favorite niece…
Ashley I’m so glad you guys are doing so well… God is so good. I love you so much sister…
July 27, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Rose
Holla for a new blog post!!! You are the best Momma, Ashley….love those girls!! And, Jane and her leg rolls….sweet!!
July 27, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Erin Odom
Ashley – so glad to get an update on you guys! I’m also glad to know that you have the itch for more kids – it means that you aren’t too overwhelmed with the two you have
Your girls are so adorable – and they are like looking at Kyle! Jane has the cutest, biggest rolls I have ever seen! I love it!!! I hope this next baby has that – neither of my boys had cute rolls like that.
I don’t really know about preschool stuff. Are you talking about things that you would want to start teaching her at home? We haven’t done any official teaching of our boys, but just kind of make every day stuff a learning experience (like counting, and pointing out colors, singing abc’s, etc.). Emma’s still so young, though, that you probably don’t have to do too much just yet anyway though. Let me know if you do come up with any good ideas
July 28, 2008 at 12:33 pm
Denise
Holla! I could just cry! I love all the pics. Thanks so much for sharing. It’s not a bad thing to be enjoying those precious angels! I have plenty to share with you in regards to schooling. Beeing doing some reading and trying out some things with Molly over the past year or so. Let me know if you get my email shortly to be sure I have the right one! Much love. Kisses to the ROLLS!
July 28, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Liz Lockwood
Love you guys dearly . . . wish you were still at The Lodge Alley Inn!
July 28, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Karen
hola chica bonita! nice work on the blog, sista’! it looks great. jm & i died laughing about being ready for another baby! you guys are somethin’!! gotta love the barretts!! loved the pics of the baby girls. love them! precious! hope to see you guys soon! love you oodles!
July 31, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Lydia Ring
Yeah! A post! You guys are so precious to us… I have to admit that you are one brave women! – I don’t think that I’ll be ready for a 3rd the time Riley is 4 months – That is only 3 months away!
July 31, 2008 at 9:46 pm
rachel yates
Ashley, I have SO enjoyed our times together this summer… I was feeling some what lost after Av was born and spending time with you always encourages me to be a better mommy and to be content in whatever God give me and my family! I love ya girl and gotta say I LOVE Janes rolly legs and Emmas baby blues…they are gorgeous girls!
August 4, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Kim
Where are all our Beth Moore pictures? Power to the purple bracelets!
I love you!
September 2, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Jenn
Awesome new header picture Barrett family