I love this girl!

After we went to the salon on Ashlyn's birthday we went over to the mall to get her pictures taken. I thought that she looked so grown up and I wondered where all the time has gone. I can't believe that she is seven. I know every mom says this but it really does seem just like yesterday that she was such a tiny baby. I have loved her so much from when she was that little until now and I very much look forward to growing with her for so many more years to come.

Ashlyn is my oldest so she sometimes gets the raw end of the deal. I expect alot out of her, and I think that in a way that has made her a very strong personality but also a very accomplished little gal. She really is so smart and excels beyond most expectations. She is a good big sister to Carly and that makes me so happy.

Some of her favorite things are playing outside, reading, High School Musical {especially Troy, yes, at seven}, Hannah Montana, and being with her friends. She is becoming so independent that it sometimes makes me sad, but at the same time I'm so grateful that she can help herself.

I can't imagine my life without sweet Ashlyn. She is a giant part of who I am and the reason that I set new goals each day. I hope she will someday forgive me for all the mistakes that I have made and will make. Above all I hope that she can live her life being happy and finding the things that will complete her. She is a beautiful girl and I love her so much.