The Lee Family

Aikman is almost 2....

2009-08-13T09:57:00.000-07:00

Since Aikman is almost 2 and it has been 8 months since my last post, I figured I should update everyone on Aikman and how she is doing.

Aikman is pretty much singing her entire alphabet and can count to at least 7. She loves to sing the "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and is starting to sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". She wise beyond her years. We are also working on potty training her and it is completely her choice. Aiky likes to walk into the bathroom and pull her pants down and attempt to take her diaper off and she just sits on her little potty like she is using the bathroom even though we havent gone yet. I think we are very close.

She loves to color on anything, including herself. We've had to wash the markers off of her legs a few times. Thank goodness for washable colors and markers. The precious baby likes to lay in her floor with her crayons and coloring notebook and go to town. Needless to say, we have a bunch of 'Aikman Lee' artwork.

We are getting better at peoples "titles". She now has mommy and daddy down pat. After almost 9 months, she finally says "Red" (my mom) with ease. Everytime we see pictures we point people out to get some practice in. It's not quite perfect yet, but very close. Just so many people to remember.

At school, we are finally able to go without her crying. She likes to walk in now and act like she is a big girl. I have been told she is the best behaved kid in the class and very smart (SCORE!!!). Those comments are every parents wish. We still have a bit of attitude problems to work on. She spends some quality time in her bed when she dosent act right (I know she is only 1, but you can never start too early)!

Hopefully, I can remember to keep the updates coming!

Holidays are over...

2009-01-07T17:30:00.000-08:00

First of all, I wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful things we got this Christmas. We love all of you and wish you a GREAT 2009!

Now for updates on Aikman. The week leading up to Christmas was a bit rough for us. Aikman somehow came down with a fever virus and was miserable. Christmas day we went to Moms (Tracye) and had a great time. Aiky absolutely loves everything she got. I must say that the v-tech mini laptop is her fav. I see another future business leader for the world. After spending a few hours hanging out and eating a WONDERFUL brunch, we (meaning the whole family)were completely wiped out so we dispersed to our homes for some much needed post-holiday napping.

The Friday following Christmas, Mom (Tracye), Uncle Scottie, Aunt JJ, Aiky and I, decided we would fight the after-Christmas holiday sales at Park Plaza. Even though the mall was packed and lines running for miles, my little beautiful Aiky, snapped back into her normal self to spread cheer throughout the mall. Everyone we passed, Aiky would let out the sweetest "Hey" and you could the smiles around. After walking for about an hour, she did something that has not been done in a while, she passed smooth out in the stroller. Allowing us to continue to shopping for a bit longer.

New Years, dad and Michelle came down for a few days to spend some quality time with us. At first, Aikman was a bit scared. By the last day, Aiky was finally comfortable with my dad. She rubbed his head and gave him kisses and actually rested for awhile while he held her. Dad and Michelle were kind enough to keep Aiky for a bit while John ran some errands and I was at work. I must say that it was some much needed one on one time and they loved every minute of it.

Dad and Michelle,
I wanted to let ya'll know that I enjoyed your visit more than you will ever know and you are more than welcome to come anytime you like. We will always have a air mattress waiting for you. And Aiky wanted me to tell Poppy and Shelle that she loves you guys and she cannot wait to see you again and Thank you for all of the great gifts!

Love to everyone and Happy New Year!!
Ash, Aiky and John

Sorry for the wait...

2008-12-21T18:54:00.001-08:00

Apparently I have been slacking with the post and I am so sorry. I have been dealing with finals and other school things for the past couple of weeks.

Well, Aiky is 14 months old now and sassy as ever! Little by little she is getting to know all of her family and losing some of her fear. We went to my grandparents this past weekend and had a great time for the most part. Aiky is teething and has been running fever all weekend so she was pretty much attached to me and only me. However, she did let Uncle Bro feed her a bottle and finally let Mamaw hold her long enough to bring her to me. Even though it was just a few minutes, that moment made her year.

Aikman now has six teeth. She has her two front and bottom and the new ones are coming in on either side of the two front. We taught her to brush her teeth just in time. That beautiful baby girl could hear me brush my teeth a mile a way and she would come running. So, we decided to get her her very own toothbrush. It is pink all over with lady bugs on the handle. I will put toothpaste on it and she walks around brushing her teeth. When she is done, she hands it to me and I rinse it off. I have never known a 14 month old baby who liked to brush her teeth but she loves it. I must be doing something right.

Ok, so I am tired and need to go to bed!
Loves and Merry Christmas to Everyone!
Ash

New things...

2008-12-03T18:29:00.000-08:00

Over the past week, Aikman has said "thank you" twice and plain as day!!!! It was so exciting and amazing to here her say something that is so important to learn. I guess saying thank you everytime she gives me something rubbed off. Now that she has learned the basics of walking, that beautiful baby girl with grab her sippy cup and just wander around the house walking. She can go at least 30 minutes to an hour just walking. As awful as this sounds, sometimes she looks like a little old drunken man walking around drinking out of her sippy cup upside down.

Tonight, as Aiky and I were playing on the couch, she figured how to get off the couch by herself. A couple of times she figured out by accident when she kinda slid off. The last time though, she was standing up on my side and her foot slipped. I looked at her with a surprised look on my face and she got these uh oh eyes and puckered her lips to say whoa and then started laughing. I know right now reading this it dosent sound funny, but it made me cry from laughing so hard. After that she would throw back her head and laugh a couple of times and start playing. She amazes me more and more everyday. It breaks my heart for kids whose parents dont relish in the samllest things and just sit there to watch their kids. They have no idea what they are missing!!!

Loves to everyone and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Ash

Should be in bed...

2008-11-23T22:03:00.000-08:00

Soo...it is 1203 am and I am still up! Anyone who has known my sleeping habits for the past two years would have a heart attack if they saw me up this late. I decided this would be a good weekend to do ABSOLUTELY nothing since Thanksgiving is this next week and I was going to be busy. Sunday I woke up, not in the best mood and feeling a bit under the weather. I had one of those headaches you get when you spend too much time in the house and dont go anywhere, but at the same time I didnt feel like driving anywhere. Truthfully, I needed to clean. I know my house isnt disgusting but I always feel it is. Most people look it as "its lived in and there is a 1y/o running around" but I still like to keep it somewhat liveable (not sure on the spelling, its late). So, at about 845 pm I decided to drink 20 ounces worth of coffee and sugar and some tea (more caffeine) and away I went. The kitchen is now clean, all the clothes hung up, Aikys clothes are set out tomorrow and all of my clothes are ironed. I also have the coffee ready to just turn on and my socks and shoes sitting beside my clothes. I know its late, but there is nothing better than everything ready to go on a Monday morning to get your week off right.

Goodnight everyone,
Love you guys

2008-11-21T08:44:00.000-08:00

i love playin with my school bus, mom and daddy push me around on it. they are my peeps.

2008-11-21T06:56:00.000-08:00

Aiky loves her pasgetti

Random Post

2008-11-19T12:03:00.000-08:00

I would now say that Aiky could be considered a FULL TIME walker these days! The only time she crawls is if she falls, but even then, most of the time she sticks her little booty in the air and raises herself up. I know she is 13 months now but she so does not look big enough to walk. My mom and I think she is to small to walk. Even though through the past year I look forward to the moment of her walking, I feel she is growing too fast. She understands basic small commands and can understand when I ask her something. It is the most amazing feeling in the world! Even though sometimes I dont feel like I am teaching her anything, I realize I am when she responds with those cute little chunky cheeks! Loves, Ash

Visiting with Uncle Scottie

2008-11-18T18:09:00.001-08:00

On Saturday, Uncle Scottie was finally able to get within 5 feet of his niece without her crying and running in fear. I dont know what it was about my brother thats brings fear in my child. However, I was almost teary when Aiky let her Uncle Scottie kiss and hold her. Thank God!!! Even though Aikman feared him in her earlier months, her Uncle Scottie loved her so much and now, I am more glad than ever, she will let him have a positive influence in her life. Who dosent love Scottie

2008-11-12T19:58:00.000-08:00

Ok, so...This is the first blog I have ever done and the only reason I know how is because of my sister Mel...thanks honey and I love you! Anyways, the first post is going to be a little short. I just want to fill everyone in on Aikmans skills. She is now 13 months and so much fun. A couple of days before her first birthday, Aiky attempted walking and was successful with a couple of steps. Now, she more or less runs instead of walking. It is the funniest thing in the world. Finally, we have TEETH. She has 2 on top and on the bottom. We are praying to God, that the top teeth grow together or else it will be a serious gap. This baby girl is like her momma in so many ways. There is NOTHING she wont eat. If momma puts it in her mouth, then Aiky wants it. I have a feeling if I ate dirt so would she! That is about all I have right now. Hopefully, I remember to post as things progress!!

We love everybody!
John, Ash and Aiky