SUMMER !!!!

Summer has arrived and it has arrived in style. 
It kicked the tornadoes out of town and came roaring in with 90 degree weather ... amazing !!! I mean I already have a sunburn. And I took a 3 mile walk tonight at 9pm and I was hot. It was great.
And we got Ashlynn out in her new pool ! 

She loves swimming and playing in the water. 

We also planted some flowers in planters ... I've never been a flower person so I hope I can keep these babies alive. They are beautiful. 

Ashlynn has also been playing in the Sandbox some more :) 
I adore summer ... especially now that Ashlynn is old enough to enjoy the joys of playing outside !!

At the Zoo !

We have the delightful joy and gift of living about 35 minutes from the St. Louis Zoo. The St. Louis Zoo is one of the best zoos in America and ... it's free ! If you are ever in the area it is a great place to visit, no matter your age. This past Monday my Mom and I decided to take our little one's to the Zoo for a few hours. 
Uncle Sean and My Little Bug 

Our Little Director

Nana & Ashlynn

The Penguin & Puffin house is my favorite ! 

Me & Buggy

These GIANT turtles were Ashlynn's Favorite

Ashlynn's 1st try at cotton candy. She didn't care much for it ... 

I adore the zoo and am so glad that Ashlynn loves it too. It was so much fun to spend the day with her and my mom and brother at this wonderful place. 

The car ride home with two tired and cranky children was ... less fun. 

Eighteen Months of Lynney Bug !

Our First Picture July 11, 2009

Ashlynn Olivia Hellrung

November 7 2009

4:04 am

8 lbs 7 oz

19 1/2 inches

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I love you Ashlynn Olivia! 

You are so beautiful and watching you grow is such a gift.