On Thursday January 31st, Lauren and I dressed in our black velour jump suits and the 3 of us set out on our trip to Orlando. Lauren was an excellent traveller in the car and boy was it ever a great trip. We got to see so many of our friends, take in an awesome theatrical performance at The Bob Carr, enjoy delicious restaurants and welcome The Ashy Girls to our world. 
Working in the yard. I kept saying that this was Mary's form of "nesting". Thursday night we took Lauren out to eat at The Pub in Baldwin then on Friday, Lauren visited with Nanny Ashley while we went out to eat at Luma in Winter Park. This was a celebration dinner with 4 other couples in honor of the upcoming births of Ashlynn and Kaylee in 4 days. 
Guys enjoying great food...
Luma is one of my favorite restaurants...
Lovin' on The BellyOn Saturday, Eric and I met The Bertot's for dinner at Citrus then The Phantom of the Opera at The Bob Carr. It is always so nice to sit, visit over good food and wine, and catch up on dentistry and children with them. They are truly special people to us.
Lauren is all ready for church!! Mark and Mary's church is under construction right now and there is not a nursery. But no worries! Lauren made it through the entire service without having to walk outside! It only took 7 months! :-)
Everybody gets their picture made with Ashlynn and Kaylee...
Even daddy. Eric said Good Bye to us on Sunday as he rented a car to drive back to Panama City to work while Lauren and I patiently awaited the delivery day 48 hours later. I'm so glad I got to stay and be a part of such a special day in our lives and The Ashy's lives.
We just hung out for the next 2 days keeping Mark and Mary company. It was cool weather, but that didn't stop us from swinging in the park!
Playing JB and Noah. Lauren loved playing with them, especially JB as he took extra gentle care of Lauren while he would show her pictures in books and building with blocks. It was so sweet. He is getting to be a good big brother and baby sitter!
THE DAY has finally come! Ashlynn Elizabeth Ashy and Kaylee Ann Ashy were born at 4:53 pm on Tuesday February 2, 2010. Both babies are healthy and were able to spend their first night in Mary's room.
Baby A = Ashlynn
Baby B = Kaylee
Lauren and I woke up Wednesday morning ready to go to the hospital to see the new cousins. This would be Lauren's first time meeting them and I was so excited to see what her expression would be! I wanted to be there right when visiting hours started, BUT that didn't happen. The above picture is what happens when Lauren is fussy and wants to be ever so close to her mommy but mommy needs to get ready quickly!!!
Kaylee
Ashlynn
When Lauren saw Ashlynn and Kaylee, she started smiling, kicking her feet, letting out her high-pitched squeal and started reaching for them! It was so cute!
I am so happy that I got to stay a few extra days and hold the girls...
Sisters forever...
Lauren is all ready for church!! Mark and Mary's church is under construction right now and there is not a nursery. But no worries! Lauren made it through the entire service without having to walk outside! It only took 7 months! :-)
Everybody gets their picture made with Ashlynn and Kaylee...
Even daddy. Eric said Good Bye to us on Sunday as he rented a car to drive back to Panama City to work while Lauren and I patiently awaited the delivery day 48 hours later. I'm so glad I got to stay and be a part of such a special day in our lives and The Ashy's lives. 
We just hung out for the next 2 days keeping Mark and Mary company. It was cool weather, but that didn't stop us from swinging in the park!
Playing JB and Noah. Lauren loved playing with them, especially JB as he took extra gentle care of Lauren while he would show her pictures in books and building with blocks. It was so sweet. He is getting to be a good big brother and baby sitter!
THE DAY has finally come! Ashlynn Elizabeth Ashy and Kaylee Ann Ashy were born at 4:53 pm on Tuesday February 2, 2010. Both babies are healthy and were able to spend their first night in Mary's room. 
Baby A = Ashlynn
Baby B = Kaylee
Lauren and I woke up Wednesday morning ready to go to the hospital to see the new cousins. This would be Lauren's first time meeting them and I was so excited to see what her expression would be! I wanted to be there right when visiting hours started, BUT that didn't happen. The above picture is what happens when Lauren is fussy and wants to be ever so close to her mommy but mommy needs to get ready quickly!!! 
Kaylee
Ashlynn
When Lauren saw Ashlynn and Kaylee, she started smiling, kicking her feet, letting out her high-pitched squeal and started reaching for them! It was so cute! 
I am so happy that I got to stay a few extra days and hold the girls...
Sisters forever...After we left, Winnie Palmer Hospital Lauren had her lunch at a picnic table outside and then we strolled over to ORMC to introduce her to my co-workers in Orthopedics. An entire year has passed since I've seen any of them and it was great to let Lauren meet everyone. This past year has been a whirlwind...time has definitely flown by.
We then started our drive home to Panama City. On the way, we made a pit stop for Lauren to stretch at our back door neighbors, The Carolines, in Gainesville. Lauren loved playing with Kaitlyn and her friend.
We then started our drive home to Panama City. On the way, we made a pit stop for Lauren to stretch at our back door neighbors, The Carolines, in Gainesville. Lauren loved playing with Kaitlyn and her friend. Phew!! We'll get back to PC and recover and then think about our next trip to Orlando when we can hold and love on Ashlynn and Kaylee some more.
Glad you got to spend time with your gang, and meet those precious girls. Lauren is the big girl now!
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