Utah's own "Ace of Cakes!"

So recently Mindy has gotten hooked on the food network it all started with the show "Ace of Cakes." It's a reality show that follows the business Charm City Cakes. They make really awesome looking cakes and Mindy loves it. Anyway soon she started watching the food network non stop. From all the inspiration she was getting from all these cooking shows she really wanted to make a cake. It just so happened that her friend Marci's birthday came up and so she set off to make her cake! So Mindy planned out here day, she'd clean the house, do some typing and best of all make an awesome chocolate cake. She got all her supplies together and started her cake. Long story short it took up her whole day. She made four round cakes and some chocolate frosting. After stacking three round cakes she decided it was in the best interest of all involved to not add one more layer. Talking to her throughout the process she made me very scared, but as you can see she did awesome. I told her she needed to make a portfolio with her cake pictures so she can send it to the Charm City Cake people. S0 if you find yourself watching the Food Network and think you see Mindy don't be surprised!

Droopy Dog Impersonation

We have been getting such a kick from how big Ashton's cheeks are getting. For those that are familiar he reminds me of the cartoon dog Droopy. He was a Bassett hound. Anyway he is getting so big and he is so much fun to have in our lives. Also check out his sweet threads supporting the Blues we bought this outfit online but it was 3-6 months and I've been so anxious for him to wear it!

Bouncer Chair

A neighbor of Mindy's mom had a bouncing play chair and its sweet. Again if you read the previous post about his new ride you're aware of his height or the lack there of, anyway, we had to put something underneath his feet so he can actually bounce! but the funniest part about it as you can see in the picture is that when we put him in it he puts his arms down the hole with his body! Its so funny the first time i saw it I could not stop laughing. So we pull his arms out and as soon as we leave him be he puts his arms right back down, crazy kid!

Ashton's First Ride!

So our boy got his set of wheels this last week. It is a walker/bouncer that I have been waiting to get forever. Ashton got it from Nana, Pam, and Beck. When we first started looking at baby stuff I saw this and told Mindy if it was a boy we had to get it! So I was way excited when my family gave it to us for a shower gift. The only bad thing is, is that Mindy and I don't really have height genes to pass on, as you might know. So our son is a little on the short side so he cannot touch the ground when he is in it. So his face rest on the steering wheel, which has a horn and other buttons on it that make sounds. So Ashton will honk the horn and play other music with his face. Mindy and I just watched and laughed!

Zoo Adventure!

Ashton had a zoo adventure this last Saturday for cousin Hailey's birthday. He did pretty good still kinda young to really enjoy it. But there was a little cage full of mini monkey things that he really enjoyed. They were really active running all over there cage so they caught his attention. Man it is so crazy to think that lil Hailey is six years old. She has grown up so fast. It's crazy to



think of what all has happened in my life since she's been born but still be shocked she's six. She was and always will be a blessing in all of the Thomas' families lives. We were all so excited to have a little baby in the family and now a little girl. We love our Hailey!

FOOD!!!

Well Ashton had his first taste of food in April. We started with rice cereal and he had a hard time swallowing it as you can see in the picture! Then he had bananas, and his latest was squash. It's so funny because Mindy and I always are excited to see his crazy reaction. So we get the camera out and gather round to feed him. Pretty much everytime he gets some food in his mouth he just looks at us like what is this then starts chowing down! Mindy and I laugh because what do we expect our boy is an eater we should expect nothing less! He's the cutest little boy and we love him!!!

Fight Night!

The boy was exposed to his first fight night last month and he loved it! He was able to visit with his good friends Matt and Amanda and sit back and enjoy the fight. He really does like when he gets company just more people to watch and comment on his every move. Matt and I had a sweet "man" day we played some golf during the day then followed it up with a BBQ and a fight. Could it be any better then that. I'm sure Mindy could think of some things!