just cause

i can't believe how big ainsley is getting. its crazy to see her walking and talking all the time. she's always so happy and i love love love that she cuddles with me.

every so often i miss working and the adult interaction, but that never lasts long. especially after she says mommy or just wants to cuddle and watch tv.

i'm so blessed to be home with her everyday and so grateful for the love that we share.

i dont have a problem

i have fond memories of babysitting my niece while i was in college. most of those memories include letting her drink my coke. sorry melanie.

now i have my very own little one i try and protect her and give her only nutritional things, but there's only so much you can do.....

and no....its not open

visiting with uncle toph toph

ainsley and i were away traveling though utah and idaho when she hit 11 months (more on the trip later).

she's walking like a pro now - it is so cute!

it was so fun seeing her being so social with all the different people we've been meeting.

today we spent most the day with uncle topher - you can't beat that! we did lots of fun things and ate lots of yum yum yummy food.

i still think about the banana pie shake i had. if you're ever in provo or rexubrg - go to sammy's. so good.

ainsley loved hanging out with topher and he was so great with her. she absolutely adored him (and all his lady friends).

thanks uncle topher for letting us stay and play with you for a little while. we can't wait to see you again at christmas!

and off she goes

as i've mentioned before, ainsley has been taking small steps here and there for a while now. we knew it wouldn't be long before she got it figured out. sure enough, today she just got the confidence and started walking.

so so so so cute.

she does a cute little zombie walk with her arms out as she staggers along.

i love it.

here's some clips of the first moments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd_PBuNYZMg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXUmc8OkZdQ

mom and dad are quite proud.

love for relief society

i've had one of the best callings for a little over a year now. i was teaching primary for the 4 year olds turning 5. challenging - definitely, but also incredibly rewarding.

i loved hearing their stories of how they choose the right. they were all wonderful examples to me of how uncomplicated our lives should be and how easy it should be to serve and love others.

last week i was released and call to serve on the activities committee. it was definitely a bittersweet day saying my goodbyes to my wonderful class. it was especially difficult when my students and parents got teary eyed. i of course shared in their emotions. i loved that class, and i love that the kids still run up to say hello and give me hugs.

the bright side is that i get to go to class with duben now and be with my little ainsley. i also get to go to relief society and be with adults! yes...i actually look forward to going to relief society. who knew?

we had a great day together. i loved hearing the wonderful lessons and being with my family.

i think ainsley enjoyed being with mom too...enough that she gave me kisses, which is a rare occurrence...and the fact that we got it captured - priceless.

almost there

i can't get over how big ainsley is getting.

duben and i keep saying she's just growing up too fast. she's not my little baby anymore.

she's not walking completely on her own yet, but she's definitely mobile and all over the place. it is so cute watching her move around.

her personality is really starting to come out - she's such a silly girl!

definitely a fischer.