Ashley—1 month old

At our arrival in Japan Ashley turned 1 month old. When we reflect on all that she has done in her little life it is quite remarkable. Here are the highlights:

• Moved into her home (2 days old)


• Moved out of her home and into hotel #1 (4 days old)


• Applied for her passport (4 days old)


• Went to visit Devan, Cassie, and her new cousin Drostan in Laurel, MD; checked into hotel #2 (11 days old)


• Huddled under Mommy’s rain poncho at the Washington Monument (12 days old)


• Watched the fireworks on the National Mall (12 days old)


• Visited the National Zoo and saw the panda bears (13 days old)


• Went back to Dayton, OH; checked into hotel #3 and then #4 (2 weeks old)


• Got her passport (2 weeks old)


• Drove to Lincoln, NE and stayed in hotel #5 (2 weeks old)


• Drove to Idaho Falls, ID to see Grandma and Grandpa Ball (2 weeks old)


• Drove to Garland, UT to see Grandma and Grandpa Ashby, and experience the Ashby reunion (3 weeks old)


• Flew to Japan (4 weeks old)


• Spent the night in hotel #6 in Tokyo, Japan (1 month old)

Happy 1 month birthday Ashley. Life will settle down soon (we hope).