All About Ashlyn

Things have been really slow for us here at the Olson residence, and I really haven't had tons to blog about. So I thought, why not do a random blog about my sweet little girl... So here is a blog all about Miss Ashlyn Jade...

Ashlyn Jade is pretty much what you would call a "tomboy". This picture above is from when I "forced" her to do some modeling for me. I personally think she is a gorgeous little girl, and would love her to be a little princess, but in the end, she is just a rough little girl at heart. Here is a picture taken at the same "photo shoot" wearing what she wanted, and acting the way she wanted...

I really can't blame her for the way she is. She is the only girl in her family with a big brother that she admires, and a little brother whom she adores. She has always wanted to do everything that Blake does, and has followed in his footsteps. (And lets be honest, her mother isn't much of a girly girl either, so she really doesn't stand a chance in that department.) Her most recent thing that she has aspired to do is play soccer. She was so excited when I signed her up, and even more excited when we got to pick up her soccer uniform. The whole week after we got it, she would change into it any chance she got, and would wear it around as long as I would let her. She is the only girl on her team, and that doesn't bother her a bit. She is loving playing, and asks me everyday if she has soccer that day. And let me just say, she is the cutest little soccer player I have ever seen...

Its too early to tell if she is going to be any good at it or not, but I have a pretty good feeling she will be. Plus she seems to be a really fast runner. Next on the list for her is t-ball, and if she is anything like her mom, this will probably be her favorite.

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Now, while she is very much a tomboy, she luckily has given me a little bit of girly stuff to watch her do. She is still involved in dance, and though I have a feeling she might decide to make this her last year, we are enjoying watching her while we can. When she first started dance last year, she was actually pretty good and took her classes very seriously. Now that she is in her second year, and the year is coming to an end, she is starting to show signs of uninterest. She does a really good job when she actually tries, but for the most part she just goofs off and tries to be silly....

Here is Ashlyn with one of her newest friends Kinley. This was taken right before one of her performances.

And here she is with her group of dance friends.

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Ashlyn really is a sweet little girl when she wants to be. She absolutely loves her little brother, and would do anything for him. (Even if it means giving him her last bite of her favorite treat.) She loves to share with him and make him happy. She also loves her big brother. Even when he is being mean to her, she will do whatever she can to please him. She really loves her mom, and I dread the day when she decides she doesn't want to be friends anymore. (hopefully that day never comes!) And she has a soft spot for her dad. (though, I'm happy to say that I am still her favorite.)

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One of the things that has been on her mind lately is who she is going to marry. She always asks me who I think she will marry, and I always tell her she probably hasn't met him yet. Then she will go through the list of all of the little boys she knows, and asks me what her last name will be if she marries (blank). I think it is pretty cute. What's even cuter is, is that she pretty much has her mind made up who she is going to marry. (And that is Blake's best friend Dallin.) (Sorry Ashley! Looks like for the time being Dallin doesn't get a say in the matter!!) She always asks me what Dallin's last name is, and then giggles when I tell her. I think she has a little crush!

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One thing about Ashlyn that drives me CRAZY, is her eating habits. If I cook it, she doesn't like it. If she has been playing outside, and walks in to see me cooking, the very first thing she says is, "I am not eating that!!!!!!" Even though she has absolutely no idea what I am even making. And when she sits down to eat, her mind is already made up that she isn't going to like it, and refuses to eat. We will try to make her take bites, and when we do manage to get some in her mouth, she immediately starts gagging and has to run to the garbage to spit it out. UGH!!! I have never claimed to be a good cook, but come on, what little kid doesn't like spaghetti???

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My little girl is getting so big. She will start kindergarten this fall and is really excited. I must admit, I am a little nervous for her. When Blake started I wasn't nervous at all, he has always been so independent, I knew he would be fine.  But my sweet little baby girl is going!!! Its just going to be weird. She has always been the little one, and Blake has always been the big one, its just weird for her to be big enough to go to school. I know she will be fine though.

Here's one last picture I wanted to throw in. I just think her true personality shows through this picture... and if I would allow her to dress silly like this everyday, I think she would!

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I just love my little Ashlyn and am happy that she is the person she is, and I wouldn't want her to change for anyone.

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Here is a list of some of Ashlyn's favorites:

Food: Mac and Cheese, chicken nuggets, carrots, peanuts, sandwiches, and pancakes.

Things to do: Play wii, ride her bike, ride her 4 wheeler, play with her friends, and go to church

Best friends: Blake, Damon, Hailee, Ellie, and Kinley