Ashton's birthday fell on the day after Thanksgiving this year which I loved because that was his actual birthday. Lucky for him cousins were in town so it felt extra special. We all went to the crayola factory the day before Thanksgiving.
Then he requested Texas sheet cake for his birthday. I know the name is particularly endearing as he still considers himself the biggest Texan in our family. He has lived 7 of his 11 years there so I'll give it to him!
He got a little mini all sports camera this year for his birthday. He was pretty pleased with it and has been making several stop and go lego movies.
These were pictures from the beginning of December I didn't want to leave out. Ashton ran for student council his 2nd month at a brand new school and won as his class rep. This describes who he is perfectly. He is socially savvy and not afraid to put himself out there. When student council said they needed a few students to dress up as Rocky for their Barnes and Noble day he was the first to volunteer.
I went with him and helped him get dress and it cracked me up. He was loving the power of being in costume.
I always tell Ashton he got the best of both of his parents. He has David's book smarts. He has my ability of reading fast and David's gift for retaining all the information. Which makes his reading (which he does all day everyday) the coolest combination. He also has some serious street smarts, which I'd like to think comes from me but there have already been so many situations in his life where he has out witted me. We hope to continue to harness that for good! As each year passes he becomes more and more responsible and sees the value in being super helpful around the house. I love this boy and am so glad he is the oldest!
