Our babies

Monday, July 2, 2012

3 months old!

 Asher has experienced a lot this last month.  For starters, a 10 hour car ride to our new place in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a rock star in the car.  He talked to me and only fussed once when we were in a dead stop on the interstate.  I was fussy about it too so I don't blame him.  He has had many 'firsts' down here.  First time swimming, first time in 100+ heat, first time in his own crib and own room at night, and the list goes on. The coolest thing that Asher does now is smiles back at you.  If you smile at him, he will look right at you and smile back.  I love it! He coos and squeaks all the time.  In the morning I can hear him talk to himself through the monitor.  It is nice waking up to that.  Mike started his new job so he isn't with us most of the day, but when he gets home Asher gets so excited to see Daddy. He is also sucking on his hands a lot to soothe himself.  Sometimes he nibbles on his thumb, but right now it is the whole hand.  It can make for a slobbery mess, but I think this means we will have a thumb sucker.  When I carry him now, he rests his head on my shoulder and grabs a chunk of my hair on the other side as if he is holding on tight.  Asher stays awake for most of our walks now.  That's exciting because he is seeing so much of the world!

 Here is what I am talking about.

Rex is holding Asher's arm down ever so gently to lick the slobber off.

I think I posted this before, but I love it so much. Asher was chillin' on the floor and Rex came right up and decided he would chill with him.

Grandma Sally holding Asher so Mama and Daddy could eat their last meal in Columbia.

He was crying and I look over and this is what I see.  He was crying in his sleep.

On our morning walk at our new place.


All ready for swimming!!

Our first time at the pool! But many more times on the way.


After the first time at the pool - exhausted.

Lookin' Cute!

Asher loves Mr. Turtle.  They sit in his crib and play all the time.






Waiting for Daddy after his first day on his new job.

On our evening walk he is wide awake!

I thought I would throw one in of Rex, our other baby.  He loves the lake in our apartment complex.  There are turtles, birds and fish to chase.  We have to be careful on walks because Rex goes after them and Asher and I don't want to go with.

Napping after an excellent Skype date with the Whites.


Second time swimming.  This time we got out the floating car. Asher loved it! He just sat back comfortably as Mike and I moved him around.
We got him out of the pool, changed him and put him in his stroller.  Before Mike and I had time to dry off and get ready for the walk back, Asher was passed out.  I guess swimming really does make you tired.
After the 10 hour car ride, in our new place.  Asher stretched out on the floor and wiggled for about an hour.  Poor kid was tired of being in his car seat.

Father and Son checking the internet.

Room decorations. Aunt Missy sent us the link for this idea. All I did was put a few nails in the wall and wrap string around them.

Adorable!

3 months old!!!






This smile is going to win all the ladies when he is older!



 Here are some videos that I have taken.  (Sorry they are sideways) Many of them you can hear Asher talk.








Sunday, June 17, 2012

June activities


Asher will be 11 weeks old tomorrow. June has been a fun month for us.  Mike is around all the time since he has graduated.  We have been wrapping up our stay in Columbia and preparing for Shreveport.  Here's what we have been up to, but not in any particular order. :)
Asher sleeps through the night.  He goes down at 10, wakes up around 6 or 7 to eat, then goes back down for a few hours.  Isn't he a cute sleeper?

Gramma Idso, Mama and Asher made this plate.  We hope to use it for each of Asher's birthdays and maybe he will even eat his graduation cake on it in 2030. We had a good time making it.

At our friend's wedding.  We all dressed up for the special day. 

The wedding wore this guy out. Maybe it was all the ladies that kept coming by and telling him how cute he was.

Checking out the ladies.....


The first Father's Day of many to come.  Asher didn't want to smile because he knows that Daddy doesn't like to smile in most pictures.


Showing off my new flippy-floppies at the doctor's office.  I had to get shots.....and I cried a lot. But Dr. Holly says I am a healthy boy! I am 22in long (25%), 10lbs8oz (25%) and my head is 15 1/2in around (50%).  I have a big head so Daddy says it must mean I am going to be super smart.

I smile all the time now.  I have great conversations with you when you talk with me.

I have a feeling Asher is going to get in lots of trouble....look at that mischievous grin.

Asher has always laughed in his sleep.  I remember it in the hospital the first few days he was alive. No one ever believed me, but now they are starting to experience it themselves and no longer think I am crazy.  

Mike and Asher with Darin and Sammy in St. Louis. 

Two good looking men. How did I get so lucky?
I love bathtime!! 

Gramma Idso and Asher.  This visit, she enjoyed her time with Asher instead of just taking a million pictures - she still took a lot, just not a million. :) Asher loves snuggling with her.
  
Overall, Asher is a happy boy. Mike and I are so blessed. I can't wait to see what is to come.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

2 Months old!

It is a week overdue, but Asher turned 2 months old! We finally switched to size 1 diapers (just this week).  He fits into very few NB clothes.  He is mostly in his 0-3m clothes.  I feel there have been so many great moments with Asher.  He laughs and smiles all the time.  He is strong and sits up in his Bumbo chair often.  He sleeps well in the night.  Last night he ate at 9:30, went to bed at 10:30 and didn't wake up until 4:30am.  WOW.  I like that!  He has experienced the nursery at Church this week while I worked at Vacation Bible School (Kids Club). Here are a few pics.

He is getting so big!!



2 Months
Just so you can compare...This was 6 days old.  
One of Asher's crazy faces.

I got him all dressed up one day...shoes and all!

Retro look with his jean jacket.

This was after a long day visiting friends in Kansas City.  He was worn out and just wanted to go to bed.

Chillin'

I slicked down his curls after his bath.  He looks so grown up!

Getting ready for football season.

Father and son watching ESPN Sportscenter. I am sure there will be much more of this in the future.

 
 Rex helping keep Asher clean.

 
He has the walking motion down.....Uncle Bryan get ready!!

 
I love watching him sleep.  He makes funny faces.
I love him!