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A few random updates from the past 2 weeks...

Asher, Greg and I went to visit a local (-ish) Buffalo Safari. I think Asher enjoyed the tractor pull the most. The buffalo were pretty cool. And pretty huge. And pretty stinky (especially in the sweltering 35 degree Celsius heat). Greg pointed out that every question I asked the guide had to do with baby buffalo, or the makings of a baby buffalo. (I don't know what he's talking about). But then I was like "Hellllll-o! Babies are my life right now." Obviously.

We saw some pretty cool things; baby buffalo nursing their mama's and 3-week old babies that were all soft and fuzzy. And we also saw some pretty gross things; like a boy buffalo putting his face in a girl buffalo's pee mid-stream as she was peeing. Sick. Apparently this has something to do with it being mating season.

Here's some photos of the day (don't worry, the buffalo porn has been edited out):

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Asher also has been practicing his walking. A lot. He actually is walking most of the time, I'd say. He is getting quite good at it too, but has had a few falls and bumps, which led to a few of these along the way.

Ouch.

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Asher enjoyed his first trip to a local splash park. There's a new one, within walking distance from my mom's place. Score.

He was pretty tired out after all that excitement and passed out in the middle of the living room.

Rest assured, there will be more splash park visits coming up!

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We also had a scary incident with Asher a couple weeks ago as well. Since Asher was very little, he has held his breath when he cries. It usually freaks most people out because he holds it for quite some time, but we've just gotten so used to it that we don't even think about it anymore. We have certainly done our research and talked to our doctor about his breath-holding spells but nothing has ever come of it. Until a couple weeks ago. Asher held his breath during a cry for so long that he turned blue and passed out. It was the scariest feeling in the whole world... holding your blue, unconscious baby. Thankfully it only lasted for about 5-10 seconds, and he was totally fine after he regained consciousness. Don't worry, it's OK that this happened, and there's no damage or anything like that. Asher fainting was just his body's way of making sure he got oxygen again. There haven't been any more incidents since this first one, but I have a feeling more may be on there way, especially now that the boy is starting to have temper tantrums. (Oh joy).

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We've also been spending some time with this guy lately.

That's Marek, and he'll be spending 2-days a week with us starting in September. I think it'll be great for Asher to have another little guy around to play with regularly. Marek is very cute, and very fun and, well, so far, so good!

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And remember this friend from our beach vacation post?

That's my dear friend Erin, and she has just left the country for 2 years to go pursue her Master's Degree in Professional Counselling. We've been busy enjoying her company before she left (that's what she said, right Erin?). Our family will miss her lots, that's for sure. Good luck, Erin, and we can't wait to see you when you come home at Christmas!

I think that's all the random updates for now. Thanks for checking in!