Stand back... literally!

Stand back! Here's something to make you smile (in case you weren't already) on Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

What she really meant to say...

Yesterday Asher got his first "report card" from his swimming instructor. Here's what she had to say:


Here's what I think she really meant to say...

Look what you can do:

* stare at the swimming instructor and the other babies like they've all got 3 heads

* make it through an entire class without screaming your head off

* lick the water

* suck the toy rubber ducky's beak with such enthusiasm that it seems as if you're trying to draw milk from him


Really, I think we're going somewhere here!

Apple Picking

Here's a few photos from our apple picking adventure over the weekend. There is a beautiful orchard about 30 minutes from our home, and we go every year with friends from our church. This, of course, was Asher's first year doing this tradition (well technically last year he was in my belly, but that isn't really the same, is it?).

Waiting in line to get the hayride to pick apples!


Aww, a family shot (yes Asher is in there)!

Since we got our new camera, Greg has been a little picture happy. Here are some he took of Asher and I (half of them without me knowing).

This is definitely a tradition we hope to continue for years to come!

Monday's observations

* Asher has yet to figure out that he can't actually nurse and babble at the same time, although he has spent a lot of time trying this week!


* Two totally separate people both told me on the same day that Asher is the cutest baby they have ever seen. Clearly I am not just biased here people.


* When changing a baby boys diaper, make sure the "weapon" is pointed down before closing up the shop. Failure to remember this simple trick could result in serious pee leakage, changing of bedding and boy, and copious amounts of laundry.


* Do NOT stand under an apple tree and reach to pick an apple while wearing your baby on your chest in a wrap. Someone could get hurt when a half a dozen apples comes raining down from the tree because you shook the branch! So that's why they say at the orchard "Pick at your own risk"!


* The Girl Guides look at you a little strange when they ask you if you'd like to buy a box of their chocolate mint cookies, and you eagerly jump up and down and say "Oh yes I would!". Apparently most 27 year old's don't do this. Strange.


* There needs to be more motivation for keeping one's eyebrows neat and trim. I pluck them, and 3 days later I have so much new growth that I need to pluck them again?!? Seriously, I can't keep up.


* Finding a centipede crawling on your pillow, and then telling your wife that it probably came in on her hair after apple picking is NOT a good idea.

Prince Charming series

Here he is, Prince Charming himself!

And in a toque

I know, I know, enough with the pictures of Asher! But I just can't help myself!

I think that's what he's actually doing!!!

As I was sitting at the table eating supper last night, Asher sat in his bouncy seat, like he usually does at that time of day. I was watching him play and I was shocked to notice him doing this. Check it out...

Do you see it? I think Asher is actually deliberately using his foot to push the toy up so he can reach it with his hand! Is my kid a genius or what?!?!

babbling toes

A little video from our getting-ready-for-bed routine the other night. Asher discovered something new and it's sooo worth the watch! I love having a 5-month old :)