Asher's 2 B-day Part 3

Me, Sonny and Ash blowing out candles...



Ash, Brooks, and Ian eating cupcakes...



Asher's cupcakes- "Cars" theme... I was very happy with how they turned out =)



Aeva, Asher, Brooks and Ian enjoying cupcakes!!


Asher's "birthday" lasted almost a whole week! It has been so much fun celebrating with our little man. We had some of his friends come out to celebrate with him and swim. It was so much fun watching them dig into the cupcakes! This age really is such a blast!

Zoee and Asher

This season is filled with such adventures and fun! Ash is one non-stop adventure and Zoee is our new crawler who is one bundle of joy. Ash loved to wear our shoes around the house. Its so funny to already see him pretending to be Mommy and Daddy! Zoee is sitting up and even starting to pull up on things. She is quick, too, so that means I have to be even quicker to catch her before she gets into things she shouldn't!! They really are a blast and it cracks me up when they make each other laugh. Parenting is super tough and exhausting but it really is such a joyful blessing!

Asher's 2 B-day Part 2

Ash and Aeva... best buddies!! We love them so much!!


Asher's birthday fell on a Tuesday this year which is the night that we have small groups at our house and his best friend, Aeva gets to come over. I don't think he would have had it any other way than to see his sweet friend on his birthday. For the most part, Ash and Aeva play very well together and when they are not together they talk about each other almost every day. I love that they are such great friends! Aeva and her family got Ash a truck and cookies! Taking pics of them is difficult because they never sit still, so these are the best I got!

Asher's 2 B-day Part 1

Us getting the playroom ready the night before Ash's birthday....



So many balloons!!


Here is Ash just coming out of his room...


He loved it!!


Here is Ash getting a running start to run through the balloons!


For Asher's birthday, we decided to blow up over 100 balloons and put them in the playroom to surprise Asher when he got up. We knew he would enjoy a sea of balloons! It was so fun. When he came out, he was a little groggy as usual but eventually he would get a running start and race through the balloons! It was so fun! He got a new truck, some books, a doughnut date with Daddy and a whole day filled with things that he enjoys. We are loving this age. I wish we could just freeze this season for a little while because it really is a blast having such a fun, joyful and for the most part, obedient toddler. Happy 2nd Birthday Ash! Mommy and Daddy love you!

Dear Asher...

Dear Asher,
I LOVE this stage of your life. I have said this so many times but you make Daddy and I smile every single day. We love being your parents and love watching the little man that you are growing into. Here are some funny/cute/just-plain-Asher things that are part of your life at 1 year 11 months...

1. You hate getting your haircut! We took you to our hairstylist, Klaris, to get your hair trimmed about a month ago and did not notice that you borrowed your sisters lungs to use as you let the whole Willowbrook Mall know that you HATE getting a haircut. Even thinking back on this event makes me feel sorry for Klaris and Daddy. They literally did everything they could to try to calm you down (I was holding Zoee as she was spitting up on everything so I was honestly not much help with you). Even the lollypop could not stop you from crying! I guess you will have to be our little hippie until you can tolerate a haircut!! =) (that's okay though, we LOVE your hair slightly long and curly!)

2. You really like shoes!! I was having a rough day the other day and when Daddy was consoling me, you walked into the kitchen wearing Daddy's tennis shoes and blurted out, "WOW!! BIG SHOES!!" It was so precious that I had to laugh and thank Jesus for such an awesome son!

3. You love your best friend Aeva. You call her "Eba" and I seriously cannot think of a day when you do not talk about her or ask if we can see her. Its so sweet. You two play so well together and it just makes me so happy that you have such a great friend.

4. You are a Daddy's boy. When you are with Daddy, you become almost fearless. From riding horses to jumping off large rocks into a pool, you and Daddy are inseparable. I love the relationship you have with him. Almost every morning your first words when you get up will either be "see Daddy??" or "hot chocolate??"- I love it!!

Ash, you are such a precious son to us. You are a joy and a blessing and we look forward to many more laughs as your parents. We pray often that you will grow to be a many who loves and adores Jesus.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Zoee...

Dear Zoee,
I cannot believe that you are already 7 months old! Time has gone by fast. Just thinking about the day when we brought you home from the hospital and all the ups and downs we have had since then, it just amazes me how fast time flies! You officially started crawling yesterday at 7 months 1 day old. I am excited about you crawling because for Asher, crawling meant less spit up =). I sure pray that you follow in his steps with that. You continue to be a joy to everyone. Your smile is so precious and lights up a room. You do have a temper though and you could use more patience when it comes to food. When you get upset, your Martina McBride skills kick in and I swear that people miles away can hear you working out your lungs!! Overall, you are a joyful baby- just as I prayed so often that you would be. You love being around people and you never sit still. I think you are a going to be a "social butterfly" just like your Daddy because you talk and smile alot when there are lots of people around. Zoee- it is a joy to snuggle with you and let you play with my necklace (which you are fascinated by). I pray that you will continue to enjoy life as you do now.

Love,
Mommy

Zoee and Asher

Dear Asher and Zoee,
I have had these pics for over a month now and am just finding the time to post them. I am often amazed and blessed by how much you two already love one another. Zoee- you just LOVE when Asher talks with you. You smile so big when he is around. Asher, you love helping me take care of Zoee. Since the day she came home from the hospital you have been my helper with her. You love giving her toys and I often here you say the phrase... "here you doe Yoee" (here you go Zoee) when you are sharing with her. You also love to mimic Zoee trying to crawl. I will often find you on the floor next to her "crawling" like her. It always makes me smile! You both are such a blessing to Daddy and me. I pray that you will continue to love each other as you grow older. I love you!

Love,
Mommy