August 31, 2009

S'more!

I think in August we tried to fit in as much summer fun as we could. Haven't updated the BLOG lately, so this one has a lot in it...

After our weekend vacation, Asher has been into all things trains. Here he wants to add some more toys to make the longest train he can in the living room.



Asher is still into all things musical. Thank you to Mark Perkins and family for the wonderful gift of a "real piano keyboard" and "real microphone." Here is Asher singing. Which is followed by him asking or sometimes declaring, "One more time?!"



Asher and his dad tried camping out, which lasted about 5 minutes after reading the bedtime book. But hey he had fun in the tent while out there, and we had our first family fire in the backyard. Earlier in the night grandma and grandpa came over for dinner. Unfortunately, the day we decided to roast hot dogs was a real hot one! But Asher was "just so excited!!!"



Of course, we had to introduce Asher to S'mores. Can't believe he'd never had one before! He was very excited, and a few days later we headed over to grandpa and grandma's house for another fire and more treats.



Ezra rolled over on purpose on the 7th of August and hasn't stopped going from his back to belly since. Now, he actually wants some more tummy time. Here is a picture of him on his way over with proof that he still needs some more jammies (his arms and legs just keep getting too long).



After his four month check up, Ezra started on cereal. Here is picture of what didn't make it into his belly the first time eating solids.



He likes to sit, stand, and jump a lot too. Went out and got Ezra a jumping exersaucer toy. He really likes the beads, twirling frog, and mirror. But most of all he just wants to jump some more.





And who doesn't want some more water fun on a hot summer day?




Looking forward to fall, Holly got out the monkey costume for Asher. It may not be Halloween yet, but that doesn't stop Asher from asking to play monkey some more.



And from my perspective... Who could ask for more?!

Cuddle time with Ezra:


Asher wanting mommy to lay with him, and being silly together:


The daycare gang having cake for my birthday:


Leaving for dinner with Al, minus kids:

August 9, 2009

All The Cousins

Finally got a picture of the kids together. Here is Mark with the crew...



I think this was post-pizza and you'll notice Asher and Chase are being silly sticking their tongues out. So great to have gotten the family together for some summer fun.

Can't believe in a month Ezra will be 5 months already, and we will be celebrating birthdays again! Chase will be 2, Asher 3, and Katelyn's 4th birthday is almost here.

August 2, 2009

Can't Stop Smiling

Love seeing Ezra smile! Here are a few pictures of him flashing his smile...




I think Asher is excited that the baby does something now. Ezra loves to watch Asher sing and laughs when brother does "getcha, getcha, gooo." Asher has started showing brother toys and playing more with him.



Ezra and I...


August 1, 2009

The Farm & Old Family Friends

Erica is a family friend that we have known since birth. My dad went to their farm as a kid, and now we are excited to take the kids to see Erica and a real farm...



Holly and I brought the kids. And mom came too.



Erica got to meet Ezra for the first time.



We talked. Erica and Chase tossed the ball around. Asher found the piano.



Then it was off to see the various animals around the farm.