Miscellaneous September Pics

September was going great... lots of pictures with the birthday party and fun summer activities. Then my camera BROKE!!! Here are a few miscellaneous pictures from the rest of September. Some of the colors are off because of my camera malfunction, but you get the idea.

Following are pictures of Al with the boys on his birthday morning, policeman Asher getting a call and giving orders, Asher's new favorite activity: Tinkertoys with Grandpa, mommy and boys on the couch, and Ezra playing at the end of the month.






I wasn't sure what I was going to do... Ezra is turning 6 months old soon, he is having surgery at the start of October, then there's Halloween, etc. But sis saved the day and let me borrow a camera. So, stay tuned for more pics in October. PHEW!

Time to get out and enjoy summer before it's over!

So, it all started with the realization that our neighborhood sidewalks are not too great for a little... sorry BIG... boy who is learning to ride a bike. Al had a great idea to go to the bike trail with Asher's bike to give him a little practice.

We had a picnic snack and Asher found dandelions to blow. Then to riding the bike... yeah!


Well that lasted a whole 3 minutes. But hey on to the next thing right!

We all had a great time spending some time together as a family. Asher wanted to "run, run, run!"

and then explored with daddy up a lot of stairs.

I just love watching how curious and excited Asher is about new experiences. Ezra, of course, enjoyed watching too.

And as long as he had his teether, Ezra was happy as could be!

"I'm 3 now mommy... and I'm going to preschool!"

Yes, that's what Asher told me this morning as he smiled so big and bounced up and down.

Here is a picture from his birthday, with the traditional birthday morning muffin:


This morning he was off to school for the first time:



Can you sense the enthusiasm?! He was ready... hit the ground running:



And, of course, it went great. He was excited about bringing cupcakes for all his new friends, wearing the "birthday crown," and all the songs they got to sing at school.

more mommy

Well, baby Ezra is not so little anymore. Can't believe next month already he'll be turning 6 months old and having his surgery.

Here he is at brother's birthday party. Happy as a clam that everyone wants to hold him... more, more, more!


And he has started holding his bottle lately. Don't know if he's becoming more independent or just trying to keep mommy from taking the bottle away... more, more, more!

Celebrating Asher and Chase

The birthday boys...

Asher tests the cake...


Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate! It was so wonderful to have so many friends and family join us at the birthday party. I only wish I could have had more time to chat with everyone, but I know the boys really enjoyed it!


Asher going back for more...

Fire Station

Asher and Brady were off to the fire station Saturday morning. Thanks to Andy and Earleen for making it happen... I don't think they'll stop talking about it for months!



It was a wonderful time. Asher can say that he sat in every single one of the fire trucks.




He tried on a kid-size fire fighter uniform (boots and all) and the real thing!





And my favorite picture of all:

3 year old pics

Thanks to Aunt Holly, we got some pictures of Asher. Love them!









I know I always say it... but they grow so fast!

5 months and 5 days

Ezra's 5 month picture... well he's almost 5 months old now ;)



And can't believe that Asher will be 3 years old in just 5 days! He has been a little camera shy, but I'm hoping Holly can get a good picture tonight. Here is one of my recent favorites where Asher asked to hold Ezra...



...and they both smiled at the same time!