Family Fun

Michael has been traveling the past two weeks, so we decided to celebrate him being home with a fun family night! The games were largely too 'old' for Asher but he had a great time anyway.

Mini Bowling Whack-a-mole is difficult for an easily distracted little guy

Brave boy 'hopped' right on this ride. I am merely holding his hand in this picture of our first ascent, but 2 seconds later I am fully embracing him to avoid screaming, vomiting, panic, etc. He did it, but wouldn't step foot back on it.

Driving was his favorite, as long as Daddy kept his hands OFF the wheel
The big winner...an orange soccer wrist band and an orange whoopee cushion. He wore the wrist band to church today

Independent Play

Asher has turned a corner in the past month or so, and plays independently some every day. I have been unsuccessfully encouraging him to play by himself some for several months. I think the combination of more age-approriate toys for Christmas, being back in a routine after the holidays, and his age have helped. Funny how we work and work to help our kids reach a milestone and then it is bittersweet when they do. I am starting to miss my little shadow, but its so fun to listen to him rambling on about his trucks and construction sites. What an imagination!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year