Little Baker

Asher helped me make cookies yesterday. It still amazes me the things he is capable of 'helping' with and the attention span he has when we are both engaged in an activity. He enjoyed repeating the ingredients as they were added to the bowl, measuring the flour, holding the mixer, and especially taste-testing!

Sneaking a chocolate chip
'What cookie? I didn't eat a cookie.'
'I'm just gonna reach over here a grab another one while she's busy with that camera. She won't notice.'

Friendly Nebulizer

Some kids may grab a blankie or a teddy to watch tv with. Nope, not Asher, no siree! If Mommy is emptying the dishwasher during Jack's Big Music Show, then he hauls out his nebulizer and its components to keep him company during his show. (note, we aren't even using it right now....knock on wood)

Fall Festivities

This weekend, we had fun picking out and carving a pumpkin. Its so much fun to see these experiences through Asher's eyes. From the mountains of pumpkins (the small ones easily mistaken for balls) to the squishy, pulpy flesh & slippery seeds, the pumpkin provided loads of entertainment this weekend.
We also attended the Spooktacular Carnival at Asher's school on Saturday. He was quite hesitant at first, but quickly warmed up and had a blast. He is really starting to enjoy his class and doesn't even look back when I drop him off now. He gets great reports each day and loves his music class. When we first arrived at the carnival, he just kept on going right past the fun to go to his classroom. Hopefully he won't be searching for the carnival when we get to school Monday morning!

Fun at Mimi & Pappy's

Silly Napkin-Face Pappy With Zach in the Barbie jeep...this picture will definitely make an appearance in a couple graduation or rehearsal dinner slideshows!

Family Reunion in Oregon

In September, we attended Michael's family reunion in Hood River, Oregon. We had such a great time seeing everyone and hanging out for a few days. We also got to meet Morgan and Maggie, daughters of Michael's cousins who were both born within a month of Asher. It added a new dynamic to our get together to have 3 little ones running around, but they were troopers and handled the chaos well...the little ones didn't do too bad either :o) We are looking forward to the next reunion in two years.

We hiked to 3 different waterfalls...beautiful! Ice cream with Mommy and Aunt Angi

View of the Columbia River & Mount Hood from our houseAunt Michelle flew in from San Francisco, along with Peter
All 3 kiddos watching a little Baby Einstein

Morgan, Asher & Nana at the lavender farm discovering dandelions

Visiting Daddy at the river during one of his fishing expeditions

Learning to fly fish

Walking with Daddy & Papa

Papa & Nana at the river

Pure excitement being so close to the train!

The whole crew!

First Day of School

Today was Asher's first day of 'school' (mother's day out)! Our day did not start out well, so by the time I accidentally hit his head on the car door in the parking lot, my expectations for the day were quite low, but all-in-all it went well! He was crying when I picked him up, but his teacher assured me it had just started as other mothers arrived to pick up their children.

Before we left home, with his backpack. He loves to say 'ack-ack' When I arrived at his classroom, I was so excited to see each child's artwork laying out still wet with fingerpaint. My heart began to well with pride as I searched for his name on each sheet. This is what I found...

Whoopie Pie...Oh My!!