Daddy's Helper

Asher helped Michael put his new wagon together last night. Hopefully the sum of the wagon is as fun as its parts!

Elmo Kisses

Easter weekend

We were at the lake with my family for Easter this year and had a great time just spending time together! We dyed Easter eggs, rode bikes, played outside and celebrated my birthday with a mini-fiesta. Here are some fun pictures from our weekend.

Eating Mimi's yummy bunny cake!

Playing in the toy closet with Taylor and Zach

Storytime with Mimi

Dyed Eggs

Helping Daddy drive the boat. Unfortunately this shot ended in a face plant into the steering wheel and an unhappy First Mate!

Taking the first shot
Checking out what the Easter Bunny left
Asher's first, and only, Peep

More interested in the book than the candy, thank goodness!

Trying to get a picture of all three.

Eggstravaganza!

Last weekend we attended the annual Easter Eggstravaganza at Coopers for Asher's first Easter egg hunt. My parents, sister and niece & nephew joined us for a fun-filled morning of bounce houses, face painting, petting zoo and a train ride.

Daddy & Asher starting the hunt!

San Francisco

We just returned from a long weekend in San Francisco and had a fabulous time! Michael's twin sister, Michelle, is an incredibly talented pastry chef in SF and we really enjoyed spending time with her, seeing where she works, and meeting her friends. And, of course, we indulged in lots of yummy food and desserts.

The first afternoon/evening we were there, we realized Asher had another high fever. After multiple phones calls to the E.N.T. doctor in Dallas and a hotel room visit from the house doctor, he started antibiotics for the left ear infection that hadn't quite cleared up. Thank you, Michelle, for the cheese, cookies and wine you sent up...perfect!

Saturday, we spent the day wandering through the Farmers Market on the bay and exploring the city. That evening we reserved a baby sitter so Michael and I could have a date-night. I was quite anxious about it, but was immediately put at ease when I met her. She had Asher giggling and playing as soon as she walked in the door. We had a wonderful evening at The Slanted Door and Michelle treated us to a new dessert that isn't on the menu yet when we returned to the hotel.

Michelle had Sunday and Monday off work, so we were able to spend two days with her riding the cable car, visiting the aquarium and the new Academy of Sciences...and, of course, eating! Sunday evening she took us to a restaurant that she makes all the desserts for and we tried them all. YUM! Thank you, Michelle, for a great weekend getaway.

Asher fell asleep before his 'Dark Star Crunch' birthday dessert came out. Michelle & Peter on the living roof at the Academy of Sciences

Windy & Cold!Heading home

Surgery

Asher had tubes put in his ears last week and we were able to see a difference in him the same day. He is in awe of sounds and actually responds to his name immediately. The procedure went smoothly and we were holding him less than 10 minutes after they took him from us. We did have a little bit of drama with his ears a few days later (of course!) but he is now doing well and we are excited to see him happy again. We had a rough few weeks leading up to the tubes and we're hoping this helps him feel like himself again. Here he is a few hours post-op.

Its My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To!

We had so much fun putting together Asher's party and having everyone over to celebrate! The weather was absolutely perfect and we spent the majority of the afternoon outside playing. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse when we moved inside for cupcakes and presents. We ended up rushing Asher to the ER as he was in uncontrollable hysterics for 20+ minutes...obviously in some sort of pain. I tried to convince myself I was overacting, but when the grandparents also suggested a trip to the ER might be in order, we headed out. Fortunately, by the time we were walking in, he started to calm down. He accepted a cereal bar and water, and we decided the gas medicine I had given him 15-20 minutes earlier must have done the trick. Those must have been some intense gas pains! We made it back just in time for a cupcake and a rousing rendition of 'Happy Birthday'!

Sitting at the big kid's table!

Cupcakes from The Cupcake House

Cupcake Pops I made (Bakerella)

In pain! Our attempt to distract him did not work

Much better!

Yum! No messy cake pics...he only took a few bites since we weren't too sure about that tummy.