Soccer

Asher recently started Soccertots with Michael and is having a ball! (pun intended)

Getting Coach Josh with the noodle

Soccer is hard work!

Halloween (a little late)

Our little Buzz Lightyear had a fun Halloween, and actually wore his costume several times! I expected him to wear it once and never want it on again, but he figured out quickly that costume =candy or sweets. Thankfully, Asher likes the idea of sweets more than the treat itself. He typically takes only a bite or two.

Posing with our pumpkins

Saying "I come in peace"

Exiting the neighbors' haunted house with AJ
No fear, this one! (except heights)

Trick-or-treating with Taylor & Zach

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in My name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
John 16:22-24

Little Planner

On the way home from dinner tonight..."I think so I can watch my fire truck show when I get home. Sound like a plan Mommy?"


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A Picture Recreated

I really can't believe I am posting this, but someday I may need to prove to Asher that his Mommy can be silly. The first picture was taken on our honeymoon on the beach one night after dinner.

Eight years later...same beach, after dinner at the same restaurant. My, how things change!

Costume

The Halloween costume has finally been decided upon and ordered. Sadly, yet thankfully, this homemade contender was not the winner. If you know Asher well, you know this would have been the most appropriate choice, which is why I had to post it. I am relieved I don't have to

attempt this beauty though. I am happy to let Disney do the legwork.

Maui 2010

We took Asher to Maui the last week in August and he has been asking to go back ever since! We went to Maui on our honeymoon in 2002 and several years in row on our anniversary, but we haven't been back in a few years. So we were excited to experience it as a family and we had a fabulous time! Our eight hour flight was delayed an hour so Asher got to check out the cockpit. Unfortunately this delay also made us miss his 'nap window' so he did not sleep ONE WINK the entire flight. We planned for a low-key first day to adjust to the time change, but capped it off with a traditional luau. Asher was completely enthralled with the fire dancer, which led to several discussions about NOT touching fire.

Posing at sunset

Learning to Hula dance

The children's breakfast buffet. Asher had powdered donuts and bacon every morning, in Yo Gabba Gabba dishes no less, such a treat!

Slide #843 down the slide between the two kids' pools

Standing in the ocean

Paddle boarding with Mommy

Our view from the adult 'Serenity' pool the day we had a nanny, Julia, who Asher LOVED.

My first swim-up bar, and my new favorite drink, Passionfruit Batida. (they gave me the recipe)

View from our balcony

Co-Captain Asher on our sunset cruise. The captain, Anthony, has two young boys so he was rather fond of Asher and basically gave him free reign.

Sponges set out in our room, along with toys and a snack presentation...they definitely know

the way to a 2 year old's heart

Playing in the waves

Family picture before our dinner at Spago...our favorite restaurant on the island, which happens to be in our hotel. We were also able to enjoy Spago one evening just the two of us while Asher played with Julia.

Ice cream on our last night...inviting himself to Mommy & Daddy's room service dessert on the balcony.