Today...

So, there are certain things that get old as a mom. Cleaning up the same table and two little booster seats everyday after lunch (and breakfast and dinner...) gets tiring for me. The other night I made their dinner and then Justin took them outside to feed them so I wouldn't have anything to clean up. It was nice. Well, today I thought I'd adjust my attitude a little and focus on something cute about the little messes, it wasn't hard to do. I especially like the one were his funny little teeth are showing.

Also, Asher has been thinking it's pretty funny to put things in the fridge. I will open the door to find a little pile of toys on the top shelf. When I look at Asher he says with a silly little grin and giggle "I'm just teasing you, Mom." He cracks me up. Today I've found a little soccer ball, Thomas the train, 2 rubber ducks, and an umbrella in there!

Dear SK,

I'm writing you a note on the blog. It's easier for me right now than to find a pen and paper. I just wanted to let you know that we are out for a little sanity walk. I suddenly really liked the idea of a double stroller with five point harness seats for each of your very energetic children. Asher is wearing boots and a diaper, but Caleb and I are dressed. Two out of three isn't bad, right? It's hot outside so we'll be the ones walking back and fourth along the front road staying under the shaded areas. About dinner... it will be delicious, but we might be eating it at 7 or 8 this evening. Sound ok? I also wanted to tell you that I really missed you today. I hope you had a lovely day. See you soon.

Love,

Abby.

p.s. Feel free to come find us!

Happy Fourth...

Justin and Asher watching the Hot Air Balloons. Asher did surprisingly well that early in the morning.

Caleb really bonded with some of Justin's cousins last weekend. This is Caleb and Adam watching the parade.

This is how Grandpa kept Asher entertained during the parade!

clapping and waving...

Caleb is growing up so fast! I really, really can't believe that he's already almost a year old. I just love my little babies. I love to see them happy and having fun. Caleb is my little growler. He doesn't "babble" much like Asher did, but his tiny grunts and growls are to die for! I'm so glad I know him.

this kid cracks me up!

Camping: the first time, but not the last!

The boys loved the big tent,

and I loved on the boys!

We were able to take Asher on a boat and he did really well. He wasn't saying much, but I know he was really enjoying it.

Some quality father-son time for sure!

Sleeping was pretty hilarious...

We'll just say the boys were comfortable and we were all glad they woke up happy.

It was really beautiful! Super nice to go have a little change of scenery and enjoy some time together!

Our friends have a dog that Asher loves! The dog (and the owners...) are very patient with Asher. He got to spend some fun time with him during the camping trip. It was pretty adorable to see Asher walk the puppy, or was it the other way around?!

Well, look at that, He is growing!

Asher at the Children's Museum March 31, 2008

Asher at the Children's Museum June 6, 2009

Asher is still a small kid, and in my head he will always be my baby, so sometimes it takes little "deja vu" moments like this for it to really hit me how much he is growing.

My first baby...

Well, Asher is growing up too fast! He talks so much. Full sentences that make me laugh so hard! He likes to tell me who is a boy and who is a girl. If I ask him something like "Asher, are you hungry?" he says "No, I'm a hungry boy!" And, what can I say about the boots. He loves them, and I love him in them.
Doesn't he look like such a big kid?! So brave to try new things and aware of what's going on around him. I love to see him learn.
Asher was very particular about where he placed each stuffed animal and where he sat too.
It's amazing to see how much Asher already watches and copies Justin. It's quite humbling as a parent. Each morning Justin packs his backpack and a lunch, puts on his helmet, and rides his bike to his internship. Asher decided he was going too and got himself all ready. "I go to works now too!"

what we've been up too...

Isn't that the cutest picture? They love to read books with their daddy!

Caleb makes me laugh so hard.

Welcome to our new spacious three bedroom :) The boys were staying up for hours laughing, talking, and growling at each other, so we hung up a sheet in between them that we pull out at night. It actually worked amazingly well. The first few nights we could hear Asher saying "Caleb, where are you?!" for quite a while, but now they just say goodnight to each other and go to sleep. Very funny boys!

What a lovely morning...

I started my day out right (thanks allie!) and the boys and I were ready for some outdoor fun early this morning. We took some blankets outside and laid on our backs to look at the clouds, airplanes, and birds. Then, they took turns climbing all over me! Loved it!

We also played on the swings and Asher climbed up the big curved ladder on the playground all by himself for the first time!! I was so proud of him. He kept asking me to help him climb up the big kid ladder. I tried to distract him into playing on something "safer" but when I saw that he wasn't losing interest I thought I would just encourage him and see if that helped him be able to do it. I told him that I knew he could do it, he just had to hold on tight and keep his balance. He got a big smile on his face, and said "Yeah, I can do it. I'm Asher!" He was so happy when he made it to the top all by himself. It was a WONDERFUL mommy moment.

Ahhh-choooo!

Like I said, we've all been pretty sick lately. There have been quite a few runny noses around here, and Asher has become a pro at sneezing. He can also tell you all about his boogers. Are they little or huge, yellow or red (he's had a few bloody noses...), etc., etc., etc.

Is it cute or gross? I'm not sure, but I'll vote cute. 

little goofballs!

The boys cribs face each other and they sure have a lot of fun! They stand up and laugh and yell at each other.  It's pretty hilarious to hear. The only problem is that the little goofballs sometimes do it when they should be sleeping!

The video is just of their bedroom door, but you can hear them laughing.

caleb spencer...

My littlest man is pulling himself up to furniture and walking around. He's also starting to crawl on all fours rather than his fantastic little army scoot.

He likes the cars...

I think Caleb and Asher are going to get along just fine!

little sickies...

As soon as we got home from Disneyland, the boys and I got sick! It's been pretty bad and we're still not all the way better. Thank goodness for Justin! Caleb is also teething which has been super hard on him. Well, as terrible as we've all been feeling the boys are such troopers!

One day Caleb and I were feeling super sick, but Asher was feeling good enough to make some trouble. He really did a good job at making my life harder that day! I couldn't believe it actually. I usually have a pretty good handle on things, but this day every time I turned around there was another surprise waiting for me.

Here was one:

That was the only picture I took, but he also colored with pen all over the counter, and with colored pencils all over my white entertainment center! It really wasn't too bad, but it just felt like a lot because he doesn't usually do that kind of stuff, or maybe I usually handle it better. Either way, I'm just glad he didn't flush the toilet!

I love fresh flowers! Justin gave me these for Mother's Day. This year he also made me a really creative comic book card featuring Asher and Caleb. Thanks boys!