Happy Baby!

What a happy little baby a few days short of his 5 month birthday.

Asher loves to stand up!

In between enjoying his giggles, coos and gurgles, we have been busy setting up the nursery...yes I said it, setting up the nursery.  We did not decorate when I was pregnant, but are enjoying the process now. This weekend we moved out the furniture in Asher's room and ordered the crib which will be here by June 3rd.  We also packed up more clothes that he has outgrown.   (Pictures to follow)

Finally, Asher has started doing tummy time on his Bubbie's quilt and he loves it. Although, the pictures that follow do not show our little munchkin doing tummy time. Needless to say, I am in awe everytime I look at the quilt and think how crafty my mom can be. I think we have come a long way from my 2nd grade Halloween costume. Way to go, Bubbie!!!

Look, if I clasp my hands together really tight, maybe you won't do tummy time.

A little grumpy because Asher thinks he may be doing tummy time any minute.

4 month checkup!

Asher had his 4 month check-up on Wednesday and he sure is one healthy little guy.

Here are his stats:

Weight, 17 lbs 3 oz./85th percentile
Height, 26 1/2 inches/92nd percentile
Head Circumference,17 in/75 percentile

Wow, wow, wow, do we have a big boy on our hands. Asher is already wearing 9 month outfits and has graduated to stage 3 in diapers. Big things are happening at the Silversmith household, I guess!

Hello, Asher!



Our big 4 1/2 month old!

Asher has just started getting into the Exersaucer this week!

This next picture was just too cute not to put in the blog. This was taken 2 weeks ago. 

Doesn't Asher look HUGE next to my mom?

A little snuggle time on a Saturday morning, priceless.



Three Cheers for Family!

It has been a busy, yet, fun family filled last two weeks.

We were able to celebrate my first Mother's Day with my Mom in DC.  The weather was beautiful and we all decided to enjoy the neighborhood by going on the Capitol Home and Garden tour. It was also the first time that Asher rode in the Baby Bjorn facing out. He was a trooper and smiled at everyone on the tour.

Also, my mom has been spending the last two weeks taking care of Asher while Jed traveled for work and I went to work.  Asher has started waking up at 4am recently and we hope this will change soon. On the bright side, he goes to bed at  7pm but he is not a napper.  We think it is because he can't wait to give Bubbie a big smile in the morning and wants to play with her throughout the day!



Bubbie and Asher out for their daily stroll.

 My mom also had a lot of fun dressing him each morning.  She loved putting different sun hats on him. She had reason to put him in all of these cute hats...it was over 80 degrees all week long.

Do you see Roswell in the background?

My mom has been opening up all Ashers toys. Asher is so happy that Bubbie has taken the time to do this. He loves shaking his rattle and playing with his rings. 

Finally, my dad, Elena, and Jack showed up in DC this week.  Asher sure loved the company.  We had brunch at our house and everyone got a little cuddle time in.

Guess Who's 4 Months Old?

Asher has had a grandma filled last two weeks.  He is loving the attention and we are loving the company, extra hands, and hugs.


Nana came last week to end April on a high note.  During that time, Asher started to giggle. He thinks Nana is a comedian.  Nana took care of Asher and went on many strolls around the neighborhood. Come back soon, Nana!

Asher is having a great time spending some of his day on the play mat.  He loves to look at all the things that hang down and it keeps him busy.

Our litle guy is getting good at wiggling his body off the mat. Look at our little caterpillar.

Also, this Sunday, we decided to host a brunch and invited friends from my work.  Asher got all dressed up for the occasion and looks like a little professor.

Asher spends some time each day in his chair. He is getting really good at sitting up in the bumbo chair.

Yeah, Asher!

Finally, the start of May has been wonderful.  Asher's 4 month birthday is today and a visit with Bubbie only makes things better.

Twist and Shout

I have loved the time off with Asher this week. I was able to spend the entire week with him because it was my Spring Break.  The last two days he has been going to bed at 8pm and waking up around 6:30am.  Jed and I hope he keeps this up!  Asher is such a good baby and we know we are lucky parents.  He has also started screeching. We think it is because he loves to hear his own voice. He screeches throughout the day and smiles while making these sounds.  Below is just a little taste of Asher showing us how high he can get with his voice.  Our dog, Roswell, now has some vocal competition.

Tip Toeing through the Tulips

This past week has been a lot of fun. The sun has been out and the weather has been perfect. The tulips in the front of our house are blooming. Our neighborhood is also filled with Cherry Blossoms. There is no mistaking that it is Spring in DC. 

Asher is getting bigger by the second. We are taking predictions of how much he weighs.  Our chunk-a-munka's weight was 13 pounds at his 2 month check-up. We know that he is much bigger than that now.  Our 4 month appointment is in May.  Asher is already fitting into his 6 month outfits. We packed up the 0-3 month clothing last week.

Here are a few shots of our little Asher-Asher-Potato Masher from this week.

Happy as a clam after his bath.





First day sitting up in his stroller. Such a big boy without a car seat adapter.



Enjoying the day with Daddy. Look at those tulips!

Big boy!

Cute jacket, Asher kind of looks like he has on Dracula's cape here.

Mommy's little bear..Rarrr....



Spring Fair and other adventures

This weekend was the BIG Jamestown Elementary Spring Fair.  Asher just had to make an appearance and all the 5th grade girls were happy he decided to drop by.

Jed also got a kick out of the giant blow up wrestler that took over the gym.  Only in North Arlington would you see something out of the Macys Day parade.

On a side note, Roswell got a new haircut this weekend and we had to show him off next to our little cherub.  Can you guess who weighs more?

Daddy and Asher in their button up shirts!

We are also trying to do more tummy time with the little guy, Nana's orders!

See, Nana, here is the proof that we are making your grandson cranky.

This weekend also marks the beginning of my brave pursuit to cut Asher's fingernails. Fingernails are now trimmed and no blood to speak of. I have to give myself an A++! I cut his fingernails while he was  sleeping and even had time to use an emery board to smooth them out.  Hopefully, no more scratches on his baby face. 


Finally, we got out the bumbo chair today. Asher will now have a new place to plant himself. With a bit of luck, this will help reduce the bald spot that is forming on the back of his cute little head.

He is still a little too young for this. We have to prop his head up.