Sunday Stroll

This past Sunday, Asher had a lot of family in town.  Aunt Shelley and Uncle James from Seattle and Grandpa Neil all came for a visit.  We think Aunt Shelley and Uncle James brought the Seattle weather with them. It was sure cloudy, cold and gray for most of their visit. On Sunday, we decided to take the whole crew to the new Andy Warhol exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. We thought the adventure would be going to the museum. What we didn't expect was that the adventure was really getting to the museum.  Here is our story in snapshots...

Asher in his cuddly sweater that  we broke out of the closet for the chilly day.

cuddle time with Grandpa before our little adventure.

Silly Grandpa









Time to head out for the day

How many Silversmiths does it take it put a baby in a stroller?

As our walk to the museum began, we decided to take a different metro because we felt it would be quicker to get to the museum. A nice little journey to Eastern Market on the autumn day was in order. Asher loved the ride to the metro and decided to tell us all about it. He squeaked and squeaked and squeaked some more.

The pure joy on Asher's face after hearing his squeaks while waiting for the metro.



20 minutes later, he is still one happy guy, squeaking away. Where is that metro anyway?

The metro finally arrived, but we accidentally jumped on the wrong one. We had to get off and wait another 10 minutes for the right one to arrive.



The minor bump did not quell Asher's enthusiasm. Squeak away, Asher boy.




Asher takes a break to decide if he is hungry.







Asher hears the metro



Finally, after 30 minutes waiting for the metro we are on our way.

A quick stop at the sculpture garden before making our way to the  museum.

We made it!

 However, once we arrived, Asher found that if he squeaked really high it would echo off of the marble rooms. The "please quiet" signs located at every corner of the museum let us know fairly quickly that this was not the place to take our squeaking machine.  So, after over an hour to get to the location we promptly turned and walked home.  The walk home only took 20 minutes. Why didn't we walk in the first place?

We stopped for a photo of Daddy and Asher with the Capitol in the background

Passing by Union Station on our way home

Wait for me, Daddy and Asher.

All the fresh air tired the guy out.

Finally home and fast asleep.

 

9 months old and stats to boot!

Asher is already 9 months old and full of energy. He keeps us very busy and it was hard to catch him for the monthly photograph.  However, I was able to snap a picture of him on his big day, before he noticed the sign and immediately crumpled it up.

We also went to the doctor's today for his 9 month check up The doctor noted how healthy Asher looked and how much he babbles.  Asher's doctor also told us that he makes good eye contact and is such a happy baby.  I asked her if it was normal for a nine month old to not shed any tears. Her response was that his eyes look great and that he hasn't had anything to cry about yet.  Yeah, Asher!!! 

His stats are below...

Weight: 22 lbs/75th percentile
Height: 29 3/4 inches/90-95th percentile
Head Circumference: 17 1/2 inches/ 40th percentile

L'Shana Tova

We are a little late in posting our wishes for our family and friends to have a healthy and happy new year.  With that said, we will make up for our tardiness in cute pictures of Asher, our little apples and honey baby.

I Think I Can, I Think I Can...

Asher is trying really hard to crawl.  He practices every chance he gets....on the bed, in his crib, on the play mat and sometimes, just sometimes on the diaper changer. Luckily, we are with him at all times to make sure he is out of harms way. 

In the meantime, here are some shots of him trying his best to crawl.

I think I can...

Almost there

Now what?

A little cuddle with our curious cat and some interactive playtime end Asher's evening workout.

Rah, Rah, for Rochester!

It was one week ago today that Asher and I flew back from our wonderful trip to Rochester, NY.  We got the chance to visit our new cousin Elanna.  It also marked the first time I traveled alone with our baby boy on a plane. To top it off, I even rented a car and car seat.  Oh, how I felt so empowered to travel by myself with my son.  I had such a fun time with Asher and my family and I am so glad we were able to have this little adventure.










We made it to Rochester!





The cousins meet for the first time. 

Elanna impressed us all by showing us that she is bound and determined to become the thumb sucking champion of the world. Asher has met his match!

My little snuggle bug, lady bug, bumble bee, cutie pie, baby bird...

So many names for Elanna, so little time.

Just waking up from her 50th nap of the day! I forgot how much newborns sleep.

Time for a stroll around the neighborhood with all of our babies, Harlee included.

A little snuggle with Elanna can make your heart melt.

Let's go Pittsburgh Penguins! Let's go!

Asher getting some cuddle time in with his Great Aunt Patty.

Cousins

8 months old and 2 weeks old

 "How ya doing, Elanna?" Asher explains what it is like to be 8 months old to his cousin.

After all the late night talks, playing with the cousins, singing Wheels on the Bus, shopping at Wegmans, discussing everything about a newborn and I mean EVERYTHING, it was time to head home.  Next time, we must hit Abbotts!!!

Asher on the airplane eyeing the button on the armrest. He loved playing with it. I let him sit on the seat next to me long enough to take these pictures. He was my wiggly worm.

See you soon, Marilyn, Marvin, Pam, BJ, Patty, and Elanna!!!

Brunch with family





 Asher had a fun visit with his cousins from New Jersey a few weeks back.  Jed whipped up a fantastic brunch to celebrate the occasion and Asher enjoyed all the extra attention.

Asher is explaining  his favorite parts of his book to his cousin Sharla.

Next, Asher demonstrates the fine art of jumping.



Followed by showing off his quilt and his ability to sit up.




It was time to say goodbye, but not without a little "Wheels on the Bus" to make everyone smile.

 Come back soon, Sharla and Mort!

8 months today

A little birthday picture for our little birthday guy.