"Weeks Three and Four"

I've fallen behind on posting pics, so I'm playing catch up today.  Asher is doing great and continues to grow and grow!

Asher's first Thanksgiving!

This is a painting that was sent to us from Elijah's family in Colombia.  The house in the painting is Elijah's grandmother's house.  Thanks Tia Yadira and Tio Gabriel- it's beautiful!

Hmm - I'm not sure what my Mom is doing! :)

Bonding with Jenna and JT

Relaxin' with Pops

We were so happy to have all of our family come to us this Thanksgiving since we weren't ready to travel with little Asher.  This is everyone playing a "friendly" game of football in Astoria Park.

The girls are always ready to stop for a photo-op.

As always - things got a little crazy between my Dad and his brother Peyton.

Overall, it really was a beautiful Thanksgiving day!

 

Elijah and his "mini-me"

Tummy time with Pops

A big kiss for Mimi

"Claimin' it" with Dad

Thanks Pops for my Georgia Bulldog hat!

Pops and Mimi seeing Asher for the first time...

Asher appears to be less than pleased with his dedication suit!  However, we love it!

All bundled up in the spirit of "The Christmas Story".

A special visit from Abigail Lee

Asher's first big boy bath in the tub

Thank goodness - he seems to really love bath time!

"Week Two With Our Little Boy"

This week we have really started settling into our new life with Asher.  After only two weeks it is already hard to imagine life without him.  We are so in love with him, and I get so excited over every new expression or sound that he makes.

Last Thursday we went back to our pediatrician for his one week check-up, and the doctor was amazed that he had gained 12 ounces in one week!  I know I mentioned before how much he likes to eat! :)

His big appetite might also account for my night-time delirium as I am waking up a lot for feedings.  The other night my sister was watching him so I could get a little sleep before his next feeding.  She came into my room when he was ready to eat and called my name.  She told me that I rolled over and stared at her blankly.  I then sat up and started madly digging through the covers saying, "I can't find his head"!  My sister was of course still holding him!  Oh my - I'm really learning what it is like to be a first time Mom!

Also, we are all now completely oblivious to pee and poop.  Asher has christened all of us with his pee-pee.  His nursery wall has also been drenched, and he frequently even manages to get it on his own face.  I know this sounds disgusting, but we have yet to master containing it during diaper changes.  I'm sure we will soon be experts - I hope!

Well, thanks to Chelsea we have a lot more pictures of this little boy - enjoy!

Asher all bundled up - it is getting really cold here already!

Just chillin'

As you can tell, all of Asher's clothes are still pretty big on him!  However, he does not let it cramp his hip sense of fashion.

I just love those little toes!

Asher had a lot of visitors this week and made a lot of new friends.  This is Asher telling Madelina how much he loves the mural she painted for him.

Jamie stopped by for a visit - he was obviously very comfortable with her!

The Lopez family also made their acquaintance with Asher this week.

"Week Two Continued"

I know that Serena and Asher will be great friends.  They are only three months apart.

I'm sure that Devin has a lot that he could teach Asher, and Sam and Andrew definitely have a lot that they could teach us about raising a little boy!

Serena is growing so much, and she is gorgeous!

Corydon is sharing his fashion secrets with Asher.

Arsene was Asher's first visitor, and they became instant friends. :)

Our happy family.