"Stand Up Please"

A few weeks ago Asher's cousin, Sam, came for a visit. During the visit, Sam very politely asked Asher to "Stand Up Please" while Asher was hanging out in his bouncy seat. At six weeks old, unfortunately, Asher was just a little too young and couldn't fulfill the command. But . . . who would've guessed Sam knew exactly what he was talking about and just needed to give Asher a few more weeks! Now, Asher LOVES to stand up and will pretty much push off against anything!

He loves pushing his feet into your legs, the couch or even your arm while you're standing up if he has to! He is definitely building up those leg muscles. He's also working on his next muscles and now is no longer content just relaxing riding in his car seat- he always wants to be able to see what is going on. Even if that means raising his head up and keeping it up.

Mr. Bones standing up!
Standing up talking to daddy!
Standing up even when there is nothing to stand on!

Christmas in October

Christmas came early in the Ewing household this year. With NeeNee and Papaw in town Asher got his Christmas present a few months in advance. Asher got an activity center to grow in to over the next few months, and already mesmerized by the iguana.

I think the present already gave Heath a taste of what his Christmases as a dad are going to be like! Hours and hours putting hundreds and hundreds of pieces of presents together - one piece at a time (thank goodness this time he had PaPaw to help!)

Belaying, Birthday and BBQ!

Asher celebrated being 16 weeks old with is Grandma, Papa and cousin Maddie visit! Maddie was nice enough to spend her birthday making the nine hour trek down to central VA. We enjoyed a great week and tried several new things from indoor rock climbing to skiing on fake snow to a hibachi grill with everything on it from sweet and sour chicken and pizza! Above Asher is just hanging out with his visitors after enjoying some chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.

You might get different stories from Maddie and Heath about who was the better rock climber! Although I'm sure everyone would agree Papa worked the hardest "belaying" and making sure everyone stayed safe!

During the weekend Asher got his Halloween pictures taken in his puppy costume. And Heath and Maddie enjoyed several late nights (probably from all the sugar in the candy bouquet) while Asher and mommy hit the hay early! Asher LOVED playing with his cousin! Can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving!

. . . "thank you for being a friend"

This weekend my college roomie, Julie, came and visited us! Julie and I met our first week at Franklin College 12 years ago! We've celebrated marriages, promotions, buying houses and now it was great to get to introduce her to Asher (at 15 weeks old!). Unfortunately, Julie seemed to be a pretty good target for Asher's "leaking" but she was a really good sport about it!

We enjoyed a great weekend with some pretty good weather and went to multiple wineries, an apple festival and to the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We even got to see Heath get dunked (not by me, although I tried) at Kid's Day with the Emergency Department.

We ended the weekend with a toast and a great dinner!

My Little Pumpkin

While the day turned out to feel more like a summer day than a fall one we still enjoyed a day at the pumpkin patch and apple orchard (Asher's 14 week birthday). Asher enjoyed looking at all of the pumpkins and I think it's clear that he found the perfect one for himself. He did decide to let daddy carry it out for him though!

Asher wasn't exactly much help in picking apples - we forgot the carrier and mommy had to carry him the whole time, and then he fell asleep half way through. He did enjoy sampling the fruits of daddy's labor though!

Nature vs. Nurture

I'm not 100% sure but I think in this picture Asher is sucking his index finger and fell asleep. He's not too picky and likes sticking all his fingers in his both and would get his entire hand in there if he could. He's also quite content to have a pacifier in his mouth too. But if he's anything like his mom he may decide that his index finger is his favorite! After all, he already has crooked pinky fingers.

13 weeks

Asher at 13 weeks! He's not rolling over yet but definitely on his way! He did try out is Bumbo seat for the first time this weekend and definitely enjoyed sitting up on his own - if only for a couple of minutes.