Halloween

Cleary, I've once again gotten way behind on my blogging. We've had a lot of fun this fall. Asher initially thought he wanted to be a minion for Halloween (once we figured out exactly what he was talking about. He first called minions "onions." Then it was Batman. Then it was a Batman minion - not quite sure how you do that. And before Halloween actually arrived I think he also wanted to be a firefighter - but by that point the Batman costume had already been purchased. Overall, I think Asher was pretty happy with it. Unfortunately, a torrential downpour caused trick-or-treating to be delayed by a night and Heath ended up having to work but NeeNee and Papaw were stand-ins. Asher really got the hang off carrying his little bucket around saying "trick-or-treat." Of course after 7 or 8 houses he was ready to back inside where it was warm!

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving was our first opportunity to host a big, family gathering at our house. We hosted 17 of Heath's family and friends for a beautiful feast. It was great to be able to share our home with everyone. Asher even helped make some turkey crafts with Nana before the party.

Christmas Festivities

This has been such a fun year to celebrate Christmas with Asher. He really has enjoyed all the festivities that go along with the season. We were able to share one of our favorite holiday traditions, baking sugar cookies, with our good friends Jill and Adelyn. While also creating new traditions like attending the Zionsville Breakfast with Santa. Asher also enjoyed visiting the Eiteljorg to see the trains and helping NeeNee and Papaw pick out a Christmas tree (even if they couldn't find one).

Food, Family, Fun

It was really fun to enjoy Christmas without feeling so rushed to get everything in. Without having the 10 hours drive from VA to take up part of our vacation we could spend more time with family. Christmas Eve at the Ewings, Christmas Day at our house and the 26th at the Danes.

All Asher wanted for Christmas was a racetrack with 23 cars - and of course Santa delivered. Although I think Heath had as much fun as Asher playing with the track.

My favorite was being able to enjoy an entire day in our pajamas with no where we had to me. Asher had so much fun he didn't ask to watch a cartoon the entire day (which is a record!)

Happy Birthday Aaron

I remember always hating having a birthday in late March because it usually meant my friends were away on Spring Break and we couldn't have a party. Time will tell what Aaron thinks about having his birthday so close to Christmas but for his Aunt it's awesome since it means we get to celebrate together.  We got to enjoy lots of bouncing, ice cream and party hats!

Burping Oatmeal

Unfortunately, with spending so much time in close quarters with family there always is a very real opportunity to pass around all kinds of crazy germs. Asher seemed to be the most affected this year. At 3 a.m. he came crying in to our room complaining his throat hurt and he needed a band-aid. Of course, as soon as I went to attend to him we discover he really needed a bucket instead of a band-aid. The poor guy really didn't know what was happening to him and it was a rough morning. Later, as we was trying to figure it all out, he decided he had burped up his oatmeal and was so proud of himself in the afternoon when oatmeal no longer came up when he burped.

President's Day

Every day Asher keeps me laughing with all the funny, insightful things he says. I always think in my head at the time I need to write them all down so I don't forget but then I get busy with the day-to-day routine of a working full-time and being a full-time mom and it rarely happens!

Yesterday we got to enjoy an awesome day hanging out together because of President's Day. Asher first got up in to bed and asked the important question of whether or not he would be going to school (He knew something was different since I was still at home and usually don't get to see him in the mornings). I said "no" because it was a President's Day. He then asked if Santa would be coming. When I said "no" he wanted to know if there would be presents - makes sense, right? Presents for President's Day. Unfortunately, no buddy, but lots of one-on-one time with Mommy would have to do. 

We enjoyed a low-key morning watching cartoons and hanging out in our jammies until Asher decided it was time to paint. He loves his easel from Christmas and even wanted to make sure he had his "snot" on to make sure he didn't get paint on his outfit. After painting we made it to Chuck E. Cheese - Asher made sure to point out it's Chuck E. Cheese's - good point buddy there is an "s" there on the end. He LOVED all the race car games. The only drawback was having to use the potty which he made sure to tell me, "Mommy, this is not what I wanted to do today!" No, kiddo, not my favorite thing. 

While some days Asher's willfulness can be a bit of challenge I wouldn't change it for anything. I love how he is constantly asking questions and piecing things together in his little head to make it all make sense.