Cider Mill Fun

Last Friday we took the boys to Lattin's Cider Mill for some early fall fun. We were expecting a sunny afternoon, but of course Mr Weatherman should have predicted cloudy skies as always. We made the best of the chilly weather and enjoyed ourselves! A sweet family leaving the farm offered us their leftover goat food. I would never have paid for goat food expecting that Alex would NEVER let an animal eat from his hand, but surprisingly he REALLY wanted to and loved feeding the goats. However, he almost burst into tears when one particular goat not only ate all the food he had left, but snatched the paper bag out of his hand and ate that too. He's still talking about how silly that goat was for eating his bag!

One Month Old

Asher is a month old! This month has absolutely flown by. Our little peanut has grown so much. From 6lbs 11oz at birth to now just over 9lbs and about an inch and a half longer! He's changing so quickly. I think you realize how quickly they grow the second time. I've been trying not to blink....

Alex is 3!

Hard to believe my baby boy is three years old. Seems like just a minute ago we were bringing him home from the hospital. It's amazing to see all the ways he's changed, grown and all the many things he's learned. He challenges me daily with his many questions "why" and keeps me on my toes. He's now graduated to being a big brother and is amazing at the job. I love you Alex! So glad I've been your mommy for these three wonderful years!

Asher Benjamin

Our precious new boy is here! Asher Benjamin Cook was born Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 5:24am. He weighed in at 6lbs 11oz and 20in long. Alex loves his new baby brother and Mommy and Daddy are smitten as well. He's the absolute sweetest baby and we are so incredibly blessed that God has entrusted us with him.

Family of Four

Mommy, Asher Benjamin, Alex and Daddy on baby Asher's birthday 8/28/10.

38 Weeks

Today marks 38 weeks of pregnancy. Just 14 days to go! I had an ultrasound today to check the size of this little man to make sure we weren't approaching anything near or above his brother's birth weight (9lbs 15oz) since it might be impossible for me to deliver anything more. Good news is he's measuring in the 37th percentile at 6lbs 10oz. She was so surprised that she checked all the measurements 3 times, but she was certain. At this rate even at full term it's not likely I'd have a baby much over 8lbs. Very doable! I see my doctor tomorrow and then will know more about when baby will make his arrival!

Fishin'

Here's Alex's new fishing pole. Mommy had to be creative. It's a straw, embroidery floss and a cut up cereal box, but he's pretty much in love with it. We've been fishing for orange fish, strawberry fish, grape fish...you name it. And yes, we eat them all!