Asher was covered in bubbles from head to toe. Sunday, March 29, 2009
Splish Splash
I asked Bob to give Asher a bath one evening, and I walked into this father-son moment.
Asher was covered in bubbles from head to toe.
Asher was covered in bubbles from head to toe. 
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
My Little Bunny
I haven't blogged in quite a while so there's alot to catch up on. Asher is continuing to grow up so fast. I look at him sometimes and I still can't believe that I just brought him home almost 4 months ago. He's learning new things everyday and becoming stronger each moment. It's unreal how smart babies are; they are little sponges that literally absorb everything that is going on around them. He has excellent head control so I don't have to worry about his wabbling around any more. He has started babbling and cooing more within the last month. It sounds like he says "mama" when he cries sometimes. He likes to have "conversations" with his stuffed animals. His favorite stuffed animal to talk to is his kangaroo which is about his size. Otherwise, it's just sounds and squeels that he makes. He's a happy little boy in the morning time. He generally wakes up smiling and laughing. It's the cutest thing. He enjoys cuddling with his stuffed animals in the morning. He'll hold them close to him and rub his face against them, although his favorite thing to cuddle with is a cloth diaper. I suppose he likes the softness of the material against his skin. His new favorite toy is his jungle gym bouncer. This is him on his bouncer in the bunny ears that I bought him. I don't think his daddy is too crazy about the bunny ears, but I think they are adorable. Who can resist a man in bunny ears?
Asher has also recently acquired a bumbo chair that he enjoys sitting in. This is a picture of him talking to his kangaroo while snuggling with his cloth diaper. Asher likes to have lots of entertainment at all times. It's a full time job to keep him satisfied. I'm sure this chatting session only lasted for about ten minutes before he was ready to move on to the next activity.
This is a picture of Asher after he woke up and engorged himself with a bottle. Eating is probably his most favorite activity of the day. I believe the saying, "The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach" is very true. He eats all the time. As you can see, he's already beginning to grow a tummy similar to his daddy's. He is definitely ready to start adding rice cereal to his diet daily. I've practiced giving him rice cereal a few times already, but of course more ends up on his chin and bib than in his mouth.
Asher has also started growing more hair. At first it looked blonde, but I think it's going to be brown. On the back of his head he has a bald spot from where he likes to rub his head on his bed sheets. He's also started rolling over some. He can't roll all the way over, but he can roll from his back to his side. Sometimes I find him asleep in his crib on his side because he's rolled over in the middle of the night. He's becoming much more mobile. Within the last week he's discovered that it makes a really cool loud noise if he puts his feet in the air and then slams them down on the mattress. He does this over and over. I'm sure it amuses him.
This picture is more evidence of Asher's eating habit. As you can see, he's grown a double chin that could rival that of any really obese person. He's definitely a healthy baby boy. I'm not sure how much he weighs now, but we go to the pediatrician in a week for a check-up. It's been a blessing that he hasn't been sick at all since he's been born. I'm sure it will be a different story once he starts daycare.
Asher has also been learning hand and eye coordination within the last month. He can now grasp for objects and actually hold them. This is a big difference from when he just simply flailed his arms about putting them wherever they landed. He's started pulling on my hair and anything else he can grab hold of. Of course, whatever he grabs instantly goes in his mouth. I've been wondering if he has starting teething because he drools constantly and he enjoys chewing on everything.
Asher has also recently acquired a bumbo chair that he enjoys sitting in. This is a picture of him talking to his kangaroo while snuggling with his cloth diaper. Asher likes to have lots of entertainment at all times. It's a full time job to keep him satisfied. I'm sure this chatting session only lasted for about ten minutes before he was ready to move on to the next activity.
This is a picture of Asher after he woke up and engorged himself with a bottle. Eating is probably his most favorite activity of the day. I believe the saying, "The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach" is very true. He eats all the time. As you can see, he's already beginning to grow a tummy similar to his daddy's. He is definitely ready to start adding rice cereal to his diet daily. I've practiced giving him rice cereal a few times already, but of course more ends up on his chin and bib than in his mouth.
Asher has also started growing more hair. At first it looked blonde, but I think it's going to be brown. On the back of his head he has a bald spot from where he likes to rub his head on his bed sheets. He's also started rolling over some. He can't roll all the way over, but he can roll from his back to his side. Sometimes I find him asleep in his crib on his side because he's rolled over in the middle of the night. He's becoming much more mobile. Within the last week he's discovered that it makes a really cool loud noise if he puts his feet in the air and then slams them down on the mattress. He does this over and over. I'm sure it amuses him.
This picture is more evidence of Asher's eating habit. As you can see, he's grown a double chin that could rival that of any really obese person. He's definitely a healthy baby boy. I'm not sure how much he weighs now, but we go to the pediatrician in a week for a check-up. It's been a blessing that he hasn't been sick at all since he's been born. I'm sure it will be a different story once he starts daycare.
Asher has also been learning hand and eye coordination within the last month. He can now grasp for objects and actually hold them. This is a big difference from when he just simply flailed his arms about putting them wherever they landed. He's started pulling on my hair and anything else he can grab hold of. Of course, whatever he grabs instantly goes in his mouth. I've been wondering if he has starting teething because he drools constantly and he enjoys chewing on everything. Well, time is flying by and my baby is growing up. Bob and I are loving every minute of watching him grow. Being parents has been a wonderful experience for us so far. It's so much better than anything I could ever imagine. You don't know what you're missing until you have a child! God bless to everyone!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Congratulations!
I've got so many friends who are blessed to be expecting little one's of their own in the near future. It seems that we've all decided to start families at the same time. Lynsey Dubose is expecting a girl in May. Lindsey Ankersen is expecting in June, but we are going to have to wait and see what she's having. I happen to think it may be a girl. Lynsey Neighbors and Kim Giles are both expecting boys in July. So, "Congraulations" to all of you. Motherhood is a blast! You are all going to have so much fun.
Also, Asher's cousin Claire Elizabeth who lives in Louisville, Kentucky is going to turn 1 year old on April 15. We've never met Claire Elizabeth but we hope that we will be able to meet her soon. She's absolutely adorable in her pictures. I've attached one below that was taken in November of 2008. Hi Claire!
Also, Asher's cousin Claire Elizabeth who lives in Louisville, Kentucky is going to turn 1 year old on April 15. We've never met Claire Elizabeth but we hope that we will be able to meet her soon. She's absolutely adorable in her pictures. I've attached one below that was taken in November of 2008. Hi Claire!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Growing, Growing.....Grown?
My baby is growing up right in front of my eyes and it makes me happy and sad at the same time. I can't believe how big he's getting. I took him to see Dr. Burns on Monday for his 2 month check-up. I was shocked when he weighed in at 13 # 2 ounces and 24 inches long. He's more than doubled his weight since birth and has grown 4 inches. How amazing is that! Pretty soon he won't be my tiny baby and that sometimes makes me sad. I love being able to just hold him and rock him and sing to him. In a few months he'll be crawling then walking and exploring the world for himself.
Daddy taught me how to stick out my tongue.
Bath time is great! I love splashing in the water....until Mom tries to wash my face. 
This is my play gym. I finally figured out that I can make the animals move if I hit them with my hand.
Just a sweet smile!
His latest feat is holding his head up by himself. His doctor says he has excellent head control for his age. For the past 3 weeks his new thing is trying to sit up and stand up. He gets extremely mad when you lay him on his back because he wants to sit up ALL THE TIME! It's been difficult for Bob and I because we have to constantly hold him in a sitting or standing position so that he won't cry. I think (I hope) he'll be sitting up on his own in a few months.
I started back to work 2 weeks ago so we've all had to adapt to me not being home all the time. Thanks to my mom and Bob's parents we won't have to enroll Asher into daycare until he's 6 months old. Lucky for us, they are keeping Asher during the week while Bob and I work. I couldn't have asked for better grandparents. I've included a few of our latest pictures with this blog. Maybe I'll learn to take better pictures one day.
Daddy taught me how to stick out my tongue. I"ve got my puppy dog slippers on and Mime is teaching me to walk.
Bath time is great! I love splashing in the water....until Mom tries to wash my face. This is my play gym. I finally figured out that I can make the animals move if I hit them with my hand.
Just a sweet smile!Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
My Better Half ?!?!?!
1.What is his name? Edward Robert Bentley, but just call him "Bob"
2. Who eats more? definitely Bob..he eats 3 meals a day and I prefer to snack throughout the day
3. Who said, "I love you" first? Honestly, I don't remember. It was too long ago. Probably me though.
4. Who is taller? Bob, by at least a foot.
5. Who is more sensitive? Me.
6. Who does the laundry? Well....neither of us do the laundry well. I do it most of the time, but when he really needs something washed he'll wash it...and then dump it in a pile on the floor from which he'll choose clothes from for the next week!
7. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Bob
8. Who pays the bills? We both are in charge of certain bills.
9. Who cooks more? Probably equal. Although I've been doing more cooking lately.
10. Who is more stubborn? We are both VERY stubborn.
11. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Well, I guess that I'm first to admit if I'm wrong. But, we both like to be right.
12. Who has more siblings? I do.
13. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Depends on who you ask.
14. What do you like to do together? We barely see each other during the week due to our work schedules so on the weekend we really enjoy sitting down at a good restaurant and spending some quality time with each other. We also enjoy playing with Asher together.
15. Who eats more sweets? I do, hands down. Before I was pregnant I was never much of a sweet person, but now I'm totally addicted to chocolate.
16. Guilty Pleasures? Chocolate...and cheese cake when it's available.
17. How did you meet? We met so long ago. I was 15 and he was 18. I had Mr. Sander's technology class and Bob was the teacher's aide. That was our first meeting. After that we hung out some through mutual friends...Trey Steele and Jamie Weaver. They are probably the reason we are together. Thanks!
18. Who asked whom out first? Bob asked me out first after a very long day at Gantt Lake.
19. Who kissed who first? I kissed Bob first....for some reason I kissed him while he was driving and he ran off the road. It was hilarious!
20. Who proposed? Bob. December 17, 2006. It was very romantic. He got down on one knee and did the whole speech thing on a balcony overlooking the beach. He had champagne for the occasion.
21. His best features and qualities? He is the funniest person I know. I love that he can cheer me up and make me laugh at any time. He's also a wonderful father. He enjoys playing with Asher so much...I like to sit back and watch them interact with each other. I also love how layed back he is. Nothing ever really gets to him. He balances me and my personality perfectly.
22. Tag you’re it. Who do you tag? Illy, Ginny, and Lynsey
2. Who eats more? definitely Bob..he eats 3 meals a day and I prefer to snack throughout the day
3. Who said, "I love you" first? Honestly, I don't remember. It was too long ago. Probably me though.
4. Who is taller? Bob, by at least a foot.
5. Who is more sensitive? Me.
6. Who does the laundry? Well....neither of us do the laundry well. I do it most of the time, but when he really needs something washed he'll wash it...and then dump it in a pile on the floor from which he'll choose clothes from for the next week!
7. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Bob
8. Who pays the bills? We both are in charge of certain bills.
9. Who cooks more? Probably equal. Although I've been doing more cooking lately.
10. Who is more stubborn? We are both VERY stubborn.
11. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? Well, I guess that I'm first to admit if I'm wrong. But, we both like to be right.
12. Who has more siblings? I do.
13. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Depends on who you ask.
14. What do you like to do together? We barely see each other during the week due to our work schedules so on the weekend we really enjoy sitting down at a good restaurant and spending some quality time with each other. We also enjoy playing with Asher together.
15. Who eats more sweets? I do, hands down. Before I was pregnant I was never much of a sweet person, but now I'm totally addicted to chocolate.
16. Guilty Pleasures? Chocolate...and cheese cake when it's available.
17. How did you meet? We met so long ago. I was 15 and he was 18. I had Mr. Sander's technology class and Bob was the teacher's aide. That was our first meeting. After that we hung out some through mutual friends...Trey Steele and Jamie Weaver. They are probably the reason we are together. Thanks!
18. Who asked whom out first? Bob asked me out first after a very long day at Gantt Lake.
19. Who kissed who first? I kissed Bob first....for some reason I kissed him while he was driving and he ran off the road. It was hilarious!
20. Who proposed? Bob. December 17, 2006. It was very romantic. He got down on one knee and did the whole speech thing on a balcony overlooking the beach. He had champagne for the occasion.
21. His best features and qualities? He is the funniest person I know. I love that he can cheer me up and make me laugh at any time. He's also a wonderful father. He enjoys playing with Asher so much...I like to sit back and watch them interact with each other. I also love how layed back he is. Nothing ever really gets to him. He balances me and my personality perfectly.
22. Tag you’re it. Who do you tag? Illy, Ginny, and Lynsey
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