Superbowl Sunday

SUPERBOWL!!! Go Bears!!!
This family lives for football and this was the mother of all games. We would have like to see the Bears win it. Unfortunately they were out played by the Colts.

Baby Yoga

Ashe is so interested in his feet lately. This little guy is so talented that he can actually contort his body in all ways and can even get his toes in his mouth. This is talent at only four months old. This trait will have to be one of his big selling points for girls in the future.

Sick

Poor Ashe look at those bright red cheeks. He was home today with daddy not feeling very well. I hate when Ashe is sick because there is nothing you can do to make him feel better. You can put him down and he will cry.
You can hold him and he will cry.
You can feed him and he will cry.
You can try to stop feeding him and he will cry.
Poor guy!

Big Day

Yeah!!! My little man hit a milestone today. He turned over from his back to his tummy. The picture on the bottom was only minutes after Ashe turned over for this first time.

Beautiful Baby

Ashe loves to look at himself in the mirror. He thinks it's great to have friend his size, even though it's only him. He is showing his mirror friend how yummy his hand can taste.

Warm Days

As you can see the cold didn't last. It is just a few days after my last posting and we are back in our shorts. Crazy Florida Weather!!!

Cold Days in Florida

Today was one of our few cold days in Florida as you can see he is all bundled up as if we were going to get snow. I am always worried that he will be cold. The beautiful brown blanket with the strip of green and blue was made special for Ashe by his Nana.
Thank you Nana, Ashe loves it and it is keeping him toasty warm.

Capturing a Smile

Most of the smile pictures I try to capture is like the first picture. The flash always scares him and he wonders why these bright lights are coming towards him. Today I shut off the flash in an attempt to capture his super cute smile.
Ashe is doing well. He is now three months old. He is so close to turning over. He is also a very silly boy, he plays games with me. When I kiss his little foot he laughs then he picks up the other one for me to kiss that one too.
As for Nick he hasn't broken any bones yet on the new pogo stick so I guess things are going well. Since we haven't paid any hospital bills in a while he decided it was time to start practicing skating boarding again. Let's keep our fingers crossed!!!

Having Fun!!!

This is one of Ashe's Christmas presents from Santa. He has a lot of fun in it. His feet touch the ground but the seat is still a little big for him so I put a blanket around him in his seat. Sometimes this is the only place I can put him where he doesn't cry to be carried by mommy.

Reading

It's never too early to begin enjoying good books. Ashe is so cute reading in his pj's before bed. Ashe loves to be in mom and dad's bed, listening to his books.

Baby New Year

Happy 2007!!!

New Years

It is now 2007 and it is my resolution to get more rest and to take life easy. Ashe is already taking care of that for the both of us.
Happy New Year,
We wish you all a happy and relaxing 2007.
Love,
The Herod's

Christmas Presents

Sometimes Christmas presents can be dangerous. Nick has not yet broken any bones, but I am sure this is the gift that will help him.

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Herod, Nick loves the pogo stick.

Christmas Morning

Nick was checking his stocking to see what Santa stuffed in it. He put in lots and lots of candy, some car puzzles/games, and he didn't forget the special electric toothbrush, for all those sugar bugs (Ha, Ha).

Christmas

What ??? Santa was here!!!!

First Present

It is tradition that we open one gift on Christmas Eve. This gift is always new pj's, a book (bedtime story), and a new ornament to put on our tree. This year when we got home from mass the boys opened their first present of the holiday season.

Ashe is not quite in his jammies yet but it was Nick who read him his first Christmas Eve book, "Daddy Snores."

Nick got new soccer jammies, the book "Mrs. Clause takes a Vacation", and a Darth Vader ornament for our tree.

Ashe got "Santa Helper " jammies, a bear Baby's First Christmas ornament, and the book "Daddy Snores."

Christmas Eve

We were asked by Father John to be the Holy Family at the 9pm Christmas Eve mass. Ashe was representing the baby Jesus. It was such an honor for our family. We had a great time. When we got there lots of families were coming up to us remembering many many years ago when their child playing baby Jesus. I am sure when Ashe is grown I will be doing the same thing. We sat up on the alter throughout most of mass. This was so nerve racking. I hate when everyone is looking at me and here we were having everyone look at us. It was so hot in these clothes and I was nervous. To our advantage Ashe feel asleep just moments before going down the aisle.

Smiles

I know what you are thinking this is not a really good smile. I am having a terrible time capturing it on my camera. Every time I try and use my lightening speed to take his picture the red light goes off for the flash and he stops smiling. I just wanted to post a milestone. Ashe has been smiling so much lately. He also coos a lot and for quite a long time, he likes to talk a lot like his mommy.

I Can See!!!

Doesn't he look smart?

When we took Nick for his 8 year old check up, he didn't do so well on his vision test. I then took him to a special children's eye doctor to have his vision rechecked.

I guess he has his mother's bad vision.

Nick really enjoys wearing his glasses, for now, he even helped to pick out the frames.

Ashe Goes to School

Today was Ashe's first day of Day Care. Here he is in his school clothes all ready to start his first day with his new friends. When I got there to pick him up he was so content and happy. I really wish I could stay home and be with him all day. I am very glad however that God brought Ashe's teacher Ms. Danielle into our lives. He seems very happy to be there each day with her.

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year we spent Thanksgiving with Steven's mom and dad, aka Grandma and Grandpa Herod. We had a great time and of course the food was awesome. Ashe sleep through the meal and Nick picked through his, eating only a select few items.

• Nick was thankful I didn't make him eat veggies today.
• Steven is thankful for the leftovers, which means turkey sandwiches his favorite part of today, next to football.
• I am thankful for my family. Just to think a few months ago Ashe wasn't in our lives and just a year ago I never thought he would be. I am thankful to spend this holiday with my family. I just wish that I could have spent it with them all.

Spending Time Together

Nick loves being a big brother. He is so sweet to Ashe.
Ashe loves having a great big brother. When Nick comes in and talks to Ashe he turns his face towards Nicks' voice and smiles. I am so glad they have one another.

Tummy Time

1 Cute Baby + 1 Cool Activity Mat = 2 much fun

Math can be fun.

Ashe loves Tummy Time.

Puppy Tails

What are little boys made of?
Snips and Snails and puppy dog tails that's what little boys are made of.

Question... What the world is a snip???

I guess Ashe will sleep on that one.

Thank you Gainer family for the cute puppy outfit. I didn't think he would be wearing it so soon (size 6 months and Ashe is not yet 2 months).

Happy Birthday Nick!!!

Nick is now 8 years old. This weekend we spent the day at the park with a picnic. For Nick's birthday we got him some fun Nerf items. Well after the boys shot these things in the house we decided we needed somewhere with more room so we headed to Trotwood park. Nick had a great time even though we didn't go to a bunch of places. We just spent time together as a family. As you can see from looking at Ashe it was a little chilly.

1 month

Ashe is now one month old. I can't believe a month has already past. He has gotten so big and is getting so strong. He is staying up longer during the day and night. We have learned that Ashe loves to watch football. He is all boy. He is a little couch potato. He is also very amused by lamps. He enjoys looking into the bright lights. I know this can't be good for his eyes.

Happy Halloween!!!

Our little pumpkin looks full of candy or should I say milk. This outfit is so cute if you look at the pants the pockets are pumpkins. I only have one year to dress him in these crazy outfits.











Our sleepy little pumpkin man.

Happy Halloween!!!

Our Little Pumpkin

Look at how cute our Jack-o-lantern is this year. I know it's hard to believe but Ashe actually didn't mind this too much. He is now almost a month old. Look how well he holds up his head.

Ashe-o-lantern

Playing with Ashe

BOO... I see you!!!

Where did Mommy go?

Yummy Arm

The Pumpkin Patch

Here is our family at the pumpkin patch picking out a perfect pumpkin. After we spent a great deal of time walking through we found a nice pumpkin for our jack-o-lantern.

Ashe's Baptism

Today Ashe was baptized at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. He was given a saint name and is know in the Catholic community as Ashe Dane Jacob Herod. We are so glad that Ashe was baptized by Father John, just like Nick. Ashe and Nick both have the same god parents. Lisa Shiffer is their godmother, my sister. Robert Herod is their godfather, Steven's brother. After he was baptized we went out to dinner at Kobe's Japenese Steakhouse with Lisa, Grandma, and Grandpa. We had a yummy dinner and a great time.
Welcome to the Catholic Community Ashe!

Aunt Lisa comes to town...

Aunt Lisa came to sunny Florida for the weekend for Ashe's baptism. Aunt Lisa is a godmother again. The worst part of this weekend was that it was so short. We needed a lot more time together to laugh, catch up, and have fun. We miss you so much Aunt Lisa. Next time she comes to FL we hope she brings the family.

Brotherly Love

Nick and Ashe are so close. I am so glad that Nick and Ashe will have each other as they grow up. Some of my best memories are with my sisters. Having siblings is what being a kid is all about. Who would want to live their life without all the drama of siblings.
As for the boys things have been good. Nick loves having Ashe in our lives. He worries about him all the time. He is doing great at school and getting very big.
Ashe on the other hand spends most of his time eating, sleeping, and filling many, many diapers. I love being a mom!

Beary Cute

Look how cute our little boy is...beary cute. We have been working very hard to get Ashe to take the paci. I know that is strange because most parents would not want there child on the paci. However, Ashe would eat all the time if we would let him. So this paci is our attempt to hold him off to scheduled feeding times. The paci attempt is not going well, so this may be the only picture with the paci. Isn't he so cute with it.
Thank you Ms. Aimee for the cute bear shirt.

Getting Big

I can't believe how quickly he is growing. He is now staying up longer and is much more active. Today Ashe's umbilical cord fell off. He is also quickly growing out of clothes. There are many newborn outfits that Ashe no longer fits in. He is so big that when we went to buy his baptism outfit we had to buy it in 3 months size.
What a BIG boy!!!

Day and Night

This is Ashe during the day. I guess you can see the problem because at night he is wide awake. Why is it that babies are nocturnal little people?

Little Linebacker

Our little Linebacker wore his Dallas outfit for about an hour before leaking. I think we ordered a very leaky baby. Thank you Ms. Buschmohle for my back up football outfit. I now have something comfortable to wear when I leak from all the exciting plays.
Look how cute the football is on the backside of this outfit.