First Shoes

Today we waited for the UPS person to bring Ashe's new shoes. Of course we waited all day, but they finally arrived. So we went out as family for a bike ride and a walk. Nick rode his bike, while Steven and I pushed Ashe in the stroller. It was so funny Ashe kept swinging his little legs wondering what these things were on his feet.

When I found these cute shoes I just had to have them. His sneakers are Chuck Taylor chocolate brown Converse sneakers and the sandals were his Pediped Harvey in brown (which I have been looking everywhere for, until I ordered them).

Mommy's Little Helper

Well I am all caught up on the laundry, gotta love Summer. No thanks to Ashe who unfolds all the clothes after I'm finished folding them. As soon as he isn't in my site he is causing trouble. Like now... gotta go!

Summer has begun!!!

The summer sure has begun. Ashe was home a whole three days and is already crawling. He is now into everything. I of course knew it would be a busy summer but chasing him from 7am until he finally falls to sleep at 8pm is exhausting. Nick on the other hand is already asking when are we going back to school.

I don't really think that Abby is use the crazy days and noise she seems to be looking for the exit.

Crawling Soon

Ashe will soon be crawling as you can see. He can get himself from the sitting position to his hands and knees. When he gets up there he just rocks back and forth and doesn't get himself moving. I hope that being home with him this summer will give him more tummy time and help him with crawling.

Grandpa's Boy

My Grandpa's a Ford Guy!

Mother's Day

This Mother's Day I have two wonderful boys to celebrate. The best part of this day was all the hugs, kisses, and love. Today I was given a Java Blue, Vera Bradley tote bag and a matching wristlet for Mother's Day. If you look close you can see the monogramming. They spoiled me with a yummy dinner and I even got to sleep in this morning.
I have the best boys.

Into Everything

Ashe was sitting so nicely in his Boppy until he managed to turn himself around and around in circles. He ended up under the coffee table. This little one is into everything. I can't imagine how we will keep up with him when he can crawl or even walk.

Sea World

After First Holy Communion we spent the day at Sea World together. Nick took the picture of the manatee. It was a rescued manatee it only had one flipper in the front.

First Holy Communion Pictures

More First Holy Communion Pictures

Nick with our Pastors

These were the two most popular guys at First Holy Communion.

The First Picture is of Nick with Father George.

The Second Picture is of Nick with Father John.

Easter Sunday

The Easter bunny left a note for Nick having him find 24 eggs hidden around the house. It was filled with more chocolate, like Nick really needs anymore candy. Nick had a basket with a movie, games, and candy. Ashe got chewy and musical toys in his basket, however he was most interested in his ducky basket.

6 Months Old

Ashe is showing you what he did all night in his crib...SLEEP.
Then this morning he woke up and he was 6 months old. He slept in his crib for the whole night. Mommy and Daddy didn't sleep well because we listen to the monitor all night.
Happy 1/2 Year Birthday, Ashe.

Brusha, Brusha, Brusha

Now that Ashe has a big boy tooth. Mommy makes sure he does a good job brushing that tooth. I love this picture, Ahse looks like he is studying his brother's brushing habits. This one will be another no-cavity boy.

Smile!!!

Soccer Boys!

Nick played awesome at soccer tonight. He is really working hard out there and is making the game exciting. He has even gotten himself some great header balls. Tonight Nicholas won a medal for playing so well. We are super proud of all his hard work.

Ashe can't wait until he is just like his big brother. He already likes rolling around his little soccer ball.

Big Boy

Ashe is now almost 6 months old. He will have his half birthday on April 3rd. Ashe has hit some big milestones. He is now sitting on his own (check out how great he is doing from the picture above . He is still wobbly but is getting stronger everuday. You will never believe what I found tonight, this was one a big milestones in his first year. I found Ashe's first tooth. It is the bottom right front tooth. I was so excited I was cheering, daddy and Nick were cheeering and Ashe was just wondering what all the noise was about and why everyone had their hands in his mouth.

Rub-A-Dub

Ashe loves to take a bath. He likes to splash water all over mommy. The bath always relaxes him and helps him go right to sleep. Look how big he is, he is now sitting on the other side of the tub. The big kid side. Yeah Ashe!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Mommy's Good Luck Charm

Church Banner

In a few short weeks, Nick will be getting his First Holy Communion at St. Stephen's. He has worked so hard for his special day. The children were suppose to make a banner to hang in the church displaying their last name during the ceremony.

Boys will be Boys!

Here are my boys!!!
As much as I always say I wanted a girl, who can pass up these three great guys?

First Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day

Today was Ashe's first Valentine's Day. Our boys are so loved by Steven and I, so everyday is Valentine's Day for them.

Rice Cereal

Since Ashe has been so hungry lately we called the doctor and they suggested that we try spoon feeding him some rice cereal to help fill him a little more. So tonight was his first time sitting in his high chair eating from a spoon. He didn't enjoy it as much as the bottle. I think it was a little too much work for him. We will just have to keep at it.

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