6 Months!

WOW! I can't believe Asher is 6 months old! I know I say that every time, but he really is growing so fast. I cannot tell you how amazed and humbled and grateful that the Lord saw fit to make us parents to Asher!
Here are some things that have happened within the last month:

A gray hair has appeared---Yes, you read right! Zack has a spot of gray in his hair that he was born with and we found a gray hair in Asher's hair a few weeks ago. I think it is the greatest thing! So cool how we can see little pieces of ourselves in him.

We have begun eating veggies! So far, he has tried squash, sweet potatoes, green beans and carrots--he LOVES them all. Even the green beans! I don't think he is going to be a very picky eater. He's happy as long as he gets something in his mouth--haha! We have even begun introducing a few fruits. We tried bananas at first. He wasn't too sure about it. These have probably been his least favorite, I think. He makes a funny face when we feed it to him, almost like he wants to gag--hah! He has also tried pears and seems to like those too.

He can sit up completely unsupported without falling. He can move from a sitting position to his tummy. And from his tummy he can get up on all fours. He rocks back and forth on his hands and knees, but so far no forward motion. He has inched forward a couple of times, but nothing that would signifiy definite crawling yet. It is really kind of funny to watch because he will get up on his knees and then get on his hands and feet. He wants to crawl so, so badly, but just can't seem to figure out how to move his hands forward. He gets frustrated with himself, but we know he'll be on the move in no time! We were at the office one day last week and a patient commented on how he looks like he was doing pushups--he is ready for the army already, she said--haha! He also can stand without our holding him when he has something to hold on to. It is so cute to see him standing patting his chubby little hands on the coffee table! (don't worry we don't let him stand without watching him very closely)

He also has begun making the sweetest face that I have a picture of I'll have to post later. He gets this big grin and squishes up his nose and his eyes get squinty---it is so, so precious! He is the friendliest baby! We will be walking through WalMart and he will just smile at everyone! I have a feeling this little guy is never going to meet a stranger! When we chose the name 'Asher', I did some research on what it meant and it means happy or blessed. He really lives up to his name. He is a very, very happy baby! We are so blessed!
6 month check up is tomorrow. I'll post his stats and some pictures soon! Happy 6 months Asher! We love you!

New Ride

We have been looking at getting this for a long time. It is a trailer that you attach to your bike for a baby to ride in.  We love to ride our bikes and it is so nice with the Ladiga trail so close by.  We finally decided to go get one on Saturday. Zack put it together and we strapped him in for a quick ride around the block. I couldn't resist taking a few pictures because he looked so cute and was having so much fun!

Teeth!

Here are a couple close-ups of his two teeth!

(newer post below)

On the move

I laid him on the center of the mat and somehow he scooted himself off of it and began to eat the corner......that boy!

(newer post below)

I Can Sit Up!

We made this discovery this past week. Asher is now able to sit up on his own. We still have to keep a close eye on him because he is a little wobbly or if he is tired he will fall over very easily.  We are so proud of him!!  There is also a picture of him on all fours. He wants to crawl SO bad!! He just can't seem to figure out how to move. He will get up on all fours and rock back and forth, but so far the only direction he can move is backwards. I know it won't be long before he is going. I can't decide if I am more nervous or excited about this...haha--we'll see! 

Fun with Aunt Kiki!

This past Friday the three of us packed up and headed to Auburn for the weekend to visit Aunt Kiki.  We had such a great time! We got there Friday afternoon and shopped for a little bit, had a great dinner at Durangos and then headed to Aunt Kiki's apartment where we relaxed and had some good QT.  Saturday 'we got up and went to walk around campus.  We took some pictures of Asher's first trip to Auburn University, his Daddy's Alma mater!  We had a fun trip. Asher loves his Aunt Kiki!!

On the lawn in front of Samford

Just because..

We LOVE you Aunt Kiki!!  You are the Best!!!

Nanny and Aunt Audrey

Zack's Nanny and Aunt Audrey came up from Florida to meet Asher and Marshall last weekend and here are a few pictures from their visit. We had a great time visiting! Come back and visit soon!!

(newer post below)