A beautiful day in the neighborhood.....

It was a beautiful day today! In the 50's which feels like the 70's this time of year! I took the boys for a walk in their new wagon. It was so much fun to watch them, they just laughed the entire ride with each other. We stopped by a friends house (Baby David) and gave him a little ride too. Some funny pictures. Aiden wearing his John Deere hat like a true farmer! Hey, we live in Iowa now! I can't wait for summer, when we stepped outside today Aiden said, "it is summer!" Ready for the green grass to come back and leaves on trees, flowers......

Say Cheerios!

Asher had his 9 month-old photo shoot today. Basically me and my Grandma with a camera! Too bad the second child has yet to have a professional photo shoot. But oh well at least we have some pictures of him! Now if I could just get them printed out we would be golden! He was a fuss bucket today, so such a bad day for pictures. He is not sick but so clingy and not eating, and has all of his teeth that were coming in so who knows. I hate not knowing what is wrong with your little one.....but soon he too will be talking and can tell us what is wrong!
What do you think of the effect on this picture. I am trying some new things, I hope they aren't too weird!

Future Rhodes Scholar

Future Rhodes Scholar?
....maybe. For now we just like to make book avalanches!




















'Catch me if you can!'
Asher loves to try to climb the stairs really fast while being chased!




















Just Right!
Posing pretty after church in his chair Grandma Debb painted for him. It fits just right!

Can't a girl shave her legs?

Note to self: don't leave toddler alone with art bin.
The first time in a long time I decide to take a little extra time for myself and shave my legs and look what happens! I was upstairs putting Asher down for his morning nap and Andy was downstairs with Aiden and had to leave for a bit; instead of putting his art bin away and putting on a cartoon or something to keep him out of things until I came down he left Aiden with the art bin alone! I made sure to let Aiden stay this way until Andy came home to see him though....and clean him up! It was pretty cute though....except the confetti! Oh yeah, there was also confetti ALL over the playroom floor. Party!!!



















Nap in a Laundry Basket
The new nap time norm. He actually takes great naps in here....plus it is exciting and fun so it is a no fuss nap! I won't complain and will comply with the laundry basket nap until otherwise!















Can't get enough of 'Beans and Noodles'
Playing more B&N with Great Grandma Rachelle

Beans & Noodles!!!

After Asher is fast asleep we can get out the "Beans & Noodles! : ) Aiden carefully explaining to Dad how we play "Beans & Noodles"....I am not sure if Andy understands just yet! It is fun to watch Aiden play as he has the best imagination! He can have as much fun with a box of rocks as a brand new toy....maybe more!

Today Aiden was a busy guy. He spent all morning baking. He is such a little chef and enjoys to cook as much as possible. He made a couple of birthday cakes (shhh). This seriously took from 10am to 1pm! Then off to nap. He decided it was a good idea to take his nap in a laundry basket...so we covered him up with blankets and put in a pillow and Mickey and he took a good long nap! : ) He tried to ask to sleep there for bedtime too but Dad didn't think it was as good of an idea as we did! Probably for the best.

Nothing new to report on Asher today really, he had his first shoulder ride around the house on my shoulders. He held my hair like a horse and laughed as we ran around and around to some dorky Kindermusic songs. He has a stuffy nose and a slight cold I think, no fun. But not fussy, such a happy little guy!

Off to relax and enjoy our time together as a couple.

SOOOOO BIG!

Today was hopefully the last snowy day of the year so we decided to take advantage of it and had a pajama day! Love those day!
Asher is starting to love to play with his hands and do anything that involves his arms or hands. It is so funny! From waving hello & goodbye to SO BIG, throwing a ball, clapping, signing 'more' and dancing up a storm! Even as I put him to bed at night he waves him arms and hands till the last minute! It is so fun to watch him grow and change, although I wish it would slow down. (Note: turn the volume down so you don't have to hear my annoying "Mom" voice).





Aiden had fun today problem solving with beans, noodles, utensils and lots of containers! Perfect pajama day activity! I will have to take a picture next time so you can see what I am talking about.

Asher's 9 months old!

Well this is my attempt to continue my blog...hopefully with a little more time invested into it! Today we went to Asher's 9 month well-baby visit in Albert Lea. My Mom went with to help with Aiden. Asher is my little peanut weighing in at 19lbs (34th %) and 28 3/4 inches (66th %). Yet a big Stensrud head, of course...in the 90th %! : ) He got the HIB shot and the Dr. was impressed with all he was doing. He even demonstrated "SO BIG" for her! It is so cute. I just love my little guy he is so precious. Then we went to K&K Bakery for a special breakfast with Grandma. Then to the library to play and read for a bit. Now we are back home. Asher has been a little fussy this afternoon so we have been "touring our house."