12 weeks!

Our little bean is 12 weeks old now! Can you believe it?

He is a happy little man these days and is OBSESSED with his hands. If he could fit them both in his mouth at the same time he would. He can grab toys now and is enjoying exploring this world of ours (mostly by putting things in his mouth!)

We just adore him!

Another topple during our photo shoot!

"I love my hands... mmmmmmmm!!!"

We were given this awesome gift from some of my parents friends... we LOVE it. It makes being outside quite enjoyable as mommy doesn't have to worry about the bean getting burned. We could even close him inside the bug net if we wanted to... but we don't. Why? Just another great reason for living in CA... no bugs! (Except mosquitos I guess... I have 3 bites from my bday party, but that's besides the point). Here we are outside in "our front yard" just playing in the afternoon!

Walking in San Clemente

Brent and I spontaneously decided this afternoon that we were going to take the bean for a walk in San Clemente... and boy was that a GREAT decision! It was gorgeous and SOOOOO nice to be outside. The new path there is lovely for walking.

Asher was awesome... he slept most of the time...

... even while his daddy went for a swim!

Another great reason for living in CA... the water!

11 weeks... happy baby

Our boy loves to smile these days and we can make him laugh pretty easily! It's wonderful!

He's also becoming quite curious about the world around him...

A small topple... he's still not too steady with sitting up

... but he LOVES it when his daddy makes him laugh!

Thank you Glenda for this adorable onsie... we love it!

Summer fun...

Asher loves the monkey Grandma got for him... he likes hugging him these days!

We have enjoyed our last week with Daddy at home so much!
Brent loved teaching Asher about his favorite game...

We LOVE being outside in the afternoon... the weather has been awesome!

We love you Brent and are going to miss you so much next week!
Thank you for going to work and allowing me to stay home with our precious little boy.
You are an amazing man!

That's right... we are taking the big leap...
I am going to stay home with Asher Bean!

A few new ones...

Poppy thought it would be real cute to try his sunglasses on the little man... we thought he looked pretty cool though!

He is just so cute in his car seat... especially in his outfit from Aunt Chris!!

Having Brent home has been a true blessing... God must have known I needed him!
Asher really knows him and LOVES spending time with his daddy!

He's learning to hold his head up and likes to practice on the Nap Nanny!

This is my favorite shirt on him, thanks Grammy!

We celebrated the 4th of July on the 5th with family!
Boppo got some time with Asher!

So did I...

Aunt Chris and Uncle Nick were here from Portland... and the Zieglers came up from Vista.
Caroline with her Nanna

Cole

Sisters

Caroline helped me change Asher's diaper and played with him!

It was a wonderful afternoon although we missed Katie, Pat, and Madsen... they got stuck in horrible traffic coming from Santa Barbara and didn't make it! SAD!

10 weeks

Hangin' with Mommy...

I just love these pics with my little man! SO cute!

These are super funny to me... he's gonna getcha!

This adorable outfit is from Grammy... we love those monkeys!

Ahhh... that little face!

Kisses...