Ashie's birthday

Again this post is late, but hey better late then never. Ashie is now 5 years old and I can't believe it. Seriously, where has the time gone? Ashie is my busy body, he is always up and doing something. Below are some more fun loving characteristics of my little boy:

• He is the best big brother. He includes Coach in everything he is doing and is excited to add another member into our family!
• Ashie is everyone's friend. Where ever he goes he makes new friends.
• Ashie loves Scooby Doo, the Utes (that's my boy!), and legos.
• Ashie makes the coolest rockets and planes with legos.
• Ashie's favorite color changes, but some of his all time fav's are orange, blue, and red.
• Ashie's favorite food is McDonalds, although I think his like of McDonalds stems from the play area and the toys included with lunch.
• Ashie loves to ride his bike and go to the park.
• Best of all he loves me and is sure to tell me every day with hugs and kisses.

Ashie your parents love you so much and are so proud of the little guy you are turning into.

We didn't throw a party for Ashie, but thankfully his birthday fell on the same day as the SSL fireworks, so we invited some friends on a prefirework picnic and had pizza and cake (i.e. chocolate doughnuts). Good times!

Ashie's R2D2 Robot cake created by dad

Ashie enjoying the spotlight
The cake on fire
The cake free for all. The kids were in heaven.

Coaches Birthday

I know this is late, but at least we haven't hit the 6 month marker. Coach is now 3 (pretty much 3 1/2) and is such an awesome kid. We are so glad that he is a part of our family! He certainly keeps life interesting. Just a little more about Coach:

• He adores his big brother and plays very well with him
• He can be a stubborn little guy, but we still love him
• His favorite color is blue
• He needs a good night sleep in order to function
• He loves Scooby Doo
• His favorite food is Mac and Cheese
• He would live on junk food if I would let him
• He is the cuddliest little guy I know. Naphs and I don't mind Coach sleeping in our bed because he snuggles right into you and stays there all night. We love our cuddle bug!

Coach asked for a Superhero birthday party. Superman is his all time favorite superhero. Below are some photo's of Coach and his superhero friends.

Cupcakes made especially for our superherosSnack timeSuperhero flight trainingSuperhero dig
Superhero training camp

Introducing.......

Scooby Doo Francis!
That is if Ashie gets naming rights on this baby. Ha!Ha! I love how my sweet little Ashie believes that Scooby Doo is absolutely the best name for our newest family member. Who knows maybe Scooby will become our babies nickname or at the very least a bloggy name.
Sorry the picture is so small I will work on enlarging it. The picture is a profile picture of our little guy. That is right I said guy! If there is one thing Naphers and I know how to do well, it is creating beautiful healthy boys! We are excited for our newest little addition and eagerly await his early December arrival. I am now 20 weeks and feeling great! I love the second trimester and the relief it brings. I am also more awake then I have been in the last few months, not to mention I have been much nicer. Naphers and I can really feel the little guy kicking now. I love the feeling of an active little baby inside of me.

Grampa's Little Guy

Coach loves watermelon. I kid you not he could eat it all day everyday. But the watermelon has to be cut just right for Coach to eat it. You see he is not a fan if you cut it in to squares, no sir, he has to have it cut into triangles where he can eat it right off the rind. Just like Grandpa.
I take credit for creating that adorable boy, but as far as capturing that beautiful moment credit goes to Auntie Melissa. Thanks Melissa we love this picture and we love that little boy. Not so sure how Maggie feels about him.

WINTER PHROGS

A glimpse of what we have been up to these last few winter months.

I love these phrogs!!!

Soccer phrogs. It is so fun to have my boys on the same team. Soccer also helps blow off a lot of pent up energy. Hurray for indoor soccer!

Just when we can't take being indoors any longer we grab our awesome wheels and mom and dad chase around the block.

All tuckered out after a good day of play. Got to love sleeping book ends.

Sweet! Brother love!

Ready for spring with a fun new hair cut. Best part is I had enough hair cut off to donate.Welcoming the newest addition to the family. Mazie has her work cut out for her; she has to teach this new little girl some of Murphy's endearing traits i.e the happy growl.

Awe, just check out this face. Puppy love!

Happy WAY Belated Birthday Mazie Dog

I can't believe my baby girl is 8! I love you Mazie girl. You are always and I mean always there for me. You love me unconditionally you take care of my boys and you guard our house from any intruders and best of all you are the best snuggler in the house.

Sniff. We miss you Murphy girl. Thanks for sending the family the sweetest little puppy that will help mend our hearts. You will never be forgotten and will be remembered with fondness in our hearts.

My sweet boy

Here is the conversation Ashie and I had while I was getting him ready for school.

Mom: Ashie what are you going to bring for show and tell today?

Ashie: I think I will bring a ball.

Mom: Isn't a ball kind of boring?

Ashie: It has a smiley face on it.

So sweet and innocent. I love that little guy!

On another note. I think I can safely say that Coach is now potty trained. No more diapers in this household. Few!