Asher's favorite thing to do...

I love to swing!

This is the greatest thing ever!

Why can't I do this all day every day?

Maybe this sweet smile will buy me 5 more minutes:)


Hurry up summer!
Asher

Race for the Cure 2011

This coming June 21st we will celebrate my mom's 9 year cancer free anniversary! Whoohoo! Every year to celebrate, we try to run as a family in the "Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure" in Columbus, Ohio. We haven't all been together in the race for a couple of years, but it was so fun to do it together as a family this year. Asher even raced this year...t-shirt and all! It was a perfect morning for running. Sunny and 65. Here are some pictures of the race. First up is the pre-race family shot. As you can see, we are still clean and sweat-free at this point:)



Our New Yorkers were in for the weekend, so Aunt Jane needed a picture with them!



What would the day be like without a picture of the 4 of us? Love these ladies!



Look at that sweet boy in the middle. Love that smile!




And here is a shot of the whole crew! Love each of you!




Hurry up summer!
Mark, Allyson, and Asher

Retired...almost.

My Aunt Sally and some other teachers that my mom works with had a retirement party for my mom on Friday night. It was a great night honoring my mom's 35 years of teaching. As of May 31st she will officially be a retired woman. Thanks for the great party, Sally!



Hurry up summer!
Mark, Allyson, and Asher

Fat Lip.

Asher had his first fight with the hardwood floor at the babysitter's house. Let's just say, Asher lost. Look at this poor face.

So pitiful.
"Don't worry, that floor is going to get it tomorrow!" -Asher
Hurry up summer!
Mark, Allyson, and Asher:)

Asher's 1st chair.

Grandma and Grandpa got Asher this chair over the weekend. Who knew what big hit it would be for Asher...and Mark! As you can see, it is very versatile.

It is a chair...

And a bed!

We have too much fun around here!

Hurry up summer!
Mark, Allyson, and Asher

Water hose

Asher discovered the beauty of the water hose the other day...can't wait to see what other new things he can discover this summer!












Hurry up summer!
Mark, Allyson, and Asher

Best little boy.

This little face makes his mommy and daddy so proud to say that he is ours. He is the best little boy!

We enjoyed lots of outside time this weekend. Only 16 more work days until we get to spend all day every day together.

We can't wait to swing all summer!


Hurry up summer!
Mark, Allyson, and Asher

Spaghetti Eating: 101

"Hey guys! My name is Asher. Today I am going to teach you the proper way to eat spaghetti. First you pick up one handful at a time...like this."



"Then you smash it in your face as fast as you can just in case anyone gets any silly ideas about taking your food from you."


"Then you have a good laugh because your mommy and daddy think you are so funny."


"Those two are such suckers. All I have to do is flash these pretty blue eyes and they are putty in my hands."


"Yep, I have them wrapped right around my little finger. They don't even care that I am completely covered in my dinner. I am good. I am really good."


Much love,
Asher