Asher Ace!!

He's here!!  Arriving 9 days early, Asher Ace made his enterance into the world this past Saturday morning.  Weighing in at 7lb8oz and 19" long...he's the sweetest, easiest going baby ever.

This was the scene outside the hospital when Asher was born!

Parker meeting Asher for the first time...all she wanted to do was hold his hand!  It only lasted for about 5 minutes though, then she wanted to go play with her princesses.  Typical 2 1/2 year old! 

Parker took this picture of Aaron, I love it.  I just think he looks so happy holding baby boy :-)

Having our last meal in the hospital...Parker got such a kick out of "eating in bed"!

Swaddle time!  Let's blow this joint!

The pictures do not do this justice...but when we arrived home we walked in to a house decked out with balloons, streamers and party favors!!  Our amazing friends Bill and Annie broke in and went to town...making a great "Welcome Home" moment!  Parker LOOOOOOVED it!!

We are seriously so happy with our new little guy...can't wait for everyone to meet him!

Valentine's Day

Parker had a Royal Tea Party in her classroom yesterday for Valentine's Day.  She was sooo excited for it because she knew they were going to have special treats and everyone got to dress up in princess dresses!  Even the lone boy (who is holding hands with Parker :-))  

 Balloons are always a huge hit with toddlers!

I know this is going to be shocking for those of you that know Aaron, but he is completely against Valentine's Day.  I told you...shocker!  However, he did take me out for lunch...when we sat down he pulled out a little battery operated candle from home and said "Happy Valentine's Day, welcome to our candlelit lunch".  I thought it was adorable and he was quite proud of himself. 

Parker and I HAD to stop by Sweet Life to pick up a piece of yummy cheesecake for Aaron and I...and we couldn't leave without a pink and purple cupcake for her.

Do you like my card I made for Aaron?  (*I had to make it, because if I would of spent money on it he would not have been nearly as amused)

Papa Rick's Visit

This past weekend my dad flew into town for a quick trip!  He and Aaron got up early to go fishing (and was successful at landing a Steelhead!) and that night we went to the Duck's basketball game.  All in all it was a nice relaxing weekend.

Aaron got us club level access tickets, which is great for Parker cause she can run around and eat unlimited amounts of popcorn.

Not to mention really good seats!

Valentine Prep!

Parker is super stoked on the whole concept of Valentines Day, which makes me so happy and Aaron so annoyed. :-). And so we've started the process of making valentines for her class!

We followed it up with a little trip to the park. It has been super nice outside lately so we've been taking advantage!

And the answer is yes...she had to change outfits to go to the park.