Growth Chart

I wanted to give you the Asher's Growth Update at 12 months...

Weight: 16lb 8oz (under 3rd percentile)
Length: 28in (just hitting the curve)
Head Circumference: 45 1/2 in (20th percentile)

The doctor told us to keep Asher on formula instead of switching over to whole milk because the formula has more calories in it. His height is encouraging and his head is big...compared to his weight. But developmentally, he's doing great! He's walking around and is making a lot of noises...no words yet, but he's working on it. He can say Mom and Dad but doesn't really know what it means yet. He does sign "all gone" when he's eating and wants more. But he hasn't caught on to the sign for "more." It's all a learning process.

Asher loves to be outside. We went for a walk this morning at 7:50am. He stands by the door right away in the morning and cries because he wants to be out so bad. I have a feeling we'll be using a lot of sunscreen this spring/summer because of all the fresh air we'll be getting. It's really fun having an active little boy!

Asher's Big Day!

Asher turned 1 year old on March 12th. We went for a walk in the morning because he loves to be outside. He cries at the door if we get to go out and he has to stay inside. And then we had a cowboy party for him in the evening. Our friends and family joined us for pizza and cake. And Asher was totally spoiled by everyone. We are so grateful for such wonderful people!

We are so thankful for Asher and the blessing that he is to us. God has truly blessed his first year of life with health and happiness. We pray that all his years can be so wonderful!

(You can check out more birthday photos by clicking on "Asher's Album" to the right.)

Dressing for the Snow

This morning Asher found the basket where we keep our hats and scarves. It was fun watching him explore the contents of the basket. I thought it would be fun to have him try on some different hats and take his picture. It's always fun to have him wear silly things. He's just so cute. Someday he'll be really embarrassed by the things his mother put on him...and then took his picture for evidence.