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We are the Lein Family. Kyle is the Daddy, Jean is the Mama, Asher is our big boy, and Livie is our sweet baby girl. We love friends, family, food, and the playground. And of course, we love our minivan.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Growin Up

Babies coo, cry, babble and screech. Toddlers, on the other hand, yell. Asher had a productive sleep last night and woke up just a little bit older. Here's how I know...

Saturday mornings are a special time for our family because Daddy is home. Usually he leaves for work before 7 am and before anyone else is awake. But on Saturday, he's home. Once Asher lets us know it's time to get up, Daddy goes and gets him and brings him back to our bed. We have a nice family cuddle time before starting the day. Well today, Momma heard baby first. I went in to get him up and he gave me his usual huge, heart-melting smile. I picked him up and brought him into our room where Daddy was still laying down but awake. Asher was looking right at him and Daddy popped up really fast. Usually when Asher's startled he'll giggle or cry but today he yelled! He opened his mouth real wide and gave a good, startled shout that nearly knocked Daddy right out of bed! He seemed so old at that moment!! This gave us a good laugh as we kept replaying the incident. After the big yell, Asher turned quickly to me and I hugged him and then all was good. He looked back to Daddy and gave him his signature smile.

Since Asher was visibly older this morning we decided today would be the day to try rice cereal! Ok, so maybe we decided it was time because we haven't slept well for the past week and a half because Ash suddenly forgot how to sleep through the night. Either way, today was the day. He was a bit indifferent to it, a bit sloppy, and he didn't really get the concept that he was supposed to swallow it. But there was no spitting, crying, or throwing up so we considered this first attempt to be a great success. I'm sure he'll catch on in no time!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Happy Little Man


Our sweet baby boy will be five months old tomorrow. Man how time flies! Seems like just yesterday we were putting him in newborn clothing and he wasn't filling them out. Now he wears up to size 9 months sometimes!! Asher is a happy little man. He loves to laugh and playing peek-a-boo really brings out the giggles. He likes to look at Lula and occasionally he'll touch her snout or run his hand along her side as she trots by. He's working so hard at rolling over, but that darned arm keeps getting in the way. We'll give him a little push and over he goes. You should see his proud smile when we praise him - like he did it himself!

Here's a little shout-out to our family up north.... Hello Tibb's Family!! Can't wait to see you at Christmas!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Marquette Michigan, 75 miles from nowhere

This past weekend, the family and our good friend Jenny, hopped into the Passat and headed up north for Auntie and Uncle Sam's house. On the way we stopped at Grandma and Grandpa Marble's for a night. Asher made friends with the grandson of one of Grandma's good friends. At one point they were even holding hands! Unfortunately Asher got a little excited and started flailing around and ended up scratching little Timmy's face. I felt so bad!!

Friday afternoon we got to the Galvin's. There was fun to be had every minute of the weekend. It started with trick or treaters and halloween costumes.
Saturday we went hiking up Sugar Loaf. It was chilly but beautiful. Asher got some new fall outerwear for the occasion.

Auntie and Topanga entertained Asher while Uncle Sam played us some tunes.


























It was a fantastic weekend and we were sad to go. Asher was awesome in the car, thanks in large part to Jenny. She had the smart idea of buying buddy lights (the little round lights that you push to turn on - these had smiley faces on them) so Asher could see in the dark. It made a world of difference! Thanks Jenny!