I love going in first thing on birthday morning to get a pic, and Veda doesn't dissapoint. What a happy birthday girl!The party was so fun and we enjoyed having so many friends share this special day with us. Thank you everyone!Aunt Beck was enjoying an Italian getaway, but she let us borrow some fab decorations. Thanks, Auntie!Babies rocked the house that day. We had 5 babes under the age of one and three toddlers to boot.
The kids are changing and growing up so much these days, they astound me. Veda is busy organzing the tupperware drawer and has discovered the play kitchen which provides much entertainment.Asher is learning about personal grooming, including shaving, flossing, and mouthwash. He is so careful not to swallow any! He should pass his next dental appt. with flying colors.It has been so great to see the kids start to play sided by side, at least, if not together yet.Veda is pretty fiesty in the bathtub and we get quite a few action shots of her. Asher tries to keep her corralled away from special toys, or as he calls them, "choking hazards". Saturday is laundry day and the kids are jumping right in to help Daddy.Veda in all her cuteness...need I say more?
So March is almost here and that means Miss Vedababes is almost 1 year old. Did I just write that? Yup... 1 amazing year! We were in love at first sight, of course, but it has been delightful to watch her personality emerge and grow this past year.
Asher is growing up right before our eyes too. He has enjoyed going to preschool for the past couple of months and loves doing projects with Miss Gena every week. We are on the way to diaper free bliss with Asher as well. He is teaching us so much about the potty training process.
As a side note to those who didn't see my facebook post, I had my bag stollen when we skedattled to Seattle last week. Amazingly, I got it back after seeing the theif with it. He needed a little motivation from the Seattle Police to actually provide said wallet, but all in all, it worked out well. My key fob appears to be lost forever though and will be quite expensive to replace with all the keyless entry/ignition technology. Funny - the thing the thief apparently threw away or tossed in the sound was worth the most of all. It was the yellow timbuk2 bag that gave him away.
So the day was cut short after the crime hoopla, but the morning at the aquarium was wonderful. They were celebrating Octupus Week so there were special octopus exhibits and shows all week. Ivar the octopus in the tank was on the move...one of the coolest things I've ever seen at the aquarium. It is so strange that animals like these are roaming the earth. God has quite an imagination!
The aquarium was pretty crowded and Asher was so excited to see "Dori", the Blue Tang, in the tanks. He kept looking for her everywhere. He kept grabbing my hand, saying, "Come on Mom. Let's go find Dori." He was having such a wonderful time and was pretty upset that we didn't head back there after lunch. We've got to go again to see the outdoor exhibits next time. The seals and see otters are really fun.
Well, today we dressed the kids up and tried to get a Christmas card photo. Most of the time was spent trying to keep them from wrestling... but we did get some good ones too.
Asher was a dashing and brave fire chief this halloween. He loved the candy, of course, but he also loved answering the door for all the trick-or-treaters.
Veda was a sweet pumpkin girl.
Playing dress up with mommy's boots...
Asher and Veda are having so much fun
playing with each other these days. They are so entertaining :)
Mission Accomplished: A flight with 2 small children and no major catastrophes. Thanks to all the help from kind strangers and good family teamwork!A Stewart family wedding in Redlodge, Montana was a beautiful getaway. It was fantastic to see all the family. I wish we could have stayed longer.Asher loved the Museum of the Rockies and is still talking about the "Dinosaur Bones". They had a great Yellowstone themed children's museum too.So much fun with all the grandmas and grandpas. This picture says it all. Asher had a blast!
Asher playing in the hay bale forts just like his mom used to at the dairy farm every year. He could have stayed for hours and hours. I finally convinced him to leave when the farm was closing by asking him to take some hay to Grandma at the car so she could see...disaster averted....Checking out Tallulah the pig while eating the best apple ever!Great Grandpa and Grandma Kingma with Miss Veda Lou. They were gracious enough to let us stay at their place for the whole week. We had a great time. Thanks so much!
My sweet baby girl with her Grandma Jan......and Cousin TeresaGreat Grandma Kingma convinced Asher to taste her vanilla ice cream and he was hooked!Aunt Tammy and Cousin Tony with the sweet girl. She is quite the social butterfly.
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. Family reunion 2011 or bust!
The party was so fun and we enjoyed having so many friends share this special day with us. Thank you everyone!
Aunt Beck was enjoying an Italian getaway, but she let us borrow some fab decorations. Thanks, Auntie!
Babies rocked the house that day. We had 5 babes under the age of one and three toddlers to boot. 
Asher is learning about personal grooming, including shaving, flossing, and mouthwash. He is so careful not to swallow any! He should pass his next dental appt. with flying colors.
It has been so great to see the kids start to play sided by side, at least, if not together yet.
Veda is pretty fiesty in the bathtub and we get quite a few action shots of her. Asher tries to keep her corralled away from special toys, or as he calls them, "choking hazards". 
Saturday is laundry day and the kids are jumping right in to help Daddy.
Veda in all her cuteness...need I say more?
Ooohh, some cold fingies. I guess it's time to go inside for some cocoa!
Cookie Decorating with Asher and his friends...so cute and messy too, but we had such a good time with good company. Thanks for coming everyone!
Veda was a sweet pumpkin girl.
My sweet chubalicious girl, yum!
A Stewart family wedding in Redlodge, Montana was a beautiful getaway. It was fantastic to see all the family. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Asher loved the Museum of the Rockies and is still talking about the "Dinosaur Bones". They had a great Yellowstone themed children's museum too.
...Checking out Tallulah the pig while eating the best apple ever!
Great Grandpa and Grandma Kingma with Miss Veda Lou. They were gracious enough to let us stay at their place for the whole week. We had a great time. Thanks so much!
...and Cousin Teresa
Great Grandma Kingma convinced Asher to taste her vanilla ice cream and he was hooked!
Aunt Tammy and Cousin Tony with the sweet girl. She is quite the social butterfly.
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. Family reunion 2011 or bust!
