Books, Books, Books!!

I think it is so funny how much Asher loves books. It's not a very common pass time in our high tech society, and unfortunately I think the education system has turned most youth off to it with all the textbook readings. Still, Asher has loved being read to ever since he was born, and it remains to be one of his favorite activities. We probably read at least 5 books a day (often the same ones each day), and he will already "ask" me to read a book over and over again. Well, of course he can't actually ask, but he lets you know what he wants:). I keep his bedtime books by the rocking chair in his room, and I think it's so cute when he carefully balances himself in standing while trying to grab a book with two hands and then toddle over to me in the rocking chair! His favorite book recently has been "The Wheels on the School Bus", which is read in a sing-song voice. We shall see, but I believe his first word will probably be "book". Do any of you moms or teachers know of any books that Asher "just has to have"?

Changes all around

I can't believe how fast Asher is growing up; only about two more months until his 1st birthday! Everyday is so much fun as he learns new skills. It's so interesting to me how every baby develops in their own time and in their own way. I was so excited on the 9th of May because he finally started crawling a little; however, he took his first steps back in April and then on May 10th started bravely walking up 10 feet on his own. He has definitely decided not to follow the textbooks I studied so diligently in school. I was so proud of him on Mother's Day, because he learned to drink from a straw...yeah!! Okay, so I guess that's enough brag time for now.

JD just had an interview for a teaching position at Yakima Valley Community College yesterday and he felt like it went really well. Please pray that God would provide him with a job for next year, since his current position was cut from the school he's at now (those in Washington pray extra hard for Yakima if you want us back in state, and pray really hard against it if you want us to stay away:)). Also, please pray for him to find a summer job since school ends in about 2 weeks.

"Hiccup"

Asher was about a week old when we took this footage. He was so cute.

Daddy's Cap

He stole it while daddy was asleep...

Da Parks

Good to finally open up a blog to update what we've been doing. I hope we are able to update this site frequently. We currently are living in Surprise, Arizona. JD is a high school teacher at Peoria School District and I'm staying home most of the time with my bundle of joy (Asher) and working part-time as a home therapist.