Took a family trip to Chicago over Labor Day weekend for Jeremy's (Mark's brother) wedding. It was a fast trip but it was fun to see Mark's extended family and do a little sightseeing...Mark lived in Chicago for 9 years in Junior High/High School but I had never been to the city so it was great to check out a new place.
Asher also experienced his first time on an airplane! We were nervous about the trip but packed plenty of distractions to keep him occupied. His "carry on" bag full of toys, books, and movies was way larger than any bag Mark and I brought!
At the Denver airport getting ready to head out
Settled into our seats...and doing good so far!
Checking out the scenery from the airplane
Just chewing on a pretzel for a quick snack...
Watching Baby Einstein
Millennium Park in Downtown Chicago
This "bean" has become a huge tourist spot in the downtown area...it's pretty fun to take pictures of:
The Chicago Skyline
Ash didn't get much sleep on the trip and, by the time the wedding came, he was all tuckered out! Love this picture though...so sweet!
Gotta have the family shot -
(For the record, Asher did have a nice, new button-up shirt for the wedding but, unfortunately, by the time this picture was taken he had already spit up sweet potato all over it....mmmm. Hence the reason he is in a onesie at a formal wedding...hey, you gotta let some things go right?)
...has turned into this little boy in just 9 short months. 
Life changes so quickly - 9 months ago today we couldn't picture our lives with a baby, now we could never imagine our lives and family without our precious bubba boy. 
After the walk
After the walk was over we headed up to Idaho Springs for an afternoon drive through the mountains to see the changing colors and scenery. Colorado is absolutely so beautiful and amazing - I'm reminded of that every time we are in the mountains. A Starbucks stop and dinner at Beau Jo's rounded off the perfect day!
Swinging with Avery
He LOVES the swing
Um, I think this is my favorite picture right now. Seriously, how cute is he??
The three amigos - Avery, Caiden and Asher
Playing with the cool new toys that Caiden got for his birthday!
Mark turned the laundry basket into a "train" ride the other night and Asher had so much fun being pulled throughout the house in the basket!
After our delicious dinner at The Craftwood Inn
...but, grabbing the glasses warmed him up a bit...
...and, after a few minutes he was his normal, happy self!
Four Generations
Mark and his grandpa have always been very close so this is a special picture!
Settled into our seats...and doing good so far!
Checking out the scenery from the airplane
Just chewing on a pretzel for a quick snack...
Watching Baby Einstein
Millennium Park in Downtown Chicago
This "bean" has become a huge tourist spot in the downtown area...it's pretty fun to take pictures of:
The Chicago Skyline
Ash didn't get much sleep on the trip and, by the time the wedding came, he was all tuckered out! Love this picture though...so sweet!
Gotta have the family shot -
(For the record, Asher did have a nice, new button-up shirt for the wedding but, unfortunately, by the time this picture was taken he had already spit up sweet potato all over it....mmmm. Hence the reason he is in a onesie at a formal wedding...hey, you gotta let some things go right?)
