2 Years

Two years ago today, our lives changed forever. God blessed us with our sweet little Asher man. At the time, we couldn't begin to imagine how much he would shape our family, impact our lives, and fill our home with incredible joy and laughter. He has such a sweet, tender, caring spirit....one that makes him so easy to love! The past two years have truly challenged us, grown us and shaped us to be more like Christ...what an incredible journey parenthood is! Today, we celebrate our precious bubba boy and thank the Lord for entrusting him to us while here on earth!
One of the first pictures of our sweet baby - two years ago today:
Getting ready for his birthday breakfast today....look at that smile.:)

His new shopping cart!
(Mark is concerned that it's too girly but it's blue, green and grey - that makes it manly, right?!)

My sweet, sweet birthday boy.
(Please don't judge my exhausted morning face and bedhead!)

We love you with all our hearts, Asher! Happy 2nd Birthday!

Thanksgiving

Spent Thanksgiving weekend this year with Mark's family up in Denver. It was nice to get away for a few days and relax up at their house. They are always so generous and hospitable and Asher, of course, has a great time being with them!

Asher on the drive up to Denver....this was what he did when i asked him to smile. Ha! At least he did what i asked. :)

The whole fam

We spent the actual Thanksgiving meal time at Mike and Jackie Eubank's home - they are long-time family friends of the Finzels and more like extended family than friends. Asher loved playing with this football at their house -

He also fell in love with their new little puppy, Bentley. He was a little, tiny Cocker Spaniel and was SO cute! Almost made me want a dog for a second...but just a second.

The only decent family picture we got - boo that it's blurry though. oh well.

Asher always had one of our cell phones he was carrying around with him - I'm pretty sure he's convinced they're HIS cell phones and we just use them from time to time.
Oh boy.

Back at Grandpa and Grandma's house, Asher had lots of fun....
playing the piano with Uncle Andrew and Daddy,

lounging on the couch,

making waffles with Grandpa (notice the egg he dropped on the floor),

and working in the shop with Grandpa!

Such a fun weekend with family. We are blessed beyond measure and our hearts overflow with thanks at God's goodness and faithfulness in our lives! He truly is the giver of all good gifts.