The Adventures of Asher: Back from the Midwest

It's been over 2 weeks since I've posted. I've just been so busy since we got back from Chicago. With teaching two nights a week and working on a small architecture project from home, every minute of my day is filled up. And Asher has never been the type of child to play on his own, so the second I try to work or get on the computer, he comes to my chair and says "up, up, up" to try to get me to put him in my lap.

Our trip to Chicago was very nice, but not at all relaxing. It seems like we always end up running around so much when we are there. There are just so many people we want to see in such a short amount of time. And almost everyone seems to live in a different suburb, so we are constantly driving back and forth, stuck in traffic, etc. Poor Asher endured so much car time, and so much time being stuck in a high chair in restaurants while we attempted to catch up with friends and family.

But it was so nice to see everyone and show Asher off. I think it is safe to say that Asher now has many adoring fans in Chicago. It was also great to see Jeff's nephews and niece. It is mind boggling how fast they've all grown up.

The weather, as expected, was cold in Chicago. So as you will see in the pictures, we didn't spend much time outdoors. Jeff and I swore that the next time we go to the midwest it will be in the Spring or Fall, when the weather is tolerable for a change!