Biking Boy

We have been having a lot of fun over the last couple of weeks.  Last Friday Milo and I babysat our neighbor Caroline while her Mom took her big brother to preschool.  Milo did very well.  He helped me cook breakfast and made frequent visits to the swing to check on the baby.  He came back each time and said "baby".  I was so glad to have some help making sure little 5 month Caroline wasn't making a break for it ;) 

Last Saturday Scott, Milo and I rode our bikes to watch the USA Pro Challenge Bike Race.  It was the longest 8 mile ride ever.  This coming from a woman who used to bike between 150 and 200 miles in a week ...Wow how my life has changed    Scott was pulling Milo in the trailer along with all the necessities that go along with a toddler. I am guessing this added up to about 60 lbs.  I had a smaller load to carry, but with all my extra weight not as strategically placed my back was not happy with me.  It was worth the ride.  We had lots of fun and Milo loved all the bikes.

Having lunch on the side of Highway 93 while waiting for the race. 

Waving to the cars driving by.

After we got home from the race.  Milo rode his strider bike around for about an hour and then off to nap.  He has started to take naps in a big boy bed.  We transferred the loft into a bedroom and are getting a door this weekend.  Once that is in place Milo will move permanently to his big boy room.  It is a bike theme decor.  I can't believe how big he looks in this picture.

 Below is a video we sent to Grammy and Grandpa.  It is mainly Milo showing off his animal sounds.  I thought it was too cute not to post. 

Summer 2012 is coming to an end.

 I can't believe that the summer is coming to an end.  Schools are starting back up and hopefully the really hot days are starting to taper off.  Scott is home after being in Australia for the last 3 weeks.  I have said it before and I will say it again....I do not know how single parents do it! Milo didn't skip a beat with Dad.  He went running to him the minute he saw him.  I think being able to Skype and FaceTime almost every night really helped.

Milo is starting to talk more and more.  Still not a lot of words, but tons of noises.  He knows what many animals say and he loves to share his skills with random roars, monkey noises, and, my favorite, Cock-a-doodle-dos.   If you point to something blue and ask him what color it is he will say "BLUE".  Don't be too impressed because if you point to something red, green or any other color Milo will tell you it is "BLUE".  He will actually argue with you for a good 30 seconds over the fact.  He has really become a  little boy.  He is very rough and tumble and is always on the go.  I would say he is strong willed and pretty bossy.  He gets these traits from his dad.  He is also extremely lovable and funny.  He gets these traits from his mom :).  It has been the best summer of my life and I can't believe how fast Milo is growing up.

Nana, Milo and Mom

 Connor and Milo

"Milo, Catch!"

An action shot on the slide. 

A day at the park with three grandbabies makes fore a tired Grammy.  Never too tired for some cuddles!

We have construction going on behind our house and Milo loves to watch the action.  Sometimes it is too loud so he has learned how to plug his ears. 

 We have made several trips to the zoo this summer.  Here is Milo showing Nana where the monkeys are.  "Do you see, over there Nana"

Milo and his Nana!

 Drumming

 Milo and Mom.  The giraffes where showing us their tongues so Milo was doing the same. 

what a great day at the zoo.  This little boy is ready for a nap.

 Milo's surprise face.  I love it!

 Get 'em cowboy!

Walking Bosco...or walking Milo...take your pick. 

Farming Update

The Aschermann Farm is still a work in progress.  The chickens are not laying eggs yet, but should be soon.  We did discover that we have two roosters instead of the requested one.  This can be a problem depending on how aggressive the roosters are.  So far ours seem to be fairly mellow and therefore we may be able to keep both.  We currently have three gardens;  the berry garden, the pumpkin patch and the regular garden. The berry garden is fairly sad.  We didn't get the plants in until late in the season and the heat has been hard on them. I am hoping the plants will start to look better after our week of the forecasted rains.  If it does I will post some pictures of it as well.  On the other hand our pumpkin patch which includes an assortment of squash is thriving.  It could use some thinning, but I am a little afraid of what might be living in that jungle.  Our regular garden is doing very well considering we planted most of the items from seeds we purchased last year.  We have been having a lot of fun watching our property come to life.  

feeding the chickens

checking for eggs..."nope"

The garden in June

The garden in July

 lost in corn

Pumpkin Patch in June

 Pumpkin Patch in July

 Milo in front of the  Pumpkin Patch

We could loose him in there.

I love Milo's stance in this picture

 Our garden looked much greener prior to weeding.  What is left....tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, carrots, beens, peas, zucchini and corn.  

My two farmer boys.  For a moment I thought Milo was getting very tall, but I just noticed he is standing on the shovel.

More Summertime Fun

Oh boy I have not been good about updating what is going on in our lives.  We have had a good summer  minus the record heat.  It makes for a very hot mama and not "that kind of hot".  It has been a crummy summer to be pregnant, but I am not sure there is a such a thing as a good season to be pregnant.  Scott has been traveling a lot, but is now home for a couple of weeks.  We are soaking him and the rain he brought with him in as much as possible. Scott and I were able to take a trip to the Florida Keys just the two of us in June while Milo stayed with Nana and Papa.  It was great to spend time with Scott and it is always healthy to get the chance to miss those that you love.  And we really missed Mo! I think the best way to tell you what else we have been up to is to show you....

Uncle Matthew and Milo

Bosco...what a good looking boy!

Some of the Aschermann Crew celebrating Great Grandma Arla

Hanging with Dad

Uncle G and Milo in the pool. They have the same baby blues

Chillaxin'

Digging his new bike

Milo and Mom

Boy-n'-a-Bucket

Hugs Anyone?

Sloaney Bug

Cousin Connor

Hugs and Kisses for Cousin Joslyn

Milo and Grammy

Bravo!

Tunnel Time

Dancing

Baby #2 Ultra Sound Photos

Scott and I went to the ultra sound for Baby #2 on Monday.  I am 21 weeks which means I am officially half way.  We did not find out the gender.  We are going to wait until delivery day.  We loved not knowing with Milo and decided to do the same with this one.  Baby is developing perfectly and is very healthy.  I was diagnosed with Placenta Previa.  Which just means that the placenta is currently covering the cervix.  It is fairly common and there is a good chance that as the uterus grows the placenta will move out of the way.   We will go back at 32 weeks for another ultra sound for a follow-up.

Little Feet....Pitter Patter...