Aschermanns

Saturday, September 6, 2014

A Preschooler and Bunk Bed Buddy

The summer is coming to end and we, at the Aschermann household, have met two big milestones. Milo started preschool and Liesel is now sleeping in a big girl bed. These two events happened last week. I am thankful that I am expecting another baby soon because I think the water works would have been on full blast seeing how fast these two are growing up.

As typical of posts where I have waited too long between updates I will do the pictures do most the talking….

After 6 weeks of soccer we finally succeeded in getting Milo on the field the whole time. Scott was very patient with him and each week helped talk him on to the field earlier and earlier.

Watching some cartoons and having a snack after nap time. I thought they looked like such big kids in this picture

I don't normally see a strong resemblance between Liesel and Milo, but looking at these two photos of them sleeping you can definitely tell they are related.

After a long month of Daddy traveling Milo was in need of some rescuing. Too much girl time! Hurry home Dad!

Pudding Time

One of Milo's rewards for going out on the soccer field was a hockey lesson with Dad.

As mentioned, Milo started preschool. Here he is at preschool orientation. Nana and Daddy took him since Mom was out of town on a girls' weekend. (A big thanks to Dad from Mom)

Dress up. Looking good kids.

Zoo Carousel. I am starting to look awfully pregnant. I can't believe I only of two more months before we meet our third baby. At the same time, two months seems like a long ways away.

Playing with our cousins.

Connor reading to Joslyn and Milo.

So this last weekend was Labor Day weekend. I was off Friday through Monday and Scott was off for three days. On Monday night, the week Milo starts daycare he and Liesel decided Liesel must try the big girl bed. Who does that? Well, we thought why not and they did great. I am also thankful I don't have to anticipate the move, worry about how it will go, and if it will effect our sleep.

She has officially moved in and the two are now roommates. They couldn't be more excited!

Milo's First Day of Preschool. He started at Happy Valley on September 4th. He was so excited. He got to wear his new shoes and take his new backpack (Thank you to Nana for both). Once there he looked a bit shell shocked, but there weren't any tears and he asked if he could go back soon. I would call it a success.

Kisses.

I thought that when I went to pick Milo up he would come running. No, he looked at me and kept on dancing and singing with his class. His teacher told me that he was very excited to answer the question of the day "what is your favorite color". He said, "Blue, like my shirt and my eyes."

Love these two!

He was still all smiles after school.

Milo and her "Bop-po"

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Summer Fun

I am blown away at how fast the summer is going. We have had a beautiful summer so far. The days haven't been too consistently hot and we have been getting a lot of afternoon showers which helps cool off the evenings. The only bad thing is hail. We have had a few good hail storms. One of which, took out what little garden we had this year. We still have some squash plants and corn. The corn looks more like bamboo, but we think it will survive. I haven't posted any pictures of the garden since it is pretty sad this year. We are making progress with other projects though. We are finalizing our house plans and hope to building next spring. Scott has put in a main water line for irrigation and we are getting electric and gas installed this week. The next step is the bridge. There is never a lack of projects to do.

The kids have had a great summer. Milo and Liesel both did gymnastics earlier and Milo is now in soccer. He hasn't actually participated yet, but hopefully next week he will join in. The first day he got out there and was ready to take charge. They had a little warmup run across the field and Milo did not "win". He came running off the field in tears and we haven't been able to coax him back on. I think it may be time to getting him in a preschool at least once a week. I am starting the hunt now. Liesel continues to ham it up and is starting to talk more. She still prefers to grunt and "eh".

Scott has been home a lot of the summer and it has been great to have him around. His travels are going to start picking up and I am sure we will all miss having him home. My job has continue to be rewarding and very busy. Balancing my profession and motherhood is no easy task, but somehow I seem to be managing. I am still working Monday thru Thursday (and some on weekends). The four day work weeks is great for our family.

So stinking Cute!!!!

Finger Paint, this is typical Liesel and…..

this is typical Milo

He sure looks the part.

We got bunk beds. We are going to move Liesel into Milo's room in September.

New chickens. Milo is becoming quite the chicken handler.

Museum Fun! Milo has a new interest in outer space. I think we have a halloween costume idea… Milo the astronaut, Liesel and Daddy the aliens, and Mommy the planet (assuming I am still pregnant).

Milo and Sloane holding hands after learning all about dinosaurs.

Liesel getting ready for the water table at the Discovery Center.

So we have a "tinkle tree" in our backyard for Milo. This morning Scott and I looked out the window and saw this.

Farm Fun. Liesel and Milo helping move rocks with Daddy

Taking Sam for a ride. Liesel was all in, Milo choose not to. Pretty much sums up their personalities these days.

Look a picture with the whole family in it! A rare gem.

Our cousins came and join in on the fun!

Lunch time at our picnic table.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

5 YEARS LATER

We have had a great summer so far. Milo and Liesel celebrated Great Grandma Arla's Birthday with their second cousins. Nana and Papa went with us to Wisconsin to see Great Grandma Germaine and meet more second cousins. I have finally gotten over the sickness that accompanies the first trimester of pregnancy. Milo seems to really understand this time that a new baby will be joining our family and Liesel is a big fan of all babies.

Scott and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary this weekend. We spent the afternoon at a spa in Evergreen and stayed downtown overnight. A huge thank you to Nana and Papa for keeping the kids overnight. They are still playing at their house today which has allowed me to get a lot done around the house and finally update the blog. It is amazing how re-energizing some time without kids can be. Don't get me wrong, I love them like crazy. All I can say is that a little vacation does wonders for parents.

Thinking back over the last five years I can't believe how much our life has changed. I wouldn't change a thing and I am so excited for the next five years, and five after that, and the five after that, and so on. There is no one else in this world that I would want to share this crazy life with. I love him more than he will ever know!