Maddox Robert Aschermann

Maddox Robert joined our family on November 04, 2014 at 1:01am weighing in at 8lbs 4oz and 20.5 inches long.  I was admitted into the hospital at 10:00 am on November 3rd so it was a long day, but well worth the wait.  He has as much hair as his sister did (except his styled in a natural mohawk) and weighs the exact same as she did at birth.  Other than that he looks a lot like his big brother.  He is a sweet baby and we love him very much.  Both Milo and Liesel are over the moon for this little guy.  I wasn't too surprised that Maddox was a boy.  The weekend before he was born Milo spent a lot of time pretending that he was playing with his brother. 

  

Love at first site

He already has the cheeks of an Aschermann kido

Well hello there beautiful

Grammy and Maddox 

Grandpa and Maddox

Candace and Maddox

The boys

Bo, Matt and Maddox

Milo showing Miss Jan his new brother

Diaper duty for Liesel and Daddy

Bo and Maddox.

Tired Mama and Maddox

Little Muscle Man

Milo and Maddox

Proud Sister

Meeting their new baby brother

Daddy and Maddox

Aunt Miranda and Maddox

Over flowing with cuteness

Ready to go home. 

Liesel is Two and Milo turns Four

To say that the last week in October is a busy one for the Aschermann Family is a gross understatement.  Milo celebrated his birthday at Pre-School on Tuesday since the Halloween Party was on his actual birthday.  Wednesday was Liesel's Birthday and we went trick or treating at Ralston Valley High School.  Thursday was Milo's birthday and his preschool Halloween Parade.  Friday was Halloween and on Saturday we threw a dual cowboy/cowgirl birthday party for these two awesome kids.  Did I mention that through all this we were prepared for a new baby any day…(more on that in the next blog).  

What do I say to you two on your second and fourth birthday's.  Lets start with Liesel…

Liesel,

At two you are more ornery than your brother was at this age, but you pull it off with spunk and overwhelming cuteness.  You are two going on ten and make me laugh every day.  Though it frustrates me often, I hope that you never loose your fiery personality.  You are very much like me with your tenacity and fearlessness.  You will do anything you set your mind to.  One big difference between you and I…you don't seem to be much of a rule follower. This petrifies me. You march to your own drum and are already a leader, even at two.  I love you more than you will ever know and all I can say is, "Watch out world".

Milo,

I can't believe you are already turning four.  It seems like yesterday that we brought you home. You  are full of personality and are a stereotypical little boy… you love all thing sports and can't get enough rough housing done in one day's time.  We are currently struggling with you regarding keeping your hands to yourself.  Whenever you are excited, I see it in your eyes, and then you pounce.  Whoever is around gets tackled with Milo hugs.  Though I really do think you need to work on personal space I love how affectionate you are.  You are a smart, funny, creative, and determined four year old boy.   Your are full of questions and ideas and never seem to stop talking.  Though, I tease about the constant chatter,  I have loved getting to hear all the crazy awesome thoughts that go through that little head. I am so excited to see what you do with the year ahead.  I love you to the moon and back!

Milo in his first costume of the Halloween season.  What a pirate face.

Liesel playing with the doll house that Grammy got her. 

Fall Leave fun.  Liesel quickly learned the word "leaves" in the month of October. 

Liesel is Two

When you ask Liesel how old she is she replies with "Two" and shows her to index fingers.

Trick or Treating at Ralston Valley High School….Milo costume number 2

Milo's birthday celebration at Happy Valley

Check out this 4 year old. 

Happy Valley Halloween Party

Halloween Night…Milo costume number 3. 

Milo's face in this one cracks me up!!!

The whole crew at dinner.

Cleaning up leaves…

Milo helping in costume number 4. 

Opening presents

Thanks Uncle G. 

Thanks Sloane.

Thanks Uncle Matthew

Liesel and Grandma Laurie

A  big thank you to Nana for hosting the birthday festivities this year. 

Grammy and the two birthday kiddos.

Little Lady Leighton

Milo and Connor playing with Milo's new pirate ship. 

Cupcake time. 

Still Waiting..

38 weeks and 5 days and I am ready to have this baby.  I am not sure why I thought this baby would come early since Milo didn't come until 39 weeks and Liesel was only a day before her due date.  I was not prepared to still be pregnant at this point.  I am trying to surrender to the fact that I have no control of when this little one will come.  I have a feeling with the crazy week I have next week, Liesel's Birthday, Milo's Birthday, and Halloween all in a row, that might trigger labor.

Milo has been working really hard on not being too physical with Liesel and I think preschool has helped with understanding personal boundaries.  I am hopeful that this third baby will be an easy transition for him.  Liesel, on the other hand…I am a bit fearful of what her reaction is going to be.  I already sense that she knows she is about to be de-throned.  Over the past two weeks she has been really clingy to me and has really learned how to throw down a good temper tantrum.  I would like to say that I am hopeful for the best, but prepared for the worst.  I am not sure what the worst is though… Either way we are all very excited to meet our newest family member.

Liesel is pushing two and is entering it with a vengeance. I have to say it is a good thing she is cute!

Daddy and Mommy took Milo for a hike last week.  Mommy was hopeful it would trigger labor and we wanted to give Milo some quality time before the baby comes.  He did great.  All in all it was a 2 mile hike with the first half being all uphill.

Milo's first school picture

So recently I have been letting the kids watch more iPad than I probably should.  Pregnancy with two toddlers is rough.  This photo is proof that I won't be getting mother of the year. Oh well, there's always next year. 

Liesel wearing all of her tutu's…Liesel Lopper!

He takes his music very serious!