George & Daddy

I signed George up for a class this fall. One hour, once a week. I was worried when I sent in the non-refundable payment.
George isn't a people person and Daddy doesn't like to leave the house.
Well... What do I know?
George loves it so much that daddy looks forward to taking him and talked with the teacher to add a second day each week!

But, don't take my word for it...
Judge for yourself!

For those of you who know my son, I think you can agree George is not always this happy!

George being happy, makes us happy!

~ The Ascencio's ~

Falling for Fall - Part Deaux

This time of year in Livingston County, MI SPICERS is where all the cool people go.

Pretty cool, huh?

(They took this picture especially for Mommy! )

Abby's preschool class had it's first field trip of the year. Daddy and George tagged along. They took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and then picked out their very own pumpkin!!

Then it was back for cider and donuts before being turned loose to play, play, play.

This was the first year Abby could peddle these giant tricycles, and it doesn't look like George is far behind.

In a few years we are going to have the kids apply for a summer job at The Werries Farm, Chapin, IL. What do you think Uncle Dean?

Daddy is one of the only Daddy's to be at all of the kids events during the week. He is loving every minute and wouldn't have it any other way!

Love,
~ The Ascencio's ~

Falling for Fall

I think having kids has made me appreciate the smaller things in life.

I am falling in love with the seasons.

We've brought out the jackets, gloves and boots.  

The air is turning colder and the leaves are dropping.

And of course, we have visited a few apple orchards...

George has definitely grown since last year... 

this is one of the only pair of pants that fit in length.

And, Abby has grown too. 

I didn't realize how much until I saw this picture and how short her sweatshirt was...

Abby enjoyed the train.

 

The slide is always fun!  

There wasn't much of a crowd, so Abby went down again and again. 

 I have a fear of George getting hurt on the slide when he is on my lap, so I hold him really tight... I look kinda goofy, but he had fun ;-)

 

Talking about looking goofy...

What visit to an apple orchard isn't complete without a wagon ride?

 George was very interested in the tractor.  He would stand up and look over the edge and stare at it, but when it started to move, without being told, he would sit on my lap.  He can be such a good boy at times... this being said after I pulled his pajamas out of the trash a few moments ago...sigh!

There is a giant bubble you can jump on at the apple orchard in Kalamazoo.

George started out pretty timid, but it didn't take long before he was running around and tackling Aunt Loretta!

This will be our last visit to the apple orchard with Aunt Loretta.

She got a promotion (hooray) that is moving her away (boo).

We are focusing on the positive situation for her, because otherwise Mommy Ascencio wouldn't be getting out of bed. 

But, we will miss her.  

Facetime is no substitution for the real thing.

Every morning Abby asks "What day is it?".

What she really wants to know is what does she get to do that is fun that day?

School, Dance, Gymnastics, Speech...

She loves them all and looks forward to each day.

That is how Tommy and I feel about watching our kids grow up.

I imagine every parent is in love with their children... and we are no exception.

We have been doing the parent thing now for 3 1/2 years and each day is better than the last.

No kidding around... we love these kids more than imaginable!

So, we hope you feel loved, because with these posts we are sharing our treasure with you!

Love, 

~ The Ascencio's ~