Turkey in our backyard!!

We have not seen the turkey in our backyard in quite some time but one decided to pay us a visit on Easter. They seem to be back around for the Spring time. The last time I tried to catch a picture the sound from the camera scared them off. They are a little more sensitive than the deer who are out in our yard every day. It is pretty neat to see all the wildlife around here just 20-30 minutes from downtown. I happened to look up and catch a woodpecker in the yard last week but it flew off before I finished my conference call. (my office looks out right over our backyard. There is a large window. It is pretty awesome since I have to work from home).

our picnic in our backyard.

Spring has definitely arrived here in Pittsburgh. I have never seen so many beautiful flowering trees. i should try to get out next week and take some pictures. Here are some pictures of Asher discovering grass. we have that really luxurious grass in our backyard. It was a beautiful weekend here.

Yesterday, we took advantage of the trail about 5 minute from our house and went for a family walk/jog and had lunch after at this little greek place afterwards. Then...I had a whole 1.5 hours to myself to take my new bike (I got it for my birthday) out for a ride. The trail near our house goes on for miles (all the way to DC). It was awesome and I love my new bike. I can't wait until I can take Asher in the little carrier in the back. We ended the day meeting an old high school friend of Matt's. It was a perfect family day!

watch me scoot like an inch worm...not quite crawling

Here is a little video of asher learning to crawl. he scoots along like an inch worm or just physically pulls himself forward by force. he can definitely get around on the floor already. i think he might be crawling within a month. time to shop for baby gates. our house has a lot of stairs!

Is that for me?

I know anyone who has kids can relate to this photo. anything within my grasp is my new toy and i am quick....

You can have mine!

Asher had his mouth open while facing Aleah and she knew just want he needed to have in his mouth so she helped him out and shared her finger! they both are finger babies vs. pacifiers. Asher has never been too fond of a paci other than to chew on it. It was really too funny to watch her just reach out and offer hers.

A little laugh from Asher to you!

It has been a busy week as we are hosting Easter at our house this year. it has forced us to get some much needed last minute things done like finish unpacking a few last boxes. Matt & I both tend to work better with deadlines to motivate us sometimes for those last few things. It looks like we will have some really great weather on Sunday.

Here is some video I took of Asher with his infectious laughter. He is really getting to be quite expressive and fun these days along with a little more attitude when he does not want to do something like change his diaper! Love, Asher