Old Friends New Babes

Before Asher's friends came over to play...he was doing some major chillin.

You can often find him in this position.

Baby in one arm, Blankie made by Softa in the other, no shirt and todays special touch (his puppy dog booties) We cant contain the cuteness.

Jacob arrived first. Ash and Jacob have hung out several times over their short lives.

Jacob is the son of Courtney and Josh two of our dearest friends.

We have known Courtney and Josh dating back to high school...specifically BBYO.

Jacob was born 10 1/2 weeks early. He is now 17 months old, 14 months adjusted and he is flourishing. He also happens to be one of the yummiest boys I know and I could love on him for hours.

Shai is the daughter of Abby and Avram. Philip and I have known Abby dating back to high school through BBYO (our Jewish youth group) She grew up in Roanoke, VA. She and her family currently live in Los Angelos, but were in town visiting.

Shai is 9 months old and is quite the looker! She was feeling under the weather during our visit but she was a trooper and even showed off her walking skills for us!

Daddy's and their boys are so special. I absolutely love love love this photo. So does Courtney.

One big happy, healthy family.

It doesnt get better than these smiling faces sitting on our couch.

We all enjoyed a feast of Salmon, brown rice, salad, guacamole, hummus and chips.

After dinner and playtime the kids ventured upstairs for bath time. Asher and Jacob were so funny in the bath. They were splashing so hard we had to step away from the tub because we were getting soaked.

Asher kept teasing Jacob by putting the "nemo" fish in his mouth and Jacob would try to steal it away. This went on for quite some time.

Asher with his "nemo"

After bath time we got all of the kids in their jammies. Jacob went down in the pack and play so that Court and Josh could stay and hang out a little longer. Asher slept in his crib and Shai got ready for bed so that they could hit the road for Roanoke that night with a sleeping baby in tow.

Quick shot of all the kiddos....always challenging, but worth that one shot!

Then came story time...

The boys loved the story and were engaged the entire time.

Story time is a tradition in our house. We read 1-4 stories each night, sing our bedtime prayers and then participate in a family hug, upside down kiss and tuck him into bed which consists of 3 layers of blankets on top of him and the baby over his face.

Friends forever...we will always be.

Thank you so much for all coming over to our house and spending a wonderful evening with us. It was such a memorable and sacred time for all of us.

until the next time....