You are officially able to stand on your own. Today was the first time you did it outside of the bathtub and you quickly did it three times in a row. We are so proud of you, but of course Mommy started crying when she saw you do it. I can't believe how quickly you are growing up, it makes me so sad and happy at the same time to see you growing and learning so fast. I'm only sad, because every day with you is truly a gift and it's hard to think that one day you won't be a little baby anymore.
The other exciting news is that you started saying Mama and holding your arms out to me when you say it. You have said Mama for quite awhile now, but I've never known if you mean me when you say it until the past week now. Any time you are hurt or sad or want my attention you say "Mama!" with your little arms out and it just grabs my heart. I tell you "you can have whatever you want when you say that." I know this is something I'm going to have to change, but for now how could I not pick you up and cuddle you every time you say that? :)
Last night was your first New Year's Eve. You have had a cold all weekend so we had to stay in and have a quiet night, but it was perfect regardless! We had Grandma Jane and Grandpa Jerry over for dinner and then after you went to bed we all missed you and decided to play Yahtzee and pinochle out of boredom. ;) Your grandparents went home right before midnight and so your daddy and I did a countdown with Bella and Lucy and then at midnight we celebrated 2012 and thanked God for an incredible 2011 and asked for His blessings in 2012. Today on New Year's Day, your daddy and I jumped in Lake Sammamish with a ton of our family for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. You stayed home with Grandma Mary while we did it and then we had Grandma Mary and Grandpa Don over for a New Year's Day dinner. We can't wait to enjoy 2012 with you, Asher and we look forward to many exciting new adventures with you. We love you so much- you have made 2011 our best year yet!
Standing with Daddy- you let go of the magazine basket just after I took the picture
Mommy and Daddy get ready to jump in the lake
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