Category Archives: Ian

7 months!

Posted on 12/13/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian has reached 7 months old!  My baby is more than half of a year old.  He officially dropped the title of “newborn” some time ago, and while he’s still an infant, he’s rapidly moving toward being a toddler.  Where … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails

Posted on 12/11/2012 by ashleekiser

My mom raised me on a horse, literally.  conveniently, a trail connected her house with Aunt Wanda’s house.  The ride took about an hour at a steady walk, so on weekends she would saddle up Stormy, throw me up in … Continue reading →

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Independence

Posted on 12/06/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian persists in his efforts to become completely independent of his parents.  Already he pushes us away when we try to hug him tight, and takes his bottle away from us so that he can feed himself.  Even in play … Continue reading →

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It’s (Finally) Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…

Posted on 12/04/2012 by ashleekiser

Last weekend, Ian and I had one of his busiest weekends yet.  We started it off on Friday with a lesson for the girls at the ranch.  Ian and I arrived late, but Tabitha did a beautiful job holding down … Continue reading →

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It’s been half a year!

Posted on 11/29/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian’s funnest age so far is definitely the six month mark.  This little boy is so full of grins and giggles now, and has just started reaching for us.  There’s just not much to make you feel better inside than … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2012

Posted on 11/28/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian celebrated his first Thanksgiving last week!  We had a big day of friends, family, and food!  The day started with a mad dash to do a quick once over on the house to try to make it presentable before … Continue reading →

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Twas the busy day before Thanksgiving…

Posted on 11/21/2012 by ashleekiser

What an amazing holiday we Americans get to celebrate.  There are no presents, no egg hunts, no trick or treating; it’s a day to simply give thanks with our friends and family.  I have enjoyed everyone’s daily Facebook status of … Continue reading →

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Grandpoppa

Posted on 11/20/2012 by ashleekiser

Today is my dad’s 61st birthday and his first birthday as a grandfather.  Ian’s a pretty lucky kid to have such enthusiastic (great)grandparents.  Unfortunately I live 90 minutes away from most of my family, so once a week is about … Continue reading →

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Ian’s four month pictures

Posted on 11/17/2012 by ashleekiser

Back in September we had family pictures taken, a few of which I’ve posted on here, but I thought I’d throw up some of my favorites this morning.

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Boo!

Posted on 11/01/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian had a fairly low key first Halloween, but by golly, he had a Halloween! I didn’t carve my first jack-0-lantern until I was 24 years old.  I had no idea what I was missing!  I’m certainly not a master … Continue reading →

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