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Asher sits up really steadily now, so he has fun playing with his toys in that position. It's a new view on the world!


Sitting up also makes bath time easier and more fun. I got this soft-side inflatable tub, which feel more secure, so I don't have to get in the tub with him anymore. We'll probably bathe him more often now!


Easter morning we attended the "sunrise" service our church held at a local park. It was a nice, warm day. A little windy, but enjoyable nonetheless.


Ken decided the little man needed a little hat. :o)

The Lord's Prayer

6-month pictures

We did Asher's six-month pics today. Here's a preview. CLICK HERE for a link to the album at the Costco Photo Center.

Please KIIS My Baby!

Fricassee

Tuesday Asher and I went to the Santa Barbara Zoo with Christye and Lucy and Christye's parents. Here are her parents, pushing the two strollers.


I decided to get ambitious tonight and made a fancier dinner than I usually have time for (Granny Nanny was here to babysit while I cooked).

Chicken Thigh Fricassee with Mushrooms and Rosemary

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 5 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 pound chicken thighs
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• 12 Nicoise olives
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms, and cook until soft. Remove to a plate.
2. Wipe out skillet, and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Place garlic, rosemary, and chicken thighs in hot oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning chicken, until chicken and garlic are well browned.
3. Return mushrooms to skillet, and sprinkle red pepper flakes over chicken. Pour in white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook about 3 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low; cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour.
5. Sprinkle tomatoes and olives over chicken, return cover, and cook about 5 minutes more.

Night vision

We got a night vision baby monitor and found that Asher's favorite sleeping position is the Downward Facing Dog.

Credit Card Fees

Here's a link to a form you should fill out to support legislations that protects consumers from bad credit card companies.

Granny Nanny

My mom takes care of Asher on days I work or have errands, as well as plenty of other random times. He loves his Grandma! (I suspect the feeling is mutual...)

Exploring Edibles

Last night we introduced carrots. Asher didn't seem to care too much for them. He ate a few bites and that was it. Tonight I tried a carrot and rice casserole. Again, he ate a few bites but lost interest. (I'll give him that it was a little bitter...) So, I thought perhaps exploring the feel of the food, the container, the spoon, etc., would at least provide a little fun and encouragement. We had a LOT of "fun" to wash off after the exercise!