Summer of Roops, and Asher's birthday too!

It's been a while since we've posted anything here. Okay, it's been a long while! And so much has happened that I admit, its been a little overwhelming trying to think about how to wrap up seven months worth of photos and videos. So enough procrastinating. Here's a quick attempt to bring everyone up to speed on the little Meyer family.

Rick turned 30 in February (that's going way back!), and we finally got to have the open house we'd been planning since moving in. He's also more than halfway through his architecture registration exams (ARE). There are seven in all and he's taken a bit of a break, thankfully, to enjoy the summer and all our wonderful visitors!

We welcomed my mom and sister in Chicago, IL and ran our first half marathon together. Go Team Chop!! They stayed with us for a week, and by the end I was wishing they would move in for good.Asher turned one on June 18th, and yes, the time really did fly by. We understand what every parent under the sun goes through, when they look at their child and are still shocked at how big he or she has become.My dad and Aunt Susan drove in from Prospect, PA for a few days and celebrated Asher's birthday with us again - he didn't mind. We toured Xavier University in hopes of finding my Great Grandfather Russ's old home, and made a quick tour through Cincinnati. Or Cincinnat-a! according to my dad and locals of an older generation.

The month of June was wonderful, and of course, we're left with feelings of loneliness after having a house full of family and love. Good thing Asher has started walking, because he gives us plenty to keep occupied with. Just yesterday, he began walking to get somewhere as opposed to walking because we were eagerly coaxing him. He looks a bit like a Latin dancer, with one hand up in the air and the other held to his stomach. The Cha Cha is next on his list of moves to master.