Today Noby has his “Daddy’s Little Helper” outfit on and waiting to help dad finish his nursery.

“I’m ready… Whatz Up?” 

Relaxing, waiting to work!

I could spend every night like this….

Hanging out with my two little guys.

Love that face!

As many of you know, Keith and Megan will be getting married in Nov.  Today, Megan’s wedding party threw her a lovely shower at Sel de la Terre in Boston.  VERY YUMMY!!

I just love the place settings Megan picked out! 

Dina made a beautiful scrapbook for Keith and Megan!  What fun pictures!!! 

While mommy was at the shower, Noby and Daddy spent the day watching Nascar on TV.  When I got home then were both passed out waiting for the rain delay to pass.

Noby and dad watching Nascar.

Inu found a new seat!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM & DAD AND BRIAN & LISA!!!

Since we have been in the hospital, we have had lots of visitors.  You can tell that Noby is going to be very loved!!!  Thanks to everyone who came!!!  (missing pictures of Mo and Jeff – sorry guys!!!)

Memere and Grandpa

Auntie Brenda

Jo and Avery

Shawn and Noby

Lizzy and Noby 

Well our little man finally decided to show up.  It’s been about 36 hours since he made his arrival.  It’s been a roller-coaster ride but well worth it.  Here are a few pictures.  Will post more later!

Nobutaka Richard Ashihara

How cute!! 

Me and my little man.

Our new family! 

Please check Ichiro’s website.

http://www.iashihara.com

bring on the baby.  Today we got the rest of the stuff “needed” for the baby.  The room might not be done, BUT we have all the gear and that’s what matters… right?

We’ve been debating what stroller to get our little one.  Going back and forth on either the Bugaboo or the Peg Perego.  Well tonight we went to the store to compare (again) and we finally came home with one…  What do you think?

Only the best!! 🙂

Inu and I are working from home today.

Check out how much Inu likes working….

Sooo, a couple of weeks ago we had a visitor who I was so excited to show all my baby purchases too. Well not surprisingly I got made fun of.  Being told that our son was also going to be made fun of for his “matchy” outfits.  Well that person will be happy to see the BOY outfits I got this weekend… Doesn’t get more boyish then this….

Today was another fun filled day!  We started at a shrine for healthy babies.  Women go there before and during their pregnancy asking the gods for a healthy baby.  Once the baby is born, the family returns to the shrine.  At that time, they thank the gods for their healthy child.

In front of the shrine.  The sign says to bow twice, clap twice, bow once again and ring the bell.

After we headed to the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Nakamise Shopping area.  The shopping area started back in 1688 when the neighbors of the shrine were given special rights to open their shops in the approach to the temple.  This was done to service visitors to the shrine.  Today was the start of a 3 day festival and I kid you not, it was like a Japanese Big E.  I LOVED IT!

This is the approach to the shrine.  You can barely see it at the end.

The shops sold everything! Even little Japanese outfits for your dogs!  Don’t worry Inu didn’t get one!

The entrance to the shrine.

Cleansing myself before entering the shrine.

The shrine itself!

Just like the Big E, there were many games and TONS of food stands.  This game you have to try to scoop out fish, turtles or live shrimp with a thin piece of rice paper.   The tiniest bit of water and the rice paper will rip.

Here’s Ichiro enjoying his cucumber on a stick.  Don’t see that at the Big E!