Asher is Double Digits!!

Dear Asher,
I cannot believe that you are 10 years old already!

It seems like only yesterday that Dr. Nilson put you on my chest to snuggle, when all of a sudden, you pooped all over me!! HAHA!  I will never let you live that down! You were such an amazing kid from day one, making your mark on the world (pun intended! LOL)!!

You have always been the sweetest, most caring child I've known. You will give the best hugs and snuggles without even being asked. I asked you recently if you'll still hug me and snuggle next to me on the couch when you are 16 years old and think parents are dumb, YOU SAID YES!!! In fact, you told me that you'll never think I'm dumb! I am totally going to hold you to it... It is now officially in writing so we can look back to this year and remember that, it was when you were almost 10 years old that you said you'd never think I'm dumb!!

You are in the 4th grade, and you are loving it! Your teachers are all amazing, and every one of them sing your praises! It makes me proud to have THAT child that the teachers love! You love to write. Last year, you bought yourself a hand-sewn leather journal, and you take that thing everywhere you go. Whenever, wherever, you are inspired, you write.

You like to write fantasy stories, and they are always so entertaining! You love to dress up. Your favorite thing to wear, and you would wear it daily if I'd let you, is blue jeans and "a handsome shirt." This means that you either want a button-down, dress shirt or a polo shirt. I typically let you wear whatever, but there are days, like when it's 100+ degrees outside, that I tell you to wear shorts. You'd think I was pulling your eyeballs out though... you HATE wearing anything other than jeans! I get it, I love jeans too... but seriously!?! For over 3 years, you have slept with your Scentsy buddies- Birch the Beaver and Gilly the Monster. You love those things; they are pretty worn out, but you love them! I love that you love them...it's cool to me when kiddos have something they cling to for comfort! You love your grandparents and you look forward to time spent with them! Your favorite thing to do with YaYa and Garry is to go out to the lake! Building a fire in the fire pit or going on the lake- either way, you love the campgrounds. 


Over the years, you have become a child with so much personality. For the rough start you had in those first few years of life with anxiety, I have loved watching you blossom into an amazing kid with so much life! The picture to the left shows the awesome difference over the years. From pre-K, when you were Mr. Grouchy`Pants to third grade when you were so full of life!  I love the transformation! You've gone from a kid who wouldn't speak to one who sometimes doesn't STOP talking! It makes me smile when you get so excited to tell a story...even when that story takes 10 minutes of non-stop, non-breath-taking talking!! Your teacher was super excited one day when she told me that you did the group presentation in class. She said, "He talked in front of class today... he spoke in a British accent the entire time, but he did it!!" LOL... I was soooo proud of you! It's so funny how well you speak with a British accent- it almost seems like you were born in England. It's almost like that accent is your security blanket when you have to talk in public... it's okay though, whatever works!!

I am so proud to be your mommy, and I love you OH so much! I can't wait to see how much more amazing you become over the future years! You are so smart, passionate, kind, and you make me smile every single day! I love you, Asher Monroe Boni!

Love, 

Mom

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20 QUESTIONS: 

8 years old- Green; 9 years old- Blue; 10 years old- Red;  

1. Favorite Color:  Green  Orange  Green

2. Favorite Toy:  Birch the Beaver   Birch the beaver  Birch the beaver

3. Favorite Fruit:  Oranges   Oranges  Oranges

4. Favorite TV Show:   Liv and Maddie  Lab Rats   Jessie

5. Favorite Lunch:  Lunchables   Spaghetti  Spaghetti-O's

6. Favorite Clothes:   Star Wars Shirt   Jeans and t-shirt  Jeans & a handsome shirt

7. Favorite Game:   Moo Cow (tag)  Call of Duty  Minecraft

8. Favorite Snack: Cool Ranch Doritos  Turkey Sandwich   Popcorn

9. Favorite animal:  Dinosaurs   Cheetah  Eagle

10. Favorite Song:   Light 'em Up  Down to the River Throne Room

11. Favorite Book:   Henry and Mudge   The White Fox  Left Behind Kids

12. Best friend:  Conner   Jacob   "I don't have a best friend, just friends"

13. Favorite Cereal: Fruity Pebbles   Marshmallow Cereal   Lucky Charms

14. Favorite thing to do outside:  Snow Ball fight   Ride my scooter   Walk

15. Favorite drink:    Mellow Yellow   Orange pop   Dr. Pepper

16. Favorite holiday:  Christmas   Christmas  Christmas

17. Favorite thing to have in bed:  Birch the Beaver Birch the Beaver   Birch and Gilly

18. Favorite breakfast: Cereal   Cereal   Eggs in a Basket or Lucky Charms

19. Favorite Dinner: Lasagna   Lasagna   Spaghetti

20. What do you want to be when you grow up?: Chef   Chef   Chef

Through the Fog

I was driving down the highway this morning before sunrise, and 

IT.WAS.FOGGY!

It was that scary kind of foggy that I'm pretty sure 

NOBODY 

wants to experience while driving!

I was taking the hubby to work, 

but first, 

we had to stop by the repair shop to drop off his car. 

As I was driving,

unable to see more than about 100 feet ahead of my car,

all I could think was 

"I have no idea where we're going!" -and-

"What if we miss the turn off?"

But as we drove closer to our destination, 

We could see the business perfectly, 

and there was no missing the driveway. 

As we got closer and closer, we could see clearly,

turned at the exact location,

and we arrived safe and sound

without a hitch.

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Why on earth am I sharing this story? 

It seems silly and pointless to life, right??

Well, perhaps not!!!

Maybe, as you were reading about my morning drive

you caught on quickly to where I was heading with this post.

Maybe you were thinking:

"Why am I reading this pointless delivery of her experience?"

Here's the deal!

I was thinking about God and His plans for my life.

Sometimes, looking at the big picture of life is discouraging and scary!

Sometimes, as I go about my days and I look far into the future, 

I get overwhelmed!

I feel like I can't see where my journey is taking me; 

I may even wonder, 

"What if I miss something?"

Then, the closer and closer that I get to the plans 

that GOD has in store for me, 

I realize that I can see clearly!

I can see the twists and turns along the way!

I don't have to worry anymore about what lies ahead.

I cannot be consumed with fear for the future. 

I must live for today; 

with GOD as my focus in the fog!

With Him riding along side of me, 

leading and directing, 

I will never get lost or miss my destination!

God has a great plan in store for my life- 

and for yours!!

Just because we can't see every step of the way,

it does not mean there is no end goal.

Just because the drive is foggy,

it does not mean the way will remain hidden.

Draw close to God, and He will draw close to you! (James 4:8)

Have faith in His plan for your life,

and it will be revealed to you 

in the perfect time!