Pinecones and New Beginnings

They say that when you’re two years old, the whole world is a giant playground. But for Asher, it’s not just a playground—it’s a place of discovery.

Before we officially went to meet his new little brother, we took one last hike as gran gran and Asher . Looking at him standing there amongst the towering pines, I couldn’t help but be impressed. At just two years old, he doesn’t just “walk” through the woods; he explores them.

A Love for the Little Things

Asher’s joy is found in the details that most adults walk right past:

The Pinecones: Every one is a treasure. He holds them up like trophies, fascinated by their scales and textures.
The Trees: He looks up at them with a sense of wonder that reminds us all to slow down.
The Path Ahead: He tackles the trails with a determination that is way beyond his years.

Looking Toward the Future

As we prepare to introduce him to his baby brother, my heart is full of hopes for them both. I hope that Asher’s wild spirit and his “wanting to know” follow him into all his childhood,

I can already imagine him leading the way through these same woods a few years from now—only then, he’ll be holding his little brother’s hand, showing him where to find the best pinecones and teaching him how to love the trees just as much as he does.

Keep exploring, Asher. The trials is waiting for you.