Mama and Aiden!

I love this photo of Aiden; his eyes are amazing! I wish I could keep mine open for pictures. He gets those beautiful, round eyes from his Dada.

Aiden's first Halloween!

Aiden was a sick little puppy for halloween, poor baby. It has been a long few weeks with many trips to the doctor, but this little puppy is back to himself happy and running around more than ever.












"Seriously, you got a picture now get this fuzzy thing off me."

















It is amazing what a little motrin, tylenol, and candy will do.

The Pumpkin Patch!

Aiden's first trip to the zoo!

Aiden's first trip to the St. Louis Zoo was a success. We had a GREAT time!












He loved the carousel, one of his favorite things at the zoo! His 1st ride with Mommy!

















His 2nd ride with Daddy....look how fast he learned exactly what to do....and they're off!

















Checking out the Black Bear!































Can't wait to go back!












Time for a snooze.

Nine Months Old!!

Cracks me up! In the last week, Aiden has started making this silly face when he gets really excited.














Went to the Clayton art show today. Amazing....very talented people! Aiden was the entertainment at lunch. I guess sweet peas taste better in this position. Actually, I think he was just very interested in looking out the window and the table behind us.....there were 3 little kids.














Teething buscuit...YUM!



























In the evening, Aiden has become attached to his rubber ducky. He carries it around after his bath for the rest of the night....continues to play, but Mr. Ducky never leaves his hand.









He has to get creative to maneuver and play one handed.....hahaha!




















Mr. Ducky still in hand....
















Vroom, Vroom....

Aiden goes swimming!

Here are some pics of Aiden swimming at Grandma Etter's. He's like a little fish; he loves the water. Aiden loves to put his face in the water.....I think it's mainly to get a drink and see our reaction when he comes up! Hahahaha















Chilling in his raft......literally......we were thinking he may fall asleep in there it was too funny!

















Daddy and Aiden












Mommy and Aiden













We are hoping for many more warm days.....just not ready to give up all the fun summer brings! If Mommy had her way, it would be summer all year!

What a disaster!

Daddy and Aiden in the garage trying to decide what to do about the tree that fell during the storm the other night in the middle of the driveway...we could not get out.....better there than on the house.














Daddy and Uncle Jeff got the tree down.....it made Mommy nervous.











Dad, "Now what do we do with this mess!"










Wow! That was hard work!

It's raining, it's pouring......

Mama and Aiden rocking on the porch watching the rain! Mama used to do this as a child and loves it just as much now as she did then. Even better when it's a good storm......and not just rain!

Splish Splash!

Aunt Jackie watched me on Monday. She filled my pool up, and I showed off for her! I had a blast!


















Aiden practicing kicking. Grandma, you just wait! Before you know it, I will be swimming in the deep end!










Check out my shades!

7 months old : )

Daddy will you read this number to me?










Watermelon......YUM!












Made you smile!!










Peek-a-boo!
Why do we buy toys? Daddy got new shoes and Aiden was entertained for hours...













Love the carrots....and if you look closer you can see my teefers!








Daddy and Aiden putting together the high chair....









Our little escape artist....and yes we lowered the crib after walking into his room to this.









Mom, I'm not so sure about this.....is this stuff really good for me?

Beach Baby :)

Fun in the sun!!














Aiden loved the ocean, especially the sound of the waves.

















Doing the lobster crawl.




















Going out to dinner.














Look.....my Daddy can surf!









Lovin' the beach!











Mommy and Aiden


























Here is Aiden on the plane....he did wonderful!














And we're off....