Thursday, May 10, 2012

A few Aiden stories....

A few days after Christmas we were hanging out in the family room, and Aiden kept looking up the chimney.  With an intrigued look on his face he asked, "Daddy, what is that metal thing up there?"  Danny explains that it is the damper and we open it when the fireplace is on.  Then Aiden says with all seriousness, "and open it on Christmas so when Santa comes he doesn't scratch his bottom on it."

Aiden has a stuffed animal puppy that he has been sleeping with frequently.  He recently named the puppy, Dr. Puppy.  When we asked why his name is Dr. Puppy, Aiden replied, "because he makes everything better!"  Awwww, so sweet.

When Danny gets home from work he will often empty out the change in his pockets and give it to Aiden.  Kids love money.....Aiden runs off and it goes straight into his piggy bank.  A few weeks ago, Danny did his usual routine and had more change then normal and Aiden repplies, "geeze Dad, how much did you work?"  Life is so simple through the eyes of a toddler.  Thank God that Daddy made more than a pocket full of change that day.

Being home with Aiden has been a wonderful experience.... watching him grow, doing new things everyday, and WOW his ideas and imagination are out of this world!  He always has a sweet little something to say!  Needless to say, it.has.been.a.blast.!!!  I'm looking forward to a summer full of fun and excitement!



2012 Easter- April


visiting the bunny, egg hunt, and festivities at Eckert's



a trip to Eckert's is not complete without a tractor ride, Aiden's favorite part.

Sis, 31 weeks.
 coloring eggs

Happy Easter!

Mama turns 30!!! March 18th


Two of my favorite little people.  Aiden is going to be a great big brother, as he gets lots of practice with cousin Stella.  Suprise brunch at Cafe Osage with my family!!!  One of my new favorite places in the City!

My other favorite little one, Sis, 29 weeks.  Almost 30 weeks pregnant on my 30th, and I wouldn't have it any other way!! :)

Love my family, soon to be family.of.four.
And ended the day with some shopping and amazing spa treatments at Four Season's in the City.  Thanks to my Mom and Sis for joining me, I had a blast!!

Spring Fun!!!


loving the beautiful weather this spring...daily adventures at the park.



a day at the Magic House (Aiden's favorite areas- construction zone and auto shop)
he is 110% boy



uh oh, we have an escape artist on our hands.  playing in the back yard just got a lil' more interesting.



writing my name, pretty good, huh?


playing with the sailboat he constructed at storytime.


St. Patty's Day Parade in the City



love this photo, Mama's Lil' tennis star.  
a day at the Zoo, taking a break from the heat.

Cheers to Daddy!!!!! :) (Feb. 2012)


Countless hours studying. 


Many quick dinners after work and off to the library.....

and he did it Daddy is a Licensed Architect!!!  We are so happy for you, proud of you, and excited for your future! 
Time to CELEBRATE!!!!


Mom and Dad take a Babymoon- Feb. 2012

While Aiden vacations in Effingham......We had a nice, relaxing vaca in Daytona Beach.

A day in St. Augustine, beautiful city, the architecture was amazing.  Sis is 23 weeks in Mama's tummy.
 The light tower that we climbed Ponce de Leon. 
 175 feet.  203 steps.

Skating at Steinberg Arena Forest Park- February 2012




This was Aiden's 1st experience on ice skates, and I'm very happy to report that he loved it!!  His comment as we were leaving was that the workers gave him the slow skates, but hockey players wear fast skates.......too funny, it's all in the skates!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Our family is growing!!!!


We feel so blessed and are very excited that we will soon be a family of four!! Our new little addition is due to arrive on June 2nd, and it's a girl!
Aiden's reaction when he found out he would be a big brother as we were having dinner......
Danny: Aiden, you are going to be a big brother, there is a baby in Mommy's tummy!!
Aiden: (As he slaps his hand on the kitchen table, starts laughing, and looks down at my stomach) There is not a baby in there!Align Left
Toddlers are so visual.....and at 1st he really thought Danny was just telling a funny joke! As of now, he gets it as he continues to look at my stomach and remind me everyday "Mommy, the baby sure is growing!"

Christmas 2011

Watching the Christmas Season unfold through the eyes of a 3 year old was so.much.fun!!! The joy and magic that it brings is amazing!
You can only sort of capture the huge smile on Aiden's face here as he meets Santa and his Reindeer.
Sneaking one of Santa's cookies.
The crane was by far Aiden's favorite gift from Santa!!!


Cousins....I have to say getting a picture of these 2 was actually easy, getting a cousin picture next year may be a different story...there will be double the cousins!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Aiden!!!!

Bulldozer cake for his construction birthday party! Aiden's only request was...it must have a scoop in the front and the back!


Having a birthday treat at Red Robin after a nice birthday lunch!!
It's hard to believe that my baby boy is already 3!!

World Series Parade