What does a sheep say?

When asked what a sheep says, Aiden replied.....

Bubbles!!

I find it amazing the things Aiden learns. It seems every day he is learning something new. This afternoon while giving him a bath I pointed out some bubbles, Aiden repeated me right away. So after he was all dressed I thought we would pull out the dinosaur bubble blower. As soon as the first bubble came out Aiden was saying bubble. He has spent the rest of the afternoon walking around saying bubble.

For Mason...

For my little friend Mason who wanted to here Kirby talk. If you listen closely you can hear him say "Good Boy" two times....Enjoy!!



Again I don't know how to rotate the video...but if you turn your head to the left you are all set. Sorry it's soo dark!

Cleaning

Today I was doing a little cleaning and noticed the ledge in the living room was growing things so I thought it was time to give it a good cleaning. I don't clean it as much as I should, ok I admit I've never cleaned up there. I went out to the garage got the ladder, drug it in, almost killed myself getting the vacuum up there, then chickened out climbing up there. So what's the next option...."Gary!!!...Come here". Gary climbed up there and cleaned it all up. He gets some bonus points for that!

Look what I can do!

Look where I found Aiden this morning. He climbs up on the stool and then shakes the rail of the crib and yells till you come and see what he is doing. He loves to get as many of his binkies as he can find. He walks around with one in his mouth and one in each hand.



And a little video of the munchkin...I don't know how to rotate the video b ut if you turn your head to the left it looks just fine

Painted...

I painted the bathroom last week. The other color was getting a bit old and I figured it was time for something new. Aiden helped a bit, not as much as he wanted. I'd put the masking tape up and he would pull it off. He only managed to get paint on him once, I can't say the same for me.

Here is a picture so you can see the new color

And we are off...

Well I think I can say we officially have a walker. The only time Aiden has been crawling is when he falls down and needs to get to the nearest object to help him back up. He LOVES to walk and has been non-stop most of the weekend. It seems the Frankenstein arms have stopped too. He has a little routine while walking through the house.....

It starts in the Kitchen....


Headed for his room...


Around his train table....


Then off to Mom and Dad's room....


Then repeated over and over.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein is Aiden's new nickname. He is really walking up a storm lately but can only do it with his arms held out in front of him. I know he does it for balance but it's quite cute!



Here is a little video of him walking
(it's a bit dark...I took it last night)

Haircut

Gary never wants Aiden to get his hair cut. I think he's afraid it will make him a big boy rather than a baby still. So when he went out for the night Aiden and I played barber shop. Last time we went to carnival cuts and they charged us a small fortune to nip the ends off...so this time mommy was doing it.

Before: I like to call this "The Donald"



And the after:

Grocery Shopping....

While grocery shopping yesterday Aiden starting getting a little bit tired. You could see he was zoning out and he was going to be out for the final count soon. Gary had picked up a little pillow he wanted for home so it was in the cart. We stuck it behind Aiden's head and he slept the rest of the shopping trip. Everyone we passed pointed and commented on how cute he was...I'd have to agree.

Sorry for the crappy pics...Gary took them with his phone.

What will it be next?

What a long two weeks for Aiden. The Wednesday before Christmas Aiden started with a cold. We thought it was just a cold until the this past Wednesday night when he started with a fever. Thursday morning Aiden woke up with a pretty high fever so I called and changed his well doctor visit that was planned for the day into a sick visit. Dr. O'Conner checked his chest and ears and everything looked fine, so home we went. When Aiden still had a fever Saturday morning we went back to the doctors, his chest and ears were checked again. This time he had an ear infection. Well wouldn't you know it when he woke up Sunday from his nap and had what looked like a rash....rosieola. Add on top of it all he's getting his two top teeth...poor little man!

Bad Boys, Bad Boys....

Bad Boys, Bad Boys
Whatcha gonna do,
Whatcha gonna do
when they come for you...



All Aiden has to do is hear that little snippet of the song and he goes crawling for the tv. Gary watches cops every night on Court Tv and it seems Aiden has become a fan also. I don't know if I want it on his top choices of tv programs but for now he seems to like it.

Christmas 2006

Merry Christmas! Christmas was great this year. Even though it didn't really feel like Christmas with the lack of snow, it was great being able to watch Aiden with all his gifts.

We spent December 23rd with the Susalla side of the family. We all got to christan Aunt Mary Jo's new condo. With only one spill....from Aiden...I think we did well. Emily had Aiden's name this year and got him the cutest Tigger and a book.


All the Grandkids and Great Grandkids with Nana and Papa


Pretend Eating with Great Uncle Dennis


Christmas Eve was spent with the McFarland gang. We had a great dinner and then all headed to church. Aiden and Daddy spent most of their time in the hallway at church but I can atleast say he was there.

Aiden and Great Grandma


All dressed up for church....Grandma even made daddy wear a tie..lol


Playing with Aunt Angie after Church


No presents were opened on Christmas Eve...they all said that was breaking the rules!

Christmas Morning!! Even though this was Aiden's second Christmas it felt more like his first. Santa left just a few presents because he knew that Aiden had lots coming that day.



Checking out the goodies in his stocking






After opening gifts from Santa it was back to the McFarland's for breakfast and gifts.


What could it be??


Hanging with Uncle Tim and Uncle Matt


Loving my new presents


After breakfast it was off to Papa and PapaMom's house. We were having dinner there with the McKeogh side of the family.

Opening gifts from Aunt Jessica, Uncle Tony, David & Kyle


David and his new camera


Sitting with Auntie Jessica


Auntie Jessica and Uncle Tony




Even though those three days seem like a blur we are very blessed to have so many people who love us and to spend Christmas with. Aiden did a great job opening gifts. I think he needs another room for all the toys he has now!

Happy 1st Birthday!!!

It's hard to believe that a year has gone by so fast. It feels like just yesterday I was waddling around thinking that Aiden would never be here. I can remember everything almost to the minute that was going on a year ago today. I never thought when I got up that morning that I'd be holding such a miracle by that night. I was all set to head into work. I had last minute wrapping to do and I wanted to clear my desk off before the Holiday break. My car was loaded with gifts for those at work. I had a doctors apptoinment but didn't think anything of it. Even when I was being sent to the hospital for a test it still didn't sink in.

This last year has been wonderful. I love being a mom and pray every day that I am doing a good enough job.

Here are a few pics of Aiden then and now.

Party Time

Aiden had his birthday party on Sunday. Everything turned out great and Aiden was such a good boy. We had lots of family and friends come to celebrate Aiden's First Birthday!!

Thank you to everyone that came and for sharing in such a memorable day!

Aiden playing with his balloons before quests arrive


A quick nap before the party begins

Mmmmmmm cake

Riding in the wagon with David and Kyle (the wagon was from Papa and PapaMom)

Cake Time


All of Aiden's Gifts