Happy Father's Day

(I know I'm a day late with this, but that's the story of my life!)

Happy Father's day Jonathan!  No one can make Aiden laugh like his Dada can.  We look forward to 4:30 everyday because we know that's when you get home from work and we'll all be together.  I'm so blessed to have you as my husband, but Aiden's even more blessed to have you as his dad.   I love this picture of Aiden and Jonathan.  It was taken on our trip the weekend before last.  I wonder who Aiden favors????  

Happy Father's day to our dads!

This is my dad (Papa John) with his 

grandsons.   

This is Jonathan's dad (Granddaddy)

with Aiden last weekend.

We love you both and wish we got to see you more often.

Guess who...

We put a gate at the top of our stairs and of course Aiden is so curious about it.  I had to run down and answer the door and when I turned around to go back up stairs this is what I found.  

And of course his partner in crime "aka Hercules" was right beside him.  But don't worry grandparents......there's no way he can get under it.  
More pictures from this past weekend to come.  Aiden took his first trip on an airplane!!  I'm too tired to post any more tonight, though!  

Future soccer player....

Aiden got this soccer uniform from his Grammy and Granddaddy in Guatemala.  I wonder if Aiden will follow in his dad's foot steps and be a soccer player?!?!  Who knows.  But I do know one thing....he's got a lot of growing to do before he can fit into this uniform.  I was cleaning out his closet and found it and couldn't resist seeing how it fits, even though I think it's for like a 2 year old.  

Maybe he'll be the goalie??

I know, I know.....

It's been way too long!  We've been busy around here.  Sorry I'm so behind on blogging.  Get ready for a long post.  Here's what we've been up to...

Aiden turned 9 months!  I can't believe it either.  He weighed in at 21 pounds (Big Boy) and was 27 and 3/4 inches long.  

Waking up from his nap with crazy hair.

"Can you just stop taking my picture long enough to get me outta here?!?!"

Still loves bath time.   Can't you tell!!!!
We're trying to get him used to using a sippy cup.  This is kind of hard!  But I know with lots of practice he'll get used to it.  
You can really see his top four teeth in this picture.  

Maybe it's time to put the 9 month clothes away!  FYI: When the buttons start to pop open, it's time to move up a size.  

"OH, there's where I put my remote!"

Watching Wheel of Fortune.  His grandparents would be proud.  

Practicing his yoga moves!  I bought Aiden some new pj's and they ended up looking more like a wetsuit because they were so tight.  Oh well, sleepwear is suppose to be tight, right?  

OBU class of 2025 ready or not here I come!!!

He's starting to stand by himself without any help.....well for about 15 seconds.  But hey, it's a start.  

Last weekend my parents came down and this was the only picture I got!  I'm so bad about taking pictures.  This is Aiden with is Papa John.  Hopefully my sister will sent me some more pictures from the weekend (hint, hint).  Thanks again for coming down.  We had so much fun.

My Mimi and Papa John went to New York and all I got was this stinkin' shirt!  

Telling Hercules all about it...

"Boo, can you believe it?!?!"

Aiden's Mom...

I love being Aiden's mom.  It is such an honor and privilege for God to give us this healthy little boy to raise.  I know this is what I am meant to do.  I hope everyone is having a nice Mother's day.  I sure am!  Jonathan got up with Aiden this morning and let me sleep in and tonight Jonathan and Aiden are making me dinner.  (For those that know us well know that this is a treat because Jonathan is a MUCH better cook than I am!!!)  The only thing I would change is that I wish we were with our mom's.  This is me and Aiden after church today.  

I love you Mommy.......(I'm just going to pretend that's what he would say if he was talking!)The fam!  Since the dogs were the only ones here with us Jonathan had to reach out and take this picture.  Not the best one, but it'll do.  
Happy Mother's day, Mom!  I am so grateful to have such a wonderful example to live by.  I only wish to be half as good as a mom as you are.  I wish we could be together today.  Hopefully it won't be too long before we see you guys again.  I love you so much.
And Happy Mother's day to my wonderful Mother-in-law.  God truly blessed with a great mother-in-law and friend.  Can't wait until we see you guys in a few weeks.  Love you!  
I found this poem and wanted to share because I thought it was perfect for today....

Before I was a Mom -
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom -
I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom -
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom -
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

It's the little things in life...

that make us happy. For Aiden it was a plastic cup....


He's really into anything we have, so yesterday I gave him an empty cup to play with because he kept reaching for mine.

I would love to say this kept him entertained for hours, but it was really more like 15 minutes. Hey, I didn't mind. I'll take whatever I can get!

Where's Aiden????

There he is!!!!!

Some of our friends gave us this thing for Aiden to play with and he LOVES it.

But then he realized I was taking pictures and wanted to get right up in my face!!!! (Some things never change)