Birthday Celebration

The yard before guests...


The banner with his monthly pictures. One for each month of his life!
Here are the balls.
Aiden loved watching the bubbles!
Where o where has my little dog gone...
Aiden and his buddy, Gabe, discussing the benefits of shovels in a sandbox.
Awwww, Abigail and her daddy
The swing set was a big hit!




Miss Ashley takes Aiden for a slide.


Aiden was so confused about this.

Gabe and Aiden
We had a lot of help opening gifts!






Leaves, oh, the leaves we have to pick up!
I think we all had a wonderful time!

First Birthday!

Aiden's first birthday was today. We enjoyed the day with a visit from his great-grandparents. We played and prepared for his party tomorrow. Then, we had dinner outside. We had a grilled chicken salad with avocado dressing and had cupcakes (Ali and I shared one). Aiden decided it would be so much fun to squish the cupcake into pieces until he realized that he couldn't get it off of his hands.

He listened in wonder to Happy Birthday to You.

Great summer trip with Gpa and Gme!

We visited Erik's grandparents. They are wonderful and enjoyed spending time with the children. Everyone had a great time!
Fun with Gpa


Geronimo!
I did bring home some jewelry!!! She's so sweet!


Here they are on the karaoke machine. It was fun to listen to everyone...even Erik:)



My two older captains! They look so serious and ready. I think Gpa can teach them how to drive, too. He has a great reservoir of patience.


The two divas of the trip!


He eventually fell asleep and didn't mind the pfd.


He started to enjoy the water, but it was salty. He kept licking his lips.

Here are the snorklers! What fun it is. Shell Island is almost magical (except when too many party goers arrive for the 4th.



He hates the pfd.

Captain Aiden


Lunch at Pineapple Willy's



Look at the love and adoration!


Aaron and Ali are enjoying the Pier Park festivities.


Aiden's first carousel ride. He was not impressed because of the loud music. He enjoyed the first part but every pass by the speaker was traumatic.




Ali and Gme are dancing in the HEAT.

We're all enjoying a lunch at Margaritaville!