Here are some of the proofs from when we took Aidan to have his birthday pictures!!
Aidan's First B-day Pics
Here are some of the proofs from when we took Aidan to have his birthday pictures!!
Monkey
Aidan's going to be a monkey for Halloween. Here's a picture. Promise to post more pics later!!
Milestones
This past weekend we decided that Aidan was plenty big enough to go ahead and turn his carseat around! Technically babies are suppose to be 22 lbs AND 1 year old. Aidan is already 25.4 lbs and with shoes on he couldn't straighten his legs out any more. So with just over three weeks to go, we decided to break the rules. So we got the carseat all turned around (not an easy task!!) and took Aidan to a wedding. I think he was so surprised to be able to look around and see all the stuff he's been missing. He has yet to fall asleep in the car since!! He loved the lights and disco ball at the wedding reception. He was so good despite the fact he was feeling a little under the weather with his cold and out way past his bed time. Here are some pictures of him in his carseat and us at the wedding.
Cows and Critters
Aidan is eleven months old already! Hard to figure out where the past year has gone! In the past few months we've taking him out to learn about the world around him. We went with the Locke family to tour the Shatto Dairy Farm. Tasted some delicious milk and looked at some stinky cows. I took a picture of "Pat", a fourteen year old dairy cow and Aidan laughs at it every time I show it to him. I wonder what he thinks it is!! We also took the kids to Deanna Rose Children's Farm to check out the animals there. Aidan got to see several different animals...chickens, cows, peacocks, bobcats, goats, pigs, ducks, etc. He seemed pretty interested in all of the animals except for one aggressive goat that really wanted to get at the food we had. It's crazy noise made Aidan cry! =( He did get to pet a Pygmy goat...I kind of think he thought that it was just a really messed up looking version of Sadie.
Riding Bikes
Aidan went for his first bike ride yesterday. He loved it. We bought a seat for the back of the tandem. We took it for a short test drive last night through the neighborhood. He was just looking around and smiling. The helmet seems to be a little bit big...but I have some extra pads to put in it and get it just right. I didn't take any pictures...but did get a little bit of video. I will take a picture next time and get it posted soon.
9 Months Old
Aidan is 9 months old now. We had his check up last week. He weighs 22.8 lbs and is 29 3/4" tall. Still in the 90th percent for height but has dropped to the 70th percent for weight. He's a lot more active then he was a few months ago. Here is a picture of him watching the guys build our new deck....taken on July 8th!
Catching up!
On another note...thought I should catch up. Aidan is almost 9 months old. In the past two months...I've put on a bike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital and bought a Ford Explorer. Aidan has had many first. We took a baby sign language class in June and he signed 'dog' for the first time yesterday at the vet's office. We took him to a Japanese Steakhouse...I think he liked the fire.
He can crawl, sit up and pull up on EVERYTHING!! Here are a few pictures of Aidan over the past two months.
Happy 4th of July
Hope everyone has a great 4th!! We went to a parade this morning and are suppose to go watch some fireworks this evening. Hopefully Aidan will LOVE them.
Nothing but TROUBLE!!
Aidan is ALMOST 8 months old!! Where did all the time go? He is a wild man, constantly on the move! I think that this is the most physically demanding job I have ever had! He has been crawling for a while now...and sitting up on his own. He has two teeth, both on the bottom. Yesterday he pulled himself up to stand. I almost had a heart attack. I took my eyes off of him for a minute to watch something on tv and when I looked over at him he was standing up. I jumped up so fast. He looked so cute with his little legs all bowed out!! He did it to me again today when I was on the phone with my sister. It won't be long before he starts walking. And then I really will be on the move. Here is a picture of him crawling and one of his little teethers!!
The Great Outdoors
I took Aidan outdoors yesterday. He's been out several times for walks in the stroller...but he's never been able to get down in the grass. It was so sunny and beautiful. When I held him down and let the grass touch his toes he just kicked his feet back and forth. I'm not sure what he thinks about it. We didn't stay out to long...I was afraid I would burn!!! It's that time of year to buy some sunscreen. Aidan had his 6 month check up and his shots yesterday too. He weights 20 lbs and 13 oz and is 28" tall. He's in the 95% percentile on both. Doctor thinks he's going to be a tall boy!
Hanging with Cousin Tyler
My nephew Tyler stopped by to visit on his way to California. He has joined Americorp and will spend the next six months in the national forest. He will be doing trail maintenance among other task. Aidan and I hung out with him for a few days and then took him to the airport to catch his flight. Here are a few pictures of Aidan and Tyler.
Six Months Old
Aidan can roll over and push himself up on all fours. He isn't quite crawling yet, but he can get around by rolling around and pushing himself backwards. He really would love to be up and going. I am already thinking about getting out the baby gates to block off our stairs. He has very strong legs and loves 'standing up'. I can't imagine the day when he stands up and takes off walking. Here are the latest pictures of him that I had taken on Friday.
St. Patrick's Day
It's hard to believe that last year at this time I was pregnant...and still suffering from morning sickness. It is going to be a much better St. Pat's Day with my little guy here to share it with. He is definitely my lucky charm. He is 5 1/2 months old already! Hard to believe how quickly time has flown by. In the past month we have had a few "firsts". Aidan and I went on a road trip alone. We went down to see Aunt Beth and Uncle Bill. Then the following day we went to Coffeyville to a baby shower for one of my closest and best friends, Karrie. Her little man, Asher, is due on April 12th. Can't wait for out boys to meet. Karrie and I have been friends for over 20 years...it will so great that our sons will be only 6 months apart. I just wish we lived closer together. Aidan did really well in the car for the most part. I don't think he was really thrilled to be back in the car on day two heading to Coffeyville...he cried more then half way there. I had to stop twice to try to get him to calm down. It was great getting out to visit, but it was great to be back home too. Aidan has also started on baby food. He is eating the basics...rice and oatmeal and several different fruits and vegetables. So far he seems to like them all except for squash and he makes a sour face when he eats peaches. I think they must be pretty tart!
He is fast at grabbing stuff and has mom on her toes. He reached out for Daddy to hold him tonight for the first time...it was really cute. Damian was out of town for several days on a business trip and I think Aidan missed his Daddy!!
Here are a couple of photos of him. His eyes aren't as blue as they once were. They have turned into a blue green. The picture in his St. Patty's Day shirt was taken on his 5 month B-day and the other one taken yesterday in his brand new toy...the Jumperoo. He LOVES jumping!!! It is insanely big and our living room is starting to look like Toys R Us!! What's a mom to do but give him everything he wants!! 
Happy Valentine's Day
Aidan found his feet! He likes laying on his back and holding them! It's pretty cute. He turned four months old on the 8th. I took pictures of him in his Valentine's Day outfit.
He learned to roll over on the 7th...but only did it one time. Then on the 12th he decided he wanted to just keep on rolling. He only rolls from back to front and always rolls to the left. It's a fun new game....he rolls over, I flip him back and he rolls over again. Here is a picture of him after he rolled over and was watching TV.
He also is learning how to blow bubbles. It is more like spitting! Kind of funny and really wet and slobbery. Here is a picture of him 'blowing bubbles' wearing his cool new sun glasses. They remind me of cycling glasses...just trying to get him use to it.
Yesterday he got to see and touch a kitty for the first time. I think he liked it.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day that is filled with love!!
Rice Cereal
Aidan went to his four month appointment on Thursday. He is 26" tall...making him 2 foot 2 inches. So cute to think he'll probably grow another 4 feet in the next 18 years! WOW! He is in the 90th percentile for height. Here's a shocker...he is SEVENTEEN POUNDS!! He is off the chart! The doctor said that he'll slim down when he starts getting a little more mobile in about 2 months. He got the go ahead to start trying out some cereals.
3 Months old
Time is flying...here is a picture of Aidan on January 8th...his 3 month B-day!!
And here is a picture of Aidan on Monday...14 weeks old! He's wearing his R*A*S*H shirt from Auntie Beth. Damian thinks he looks like a little red neck...I think he's adorable! 
"Standing"
Aidan is getting to be such a big boy!!! He loves to be "standing". He can throw a big fit when my arms get tired from holding him up. We have him standing on the couch holding himself up with the armrest. Check out the picture. He has also become quite the drooler...I have to wonder if it is possible that he is teething so early!!
Here is a picture of where Aidan has been sleeping since he was born. If I would have known I was going to be a big softy and have him sleep with me, I could have saved a bunch of $$ on the crib! He is a little bit of a bed hog and takes up a bunch of space. Damian took this picture of us this morning because we were laying the same! Aidan is so cute!
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