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Friday, November 26, 2010

Ayden's Pony

Last year for Christmas, Mimmi bought Ayden a pony! Unfortunately, we learned she was pregnant opted to wait for another pony that was just right and NOT pregnant! Sassy finally got to move in this summer. She's a sweet, gentle, little girl and we love her. Ayden hasn't been brave enough to ride her yet, but I'm sure he'll be jumping on very soon.

Labor Day

Pequin Peppers grow wild in our area. They are said to be the hottest peppers in the world. We have several plants along our fenceline and the birds eat them so we leave them alone. Unfortuantely, Ayden came running around the house one day screaming. We washed his mouth out and gave him milk after Cathy discovered that his fingers tasted hot. Upon further investigation, I found his bike parked in one of the bushes and knew right away the culprit. He recovered relatively quickly and hasn't gone near the plants since. The picture doesn't show just how red his face was!

We enjoyed a BBQ at home to mark the end of summer. Ayden enjoyed relaxing on the patio telling stories with Pappa.

More Summer Fun

We took Ayden to watch the 4th of July fireworks unsure of how he would respond. At first, he was ok, then he got scared for a moment, then he enjoyed them (so long as he was clinging to one of us). The rest of our time was spent in the pool. He is such a waterbug!

Summer Fun with Cousin April

Ayden's cousin April came to visit for a few weeks in July before she went off to college. April is my brother Jeff's daughter. Ayden adored her and we had so much fun with at the waterpark, at the pool, playing in the slip and slide and watching fireworks for the fourth of July. We can't wait for April to come back to see us next summer!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Summer Fun

Summer Photos

Ayden has enjoyed his summer! Everyday we are in the pool or playing in the hose. He loves to mow the grass with his "mow-mow" and help water the gardens. Ayden is learning his colors right now. His favorite colors are "boo" (blue) and "lello" (yellow). He is still very much into "car-cars" and "bick strucks" (big trucks). He is speaking in full sentences and is certain about what he wants and doesn't want! He is quick with "yes" and "no" and please. And we've all noticed that he's beginning to become a little neat freak (who'd he get that from :)?)! He won't leave a room until he's put away all the toys and thrown away all the trash. I couldn't be more proud.

More Birthday

More Pool

Ayden's 2nd Birthday

June brought Ayden's Second Birthday! We had a quiet evening at home (as quiet as an evening can be with a two year old running around) with neighbors, pizza, birthday cake, and presents! Ayden's new car came from Nana (Cathy's mom) and it was by far his favorite toy - oh, next to the Ech-a-Sketch!

Ayden in the Pool

May flew by, but we spent as much time as possible in the pool. Ayden has learned to climb out all on his own and he loves to jump in from the side - hopefully when someone is there to catch him!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Nana

Ayden enjoyed his long visit with Nana for Easter. They spent hours just talking on the porch (well, not really, but it looks like it!).

Easter 2010

Yard Work

Ayden loves doing yard work on his tractor.

Ayden's First Motorized Bike

Uncle Bob decided it was time Ayden have his very first motorized bike. And he picked a Harley Davidson!!! It took Ayden several days before he would actually get on, but today was finally the day that he would ride it himself, have his first crash, and his first casualty. Well, actually, ducky was fine!