Our Little Man

These are just some one year shots I took of Aiden. They did not go as I had hoped because all he wanted to do was run around so I ended up chasing him and snapping pictures as I went. But all in all I think I ended up with a few cute ones.

My latest hobby

For as long as I can remember I have always enjoyed taking pictures. And for a long time photography was something I wanted to pursue so I took a class here and there but never really did anything beyond that. I had been eying a DSLR for awhile but I figured it was just a distant dream. Despite my lack of camera I still signed up for a photography class with my friend Lisa. About a week before the class started my wonderful husband surprised me with a late Christmas present. It was a Canon Rebel. I have lots of fun with it and I recently upgraded my Photoshop. (Elements 5 was just not doing it for me anymore) I have been trying to practice with both the camera and Photoshop so while Chanda was here I took some pictures of Oaklee. She was such a perfect little model in all of her sassiness and charm. We had so much fun.

Aiden's First Birthday Party

I can not believe my baby is one! I know I say that with every milestone but the time just flies. His birthday was on a Saturday so we had some family and close friends over for a little party. I think Paul might have thought I went a little far on the decorations but I thought it was just about right. Even my first attempt at a fondant cake turned out better than I expected. Aiden had a fun day and enjoyed all the attention he was getting. We are so glad that we were able to be with our family and friends to help celebrate Aiden’s birthday and we missed the ones that were not there.

He had lots of helping opening his presents and even more help playing with them once they were all open

He went to town on that cake