Beach Week!!!

Earlier this month we went with Paul's family on our annual beach trip. The past two years we have gone in Aug/Sep but since we barley missed a hurricane both years we decided to try going in June. I am so glad we did. It was so beautiful. The weather was perfect all week. However we were struck with a little bit of illness. Darrell and Aiden both got a virus and were both down for most of the week. Having a sick baby is never fun but fortunately I had lots of help and on the upside a very cuddly baby which is not the norm at our house. But sickness and all we still had a great time and we are ready to go back.

We celebrated Paul's birthday while we were there. Happy Birthday babe!

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

Happy 1st Birthday!

Dear Aiden,

I can not believe a year has already come and gone since you came into our world. What a blessing you have been. Everyday you make us smile. You are such a happy little boy. No longer our little baby anymore you are now running all over the place as a toddler. What a joy it is to watch you play and learn new things everyday. You are so curious about anything new. You have no fear which can be a little scary at times like when we see you trying to climb anything and everything you can. I am afraid the crib will be next. You have brought on a whole new adventure for us we are loving every minute of it. We love you more then words can say. Happy First Birthday baby!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy

Aiden's First Haircut

Before

After

Paul decided to give himself a haircut too

I go to a Photography class every Monday which give Paul and Aiden some Daddy/Son bonding time. While I was in my class tonight I got a text from Paul with a picture saying "Aiden's first haircut. I hope mommy doesn't think it is too short." We have been saying for a few weeks now that Aiden needs a haircut but I just wasn't expecting it to happen tonight. The cell phone picture was not looking to promising so I was a little nervous to see what I might come home to. Luckily it turned out just fine. Aiden still looks as cute as ever.

My Best Guys

I felt like I needed to do a post to let my two favorite guys know how special they are to me.

I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband. I love him so much. He is always supportive of anything that I want to do. I feel so blessed to know that he is mine forever. I appreciate everything that he does for our little family. He works so hard everyday so that I can stay home and take care of Aiden. I feel so grateful for the life that we have built together and for the little blessing we have brought into this world. Thank you for everything that you do Paul. I love you.

I know I have said it before but I can not express how blessed I feel to have Aiden in our lives. He is such a sweet, special spirit. Every time I look at him I can not help but smile. He is such a good little baby. He was defiantly worth our wait. I love you sweet baby!