Three Generations

My mom, me, and Olivia Faye

At Olivia's first birthday party!

Just a few of us...

It isn't very often we can get this many of us in one room these days. This a picture of me and some of my siblings.
Lets see who we have here....
Aiden, Becca (me), Olivia, Destiny, Amanda, Jessica,
Arielle, Charlie, Jen, Erin, and down in front is Nick, and Shaelyn,
Baby Lola is there too in Jessica's tummy.

Together!

Everyone once in a while, I catch them!


watching a show...

Playing...


Getting into trouble...


Just hanging.

Secrectly, the love each other dearly.

Time Flies!

I think every parent says it a thousand times. Over and over, "Time Flies." I can't believe how true it is. The days go by like minutes, and before you know it a month has gone by, and then a year, and so on.

It's been a long time since I have updated the blog, so I thought I would add a little something. We'll see how long it takes to get back here again!

The kids are both amazing! Olivia is taking her first steps, and saying her first words. She had her first birthday, and made out like a bandit! She has so many people that love her, it's just awesome! Olivia was always Daddy's girl, but lately she seems to want her Mama a little more, which is nice for me. I'm sure she will be back in Daddy's arms soon though. She is just so beautiful, and fun. She likes to play with all her new baby dolls, and the way she interacts with Aiden is hilarious. She is definitely going to give big brother a hard time.

Aiden has started to repeat everything, and is very much in the asking "why" phase. He even says "I love you too" which will melt anyone's heart. We have ventured into the world of potty training, and back out again. We are going to try a new method pretty soon, which I am confident he will pass through with flying colors.

Aiden and Olivia both love to be outdoors. It doesn't matter what they are doing, just as long as its outside! I am very glad about that, we have enough couch potatoes in this world as it is. Aiden is finally kissing Sister goodnight, and making sure he gives her a hug too. Olivia eats up all the attention she gets from her big brother, it is absolutely adorable!!

Paul and I are enjoying all of life's blessings. We have a beautiful family, and a lovely place to call home. We are both so amazed and grateful for everything this life has given us, and can't wait to see what is to come.

I hope to be back soon with another update, but in the mean time I will continue to post pictures on facebook.

Olivia's 1st Birthday Cake!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Two!

Aiden's Second birthday is approaching fast! I cannot believe how fast this past year has gone. Aiden has grown so much in such a short amount of time. He is absolutely amazing!
Aiden is talking up a storm. He is always sure to say "pease, and tank yoou." He can identify all the colors of the rainbow we especially love when he says "lellelow", and the numbers 1-10. He loves to point out new things so he can figure out how to say the words. Both Grandmothers were very excited when he learned to say "Nana and Grandma" and he certainly knows who is who. I think he actually said "mom" last, for a long time I was just "ma." Daddy won that battle, although Aiden's first word was "ball." Aiden loves to color pictures, he is constantly asking to "tolor" whether it be with his crayons or outside with chalk. He also loves to spot airplanes. He can hear them from miles away. Sometimes he even mistakes lawn mowers for airplanes because they sound similar. Aiden loves to read books, blow bubbles, play in the water, go for walks, collect rocks, give kisses, eat popcicles, and best of all.... destroy the play room!
Aiden has also become very helpful around the house. He helps me put clothes in the washer (as long as its not his blankie), and he loves to put things in the "trash." Aiden will even go get things for me in another room like a diaper for his baby sister. Aiden has finally accepted that Olivia is here to stay. He still pushes her away occasionally, but he gives her plenty of hugs and kisses to make up for it. Aiden will bring his sister toys to play with, and Olivia just loves watching her big brother regardless of what he is doing. He just amazes her, as he amazes everyone.
Aiden still loves Elmo. He will run from another room usually if he hears "Elmo's World." He also likes "Blues Clues" and "Word World." Aiden loves to learn, so anything that he can read or watch that teaches him something is what makes him happy. He loves to quiz his parents too. Aiden will point things out and then look at us for the answers as if he already knows and is checking to make sure we do too.
Aiden loves spending time with his cousins Destiny and Charlie a.k.a "the Charlies." He cannot say "destiny" yet so he calls them both Charlie. His favorite thing to do when they spend the night is to wake them up bright and early by climbing on top of them and yelling "morning!" He is so darn cute they can't help but laugh... even though they would really like to stay asleep.
This little man has so many talents, I cannot possibly list them all. He is just the sweetest little boy in the world! I love to watch him grow and learn, because everyday it's something new. Aiden has the most wonderful smile, and the cutest sparkle in his eye. I love him sooo much, and I just can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us!....
Well..... maybe I can wait..... time flies so fast, I don't want to miss a thing.
Paul and I are so blessed to have this angel to call our son.
Happy Second Birthday Aiden! Its coming up quick. ( September 8th 2010)

Just chillin'

So it was just an ordinary summer day. We had just left a BBQ at my Uncle's house. Paul looked over and noticed a rather large bird on the side walk. It was so odd he had to turn around and go back. There it was, a hawk just hanging out on a side walk right in front of somebody's house

........Not something you see everyday.