New Family Pictures

A friend of ours took our family pictures on Saturday, and I just have to brag about her!!

Sarah, you did an amazing job!! She posted a few of her favorites on her blog, and I stole a couple to show everyone because I like them so much!! ( I got permission first!) :)

How much business do you want from this Sarah....I have already had phone calls!!!

Fun Play date!

Tonight we went and had family pictures done....thank you Sarah! Afterward, we decided to meet up with the Stones for a fun family play date!! We had never taken Aiden to Leo's Place before, but I tell you what....we are going back!! It was so nice because it didn't matter if our kid was being loud....because EVERYONES kids were being loud!! It is a GREAT place to let your kids play and tire themselves out!!

Here are some fun pictures from the evening!

Being a mom.....

I am sure that all moms wonder if being a mom is all its cracked up to be.....its really not the most glmourous job I know! Messes, tantrums, dirty diapers, laundry, throw-up, runny noses....I can think of alot of jobs that pay alot more, and are less hectic....but none that I would want over this one!

I LOVE being a mom. I am so lucky to be able to be home with him all of the time. I know he probably gets sick of me, but I love just being mom. The truth is, I am not perfect....by a LONG shot! I find myself giving in to his tantrums, and for-going the house work just to sit next to him and watch a cartoon. I occasionally give him candy before dinner, I sometimes stay in my PJ's half the day....and sometimes I leave dirty dishes in the sink. I have come to realize that that is OK! The dishes will still be there after Handy Manny, and if someone comes to the door and I am still in my PJ's, then they will know not to drop by with out calling first! :)

Aiden has been napping for a few hours, and the house is quiet. Its funny really, some days I can't wait for him to take a nap, and then when he is sleeping, I find myself wondering when he is going to wake up!! Its sad, I know.....I get bored when he is sleeping! I always think to myself what I would be doing today if I didn't have Aiden......what a BORING life!!!

There is nothing better than waking up to the sound of a little voice calling your name from the other room!! You really can't help but wake up with a smile!!

Here are a few pictures that as a mom; just make me smile!

You can't help but smile when he is in the room! He is so full of personality!

Yesterday my mom had the day off, so we decided to spend the day wasting time. We went shopping and to lunch. Aiden loves days out. He is a trooper when it comes to shopping....mostly because I think he likes to people watch! (he gets that from his mom!) Here are some fun pictures from our day out!

Later that night we had double-date plans with David and Rindee to go see Jeff Dunham at the Holt Arena. Well, Rindee came down with what we think is kidney stones, and was not feeling up to it....so we ended up with 2 extra tickets. My mom and step dad decided to join us for a comedy filled evening. Thanks David and Rindee, we had a good time, but we missed you terribly!!

Warm Weather!!

Finally we have some warm weather!! We have been staring out the window the last few weeks, just hoping for a little sunshine so we could go play out-doors!!

Well today, we are soaking up every last drop of sunshine. We used the warm weather to our advantage this afternoon and played in the back yard!!

(Our grass isn't as green as we would like it....David is working on that!)

Aiden LOVES being outside, that is the up-side to having a big yard! He can run, and run, and run and I can let him!

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this little boy??? He is so much fun, and we are looking forward to many more days playing outside!!

8 Things Tag!

Thanks Shayna...I haven't been tagged in a while!

Sorry everyone, I don't know why it keeps word wrapping all of this together!!

8 People I Tag:
1. Rindee
2. Daina
3. Ashleigh
4. Rachel O.
5. Rachael H.
6. Rachael S.
7. Brittany H.
8. Kami

8 Things I am looking forward to:
1. SUMMER
2. 4th of July
3. Boise State Football games with our Boise counterparts!
4. Having Aidens medical bills paid off!
5. Wake-boarding
6. Camping/boating weekend at Palisades...yes Ty and Sandra, we are planning on it!
7. Taking Aiden to the park
8. Date night!

8 Things I did today:
1. Cleaned the bathroom.....I hate that job!
2. Laundry
3. Put Aiden in that bath after a HUGE blowout!!...hate that job too!
4. Read over my Young Women lesson for Sunday
5. Took a short nap!
6. Played with Aiden
7. Blogged
8. Talked to Kami

8 Things I wish I could do:
1. Play outside...we are getting cabin fever with this weather!
2. Sing
3. Care less about crappy people who are just rude!
5. Teach Aiden not to pound the milk out of his sippy cup on my furniture!
6. Have a day at the spa....all expenses paid!
7. Get my business BIG fast!
8. Use time more wisely! Did I mention I took a nap today?

8 T.V. Shows I Watch:
1. American Idol
2. Crossing Jordan
3. What Not To Wear
4. CSI
5. E News
6. The Daily 10
7. American Justice
8. Handy Manny...Aiden likes it!

Easter Sunday

Aiden got some brand new church duds for Easter, and as handsome as he looked, he wasn't going to have ANYTHING to do with the camera this morning!!!

This is his ' Hurry up and take the picture...I am smiling out of courtesy" pose!

Today was also extra special, because Kyle and Ashleigh blessed their sweet baby Lexi today. I had not had the chance to kiss on her yet, so it was fun to see them!!

After a super yummy lunch, the kids all went out side to play. Aiden got his first experience with side-walk chalk....needless to say, you can see from the photo...he needs some practice!!

After all the chalk was dusted off his bottom, Aiden got to have a ride on the 4-wheeler with uncle Kyle, and he got to sit in the tato...tractor with Grandpa...talk about a good day! What more can a little guy ask for?

Easter Egg Hunt....Extravaganza!!

This was Aidens first year of really getting the concept of Easter egg hunting. He grasped the idea that if you see a bright colored "ball" as he calls them, and you pick it up....there is candy inside! We tagged along with our favorite Iona-ites to the Iona city easter egg hunt. Aiden and Carlee got to hunt some eggs together in the 0-3 age group....all together Aiden got 3 eggs, but for some reason he was especially proud of one green one!

We got to have a "Bonus" easter egg hunt today with Davids family......

Here are the little munchkins....waiting for the start whistle!! Aiden looks especially ready to go!

Aiden got his fair share of candy this weekend!!

Workin' Men!

Warmer weather means work for us. David got up at 6 this morning to get our 60 acre farm fertilized. Aiden had been wathcing out the window all morning saying..."Daddy, tato." (in adult talk...tato is Tractor.)

David took Aiden for a quick spin to see if he would like the farmin' biz, and it looks to me like we have a taker!!

No worries Grandpa....Aiden can plant this year! :)





While taking on the responsiblity of this farm was a HUGE time and financial sacrifice for us and for Davids parents....I am thrilled that my son will get to experience all that this little farm was meant for. My dad used to say that he started his own business to raise boys, I never knew what he meant exactly until I see my little guy growing up. Its funny really the things that start to make sense when you are the parent!