New Years Eve 2008

This year we went to a hotel party in Fairlawn. So many of our friends were able to go and we had a great night! It was SO much fun to hang out with just the "adults."

Christmas Day!!

Christmas Day is finally here. It was the first year that I think Aidan really understood Santa. We left him cookies and milk and sprinkled food outside for the reindeer. He was SO excited to wake up and see if Santa had eaten his cookies and put presents in his stocking. He got a TON of toys and has been trying to play with them all.

This year was also Colin's first Xmas. He "tried" to open presents, but I think he just loved the excitement of it all. He was such a doll and just took everything in.

There was a lot of running around to see all the family, which did get exhausting with 2 small kids. I think next year we will need to cut back so the kids can enjoy being at home more.

Lake Farm Park Country Lights

Every year we go to Lake Farmpark in Kirtland for their annual Country Lights. The kids get to make a toy, visit with Santa, and take a horse ride to see the Xmas lights. This year Aidan made a race car and Colin made a fire truck. They both were able to help the "Elfs" build the toy by using the drill and hammer. Aidan then painted and decorated his race car but we left Colin's plain so he could play with it and put it in his mouth...LOL! Aidan sat on Santas lap and asked for a camera and did really well and we even got a good picture. Colin was more interested in eating than seeing Santa. It was a great evening event and we can't wait until next year:)

Xmas Tree Time!!

Today we went and bought our Xmas tree and put all the decorations on. We always decorate as a family and listen to the Charlie Brown Xmas CD(which is my fav!) Last year I bought all brand new stuff after the Holidays so we could make the tree bright, colorful, and kid friendly. Aidan had a great time with the decorations and dancing around to the music. Colin, on the other hand, wasn't too interested. He just wanted to pull on the little bells that are on the tree skirt...hehe

Aidan's Birthday Party

Today we had Aidan's 3rd Birthday party at Pump it Up. He had a great time and so did all his friends. We had a wonderful turnout, about 25+kids. They all got to jump around and then eat cupcakes and pizza. This was the first time we had a "big" party for Aidan and it went over really well.

Silly Aidan

Aidan sure has come into his own. He is such an independent little boy. Last night he got scared in his room. I went in and told him he could come lay with me(Kevin was working) and he said no! I couldn't believe he refused my offer. He has never laid in bed with us, but I thought he would. He just said, "No mommy, I'm ok in my bed." I tucked him back in and he fell asleep. He's also becoming quite the Daddy's boy too. He always wants to know where Daddy is and what he's doing. He runs to Kevin as soon as he gets home and wants to play right away. They have special games that they play and Aidan doesn't want me to be apart of. I'm just happy they have a special bond!

Colin is Standing and Cruising

Well, I don't think it will be long until Colin takes his first steps. His is pulling up and cruising on everything. He loves playing and standing under the high chair. He seems to be quite the little dare devil too. Nothing is out of his reach and he tries to crawl on anything he can. He falls a lot during the day and just gets right back up(after a few tears). There isn't much that stops him.