this kid loves blueberries

We spent the weekend at the beach. Adam and I both prefer the fall months over the summer months at the beach...the crowds are gone, the weather is nice, and the beach is generally cleaner.



Here's Aiden sitting in his portable high chair enjoying a blueberry snack. The kid LOVES blueberries. Every time I serve him blueberries he smiles from ear to ear.

aiden's first boat ride

We rented a boat and took in a tour of the Chesapeake Bay. David Ford (Adam's best man in our wedding) and his girlfriend joined us for the tour. We had a great tour and Aiden did great. Here he is taking time to pose for the camera.

the boy scout

This is probably one of my all time favorite pictures of Aiden. He looks like a proud, confident, committed boy scout.



I took this picture right after dressing him in this fall outfit I bought him. I wanted to see if everything fit. So that I could see his entire outfit, I stood him up in his crib.

flying Aiden

We sat on the beach for several hours today. To escape the sun, we sat under the bridge. Its really comfortable under the bridge because its completely shaded and there is a nice constant wind keeping you cool.

Adam started throwing Aiden into the air and they were both having too much fun. Aiden didn't seem scared in the least bit. Every time Adam stopped, Aiden would fuss and cry for more.

beach cruiser

Adam picked up this little beach cruiser for Aiden at a yard sale up the street (in Va Beach). It's perfect for Aiden. We went for a 10 minute ride and he was fast asleep...despite the sun, heat, and wind.

Tropical Sensations

We spent the long weekend at the beach. The weather was nice but a little too hot. Here's Aiden in his Tropical Sensations Fruit and Smoothie Bar...the name of our future business.

at the beach with family and friends

We spent the holiday weekend at the beach with family and friends. Ben, Jo Ann, and Nora also came down to stay with us. It was nice to have the kids together. Its amazing to watch Aiden and Nora grow up. They change so much in just a month. I can't wait until they start playing together.


Aiden chillin' on uncle Caleb's lap.

Daddy's home!

This little boy gets so excited when Adam and I come home from work. Its so nice to see his little face light up as soon as we open the door. Sometimes he even hears our cars pull up so he runs (in his little walker) to the window.

Sometimes I find myself driving home faster just to see him. I get really frustrated when traffic is bad because it takes longer to get him and see his little smiling face.

big boy bath

Until just this week, I've been bathing Aiden in the kitchen sink. Here he is taking a bath in his own bath tub upstairs. This is nice because he can just sit rather than lay back. While sitting he can play with his toys and he's in control. He loves it.

starting to stand

I've been helping Aiden practice standing by making him stand in his crib. As you can see from the picture, I put pillows behind him in case he falls. I don't want him to hit his head on the railing. I guess you can say I'm a paranoid first time mom. ; )

the best shots (high res)

nine month professional pictures

Benny can't find his bone...

That's Aiden's favorite book. Its about a little dog named Benny who can't find his bone because he's lost his sense of smell....due to a cold. We read that book to Aiden night after night and it never seems to get old to him.

I really hope to make a reader out of him. If I can teach him one skill really really well it would be reading. If he is a good reader he will be able to do anything he wants in life.