Better Late than Never

I've been horrible at updating our blog lately. I've also been bad about taking pictures. I didn't get many Christmas morning pictures, because I was video taping it. Then, I forgot my camera for Tipton Christmas (hopefully I can get some from someone). I did get some pictures from dad from Watson Christmas. We had a good Christmas and I feel like we need a new room for toys. Good thing Scott is almost done remodeling the breezeway, which will be Aiden's toy room. Yea!! I can't wait for it to be done.

A couple of weeks ago Aiden had his first experience with the stomach flu. NOT FUN! I hope for his and my sake we don't experience that too often. It was GROSS! Poor guy woke up puking in his crib at about 10 at night. It's hard with one that little that doesn't know you can't just puke all over the place. Needless to say, I think I changed his crib bedding 4 times and he got it all over the carpet.

It's been really nice having these last couple of weeks off for Christmas Break. I've gotten to spend a lot more time with Aiden. He's amazing and has lots of energy. The only time he takes a break is for nap time and bed time. He is 100% boy and keeps us busy.

We took Aiden on a date with us for New Year's Eve to Olive Garden. We went out early so that he wouldn't get grumpy. It's amazing how much life changes after you have a little one. We probably could've gotten a babysitter and went out for New Year's, but I had much more fun just taking it easy as a family.

Happy New Year!

Must Be Santa

I'm a little behind, but last weekend Aiden went to see Santa. He wasn't a big fan of him, but we tried. He's not usually afraid of people. Then we went and ate at Lost in Time, and tried to play in the snow. The snow wasn't much of a hit either. Maybe we'll try again soon.

Aiden not so happy visiting Santa

All bundled up for about 2 min in the snow

Aiden's First Haircut

Aiden had his very first haircut today! He did really well. Although he kind of had a "what are you doing to me" look on his face. I took him to Cookie Cutters in Bloomington. It was a perfect place to take a little one to get their haircut the first time. The stylist could've been a little more friendly though. I don't think she hardly said two words to Aiden. You would think that being a person cutting hair in a kids salon they would love kids. Unfortunately that was not the impression that I got. Overall, I was happy with it. I even kept a couple of his little baby curls. :)

Catching Up

We've had a lot going on lately. There was Shanna's bachlorette conferences, Halloween, Shanna and Rob's wedding, and parent/teacher conferences. Finally this last week has been less hectic. Aiden has been jabbering like crazy, but I still can't make out many words. He does say Tiggy, Da, Daddy, and I swear the other day he said baba and mama! Yay finally. Maybe it was just a coincidence, but I'm counting it. :) He has become quite the little tornado. He gets into everything, and I'm beginning to feel like nothing is safe from him anymore! He gets into draws and cabinets. He especially loves it when his closet door gets left open and he can get out all of his hangers. I feel like there is no point in picking the house up until he is in bed. I wouldn't change any of it though. Today he is 14 months old! I still can't believe it. I was looking at him the other day, and realizing he is a little boy. It makes me sad how fast it is going. Here are some pictures of him recently. It's been hard to get any good ones of him lately since he is always on the go.

My Lil Bears Fan

During one of my nights of p/t conferences Daddy and Aiden carved pumpkins. Love it!

Mommy and her lil monkey

Feeling Better??

I think Aiden is finally feeling better tonight. I took him to see Dr. Austman today, because he woke up in the middle of the night with 103.5 temp. He ended up having a double ear infection, so I'm glad that I took him. She put him on an antibiotic and I think it's finally kicking in come bedtime. He seems like he is ready to party, but at least he is feeling better. It could be a late night for him, because he doesn't seem like he is even close to ready for bed.

Sick Little Boy

My poor baby is sick, and I feel so bad for him. He looks miserable. He's been running a low grade temp off and on for the last couple of days, but tonight he felt VERY warm. So, I took his temperature and it was 103.6! He had me worried. I gave him a cool bath, cold fluids, and popsicles. Luckily he's been sleeping soundly for hours now and didn't feel as warm when I checked on him. I hope he gets to feeling better soon.

10 Years Ago Today

Ten years ago today Scott and I started dating. I can't believe it has been a whole ten years already. We have experienced so much together! Scott is my best friend and I couldn't imagine my life without him in it. I look forward to another ten years together. I love him so much.