Hot night at the Ballpark and more!

Last night we went to the ball game with the boys. I can remember how afraid I was taking Aidan at 3 months old well a year and 3 months was much more eventful. He is a wanderer he wanders from room to room playing at home and he did not want to watch much of the game however did enjoy Alex's snow cone, hat as you can see, and running the stadium. We had a great time and really enjoyed watching Alex's excitement with the stadium, Fred Bird, and the game. We will see if he has changed what he wants to be when he grows up to a baseball player now instead of a basketball player.

I thought I would add this picture since this is what Aidan does when the boys play. Kyan is a great friend to Alex and we play at least 2 to 3 times a week. This week Kyan came over for a couple of hours. It's funny watching how Aidan now wants to join in but starts off as an observer to the madness...

We went to the Science Center with my Mom and had a great time last week. The boys really enjoyed the dinosaur exhibit and learning about gravity. It is a great place to go. I always wondered about the little kids but they definitely have enough for everyone.

We'll besides that we've been keeping busy swimming, playing outside, and I've been working on selling additional Ebay items. I am looking forward to a quiet weekend with Aaron next weekend. My Mom offered to watch the boys so we can go away and all we have on the agenda so far is the Batman movie and some pool time. It's nice to have a break sometimes and we can't wait to see Batman! WHAT HAVE THESE BOYS DONE TO ME!!!!

Love to all!

Hell's Kitchen Winner!

If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen, apparently Christina could! Aaron and I are so excited and would like to congratulate Christina Machamer the winner of Hell's Kitchen. Aaron works with her father and we have truely enjoyed watching the season.

Time alone, Cards, and the 4th of July

We have had a wild fun filled week. We started the week with a couple of days at my Mom's. We always have fun there swimming and feeding the ducks and Aaron and I always enjoy spending the night because that means we get to go out and have some fun of our own!

Later in the week Aaron and I were lucky enough to be invited to a Cards game. The game was awful since Tony was holding his pitchers out for the first game with the Cubs but it didn't matter at all. Our friends purchased tickets at an auction for Whitey Herzog's foundation so we were in the Best Buy Suite with Whitey and Mary Lou all night enjoying drinks, food, and the many amenities that the Best Buy Suite has to offer. If you ever get a chance you have to try it out it is an amazing way to enjoy your favorite team playing baseball.

The 4th of July was so much fun. My friend Cheryl always has a get together and went all out this year with food, fun, and fireworks. We had alot of fun swimming and the boys always enjoy a crowd. Alex played with the big boys while Aidan of course played with Mommy. The fireworks out here are always amazing and it's nice to enjoy fireworks on someone else's dime...

Aidan has been a wild man the last couple of weeks. He is climbing the stairs, the furniture, playing and fighting with Alex, and learning many new words. I was blow drying my hair on the 4th and when I turned it off he said "you done?" Pretty good for my little guy and of course he just wanted to see if I would let him pull the plug out. Boys and plugs, phones, and hoses. I can't get over the things they love to play with but everyone always said things around the house are the things they will love the most.

We are finishing up the holiday with a barbeque today and tomorrow we have Aidan's shots so I'll let everyone know how it goes. I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July weekend.

Love to all.

Just to let Amy, JE, and Kim know...

Alex just informed me that he went on a joy ride with Flynn, Gabe, Kyan, Charlie, and Peter last night when we were sleeping. He picked everyone up brought them to our house and had a party outside. Apparently he brought them back this morning and Aidan wasn't invited.

Busy Boys

I don't know if busy is the right word but that is how I have been feeling this Summer. I am not complaining one bit about it though we have been having so much fun. We went to the Zoo with Grandma last Friday and had a wonderful time. This is a picture of Aidan trying to pet the Elephant. The Elephant "Dolly" wasn't about to let Aidan pet her but it was fun watching Aidan try.
We love being outside so on the days we don't have plans, which seems like few these days, we play in the backyard with our jungle of toys. Aidan is my smiler, rarely do you see him not smiling or laughing about something that is going on. The boys have really started playing well together they run and laugh and chase each other around the house. Alex always wins at tag:)
Alex had a great week at Vacation Bible School. I was tested every morning about him not wanting to go and how home with Mommy is more fun, which I question, but it's nice to hear that your little boy loves his Mommy enough to stay home without his best friend visiting or the TV. He had his program Friday night and he did a wonderful job. You wouldn't know this kid from a year ago when he did his program. He and Batman had their own little production going. He is such a fun-loving kid. Aidan joined in the fun by pointing to the cross and saying "Jesus." I don't know how that happened but it was rewarding to watch.
Today is Caesar's 5th birthday. He is a WONDERFUL dog, I could not have asked for a better dog for us and the kids. He lets them jump on him, pull everything from his tail to his ears and his tongue. He waits for us and is always excited when we get home. He has found a new love for our neighbor's house and has had a few adventures of his own in their backyard. He is amazing and I don't know how our family would function without him. Love you Cease...

Well that's all for this week. We have some fun and exciting things going on the the days ahead so I'll share some pictures soon.

Love to all-

Lots of things

I am very sad that Tiger is out for the rest of the year. We love watching him play and with my utter disgust for Phil Michelson I don't know how I will stand the rest of the season without him. I am glad he is getting his knee taken care of and am amazed that he pulled off quite the victory in so much pain.

It has been a rough day. Alex decided to pour out 4 large bottles of powder paint onto the kitchen floor this morning while Aidan and I were watching Baby Einstein. I kept very calm though and cleaned everything up although it took about an hour of bleaching the kitchen floor and steam cleaning the carpet to remove the lovely red, orange, blue, and brown coloring. Thank goodness I also remembered that it is washable if you add detergent... We ended up going ahead with our adventure to the park and had a wonderful time. Alex however got a HUGE splinter in his foot so we had to go to Walgreen's for drawing salve.

My Walgreen's trip is really why I am writing. We entered Walgreen's and a Man was standing by the carts checking out the Walgreen's sales and carefully looking at every water bottle in the stand. I realized immediately that he had some time of Mental disorder. I carefully pushed his cart a little forward and took another one kindly saying, "Excuse me," and then moving his back to its original position. We went on during our trip getting detergent since I am now out and drawing salve for the splinter. We crossed paths again with the Man and said, "Excuse me," and on my way to the check out counter I saw him just standing there. He was waiting for us just to say, "Have a nice evening." I saw the person who was accompanying him smile as he let me go first through the checkout. I walked out remembering the one reason why I loved my job, the patients. They would get out of bed just to say hello as I entered the unit and would stay in the community room just to tell me good-bye. I also however thought how lucky I am to be able to spend this time with the kids. I have never had to leave Aidan without saying good-bye and am blessed with 3 people waiting to tell me good-morning and good-night. I know I will go back to working one day and I want it to be with people that appreciate the help and try to make their lives better. Many people may have felt sorry for that Man as he was having such a hard time picking out items and had to have someone from an agency take him to a store. I would like to applaud him for his victory of saying something nice to a stranger and making her remember things she sometimes forgets.

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Daddies Day to the greatest Daddy in our world. Thank you so much for all of the joy, laughter, and love that you provide for us everyday. We are so lucky to have you in our life and I am so lucky to have you as my friend and my husband. For being the center of it all and for giving so much love from morning until the story before bed, we say thank you!

We love you,

Kim, Alex, Aidan and Caesar

What a great week!

Wow, we have been so busy! Last weekend Aaron had the annual Commerce Bank picnic at Six Flags. We had so much fun and the boys loved it. I have a feeling Aidan will be giving Alex a run for his money next year when he can ride all of the big rides too. Alex had the most fun with Aaron on the Log Flume, I was happy not to get wet!

We had Alex's graduation at The Little Gym this week. It was sad to say goodbye to TLG for the Summer. Alex has met some great kids and learned many valuable skills while I enjoyed talking to adults.

We have gone swimming many times now and are enjoying the little pool out back. Yes, I spent my birthday money on it what did you think I would do? Like Mother like daughter I guess. By 8am Alex is asking if we can go out. Thank goodness that I refill it every morning so I have an excuse to wait!

My birthday was wonderful. It has been an awesome week for me, I received two very nice compliments from someone other then a family member or friend and even had a 20 year-old hit on me. That's great when you are turning a year older and even though I'm a happily married woman it still felt good! Aaron surprised me with everything I asked for and a little extra so that was more then perfect. Thanks Aaron for making me feel loved and appreciated! We spent the earlier part of the day swimming and relaxing at my Mom's.

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. I truly appreciate it!

Love to all.

Aidan Update

We'll I know many of you have been worried about Aidan. Finally after 5 antibiotics, 4 shots, and breathing treatments we have had two good weeks and a great visit yesterday with the Doctor. She checked him out and said his ears look perfect. She did say that if this continues in the fall we may start talking about tubes but I am so relieved to know that he has spent two weeks now with out an ear infection especially with the fact that four teeth are breaking though. The Doctor said that the wheezing didn't mean that he is susceptible to having asthma many children his age go through this until age 5 and some never wheeze again. It is horrible having a sick child but we are so lucky that there isn't anything really wrong with our children. I have reflected alot this week on our family and how blessed we are to be happy and healthy.

We have a very busy few days approaching. I will post pictures soon of all of our adventures within the next few weeks. It's summer and I love it!

The Summer has Begun!

Today was Alex's last day in the 3 year old program at Mustard Seed. The kids all received a certificate for completing the program and then the fun began. They had every outside toy you can think of for the kids to play with except a swimming pool. I was excited and a little sad today thinking about how he will miss being in school. He LOVES Mustard Seed the teachers and all of the friends he has made. I love how much he has learned, how outgoing he has become, and how happy he is to be with friends. I'm so proud of him!
Aidan actually got in on the fun too. He walked around not even wondering where I was which meant something spectacular was going on around him. Everyone is so amazed that the little boy I used to bring in his carrier is running around playing with the big boys.
Yesterday we got out the sand box. I kept thinking, "Is it time? No. Is it time? No." I finally decided I would deal with whatever happens. Aidan had not been in a real sandbox he seemed amazed about the sand on his legs and how it went in the bucket. I think he was thinking, "What is this stuff?" To my amazement he did not eat any and Alex did not throw any.

We'll that's all for today. I am ready for the Holiday Weekend!

Take care!