The Zoo

Ahhh, the 1st trip of the year to the zoo. Hunter was very excited. We had been talking about it the day before and up until we left. He knew he was going to the zoo, he knew Mimi & Pa were coming and he knew he was going to see lots of animals! He also knew once we got there what he wanted to see and would tell us and off we went to find that animal!

His pointy finger was busy all day long pointing at all the animals. He would see one animal exhibit and then start looking around and pointing and say "1 more animal." And off to the next animal we went!

Rode the merry-go-round 2x. Sat on about all of the animals on the merry-go-round in those 2 rides.
AJ didn't want to ride in the stroller. Did just fine in the Bjorn, fell sound asleep!

Hunter kept his new floppy hat on all day. Didn't want to take it off!

Feeding the ducks & geese at the end was a big hit!

Tired boy eating his ice cream.

AJ on nap #2 of the trip.

We'll definitely be back. Hunter loves it and it's cute to hear him talking about it later. Telling me things like the polar bear was sleeping. Beautiful weather & a fun day!

Roly-Poly

I've decided I really like this 3 month stage. Past the worst of the crying, smiling & starting to laugh, just roly-poly fun baby times! Aidan is happier these days (for the most part.) We hit a stretch every few days where he tests us with unreasonable crying, I think over tired? But who knows.
He is lots of fun, with lots of smiles, coos and even laughing, which is so cute!
He does nap several times a day but usually only 30-45 minutes at time. Most days I feel like I spend all day trying to get him asleep. But at least he does nap. He does ok at night... ok is still waking up every 3 hours or so.

Outside in the baby bjorn. He is doing pretty good in this, he just does not like the wind or sun!

He loves sucking on everything now, his fingers especially. I think he might turn into a thumb sucker. I got him a little snugly blanket to chew on thinking maybe he'll take to a comfort item. Hunter never did. He is also already scooting around on his back. I can't even believe it because I'm not ready for him to be moving that much yet. But he can push off the ground with his legs and move himself around in the past few days. He keeps moving off his play mat. He does not like tummy-time and his head is still a little wobbly as a result. Oh well, we'll get there.... as soon as her starts rolling which he's also already trying to do.

Mother's Day

We had Aidan dedicated at church on Mother's Day. Just like we had Hunter dedicated on Mother's Day 2 years earlier. We managed to get everyone ready and get out the door earlier than usual. We took both boys up on stage with us and they both did great! I think the bright lights and loud noises distract them.
AJ before church in his Sunday duds. Actually the same outfit he wore on Easter and I never got a good picture of and the same outfit Hunter wore for Easter, but not his dedication.
(I really want to do some comparison pics of the boys... just haven't got around to it yet.)

Hunter before church in his pj's stomping around in Mommies shoes saying "monster feet." There's a shoe commercial where they say monster feet and Hunter loves putting our shoes on and stomping around loudly screaming "monster feet!"

Dedication time...

We followed church with lunch with family. All & all a lovely Mother's Day!!

Spring Showers

I've had lots of showers to attend this spring, bridal & baby. This last one was for my sister who is getting married in less than 1 month!! I threw her a shower with LOTS of help from my mom.
The beautiful bride by her gifts.
Kelly & her best friend and bridesmaid Molly
Aidan sleeping thru a good part of the shower, thankfully!
Kelly & Keith tie the knot on June 7th! So a very exciting and busy month ahead to be sure and lots of pictures to come!
You can read more about them at their wedding site
www.theknot.com/ourwedding/kellydiehl&keithmiller

A Beautiful Neice

This seems to be a big year for babies in our family. We had Aidan first, my sister is due in August with a boy and Adam's sister just had a beautiful baby girl. Finally a girl in the family!!
She was born May 2nd and weighed 8lbs 9 oz... way to go Mama!! Named Eibhlin (pronounced Avelin) Grace. What a doll and with the most hair I've ever seen a newborn!!

Aidan 3 Months

My friend Teara was kind enough to come over just to take some pictures of Aidan with her fabulous camera. They turned out so cute.
He's in the same overalls I had Hunter's 3 month pics taken in.

I think this one is my favorite : )

Outside by the flowers... he wasn't a fan of the bright sun!

In the wagon. We tried Hunter holding him but that didn't go so well.

Thanks Teara!! Love them. I'll probably post more later but I just had to get a few up for now.