Firsts

Aidan has had a lot of 1st's lately. I feel like once he hits the 5-6 month mark it just starts to all go so fast and I'm trying to enjoy as much of this baby time as I can.
He went to his 1st waterpark. We went to CoCo Keys on my birthday last week. He did pretty good and Hunter really enjoyed it.

First time in the exersaucer. I have to say I love the exersaucer stage! Just a great thing for them to play in and they can't escape on you and go anywhere yet.

First time in the jumpy. He can't jump yet but I think he likes the new sensation of sitting up more and being able to move & look around. Hunter, of course, thinks that all of these "new" toys are the funnest things ever. If we can get him to leave Aidan alone long enough, Aidan might actually enjoy it more.

First time it the pool this week... everyday in the pool this week since holy cow it was hot!! He did ok, better as the week went on the water got warmer & warmer!

1st time rolling over. Back to front & front to back. He's been working on rolling for awhile now and finally can get over & back over again this week.

He still does not really like being on his tummy. I think he just wants to go because he gets his legs kicking and just gets mad he's not moving. And notice in both pics he's not even on his mat he started on. This is what I mean by it just goes fast from this point. Rolling around, being more mobile, starting to crawl..... I don't think I'm ready for all this yet!

And getting over his 1st really nasty cough... Hunter & Aidan were both sick about 2 weeks ago. Both had bad coughs that turned into bad colds. Both passed it on to both Adam & I. We are still trying to shake the last of the sinus issues. Poor Aidan though was so tired from being sick and was coughing so much he couldn't sleep and would keep waking up. As soon as you'd pick him up he'd just be out again. Sweet picture on Daddy even though he doesn't feel good.

He's better now. His last first of this week is 1st time making some "da da da" sounds. Not really saying "dada" yet but babbling with more "d" noises.

There's my long Aidan update. I am really trying to keep up on his baby book & at least write things down so I can update later. It helps to blog some of it to look back on too.

Fishy's

I mentioned in previous posts that Hunter really liked seeing the goldfish at Kelly's wedding. So Pa, like any good Pa, caught Hunter some fish in a minnow trap from the creek by our house . They have been living in a big bucket on our porch and Hunter loves to "catch them" and play with them.

We started out with about a dozen... lost a few because they are jumpers. Pa brought a few more big ones. We released the big ones back to the creek since they weren't fairing as well as the smaller ones and now we probably still have about 10 or so for Hunter to frisk.

Probably won't keep them too long either but for now it's great fun for Hunter.

Us

We managed a few family photos too... of course getting the boys to look at the camera is proving to be impossible!



Ok, ok... I'm done posting wedding pictures now!! : )

The Flowers

The flowers were so beautiful, these pictures don't really do them justice. I am enjoying several bouquets & arrangements in our home from the wedding since the happy couple is in Hawaii.
Kelly & her bouquet. I also have her bouquet at home in a safe place and am trying to dry it for her to keep.
These pretty arrangements hung on hooks on the way out to the tent. Then were brought inside later.

Cake with flowers too.... I just loved the pretty green color in all the flowers and on the cake!

The Ring Bearer

Hunter and Kelly on the dance floor... he was getting a little tired & more uncooperative at this point!
By the inside goldfish pond..... he loved the fish!!

And he loved the kids meal.... fries & chicky. Loved those fries!!

Did I mention he loved the goldfish.... seriously his favorite thing. He would have stayed out there all day!

He said we were in the "jungle" when we were walking thru the gardens. It did sort of look like the jungle, but very beautiful!

Trying hard to sit still on the stairs behind the tent with me. Part of the problem was we had come the day before for rehearsal and he knew there was much to be explored and goldfish to be seen.

Wedding

I think I will have to do this in several posts. I took over 300 pictures!! Of course, not all good ones and most of them taken while holding a 4 month old, but there are a lot of good ones. And the funny thing is with that many pics, there is still pictures I wish I would have taken. Oh well, there were lots of cameras there & I can't wait to see her professional pics.


Everything was beautiful, beautiful.... the bride, the ceremony, the reception, the flowers! It was very beautiful & very elegant. Anderson Garden's is an incredible place to be married. The weather was the big concern but it did not rain and was a perfect afternoon. A little muggy & hot before & after the ceremony but we'd take that over rain!
I really needed a babysitter there to be able to completely enjoy the entire event and see & participate in everything I wanted to.... but we did the best we could with a 2.5 yr old & a 4 month old!


Hunter was the ring bearer. He did as a good as you could expect. Made it down the aisle by himself & was cute. Had his jacket on for about 2 minutes before I peeled it off because like I said... it was hot!! He did not last very long during the ceremony & I ended up leaving with him and watching most of the ceremony from behind the tent with a very wiggly toddler.
Ok... I will tell the rest with pics.
The boys by the big pond.... Hunter loved the goldfish!
Love this pic... This was while their photographer was taking pics. This pose is so cute. Can't wait to see all the professional pics!
Mr. & Mrs Miller

During the ceremony... the 1st few minutes while I was still in the front of the tent with Hunter. Shortly after had to leave so as not cause a scene while everyone watched : 0

My little ring bearer... I didn't even get a picture of him in his jacket and complete tux. We never did put it back on.

Happy Birthday Gramps!

We celebrated Grandpa's 88th birthday on Wednesday. Isn't that wonderful!
Hunter thinks all birthday cakes are his to blow out... has designated himself official candle blower-out. Can barely get them all lit with him blowing away. Great Grandpa with his 2 great-grandson's on his 88th birthday.

Sneak-Peak

Big wedding just 2 days away!! Tried on Hunter's tux (that's right tux!) and it fits.... sort of. There's a whole lot of adjusting to be done when wearing a tux, good thing we did a practice fitting it's going to take me about 15 minutes to get him in this and looking proper!
We'll see how this whole ring bearer thing goes : )
He liked trying his tux on and especially the shiny shoes which he called boots. Will have fun on the dance floor!

Lots of wedding pics to come. Hopefully better pics of Hunter showing off his tux. Say a prayer for dry weather on Sunday afternoon for us!

Hunter

I've been trying to write down some of the funny things Hunter says lately to remember. He gets certain new phrases or words and likes to use them a lot over & over and he is quite the talker. I was updating something in his baby book the other day and saw a spot for 1st sentence. I realized I didn't write down his 1st sentence & now can't remember it. Adam & I both remember a few months ago when he started putting 3,4 & 5 words together, but I don't know what that 1st sentence was.
Some popular phrases these days are "one more time" He said this over, over about everything and so we said "last time" and now he's using "last time" lots too. "Helping & hining (hiding)" "Helping" this or that & every thing's "hining" when he can't find something.
"Nope" & "thanks" are also popular right now. Cracks us up how matter a fact he will say "nope" to about everything & says "thanks" all the time too.
He's also cracking me up when I tell him to look for something he'll say "momma's turn" or "momma find.." And when we say his name for whatever reason... usually because he's getting into something he looks at us and says "what" now, again so matter of fact that we have to laugh.
Adam & I are both pretty amused daily with his chatter. Especially listening to him play with his toys and have little pretend conversations, talking out of the side of his mouth and using different voices.
Tonight I was giving him a bath with Aidan in the bouncy and trying to pay attention to Aidan so he didn't get fussy. Hunter told me "no Aidan in bouncy, Hunter take a bath!" Letting me know this was his time.
It's crazy that he can pretty much communicate about anything to us & repeats everything! Let's just say the house is hardly every quiet these days.... except for right now when they both are sleeping : )