Saturday, June 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Aidan!





































Well it's official! My baby is not a baby anymore. Yesterday he turned 5. He has been waiting for this day for months. When he woke up yesterday morning he asked,"is this it? did it happen in the midnight? am I 5 now?" Yesterday we celebrated the day going to see "Up" at the movies with Chloe and Grandpa Jeff. That evening it was all about pizza, cake and presents. Today he had his birthday party with his friends at a bouncie place. It was so much fun. He spent most of the day doting over his "girlfriend" from pre-school Isabella. Holding her hand, bouncing and sliding with her and making sure she was having fun. Too Cute! He is quite the ladies man I tell you. Well its getting towards bedtime here. If I don't get on tomorrow....Happy Fathers' Day to all! xoxo 'chell

Thursday, June 18, 2009


Playing Catch-up

This will probably be a long post just to catch everyone up on the past few months. After that I'll write more regularly. I'll work on learning to post picts later...one thing at a time please! :) Oh! and just so you all know, this blog is only open to family and friends so don't worry about posting or who's reading your comments. Okay, school ended for both kids at the end of May. Chloe and Aidan both ended 3rd grade and preschool with straight A's. Of course, Ernie and I are so proud. Unlike their parents, they both love school (God is good!). Chloe is looking forward to going into 4th grade as 4th graders are the head honchos at Queen Creek elementary. She plans on running for Student Council President...I guess my term(s) as PTO pres.have rubbed off on her. Aidan's year at preschool was amazing. He is reading small site words, can count like a champ, writes...it was definitely a year of growth for him. (In stature...not so much, so far he still has his mom's height or lack there of). He is really psyched to go to kindergarten at Chloe's school full day and Ernie and I are confident he is totally ready. We're already 1/2 way into our summer and its been one of firsts for both the kids. Chloe went away to sleep away camp for a week with a bunch of kids from our church. They spent the week up north where it is not the season of 110 degree hell. The kids hiked, played, did arts and crafts, sports and some bible study. Align LeftShe did great...not one phone call to come home, and had a fabulous time. She came back totally happy and way more mature than she left. (scary) Aidan has is first best friend, James, and they are inseparable. Luckily, his mom and I love to hang too so we spend alot of awesome times together. Aidan has also gotten his training wheels off this summer and had his first sleep over. Chloe still rides horses but takes a break during the hot months b/c its too much for the horses. We are looking into getting her into 4H so she can start doing some rodeo type riding. She is really anxious to get into barrel racing and maybe some roping. Aidan just started gymnastics and I think we found his niche. He's been interested since he watched the Olympics with E and I. After his first day his coach came out and asked me where he'd taken gymnastics before. I was like, "uuuuhhh, my living room?" Apparently, he did well. Okay, I think that's everything for now. Aidan is turning 5 tomorrow...he's been counting the days (or the "sleeps" as he calls them) for this day. I've been wishing it never comes! :0 I love you all and have a fab day!
Chloe quote: in the car w/my girlfriend who loves to turn up the radio and sing her heart, with a dead straight face Chloe asks, "What are you doing?" girlfriend-"I'm singing, don't you ever just turn up the radio and sing?" Chloe-"Uh yeah...at HOME, in my ROOM, with the DOOR SHUT!"
Aidan quote: just last night when he was in the tub washing his hair I told him he was pouring too much shampoo into his hand, he only has a little head. His reply? "Yeah mommy, but when I grow up I'm going to have a big head just like my Daddy!"

Welcome Family!

Welcome family! This is something new I'm trying on the reccomendation of a friend. I've never blogged before but its a way to keep you all up to date on what's happening around here on a regular basis. And as you know, Chloe and Aidan are always up to something worth talking about. I'll be sure to write often and that way you all can check out what we're up to on a whim!
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