Adventures In Aidenhood

2008-01-05T16:12:00.001-08:00

At the beginning of August, we brought Aiden to Atlanta to visit the aquarium. Afterwards we had a snack and played in the Olympic park across the street.

Aiden meets Suzi

2008-01-03T06:17:00.001-08:00

At the end of May, our friends Jenny and Jordan gave birth to their daughter Suzi. We were so excited because Aiden had been waiting for her for so long. In June, they finally got to meet.

Aiden was 6 months old here. During his 6th month, he started eating all kinds of new fruits and veggies. He also started to crawl and use a pincer grasp. The funniest thing he did at 6 months was start to play peek a boo.

Kiawah

2008-01-03T06:10:00.001-08:00

At the end of May, the whole family went to Kiawah Island, SC for vacation. We had so much fun splashing in water and strolling Aiden around the island and on the beach.

In May, he also started eating solids (just rice cereal at first) and giving sloppy, wet kisses.

The week before we left for Kiawah, Dave got a job offer from Square D in Seneca, SC for an electrical engineering position. We would be able to stay where we were and were very thankful we didn't have to move.

Baptism

2008-01-03T06:02:00.001-08:00

On May 13, 2007, Aiden was baptized by his Grandad at Pendleton Presbyterian church. Everyone was there from both sides of the family since Dave graduated two days earlier.

After the ceremony, we had a special reception. Aiden helped Grammie make a huge cake with lots of frosting. Mostly he helped by sitting in his Bumbo and chewing on a spatula (clean of course).

Daddy Graduates

2008-01-03T05:58:00.001-08:00

Also during Aiden's fourth month, Dave graduated from Clemson University with a degree in mechanical engineering. All of our family came in for the graduation. My aunt, who we call Nanny, Dave's mom, step dad, dad, and step mom, along with his 2 brothers. We had a great time and Aiden got to meet his Grandpa (Dave's dad) and uncles for the first time.

Month 4

2008-01-02T19:10:00.001-08:00

At four months, we celebrated Easter. Aiden got a goldfish among other things from the Easter bunny because he loved watching goldfish in his Grammie's office.

He also started sitting up and seriously squealing and laughing.

3 months old

2008-01-02T18:59:00.001-08:00

At three months, Aiden was 14 pounds. Double his birth weight. He loved cooing and tummy time and could pick his head up off the floor and roll from his tummy to his back.

We took him on his first hike. He was so observant and interested in the things around him. He loved being outside and cooed the whole time we were hiking.

He always put his fingers in his mouth three or more at a time. He also started reaching out to touch things and bring them to his mouth.

Funny things happened in month three!

One night in his sleep Dave said " Are you throwing peas at daddy Aiden?"

Aiden had his first laugh! Dave had just come home from work and Aiden did not want to be away from him. Dave had to go to the bathroom so, brought Aiden in with him and put him in front of him in the Bumbo. Dave was making funny poop faces and Aiden burst out in a huge belly laugh. I heard them from down the hall.

Day Care

2008-01-02T18:55:00.001-08:00

Also in Feb., you started day care. I hated leaving you with someone else. Fortunately, I taught preschool at the same day care you attended and Grandad was able to keep you half days.

Grandad Sings

2008-01-02T18:52:00.001-08:00

In Feb., I caught Grandad singing a song he make up for Aiden.

"Wakey up little baby. Wakey up little baby.
And when you awake,
We'll ride a big snake
And play with the fishies
And the alligators"

Snow Day!

2008-01-02T18:47:00.001-08:00

In January, it snowed! A very unusual event in South Carolina! We were so excited. We stayed home all day and sang, snuggled, and played. Aiden loves the song "It's a Wonderful World" and Dave loves singing it with him. We bundled Aiden up and took him outside just to take a picture of him in the snow.

First 2 months

2008-01-02T18:40:00.001-08:00

During this time, Aiden mastered breastfeeding, began to sleep through the night, and rolled from back to front.

He loved to coo and smile. Continuously making "hoo" sounds.

He liked being sung to, watching his mobile (as in the picture), looking in mirrors, and reading books.

First 2 months

2008-01-02T18:34:00.001-08:00

The first couple of months were filled with snuggles, hugs, and lots of time bonding with mommy. Here Aiden snuggles with Grandad.

2008-01-02T18:29:00.001-08:00

We were happy to show him off to relatives. At two weeks old, was introduced to his Great Grandmother, Bammie the Great.

First Christmas

2008-01-02T18:21:00.001-08:00

We spent our first Christmas together in the hospital. But, a week later I wanted to bring Aiden to church to have a picture taken in front of the Christmon tree. My dad is the minister of the church we attend and it is also where Dave and I were married. It was only natural for that to be Aiden's first introduction to the world.
We were proud to show him off and Grandad carried him around the church for everyone to see.

Birth

2008-01-02T18:11:00.000-08:00

One year ago on December 23rd, our little bundle was born via c-section.

2008-01-02T17:33:00.000-08:00

I'm a little late to enter into the world of baby blogging and I am not sure I am even the blogging type. But, with family from the furthest tip of Florida all the way to the New York- Canadian border and Dave and I not so good at mailing pictures and making phone calls... here it goes.