Birthday Staycation

For Aidan's birthday we took advantage of our 4-day weekend and headed over to the Marriott for some indoor swimming and hotel living. Justin, Tyler, and Aidan had a blast in their own private pool and hot tub (there were a ton of people at the hotel but they were busy with skin care and bible conventions, not combined but two separate events.) With these 3 rascals, silliness is always in store!

Looking good muscle man!

Happy birthday son!

Aidan's brother from another mother

We've all decided that hotel living is so much more fun than being in our own home. Can't wait to do it again soon!

Happy Birthday My Love

Today is Aidan's birthday

November 8th

My world was blessed this day 8 years ago.
He is my sensitive one, my loving one, my smart one, my funny one, my everything...
Happy Birthday sweet boy of mine.
(In case you're wondering...Tyler is all of these too, but today it's all about Aidan)

the handsome is just effortless...

He's never enjoyed being the center of attention. This is from his 5th birthday, but it could very well be his 1, 2, 3, or 4th birthday for that matter.

In his favorite place on earth (so far) - Hawaii

Forever silly and known for busting out with random dance moves

Happiest when being silly with his brother, even though he'd never admit it - I know it's true!

His latest obsession...

Love and kisses to you my sweet Aidan, we love you so much!

My sweetheart

I cannot believe this sweet boy of mine. The other night I wandered around looking for Aidan. You know when it's quiet, something is up...usually it's nothing good. This time I was so pleasantly surprised that I almost cried.

Aidan came into the room and handed something to Tyler. I read it aloud and choked back the tears.

I know Tyler loves his brother and I do too!

Happy Halloween!

We had such a fun Halloween, how about you!?! We headed over to the McD's home and enjoyed some Frankenstein jello heads, spooky brain punch, mummy dogs, and so much more. The kiddos had a great time trick or treating and collecting all their sweet loot.

We also made sure to carve our jack o lanterns, let me re-phrase that, I made sure to carve the jack o lanterns. At one point Tyler said, "Mom, make sure you finish the pumpkin while we're at Target with Lola!" At least Aidan was impressed with, "Wow Mom! You're really good!" I'm so glad they approve!

On my safari I found the cutest monsters!

With my Besties: Athena and Alice
What an assortment of little ghouls:
a beautiful vampire, a sweet kitty cat, an adorable astronaut, the handsomest Percy Jackson, one cool DJ from the Crypt, and the cutest SCREAM monster I know!

Can't wait for next year...BOO!

Pumpkin Patch Fun

We ventured out to Dell'Osso Family Farm for our pumpkin patch outing this year. And a venture it was, all the way out to Lathrop! I wouldn't say it was a pumpkin patch so much as an amusement park. This place had it all with some pumpkins thrown in! We took a ride on a train, jumped in some jack-o-lantern jumping houses and picked up some perfect pumpkins. Tyler says we got the best ones! I would agree. Stay tuned for our carved masterpieces next week!

There is an Aidan inside of that pumpkin!

These are some handsome boys if I say so myself!

Take a look at the many faces of Tyler...

That face says fun!

How many more days til Halloween????

I think Halloween is the boys 2nd most favorite holiday! As soon as decorations start being sold their costume thought process goes full speed. This year Tyler is dead set on being SCREAM. Why? I have no idea. He has never seen the movie and certainly wouldn't like it if he was allowed to. Aidan really was trying to get me to let him be something gruesome, with blood and weapons and such. I know, I know, I should just let him. But I really think he's too young for that and might just scare himself if he looked in the mirror! So, Aidan decided on a DJ from the Crypt - Kind of cool I think! To say these boys are super excited, is an understatement! We are eagerly counting down the days! However, at any and all opportunities these silly boys are trying on their costumes and parading around the house, just to be sure their costumes still "fit!" LOL!

Happy Halloween!

Park it!

To beat the summertime boredom blues I took the boys to the park. These two have been fighting their way through the entire summer, and it's driving me CRAZY!!! I put them on their bikes and we took off. It started off fine; sun in the sky, nice breeze, easy ride, until the two of them crashed into each other - which then of course set Aidan off. Punching his brother in the arm, "Why did you have to come so close!?!" Followed by Tyler screaming, "It was an accident, gosh!!!!" I mean, how you can fight while riding a bike is sheer talent I tell you.



We arrive at the park, famished no doubt. Luckily, mama had packed a lunch. We ate ham sammies, chips, and sipped on ice cold water. With full bellies, surely we could enjoy an afternoon at the park, right? WRONG! In no time, tan bark is flying, Tyler is stomping off, Aidan is teasing...to make a long story short we didn't stay long and headed for home.

Thankfully, the ride home was less combative and all was well for the next hour or so. I never thought I'd say this, but, when does school start again???