Dirty Work

Last Saturday, Aidan helped Darren replace some sprinkler heads.

He offered me some of the 'hot chocolate' he was making. I declined.

Cookin' up something

Aidan had the chance to work on his culinary skills this week. The mall had a special kids program going on this week with a different activity every day.

On Tuesday, he got to make a pizza at California Pizza Kitchen. There are only pictures of the back of his head because every time I tried to step away he started eating his ingredients.

The result was very yummy.

On Wednesday, he decided he get his own snack. At least a few Cheerios ended up in the bowl.

On Thursday, it was onto Auntie Anne's to make pretzels.

Another delicious treat.

;)

Aidan learned to wink. He is going to need a lot of practice though if he is going to use it to pick up girls.

Fourth of July

We spent the weekend of the Fourth of July in Minnesota with Darren's family.

Darren & his friend with their boys (Matt with Coleman & Ryan with Carter)

We spent the holiday at the cabin in Wisconsin

Aidan hanging out in the tubeGetting ready for the boat parade

Aidan driving the boat with Grandpa in the parade

Floating with the noodlesTrying to row his 'boat'

Splashing me with his oarCooking his own dinner over the fire
Enjoying the hot dog he roastedAfter one of his softball games, Darren let Aidan run the bases. He now thinks it is the most fun ever. Here he is running at the baseball field where Darren went to elementary school.

Random Pictures

Here a couple of recent shots that have nothing to do with each other, I just thought they were fun photos.

Aidan in his new pajamasTrying some sweet corn off the cob. It is the first summer he has had front teeth to eat it with.I walked into the living room to find this scene. Aidan had helped himself & his friends to some drinks & snacks. I guess it is a manly version of a tea party.

Enjoying the outdoors

Aidan used his birthday money to get a seat for the back of Darren's bike. He likes to wear his helmet. He find the ride very relaxing and even falls asleep.Aidan feeding a neighborhood turtle.

Aidan's Birthday Celebrations

Aidan enjoyed an entire week of birthday celebrations. He got very used to people singing Happy Birthday to him and enjoyed getting mail from everyone.

We had a party for him at the house the Saturday before his birthday. The kids ran around, played on the swingset and swam in the pool.

Later in the week we went to Chuck E Cheese. He was not too excited to greet the big mouse but he enjoyed the pizza and games.