We survived!

We survived the first week of preschool! Below is a picture of his school - so far the teachers and all the people seem great and Aidan loves it. He was a little scared the first day I left him there alone but the teacher said he didn't cry - he just made sure with her that I would be coming back for him.

She did say to me at the end of the day "you sure have a strong willed child!"....Not sure that was a compliment....

Kylie is helping me out on Wednesdays and Aidan sure loves having her here. She was here for his first day of preschool and he couldn't wait to get home to tell her all about it!

The big boy on his first day!

Aidan & Mom on the first day...

Making new friends...his new best buds are Anthony and Martin...

Anthony and Aidan held hands walking to the car after school...too cute...

Aidan's favorite part about this school is the rocket slide on the playground...we found out on Wednesday that they won't let the preschoolers play on the rocket slide...he was soooo bummed!

Aidan is only one of 3 kids that do 1/2 days right now...he was a little upset he couldn't have recess and lunch with the other kids so we may see how he does and if he loves it switch to full days. Seems a bit much for now for my little 3 year old (or maybe just for me!)

Ka-Pow...

Aidan LOVES Batman. So when we drive by this park bench on the way to my parents he gets so excited. Yesterday we had to stop and check it out - when he saw the pictures we took he was so excited because in a couple of them it looks like Batman is "ka-powing" him!

Man's Best Friend...

Meet Rocco...or Rocco Taco as Aidan likes to call him. This sweet pup brings so much joy to my dad...his best bud. Even Aidan knows my dad likes to spoil Rocco. Aidan will go to the fridge and get a piece of cheese and bring it to my dad to give to Rocco. Makes things still feel a little bit normal during the visits these days at my parents house. I am thankful.

Can you believe my dad once stopped on the way home from the cottage at McDonald's just to get this dog a hamburger? This from the man who claimed for years he didn't even like dogs...made us beg whenever we wanted to bring a new one home...of course he always caved in and said yes...

LOVE. PLAIN AND SIMPLE.

Just in case...

Just in case you haven't seen enough pictures of my cute boys lately...Lucas is now 10 weeks old. He actually rolled completely over in his crib yesterday! I have a feeling he is going to be an early crawler/walker...I guess he has to keep up with his big brother. Aidan is starting preschool this week - he is so excited. I'm sure I will have many pictures and posts later in the week about how that goes!

How good am I? I am coordinating Lucas' pj's with his bedding! Not really, but crazy cute!

Aidan being a ham...

Lucas LOVES his bath!

My yoga baby

Me and My Dad....

Aga knows how it's done...

Lucas feeling much better after his little workout with Aga!

My beautiful nieces...

Let me introduce you...

Kacie Anna (sorry Kacie, this is the only one I had of you!

It is kind of cute tho!)

Kelsey, Kylie, my brother Kevin and of course Aidan...

Kylie and Aidan

Daddy and the boys

We've had a family reunion of sorts lately...it's been bittersweet...loving having my sister and her family around but wish the circumstances were different. Please keep my dad in your prayers - please pray for peace and comfort for him. Dad - you are the strongest man I have ever known and I love you so so much.

Kissin' Cousins...

OUCH! Aidan sure loves his cousins!!!

PLAYDOUGH

Aidan LOVES playdough...however he blends all the colors until he just has grey. His last batch of playdough was all crusty so I threw it out....BIG MISTAKE...he was soooo upset. So, "Uncle Kris" to the rescue...Aidan decided that my sister could probably make him some playdough. Little did he (or I) know that she really could! She came over with all the ingredients and they made a mess...I mean they made playdough, together and Aidan had hours of fun! I will post the receipe below in case you all want to try it....

Make your own playdough:

1 cup flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 cup salt
Food coloring

Mix all ingredients, adding food coloring last. Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan and knead until blended smooth. Place in plastic bag or air tight container when cooled.

Air & Water Show 2010

On Sunday we spent the day by the lake for the Air & Water Show..the weather was perfect and we had a great day!

Lucas was clearly very excited to be going to the air show!

Aidan makes "best friends" everywhere he goes!