Rough day.........?

One of the silly names we call Aidan is "Aidan Paidin puddin' and pie". I don't know why, we just do. Blame our families. Conversation I had with Aidan today when he did something that annoyed me.

Me: Aidan Paidin (said in annoyed tone)
Aidan: Puddin and pie? (cheerfully)
It's not easy to stay mad.

I don't know if I just need more sleep or what, but I completely forgot that today was my laundry day, so that didn't get done. Then Cary was getting Aidan ready for bed tonight and it was revealed that I put one of Ella's diapers on Aidan. How I didn't notice that the diaper may have seemed a little small is beyond me!
Here are some long lost pictures from the weekend before last when we were visiting family. I had eaten German Chocolate cake at our after church meal and Ella didn't like it. Our normally happy, easy going baby cried and was fussy for about 11 hrs. The only way she wanted to be held during that time was how Cary is holding her in this picture.
It wore him out. :)

Aidan got an early b-day gift that weekend from Tom and Janille's family

He really likes it.

Speaking of his birthday, Aidan says thanks for all the birthday wishes. ;-)

Unfortunately we're kind of boring and didn't throw a party for him. Cary baked him a cake and we sort of decorated it.

Aidan seemed happy with it.

He likes numbers and letters right now, so it worked.

"That's a TWO!"

Well, I better end this wonderful day and go to bed. :)

Look who's TWO!

It's my little guy's birthday today. It's been so much fun watching him grow and learn this year, from learning letters and numbers, walking, to him giving me kisses and saying "thank you" afterwards.
Love you Aidan.
Happy Birthday to the cutest and smartest little boy!
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Zoo Again

We headed to the zoo again yesterday morning for a few hours.We were there when it opened so there weren't very many people and the air was still somewhat cool.

Melanie and Heather both have season passes to the zoo, that's why we keep going there.

Drew and Aidan

Drew and Jaydon are looking like twins these days.

The kids really like the zoo's playground.

One of the zoo's main attractions right now is the baby giraffe that was just born.

Don't be deceived, that baby is about 6 ft tall and 130 lbs. So cute though. There is also a baby Snow Leopard, but we weren't able to see it today. The pregnant elephant that I posted a picture of previously, is due any day now and all the zookeepers are anxious and excited. Here is an article in the Tribune about why they are so anxious, but excited. I thought it was interesting anyway. :-)

A whole bunch of trouble

Heather with the stroller brigade.

Generations

Just some more photos from the weekend Ella getting some attention

She's such a little chunk-a-roo.

I don't like pictures of me anymore.

I'm a chunk-a-roo too. Pictures reveal that I still have 20 pounds to lose. 20 pounds I'm not going to lose the way I've been baking goodies and eating ice cream. :)

Me, Mom, Grandma, and Ella

Family

Photos taken by Kenneth Conrad & Sharon Conrad