Rachel, Allan & Aidan: December 2008

It doesn't happen very often so when it does I have to get a picture of it. Here's Aidan napping on his Boppy in his crib. I had delusions that I was going to get lots of housework done during this nap. Unfortunately for me he only slept about thirty minutes. He doesn't sleep for long periods of time yet. I eagerly anticipate him learning to sleep after being put down.

December 21, 2008

Grandma reads a story

Aidan loves to visit Grandma. She does all kinds of neat things with him. On this day she was reading him a story about Christmas. He liked to see the colorful illustrations and watch the pages turn.

December 11, 2008

Laughing

Aidan is beginning to really smile and laugh now. I will eventually be able to catch a laugh on video but for now I thought this picture was a good representation of his huge laugh. If only there were a sound clip. He is so much fun to play with now!

December 3, 2008

Thumb Sucker

Aidan hasn't quite gotten the hang of thumb sucking yet but he loves to suck. He got lucky this time and instead of getting his entire fist in his mouth he got something a bit more manageable - his thumb. Hopefully he will learn to utilize this soothing technique. He has trouble keeping pacifiers in his mouth and that annoys him.

December 2, 2008

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving with Allan's parents this year in Tyler. It is a family tradition to go to the tree farm the day after Thanksgiving to get a tree. Aidan was hungry and it was raining so he didn't have that much fun. But it was nice to have him out with the family anyway. Because of the rain we were encouraged to pick a tree quickly. :)

Decorating the Tree

Here's Daddy and Aidan after decorating the Christmas tree. The picture is kind of dark but you get the point. I'm excited to have a tree this year. I haven't put one up in two years.

My kid is awesome

See how good he is getting a bath!!! Daddy shot this video while Mommy washed.

Halloween!

Here is Aidan in one of his three
Halloween outfits. This picture does not do him justice.
It was WAY cuter in real life.
I wonder what he will be next year....?

Tummy Time!

October 30, 2008 Aidan turned himself ninety degrees during tummy time. He started out over the pillow and ended up turning himself where he wasn't over the pillow at all. He's very strong but not quite strong enough to push up with his arms yet. He has good head control though!

First bath in the baby tub

October 27, 2008 Aidan had his first bath in his baby tub. I'm really glad that he seemed to like it. No tears!

One Month Old!!!

I couldn't believe it. Aidan was one month old ALREADY!?!

Here he is celebrating his 'birthday' with Grandma.

Aidan goes on a walk

On October 24, 2008 Aidan goes on his first stroller ride around the neighborhood. Aunt Jennifer came to play with Mommy and Aidan on this day making it easier to get out of the house.

At first he wasn't excited to be in the stroller but once we got moving he settled down. We had to keep the stroller canopy closed however, because he did not like the sun AT ALL. We walked to our neighborhood park with Jennifer and Skylar, her dog.