Happy Birthday Aiden

Today Aiden turned 5. He had a cake that was shaped like a fire truck. His cake even had sparklers on it.

The kids played games outside. The water balloon toss turned into a water balloon fight. Aiden loved getting everyone wet. The best shot was his hitting Riley right in the face. Of course no picture.

Then on to the presents. Aiden loved opening his presents.

Then outside to hit the Pinata. He waited all week to do this.

Aiden had a great birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDEN!!!

A Fireman Cake for Aiden

Aiden ordered a fire truck cake for his birthday. Aiden was so excited about his cake. He ordered triple fudge chocolate with butter cream filling. The fire truck is three layers of cake covered with fondant. It sits on a sheet cake. All the decorations are fondant. Taylor was a big help with this cake. She even made her first sculpture, the puppy.

A Mother's Day Story

Every day last week Aiden was on the computer with the Wonder Pets. Aiden loves these little characters and has learned a lot from them. He has learned all about keeping the earth clean, being polite, being a hero, helping your family, and this week he learned what mother's day is all about. According to the Wonder Pets mother's day is when you give flowers to your mom to show them how special they are. This is what Aiden wanted to do. So Sunday morning Papa and I delivered flowers to Aiden so he could give them to his mother. He was so excited.

What a sweet little boy!!

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day.

Fun In The SNOW

We have had a lot of snow this winter. The boys love going out and playing in the snow after school.

Patty Cake Patty Cake Bakers Man

Bake Me a Cake As Fast As Aiden Can

Aiden has really gotten into baking.
He loves wearing his apron and bakers hat.

Breaking eggs can be fun and Aiden can do it with one hand.
Next comes the liquid.

Then we stir it all together.





The taste test is aways the best part.

Finally the batter goes into the pan. This takes a long time, as you can see he does it spoonful by spoonful.

Eventually it gets into the oven to bake. The cake was very good.

GIBSON PARK

Aiden and I took a Field Trip to Gibson Park to feed the ducks.

Feeding the Ducks

At first, Aiden just threw the bread in the water.

Then he got brave and held the bread for the ducks

After the duck took the bread he looked at his fingers and said, "He kissed me."

Can't waste any of the bread.

Feeding the Swans

As we walked around the pond Aiden noticed the swans.

This swan swam right up to him and took the bread out of his hand.

Chasing the Sea Gulls

Aiden had more fun standing still while the sea gulls gathered. Then he would run at them. They would all take flight and he would laugh his silly little laugh. Those poor sea gull!








Time to Play

Of course a trip to the park wouldn't be complete without playing on the equipment.

Aiden's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDEN

Aiden has waited so long for his birthday to arrive. He has experienced lots of family birthdays and was wondering when his would be next. He watched me make cakes for all the members of his family this year. This year it all began with his sister Tanealya's birthday in September. To be followed by his sister Taylor's and Aunt Tavein's in November. Next came his brother Riley's in February and then his mom's, Nana's, Papa's and dad's birthday all in the same week of April. He really started to question when his birthday was coming and started making plans for his 3rd birthday. Then Uncle Aaron had a birthday in March and his cousins' Olivia and Emma had their 2nd birthday in June. Aiden was really wondering at this point if his birthday was ever going to come. Daily now he would ask about his birthday. He even decided that it was going to be a Barney Birthday. See he discovered Barney last year and they have been best buds since. The day finally has come. July 24th Aiden arrived at our house for a Barney Birthday Party.

Aiden was greeted by Barney. Barney had balloons and the long awaited cake.

Party Hat and Shirt
Aiden loves hats and instantly put the birthday hat on.


When Aiden and I were looking on the Internet for Barney Party ideas
he saw a shirt with Barney on it. So I made him one of his own that said
"Happy Birthday".

CAKE TIME

Aiden was so happy when we sang Happy Birthday to Aiden.

Cake tastes best eaten with the finger.


BIRTHDAY GUESTS

Taylor Tavein and Jon Barney of course mom and dad Riley, Papa and Tanealya

BALLOONS

Aiden was fascinated with the balloons.

PINATA TIME

Riley is always the big brother helping out Aiden. Here he is showing Aiden the Pinata that I had to make since there are no Barney ones to be found and how it works. Aiden pulled almost all the strings and nothing happened. Boy was Aiden surprised when Riley pulled the magic string and candy came pouring out.

At one point in the party Aiden disappeared. He was found by Riley and Tavein. He had pulled his lawn chair up to the Pinata and was looking for more candy inside. He did find a box of dots.

PRESENTS!!!

Riley loves to help Aiden. Here he is helping Aiden unwrap his gifts.

Care Bears

Aiden got two Care Bears "Funshine" and "Grumpy". Funshine because that's what Aiden is most of the time. And Grumpy because the bear has the exact expression on its face as Aiden gets when he is pouting. Well when he opened the present and found the Bears Jon said that he had a Care Bear bandage on his finger. Aiden asked if he had an owee and then gave the Care Bears to Jon. How Sweet. Maybe we need to get him "Tender Heart".


THE DRUM

The drum came from Nana and papa. It was a hit. Aiden placed it around his neck and marched about proudly playing. You might ask, "Why a drum?" Aiden loves music he plays the piano, the guitar, violin, tambourine and was using the toilet seat for a drum. So I got him one. He is a natural.

The party was great. Aiden was delighted and all had fun.

Thanks Sabrina for letting me make this day special for Aiden.