TAGGED BY TRACIE

All right Tracie here goes.

1. The Refrigerator

Nice and clean. Taylor washed and scrubbed the inside Tuesday.

2. My Closet

What a mess. Part of the remodel includes new walk in closets. Can't wait!!!!

3. My Self Portrait

Not having a good day. Picture was taken as Aiden peed in my shoe.

4. My Favorite Room

My front porch is a nice quiet place to go and relax. Most of the time I sit and watch while the kids tumble and play tag. Dad and I just finished putting up the lattice we built last weekend.

5. The Kitchen Sink

Nothing exciting here. Maybe later when we bake chocolate chip cookies.

6. The Laundry Room

Laundry is all washed, dried, and put away.

7. The Toilet

The little one is for Aiden. Taylor and I are trying to get him potty trained before she goes back to school. Right now the wall and floor seem to be getting wet instead of the potty. Patients is the word of the day around here.

8. What the Kids are Doing Right Now

Taylor and Tanealya are being creative and decorating the new sidewalk.

Riley is showing off a "round off back hand spring".

Aiden is busy playing with his water bucket.

9. My Dream Vacation

Some where quiet, warm and with a beach.


10. My Favorite Shoes

I wouldn't wear shoes if I had a choice. But since I have to these are my favorite in the summer.

A Trip to the Park

Playing in the Park

While Taylor is at soccer practice Tanealya, Riley and Aiden get to spend time playing at the park.

Climbing is hard work when your legs are so short. It sure is nice to have brother and sister cheer you on.

Aiden loves the slide.

Where Tanealya and Riley go

Aiden must follow. We held our breath as we watched this determined little boy climb to the top. He made it. When he was ready to come down he asked Papa to help.

Aiden's favorite saying is "Go Higher" when he is swinging.

Taylor finally finishes with practice and joins us for the next part of our adventure.

A Trip to Dairy Queen

Taylor and Aiden check out the cakes.
Can you believe this is a baby cone!
Papa, Aiden, Tanealya, Taylor, and Riley relax and enjoy their treat.

As we head home Aiden decides he needs both and cone and a dish for his ice cream.
Checking out sisters treat.
What a fun time we all had:)

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.