What a week!

Last week was a pretty tough week for all of us. I caught my mom's bacterial infection and was very sick from last Monday until Saturday. I was highly contagious so I couldn't touch or be around Aden at all. =( I had to quarantine myself in the bedroom and watch endless television (I'm not much of a tv person).

We are sad to have learned that Aden's sitter, Jessica, will no longer be keeping kids. She will be going to school full time in the fall. She has been great with Aden and we have enjoyed having her. We'll miss her, but we wish her the best! Aden will be starting the tots program at Montessori on August 20th. I am hoping that it will be a smooth transition.

James has been super busy with summer school and work. This week was extra tough because he had to take and pick up Aden every day and take care of him when he was off. I'm really proud of him - I know that it can't be easy going to school full-time, working, and being a husband/daddy.

We did get a new dining room table and chairs & a new matress this weekend. I will try to post pictures later of the dining room set. Our house is a big work in progress!

Less than two weeks and we're off to Hawaii!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Today is my mom's birthday. We won't say how old she is though! Unfortunately, she had to spend her birthday in the hospital. My mother-in-law, Sandy, came over to watch Aden while James and I went to visit mom. I had ordered a strawberry cake from Confectionately Yours (yum...) and so we took it to her. It's hard to shop for someone who needs absolutely nothing. We ended up giving her a pair of Coach Sunglasses. At least she can use them on our trip.

Outdoor Play

The kids got to go outside and play today at Mrs. Jessica's. She was nice enough to post a few pictures. Hope that you enjoy them!

Casey's Graduation Party

Linsey's brother, Casey, finished his masters. This is a picture of Linsey and I from the dinner party on Saturday.

Peanut Butter Face

This is what happens when we get to eat peanut butter...

Happy 4th

Mr. A is all boy

Aden went to Dr. Cheshier's on Monday for his 18-month well check. He just keeps growing - 34" tall and 28.3 lbs.

He's so full of energy... This week Miranda watched him during my tennis league. She taught him "ring around the rosies". Aden just loves the 'all fall down' part. He got a little too excited later in the week and fell down on the tile. We ended up with a busted and bleeding lip.

He also had a climbing accident at Jessica's and bumped his little head.

Hawaii Bound

Well, its official! We're going to Maui in August. James and I are both really excited. I'm not sure if baby A will be joining us or not. We are still contemplating the pros and cons. It would be such a long time to be away from him, that's for certain. James and I will be going with my mom and my friend Linsey and her family. It should be an amazing time and I can't wait!

Wild Wilderness Safari

Today James, Aden, and I went to the drive-thru zoo in Gentry, Arkansas. For those of you who aren't familiar with the zoo, they also have a petting area. In the petting-zoo area, there were several baby animals that you can hold and play with. They even had kangaroos! Here are some pics from our day.

More Animals...

Kangaroo's! Can you see the baby kangaroo's legs hanging out of the momma's pouch in the second photo? Too cute.

Lazy Saturday

We had a very lazy Saturday. I actually did try to work on the house some - organizing and cleaning out closet, but only left once to go to Starbucks. Here's a picture of Aden playing with his toys.

Houston/Galveston Trip

We took a family mini vacation to Houston and Galveston 5/27 - 6/1. It was also Aden's very first air plane ride. We flew first class on the outbound segment, so that was a special treat.

Here is Aden at the airport and then with his "cat" on the plane.

We stayed in Houston the first night both because we had a late flight in and I really wanted to go to the Galleria the next morning. After spending several several hours at the mall, we headed to our condo in Galveston.

Fun Outdoors

Our condo in Galveston