Dreams

Let me first start by apologizing for the lack of holiday pictures. By the time I finally got around to having a moment to post them, I can't seem to find the connector to move them from my camera to my computer - ugh! So soon enough, but until then I'll keep posting the pictures from the session we had with the talented Talitha Tarro.

Things here have been rather crazy, so we'll start with our best news. After six months of dealing with his massive blood clot, it looks like Dave has actually made great progress! We are so relieved and thankful.

In terms of other news, there is not a lot to report. I am finishing my last semester of college and student teaching full time now. This is probably the hardest thing I've ever done. I've never been away from Aiden more than a couple days a week, and having to be at the school all day every day, and take a couple night classes hurts my heart. I miss all the time I had to spend with him before.


As for Aiden, he is (of course ;) ) completely amazing! His vocabulary continues to impress me daily, and the things he comes up with to say are hilarious. Perhaps, nothing is as hilarious as the dreams he shares with us daily. Let's move to some examples:

Dream 1
Aiden: "Mama, I had a weird dream."
Me: "What was it?"
Aiden: "There was a girl and she said something to me, but I don't know what."
Me: "Do you remember what it was, maybe I can help tell you what it means"
Aiden: "Yea she said 'blaauuuublalaaa"' - I don't know what that means!"
Me: (Laughing) "Wow sweetie, I don't know, I think it was just a weird noise?"
Aiden: "Yea it sure was weird what she told me."

Dream 2
In this one I woke up to hearing Aiden laugh hysterically in his sleep, something he does a lot.
Me: "Sweetie what were you dreaming about this morning? I heard you laughing a lot."
Aiden: "I wasn't dreaming."
Me: "Oh? Ok, then why do you think you were laughing in your sleep?"
Aiden: (In a matter of fact tone) "Because the bed was tickling me."

Dream 3
Aiden again laughing in his sleep, only this time he wakes up and calls for me.
Me: "Is everything ok?"
Aiden: "I had a dream I was flying!!!"
Me: "Wow, that sounds really neat! Were you flying with your arms?"
Aiden: "No! I was flying on a Pteranodon, way up in the sky! And when he tried to scoop up a fish I got all wet!"

So that is my very imaginative little boy. It's no wonder his dreams are so interesting, with as active as he is! Well that's all for now, I promise to try to be more diligent with the updates. Blessings to all!

Have I mentioned...

How truly blessed I feel? How everyday it feels as though Aiden is blessing us with gifts: the gift of love, of laughter, of a stronger and renewed faith, I cannot begin to express how truly blessed we feel. I hope you all had as merry and blessed a Christmas as we had!

Why Aiden is such a cool kid...

Aiden: "Ummm Mama?"
Me: "Yes, sweetie..."
Aiden: "Um we're omnivores, because we eat plants and meat. And a T-Rex is a carnivore because he only eats meat."
Me: "Hey, how did you get to be so smart?"
Aiden: "Because you gave me a big brain!"

Tramps, Coffee and Liquor

Well there's an attention getter! Perhaps I should explain the title of our blog today...













Aiden's new word "tramp" refers to the Albuquerque Tram - the longest running tram system in the world. Aiden was very excited for his first ride to the top of the Sandia mountains and now he can't stop talking about his red and blue "tramp" rides.

















Once we got to the top of the mountains, it was a little colder than the weather man anticipated so we went to buy him a jacket. Once in the store he was desperate for a "licker stick" - also known as one of those stick suckers, however, when he says it, it distinctly sounds like "liquor."




Since our little mountain adventure, Aiden constantly refers to his "tramp" ride and getting his "lickers." If that is not enough to make people turn their heads, he also keeps referring to the cough he got from a cold as his "coffees." Oh what people must think when they hear him talk. Oh and please forgive me, I just could not resist my urge to put a crass title in here - I mean really, how often does one get an opportunity to name a kids blog something so inappropriate and make it work? ;)




Have I mentioned lately how much he makes us all laugh? I love this boy. =0)

Fairtime Fun

I just realized I forgot to put up pictures from fair time - so enjoy!




Super cool dragon tattoo



















What's a fair without cotton candy?








Fun with daddy!







Riding rides






And of course, what's a fair without a ferris wheel ride?

Balloon Fiesta

It's that time of year again, where hot air balloons fill the sky on our morning drive. When one day out of the week we wake up way too early to fight our way through the masses of balloons and enjoy donuts and coffee. And when I get to see that look of wonderment come across Aiden's face as he sits at our living room window to watch balloons glide over our house. Yeup - we love balloon fiesta time!

One little moment

The other day while at the park with Aiden, I realized something - I have spent countless hours at this very park in my own childhood. Playing, walking, running the nearby track, sneaking away with boyfriends, going on picnics - this park has so many memories for me. And now, watching Aiden enjoy countless hours here, leaves me feeling both sentimental and so grateful. It's so heart warming to know that so many of his memories will be tied to a place where so many of mine are from. How neat is that? I love these moments with him. I don't know if I mention it enough, but I love being a mom to this boy. =o)

The never-ever-ever's

Welcome to the ever changing days of toddler hood. One day I have the little boy who's playing with imaginary friends, and the next we have the never-ever-ever's. Here are just some examples of our over dramatic three year old:

1.Take for instance Aiden's bath time the other night with Dave. Dave goes to put on his jammies and Aiden's response: "No I won't put them on, I want to be cold forever and ever and ever!"

2. Getting dropped off at Grandma's and refusing to let go of the toy he brought from home. This is fine, no argument from the parents, oh but that's not enough for Aiden, he still has to get his point across. Yelling at Dave's car he says, "I won't take this back to Dada's house, not ever, ever, ever!"

3. Even the simplest things such as his plea for chocolate milk over regular milk. "No I don't like regular milk (a lie), I will never-ever-ever drink it!"

Oh the joys of being three.... ;)

"Now I'm back to Aiden" (and his wild imagination..)

This week has been very exciting indeed. First of all, I have been off from school and finally allowed the time to play properly, that I have so missed this entire summer. It couldn't have come at a better time! Aiden's imagination is soaring right now. I've already posted on Sarge and Jumpy Joey, which have become a great use to us, especially when it comes times to eating tricky foods. For example, the lines "What's that? Oh Aiden I just heard Jumpy Joey say he'd like some broccoli" has been used and with (knock on wood) desired results.


However, today came another imaginary friend into the world of Aiden. Upon another reminder to go back to bed during nap time I heard him yelling from his room, rather upset "No I told you to go to bed! I said it's your nanite time!" First thinking that he was talking back, my initial reaction was to go talk to him about using nice words with mommy or face a time out and then nap time. This did not happen. As I walked into his room, there was Aiden sitting on his bed, talking down to it. I asked him what he had said and his response came out without a seconds thought "I'm telling Hoe Hoe to go to bed!" First of all, seriously, where does he get these friends names??? Secondly, the initial shock is not nearly as entertaining as what follows. I learned that Hoe Hoe came from our car, he has yellow (blond) hair and blue eyes (which of course prompts Aiden to tell me he has red hair from God and green eyes from Mama), and he needs a nap. I tuck both Aiden and Hoe Hoe into bed, when they wake up, both insist on a shared snack of peanut butter and jelly crackers. Now here's where it gets good. As Aiden eats his snack I fold laundry, when I turn my head to check on him, he's covered, I mean arms, tummy, legs, and back, in jelly. Not that there was a lot to begin with (I'm very stingy with jelly on stuff, too much sugar), but you can be sure there were none left on his crackers. I immediately ask the question "Aiden why is there jelly smeared all over your belly?" His response: "Hoe Hoe did it." Fast forward an hour and there we are at Target, chasing Hoe Hoe through the store as a very upset Aiden is directing me where he has run off too. Thank goodness Aiden decided to strap him into the shopping cart with him after the third time. LOL.















The third and final big jump in imagination has been Aiden's ability to transform into different things (hence the title). While we occasionally get Aiden the superhero, Aiden the dinosaur, or even Aiden the little baby, Aiden's biggest transformation is into that of a puppy. I wish I could describe how adorable Aiden puppy is, barking at little sounds, eating his food face first, I swear he gives Tops a run for his money at being a dog. And each time at the end of his transformation he declares "And now I'm back to Aiden!"
































Beyond his great imagination I have become convinced that Aiden will be voted "Class Clown" one day. He goofy behaviors and fun loving attitude will be enough to convince anyone. He truly is the funniest kid I have ever had the joy of knowing.






















































Hope this blog finds everyone well, much love to you all! =0)

Birthday Fun Part II

Just a couple of shots from Aiden's actual birthday dinner at Grandma's House. I can't tell you how blessed we feel to have so many people who love our little guy!













































































































































And if you're wondering, yes, the evening did end with all of the kids being "Cornholio" - this is a weird family... =0)

Camping/Birthday Fun

I know it's been about a month since his birthday, but I thought I'd share our camping adventure. We had such a good time playing in the stream next to us, enjoying camping food, and just taking a day to completely relax. So sit back and enjoy the multitudes of pictures!

<---I call this shot the Mud Monster