Happy Christmas 2012

Technically this is Aiden's 2nd Christmas, but it felt more like his 1st. After all he was only 20 days old last year.



We were lucky enough to have both sides of the family in town for Christmas. Bill's parents spilt their time between Us and Kristin's family. It's so wonderful to have family around during the holiday season.  Being able to enjoy each others company and appreciate the true meaning of the Holiday.

Here or some of the highlights

- We managed to decorate the tree with only 3 casualties ( thanks to bunks aka Aiden)

-Saw a lot of the family at "Annual Anderson Christmas Party"

-Christmas Eve Dinner with The In-Laws @ Kristin's Home.

-Christmas Day Dinner with my Family.

-Enjoyed being a parent this year and watching Aiden take it all in...

Christmas Card 2012



Happy 1st Birthday AIDEN

Happy Birthday Aiden.



On Wednesday, his actual birthday we went to dinner at the Olive Garden with Don, Kristin & Daniel Houle. It was a great way to start off the celebration. On Saturday we threw him his first ever birthday party. It was more of a "yay we survived our 1st year of parenthood" party only because there was more adults than children in attendance.

 

We hired a taco guy which was the best decision ever. I made his 1st cake, it was leaning ever so slightly to one side, but it still turned out great. I hung a few balloons and streamers and made a birthday banner. That was all the decorations we had.

I think his birthday was more than a success, he got plenty of  toys and cool clothes but more importantly Aiden was surrounded by all the people in his life that love him and care for him since the day he was born. Without all of our family and friends Bill and I might not have done as great a job as we have so far!

Twelve Months

Twelve Months

Weight: 20lbs 08oz

Height: 30in

-We made it to a YEAR!
-He loves to drag his blankie around the house... means more washing for mom.
-He take his milk in sippy cups during the day, bottles at night
-He loves his new swing out back.
 -Walking like a champ
-Communicating by pointing finger and shaking head

I know most parents feel like their child is the greatest, and that the first year flies by. I really think i lucked out with Aiden. I don't feel like the year has flown by at all. I've enjoyed 12 months, 365 days with this boy. I've seen him grow from a newborn, to infant, to little toddler. I haven't LOVED every moment of parenthood but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Motherhood has been the hardest, most challenging job I've ever held, but it's also the most rewarding and gratifying job I will EVER hold.