First Haircut

Aiden got his first haircut. He was not pleased. He cried almost the whole time. It might have been the sound of the sheers, the fact that he had to stay still or maybe it was that we had it done at 9pm. either way our baby boy is growing up fast!

 

1st hair cut was done by Becky, an old employee and close friend of Bill's.
 

Memories For My Kids- age 30

To My Child(ren):
-Aiden age: 15 months

...I'm your mom and i am 30 (seems old doesn't it)...

...I still put you to bed almost every night and when i do i whisper "your mommy loves you" those words are spoken alot and i mean them more every day...

...you  have grown into quite a busy little toddler, playing outside is your favorite thing...

...when i get ready i often find you right there in the bathroom with me, you're always trying to crawl on top of the toilet...

...you get into EVERYTHING, it saddens me to say this but i do yell or snap at you more than i would like to admit...

...there are nights after I've put you to bed, I will go into your room pick you up hold you close and rock you for only a few moments,  because I miss you and love you so very much...

...at my weakest moments (which I do have... ) your smile makes me realize there is more to my life then what I'm dealing with emotionally...

...this year my hair is the longest it's every been during my adult life, I think it attracts you... Haha

...I secretly love that you give me your "grabby hands" because you want me over anyone else...

...I let you hand me dishes out of the dishwasher, we haven't broken anything yet...



I feel so blessed and lucky to be your mom, i will never be able to put into words just how much i love you. I've always wanted to be a mother and it truly is my most favorite job i have ever had. I LOVE YOU.

XOXO -Mom

Disneyland: Aiden's first time!

Aiden: $

Souvenirs: $$

Disneyland: $$$

First Trip: Priceless!

 

Aiden's first trip to Disneyland was very memorable. Almost the entire family was there thanks to Aunt Ninny. I loved seeing the expressions on little Bunks face as he took it all in. We also got to meet John Stamos!!

Classic picture right out front

 

Aiden and his Grandparents

 

My family are "Wild Animals"

 

Aiden's favorite ride

 

DUMBO, grandparents tradition

 

sweet little cousins

 

 

1st Annual NYE Party 2012 (into 2013)

Having a baby changes things.... MANY things.

Planning now has to come into play. A simple date night now requires planning and prepping. So for New Year's Eve we had two choices... GO OUT or STAY IN.

We decided that The Hughes' were going to start the NYE party tradition. It actually works out pretty great. Baby goes to bed but parents get to stay up and enjoy the holiday with friends.

This year marks the "1st Annual NYE Party".

We had family and friends over to enjoy food, drinks & company while ringing in the new year. I think it was a pretty happening party with the poppers and fireworks. Our last guest left at 2am which meant Mommy and Daddy were hurting the next morning with their sweet baby boy waking up at 6:30AM!!! It was well worth it! (and didn't hurt that grandma/grandpa Kingsbury were in town...)

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...