Happy Halloween

After a little coaxing, Aidan decided he didn't really mind wearing the Thomas the Train costume he picked for Halloween. He's receiving instruction on how to properly "Trick or Treat."


One of our neighbors picked something out of the basket for Aidan, but he still managed to end up with more.


This person played it smart and left the bucket of canding by the door. I think Aidan's bothered by the dogs behind the gate and wondering whether he'd be attacked for getting a handful of loot.

Halfway through the night, he was getting the hand of ringing the door bell, standing there with his bag and gazing pitifully at the soul who answered the door. Instead of saying "Thank you," he would say "next house."

The Doodlebops Live in Memphis

We took Aidan to Memphis to see The Doodlebops - the greatest rock band in the world. I think it was a bit overwhelming. About 15 minutes into the show, he started with "I'm ready to go-go." I think I'm getting old because it was really loud in there. Overall, it was a great show.

MORE BIRTHDAY FUN!

JUST ANOTHER MANIC SUNDAY

We went to the annual Gluckstadt Festival, which is Mississippi's version of GermanFest. We had brats and sauerkraut and Aidan got to explore a fire truck and take a wagon ride.



Happy Birthday Madeleine!
Aidan went to a birthday party that was in a place filled with nothing but space jumps. A boy's dream! He had a really great time and we'll have more pics from that in the next entry.

FESTIVAL SEASON BEGINS!

Here's Mike and Aidan checking out the next adventure at Wellsfest. It was super humid that day but we all had a great time, especially Aidan. I'm typically in charge of the camera so you won't see me.

READY OR NOT, HERE I GO!
Aidan has discovered the joys of space jumps. Here he is getting ready to slide down one that took him a couple minutes to climb.

GIDDY UP!
This is Aidan's first pony ride. He really is thrilled but he takes his riding very seriously, as you can see by his expression. After finishing the round trip on a riding trail, he declared "Big'un" as his own horse.

HOWDY PARDNAH!
Do I really need to say anything? OK, awwwww! Ain't he cute?

Girls' Night Out

Here we are having one last hurrah at Schimmel's to celebrate Julie and Laura's next career adventure. Absent is Laura, who's taking the pic. We had steak and 'tinis. OK, some had 'tinis. Since Jean andI (seated) are preggers, we couldn't partake in the liquor.

THE GUESTS OF HONOR
Notice that Laura and Julie are wearing their party shirts. Good luck to both of you. I'm feeling a little lump in my throat. Don't cry, Laura!

Jean and Emily are preparing to order their red meat and salads soaked in creamy dressing. Actually, we all ordered the same thing, with minor variations, much to the delight of our waiter who said we were the easiest table he's served.

We even had the same fattening desserts ... a warm brownie with peanut butter ice cream covered in fudge sauce. The calories were worth every bite.

A Day at the Zoo

Going to the Jackson Zoo in the middle of summer sounds insane but that's exactly what we did. Aidan enjoyed looking at the animals, with his favorites being the elephants and giraffes. Actually, I think Mike has him looking at birds in this pic. Warning: I won't stand for any negative comments about that rocking western hat I'm wearing on the carousel in the next pic.

Ain't we cool! Notice how I'm hiding the pregancy belly behind the cheetah. Clever aren't I??


Aidan decided to cool off with an ice cream cone. I think he enjoyed the ice cream, but hated that outfit I made him wear.

Feeling froggy?

OK, OK...I know it's been a while since I last posted something, so bear with me while I play catch up. Aidan and his dad spent some time at the Natural Science Museum in Jackson. If you note the pic of him on the frog, you'll understand the title to this blog entry. Get it? (I crack myself up sometimes.) Anyway, Aidan enjoyed playing in the preschool area and looking at all the fish!

It's a ...

BOY! Aidan will have a baby brother to pick on. We haven't decided on a name yet, but I will definitely have my hands full.

Aidan at the circus

This is Aidan at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus this week. He liked the clown hat that came with the cotton candy, but not the cotton candy. He loved the horses and the elephant. The clowns didn't impress him at all.

Welcome to our new blog!

I'm starting a blog for everybody to keep up with us here in Mississippi!! This was recently taken at a birthday party. Look how big Aidan is!! He loves to swim and had a great time in the pool with his daddy.