Our Trip to the Coast!!!

Well Aiden and I survived our trip to the west coast to meet Baby Elizabeth and visit my sister and brother in law. All my anxieties about flying with Aiden were really unfounded, and looking back a bit ridiculous to have--he absolutely loved flying. It was really helpful that we had an empty seat next to us on both flights, which allowed Aiden to play and nap (although he didn't sleep much, there was too much excitement!!!). Aiden enjoyed flirting with all the pretty flight attendants and showing off for the other passengers. Everyone around me commented on what a good baby he is--I must admit I was a pretty proud mommy--I could almost feel myself beaming with pride. Once we arrived to San Fransisco we were greeted by my dad, mom, and sister Cammie, who all helped me with our luggage (I packed WAY TOO MUCH!!). Aiden enjoyed watching and talking to Baby Elizabeth, and amazingly seemed to know to be gentle with her--usually when he's touching my face he'll grab and scratch, but when touching Elizabeth's face he just touched very softly. Aiden also enjoyed getting to see his Nana who he's missed the last 3 weeks. The last few days we have tried to get Aiden back on Kansas time--the last few nights he has not fallen asleep until 9 or 10, and yesterday he didn't wake up for the day until 11. Last night he went down a little earlier so hopefully we are getting closer to getting him back on Kansas time. Below are a few pictures of our trip. Stay tuned for an update on our swim lessons!!! Our first lesson is tomorrow--I cant wait!

Aiden has some fun with Granddad at Aunt Cammie, Uncle Bill, and Cousin Elizabeth's home.

Aiden introduces himself to Baby Elizabeth with Nana and Granddad's help

Aiden and I enjoying ourselves at the Golden Gate Bridge--there were several pictures with me and Aiden with Aunt Cammie and Granddad but unfortunatley this is the only one that Aiden is smiling in--silly digital cameras--seem to be somewhat delayed:(

Aiden is a half year old!!!

Amazingly Aiden is already 6 months old. I still can not believe how fast the time has gone. He is so much fun. He had his 6 month Dr appointment yesterday and he weighs 16lbs 6 oz (25th percentile), and is 27.75 inches long (90th percentile). I guess he's going to be tall and slender like his daddy. He of course got shots yesterday as well, and he was such a big boy about it, he only cried for a few seconds. Okay this is short I know but I want to get back to playing with my little guy.

Aiden has a new cousin!!!

Aiden has a new cousin, Elizabeth Katherine born to my big sis Cammie and her husband Bill. Elizabeth arrived 3 weeks early September 28th and weighed 7 lbs 11 oz! My mom was able to make it out to San Fransisco hospital minutes (20 to be exact) before the delivery. Aiden and I are flying out this Saturday to meet Elizabeth. We are so excited, Nathen unfortunately could not get off work so I'll be flying alone with a 6 month old!!!! Everyone I've talked to who has flown with infants have said the same thing "he'll be fine if you just feed him" sounds easy enough but we'll see. I'll definately make a post after our return with an update and of course pictures!:)

Aiden seems to be giving into baby peer pressure here of late. It's actually pretty funny, a few weeks ago we visited our friends Meltem, Travis and Taila (who is 2 weeks older than Aiden), and Taila was sucking her thumb, the next day Aiden started to suck his thumb he never did so before, and just today our neighbors Jenny and James (3 weeks younger than Aiden) stopped by and James was sucking on his lower lip, and before the end of their visit Aiden started to do the same thing!! Today Aiden and James seemed to be enjoying their conversations with each other. Babies truely are amazing---Jenny and I couldn't help but wonder if the two could understand each other using their own secret language!!

We took Aiden to church for the first time to watch my dad's baptism, and Aiden did wonderful. He just looked around and smiled at people the entire time, he didnt cry once!

Aiden enjoys some cuddle time with Granddad after church. Aiden showed Granddad how special he is by touching his face, this is something that Aiden does to those he loves and cares for (or at least thats what it seems) he touches my face when nursing and Daddy's face after he comes home from work.

"How about them 'Cats?" Well they got beat by KU this weekend--I didnt rub it in too bad though. Aiden is still all smiles in his K-State duds--he sported his KU duds today and received several compliments on them at the library and coffeeshop but of course I forgot to take pictures:(