Christmas 2010

Aiden celebrated Christmas this year as nearly a two year old! He didn't care about wrapped or bagged gifts. He liked the ones left out with easy access. :)

Aiden has started talking over the last month. He says everything now. An example dialogue from this morning:

Mommy: "It's time to wash your hands so you can eat."

Aiden: "You got to be kiddin' me."

Aiden's favorite phrase right now is "come on". He is quite polite. He told me "Tank youuuuu" when I got his milk out of the fridge this morning. :)

Seems like everything he does either amazes, surprises, or cracks us up. Before his nap today, Aiden was watching Toy Story 2. His fingers were crammed in his mouth, and he was blowing with all his might. We're guessing he was trying to whistle like Woody on the movie. :)

We weren't very successful at taking a nice, official Christmas picture this year. Here's what we did get.

No, Aiden is not being tortured. :)

Aiden is headed on a mission - getting away from the camera.

Playing with his firetrucks

Aiden on his rocking horse

Fall 2010

It's been a busy fall so far. We're a little behind on the blog. What have the Barger's been doing? Well, we've taken family photos (by Simply Real Photography), traveled to the west coast, and celebrated Halloween. Enjoy our pictures!

Everything becomes a weapon. Must be a boy thing. :) Aiden has two sticks and is saying "Pow, Pow!"

Something exciting must have just happened. ;)

Sweet little boy!

For real?? Are we gonna take more pictures? :)

Playing Outside

Blowing and popping bubbles!

Flying a kite!

Aiden - September 2010

Aiden has been loving this cooler weather (at least less humid). We spend time out playing in the pool and sandbox. He started Kindermusik class a few weeks ago and loves it. He dances the whole time. Imagine a half squat and sway from side to side - that's Aiden's signature move. :) Aiden is starting to talk more. He says a lot of words, just on his time and when he wants to say them. He sings "Hi-Ho" and still says "Hot-diggity-dog". He is getting quite independent. He knows exactly what he wants and what he wants to do. Mostly this involves playing outside, going for walks in the subdivision, and playing with his cars. He LOVES cars! Here are a few recent pictures.

Aiden's First Stitches (he got three!!). Poor little boy! :(

We went to the Atlanta Aquarium and guess who we ran into - those cousin sisters! :)

Aiden found his winter hat box in the closet and had to see what still fit.

Enjoying lunch and milk! Yum!

18 Month Stats

Aiden went to his 18 month check-up last week. It wasn't really an enjoyable experience, but we did make some progress since last visit. Aiden weighs 27 lbs, 7 oz (70%) and is 31.25 inches tall (20%). I question the accuracy of the height measurement since he was twisting, kicking, and crying while we laid him down on the flat board to measure. I think he will do much better when they let him stand for height and weight measurement. Aiden now has 14 teeth!

Aiden loves to play outside even in the heat. He seizes any opportunity to go outside to play in his pool or watch (yes, only watch - he doesn't like the water hitting him) the sprinkler. He still loves throwing rocks and stomping bugs. He'll turn bright red and sweat outside and still not want to go inside. We take breaks to drink water and eat frozen fruit bars to cool down.

Aiden still loves his cars and playing ball. He's starting to repeat words and sounds. His favorite sayings these days include "Oh, wow!", "Oh, gosh!", "Baa" (the sound a sheep makes), "Hot dog", "Shhhh!". He's adorable!

Aiden - July 2010

Aiden has really enjoyed this hot summer so far. He still loves to play outside until he's red-faced and sweaty. Then we go in to cool off. He likes to play in the sprinkler when it only hits his hands, legs, and feet. Aiden loves to go to the park. His favorite thing to do is slide. Usually we slide down together. If I slide down first and wait for him at the bottom, he slides down on his belly. Here are some new pictures to see how Aiden has been spending the summer.

Aiden and Daddy Chillin' Out

Fun in the Bath

Playing in the Dirt

Helping Mommy do Laundry???

Riding in the Car

Aiden - June 2010

Aiden hauling his stuffed puppy Petey-Bob in his wheelbarrow.

Aiden trying on Papa's shoes.

Aiden has really loved the warm weather this spring. He loves to play outside.