Aiden's One Year Stats

Aiden and Mommy went for his 12 month check-up today. Aiden weighed in at a whopping 24 lbs., 4.5 ounces (71%), and he measured 29.25 inches long (31%). His morning didn't go so well since we had to get more shots today. He broke down as soon as the doctor or nurse entered the room. I think Aiden has now figured out that the doctor's office is generally not a pleasant activity. I have given him lots of love today, and we took advantage of the moderate weather to take a stroll. Tomorrow, we may take a stroll in the snow.

Aiden is taking more steps today, walking nearly half the length of a room. I feel our little boy will be running in no time. He is developing better balance every time he practices his walking. He even walks from the wood floor over the rug and back on the wood, which I think is quite impressive for a beginning walker. Stay tuned....

Aiden is ONE!!

You know what they say... time flies when you are having fun! Believe it or not, Aiden turned one on January 23! We celebrated with a carnival party. Aiden seemed to enjoy the excitement. He ate his cake just as we expected - cautiously and calmly dipping his finger in the icing. He didn't like the homemade carrot cake Mommy made him, but he did enjoy the cream cheese icing. Aiden doesn't really like textured foods, so I'll just say that is why he didn't like his cake. :) With turning one, Aiden has gotten a lot more active. He took his first steps this past week, and he is taking more and more steps every day. He doesn't take a bottle anymore, and today he had his first cup of whole milk. He is still fascinated with doors, handles, and the kitchen cabinets. He has his own drawer in the kitchen, but I think he likes playing in the other cabinets better. He loves to go outside. We take trips out on the warm days to stroll in his red wagon. It's a great workout for Mommy in the hilly subdivision. He loves to play ball with Daddy. They have a very active game of football/basketball/soccer every night.

Here are a few first birthday pictures.

Reecey Cups First Birthday

The one year mark is approaching quickly! I have to give Kelly all the credit. She has been setting up and planing Aiden's first birthday party. She has worked really hard and iI just wanted to thank her all her hard work.

Merry Christmas!!

Aiden will be celebrating his first Christmas this year!

This year has brought some exciting changes to the Barger house. Eric and I started the year expecting a February baby boy Barger, but on January 23, 2009, Aiden Reece Barger was born. He is just an awesome little boy, and we have loved every minute of getting to know him and watch him grow. Over the year, he has learned to sit up, crawl, eat solid foods, stand up, cruise, smile, laugh, clap, wave and yell. The yelling has most recently entertained all the people in the grocery store, especially when he rides in the cart like it is a bucking bronco. He has seven teeth that all came in between months nine and ten. He has adorable chubby little cheeks that are rosy red this winter. Eric and I would say that Aiden is 110% little boy. He is fearless, which sometimes leads to bumps, bruises, and most recently a fat lip. He's a little adventurer; he loves to explore the house - under the coffee table, the closet, the kitchen cabinets, the basement - no place is too intimidating for this little guy. He makes us laugh with all the funny things he does, faces he makes, and sounds he makes. It is quite amazing to watch this little boy grow! We look forward to all the adventures 2010 will bring.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Remember the reason for the season. Luke 2:1-20

Peek-a-boo

We got a new washer a few weeks ago. The box has become a permanent fixture in our living room as Aiden's clubhouse. Here's Aiden peeking out the window.

Aiden is 10 Months Old

Well, the blog hasn't been updated for a while, but little Aiden sure has been busy! Aiden now has six teeth with two more on the way! He has learned to crawl from one end of the house to the other at the speed of light, and he has steadily improved his balance as he cruises around the furniture. He constantly does funny little things that make us laugh.

Aiden was Yoda for Halloween. He wasn't too crazy about the costume, but he did allow Mommy and Daddy to take a few pictures. Mommy and Daddy even dressed up too.

Aiden is 9 Months Old!

Since we haven't posted in a while, here's what Aiden's been doing. Aiden continues to grow and has started exploring the house now. He loves to stand and pull up and walk with our help. He has one bottom tooth and at least one on the way. He babbles a lot. "Da Da" still continues to be his favorite word. His little tummy troubles have been improving since his 8th month. He is on solids foods - three meals a day with fruits, veggies, and cereals. Aiden is so much fun! He loves to play and laugh. It won't be long before he is terrorizing the neighborhood.

We went for Aiden's 9 month appointment this week. He weighs 21 pounds, 1.5 ounces (62%). Our little guy is now 27.5 inches long (that's getting close to half of Mommy's height).

At the end of September, we went to Hilton Head. Daddy had a convention there, and Monmmy and Aiden just had to go with him. :) Aiden loved swinging on the playground.

Aiden also loved dipping his feet in the ocean and playing in the sand. Long strolls on the beach usually put him to sleep for a good long nap in the shade of the beach umbrella. We drove at night so the little guy slept nearly the entire trip both going and coming.