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.

My 15 Month Stats

Aiden had his 15 month check-up and shots (Yuck!) last week. Here are his 15 month stats: 25 lbs 8 oz. and 30.75 inches tall. He's a little over average weight and a little under average height. It looks like the numbers are starting to converge. :) He got a good report from the doctor so that's good news. Like his one year appointment, he still hated the shots!

Easter pictures

Happy Spring!!

We haven't updated in a while. Here's what Aiden's been up to. Aiden loves to play outside. He is really enjoying the warm weather. We took some trips to the park when it first started warming up. Now, he's not so much interested in swinging, but he wants to walk and explore everything. He likes to pick up sticks, acorns, rocks, etc. He has gotten so funny. He loves the simplest things. This week, he has played with two empty wrapping paper tubes. And, of course the wooden spoons... We were all a little under the weather on Easter weekend. Hopefully, the "official" cutie-pie Easter picture will be posted soon.

Trouble is my middle name! ;)

Aiden getting a ride in his little red wagon. Faster, Daddy!

I found an egg. I thought this was supposed to be tricky!

Here's another one.

Aiden Running Wild

Aiden just got some new sunglasses. Mommy caught a picture during the two seconds he had them on. Right now, wearing the sunglasses is an off, on, off, on, off, on.... activity.

Aiden loves to play in our pantry. He'll sit in the pantry and open and close the doors while we work in the kitchen. A few days ago, Daddy caught him carrying a sweet potato around the house. I suppose he found it more interesting than the ball he left in the pantry in the potato bin. Here's a picture of Aiden peeking out.

Our Trip to Phoenix

Well, we loaded up early on February 14, got on a plane, and headed to Phoenix. Aiden and Mommy joined Daddy on his trip to the Precast Show in warm and sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Aiden did great on the plane. A little restless at times, but overall, our seat "neighbors" were very complimentary of the way he acted. We turned in frequent flyer points to get first class seats. We only had to pay $10!! for each ticket. Aiden took turns sitting in Daddy's and Mommy's laps. The extra room was great. Our trip got delayed by one day due to the winter storm in Atlanta. We actually left home at 5:30am and went to the airport on Feb. 13 only to load up and return home. After we arrived in Phoenix, we got checked into the hotel, and then headed out to Wal-Mart for shopping and Durant's for dinner. Durant's turned out to be an awesome restaurant. You actually enter through the kitchen. This was a little strange, but very cool. People are standing in the kitchen yelling a big welcome at you when you enter the door. Everyone was so dressed up, and of course the Barger's were dressed down from our travels that day. We finally figured out it was Valentine's Day, and all the couples were enjoying their special date dinners. They took a picture of the three of us and gave us a copy before we left. Overall, we give this restaurant five stars for atmosphere and food! While in Phoenix, we took a break between Daddy's meetings to go to the zoo. Mommy and Aiden had a great place to walk at an outdoor mall and park across the street from the hotel. The trip was very busy, but we had a great time! There were a lot of firsts on this trip - Aiden's first plane ride, Aiden's first haircut, Aiden's first carousel, Aiden's first time being forward facing in the car seat. Here are some pictures from the trip.