Tuesday, December 30, 2008

This and that...

Just wanted to post some of the new things Ayden is doing so I won't forget them! (Seeing as this blog has become his virtual baby book!) Ayden really has grown up right before our eyes in just the last few weeks! He is more of a little boy now than a baby! Here are some of the things he is doing and saying now:

-He loves to look at the blog with me and recognizes people in pictures and names them. So far he has named Dada, Mama, Nick, and Pappaw. He also grins ear to ear when he sees anyone else he knows but can't quite say their name yet- Grandma, Emery Jai and Guice, etc.

-He says "Ho" for hello every time the phone rings, and he then brings us the phone.

-He says "ta-too" for thank-you when you give him something, usually without even being prompted.

-when you ask him if he wants to do something he likes (go bye-bye, take a bath, eat) he says "K" and nods his head

-He tells Andy "No!" and "Go!" when he tries to get his food

-He says "no" right before or as he is doing something he knows he is not supposed to do

-He says "gunk" for drink

-He imitates everything we do,such as if we cough or sneeze, he pretend coughs or sneezes

-He tries to put his own shoes and socks on, which is so very cute to watch!

-He can point to his eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hair, belly, and toes

-The plan to hold off on peanut butter until age 2 didn't pan out...he sampled one of Emery Jai's peanut butter crackers and Nanny's peanut butter fudge and is now a big fan of the stuff! At least we have the allergy scare out of the way! I wasn't present for either of the peanut butter experiences and didn't learn of them until several days later :) I did however let him indulge in my homemade no-bake peanut butter cookies yesterday!

-He is sleeping in his own bed -pushed right up against mom and dad's :)

Cute new pics!


Riding his new bounce and spin pony, with his cowboy hat of course!
Our new sleeping arrangements

Waking up sweet from his nap

Playing at the park

Such a big boy!






Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas 2008

We had a busy but fun Christmas week in Mena! I was so glad that Chris was able to take off the entire week so we could spend time with all our families. Ayden got tons of quality time with all his grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He got lots and lots and lots of great gifts from everyone that will keep him entertained until next Christmas! Ayden loved tearing into his presents once he got the hang of it. Among his many gifts were a barn and farm animal set from Pappaw and Memaw, a drum set and chair from Mimi and Pappaw Wayne, a table and chair set from Grandma and Pappaw, and a slide from Mommy and Daddy. His room has been transformed to accommodate all his new BIG BOY toys! We had such a blessed Christmas making more wonderful memories with our baby boy!
Christmas morning 2007!
Christmas morning 2008!

Playing with Emery Jai at Mimi's house

In deep conversation...

Putting his cowboy hat on Guice

Emery Jai, Guice, and Aunt Jess opening giftsOpening a present with Mommy
Playing with the duckies
Breakfast with cousins!

Christmas at Pappaw and Memaw's house


A barn and farm animals!Checking out Pappaw and Memaw's real farm animals!



Christmas with Mimi and Pappaw Wayne and Chris' brothers and their families


They look like they are up to something...
Opening gifts with Daddy...

My wacky husband and his new Razorback blanket

The family opening their gifts

My gorgeous blue-eyed nephew Guice
My pretty little niece Emery Jai
Guice sharing his new vacuum cleaner with Ayden

Ayden watching Guice use his vacuum

Christmas at Grandma and Pappaw's house

Reading a Christmas book with Grandma

We could not keep Ayden out of the dog's cage!


Checking out his new slide on Christmas morning
Enjoying breakfast at his new table!

Time to open more presents!

New Elmo slippers!

Watching his Elmo Live in action!

In the cage again with Sunni









































Loving on Aunt Jenny!





Ayden, Pappaw, and Grandma all exhausted on Christmas afternoon!













Playing with all his new toys in his room!