"A" for Effort

Here is Aiden trying his very best to copy his Daddy's noises. He can't quite get it out, but he sure is giving it his best try.

Another Year Almost Gone!

Wow, I cannot believe that tomorrow night is New Years Eve!! What a wonderful and blessed year Jeff and I have had.

2008 RECAP: We got married, went on our honeymoon to St. Maarten, started our own business, purchased a new baby-hauler (the Murano), went to Cabo on our annual family vacation, moved into a house, and lastly HAD A BABY!
Just typing this makes me once again realize really how much I have to be thankful for. I have a feeling that 2009 is going to be just as good.

Jeff and I really had a lovely Christmas holiday with the family. Plus, Aiden started smiling (on purpose, not just gas bubbles)on Christmas Eve! It is the sweetest thing I have ever seen. The best present I could ask for. Some of the pictures attached shows it a little, but in the next few days I will be trying to get video of it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Wishing you all a very blessed holiday. I know I feel incredibly lucky to have so many amazing friends and family. Aiden says Merry Christmas too : )

Bummer

So, tomorrow afternoon I am going to have my wisdom teeth taken out. I am now REALLY regretting not doing this a long time ago. However, it just cannot wait any longer. I was really hoping to hold off until the holidays were over, but a couple nights ago I started getting a horrible toothache and it has just gotten worse and worse. I am actually looking forward to my appointment at this point just to get it over with, and not have the pain anymore. I am hoping for a quick recovery because I still have lots to do before Christmas still!

But on a lighter note, my parents are coming in on Friday night and staying through Christmas. This weekend we are going to drive down to San Fransisco to visit Karen and Kirk. Then next Wednesday, Jeff's mom will be coming in town as well. It is always so nice to spend the holidays with family.
Here are some more pictures of the best Christmas present ever....

What a Sweet Little Face

I still pinch myself.

Mommy & Me

Aiden and I got up earlier than usual today so we could go to our first "Mommy & Me" group. (By early, I mean around 8:00 a.m. as opposed to our normal 10:00 a.m.) I know, I never really saw myself doing this either, but it was surprisingly refreshing. This particular group is set up by Kaiser, for new moms in the Folsom area. I think I am going to start going every Thursday morning as I actually really enjoyed myself. I also got to weigh Aiden and he now weighs 9 pounds! So in a little less than 3 weeks he has gained 2 pounds.

Aiden and I then went over to Paychex to pick up payroll and he got to meet all the nice ladies that have been waiting so long to see him, then we went over to the Dollar Store to pick up some wrapping paper. For some reason this year I feel like I am not getting into the holidays as quickly as I have in the past. I think it must have to do with the fact that everything has been such a whirlwind since the baby has arrived. As you can see Aiden is having a hard time getting excited as well:

One Month Already!

As of yesterday, Aiden is already one month old! Everyone told me I would say this but, I can't believe how fast it went!! He is still such a little munchkin though, still not fitting into some of his newborn clothes. His little cheeks are starting to fill out a lot more and he is working on a little double chin.

Here are some pictures from this morning:




On Saturday, we were brave enough to head over to the mall and do some shopping. Jeff really hates the holiday crowds, but I personally think that it's fun. Only 15 more days till Christmas! Aiden of course slept the whole time : )

We also got a special surprise from Grandpa Lemon and Paula. They sent us a web cam, such a great idea! Now that we have set that up we understand what the whole Skyping thing is all about. SO MUCH FUN! I could not believe how clear the video comes through. Thanks guys, really looking forward to using it!

Just Another Thursday Morning

Hangin' out in mom's bed watchin' Regis and Kelly.

My Little Angel

I really think that the pictures say it all.......