Jaiden & Lilli

Monday, June 21, 2010

Jaiden's first Lego Review

Most of you already know that Jaiden LOVES legos. Some of you even know that he loves watching Legos on youtube. Mostly he watches videos that other people make of their review of a certain kit. For a while now, whenever he was playing legos, I would hear him talking to himself. I finally figured out that he was doing his own reviews so... We decided to do an official review and post it on youtube so now, he can watch himself. We hope you enjoy and for the record, he really does put most of it together by himself. (When he gets stuck, he just asks me for help.)
Love and hugs,
Steph, Anna, Jaiden and Lilli

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Jaiden's First day of camp

The big news this week is that Jaiden is going to his first ever summer camp. It's Superhero camp and it's all week 9-12. There are 9 total kids in his class: 8 boys ages 4-5 and 1 girl. He did great his first day! They made spiders. I resisted the urge to take a picture of him walking in the door but I couldn't resist this picture of the artist with his first camp creation. (He had a hard time this morning but I think that was more due to the am-ness than camp. When I picked him up today, he was already telling me what they are doing tomorrow.)

Below are a few pictures for the past weekend. We went p to NC to see the other grans and were joined by the cousins. Sunday we/ the kids played in the water before dinner and from the looks of it, they all had a great time. To my surprise, Jaiden didn't want to get in the pool. He alternated between playing inside with his Lego's and playing outside being the lifeguard. Later I got his water guns out and he enjoyed those too... Lilli was her beautiful charming self and her big news.... (drum roll please) .... she got her first tooth!!! No picture of that though because it's still too small but they will come.

Enjoy the pictures,

Steph, Anna, Jaiden and Lilli

This one is an old one but I just can't resist that smile!!!!!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Lilli

I just wanted to add a little about my little girl. I added these a while ago but never uploaded them. I took these around Jaiden birthday (in March). It was a beautiful sunny day at the shop which has the pretty green grass in the evening when the light is the best. She was NOT happy about being on the grass but eventually warmed up on the blanket. She has the most amazing smile and this is when her hair still stood up. I uploaded them in haste because my dad was lamenting about not ever seeing pictures of the grand kids. I hope you enjoy the smiles as much as we are!!!
In love and light,
Steph, Anna, Jaiden, and Lilli

My Son is AWESOME!!!!!

My step sister started a tradition for her kids and I think it's a great one so I'm going to continue it as well. (Thanks Bev!) So in honor of my little man turning 4, here is a little about my wonderful, amazing, and (in his words) terrific son.
Anyone that knows Jaiden knows that his favorite thing in the world is firetrucks and now he has added Lego's to his list. He adores his sister and all things that go and his newest passion is dirt. He is thoughtful and kind and constantly amazes me with the things he says. He can be shy and reserved and loves to study things and see how everything works. He's not very fond of the water (ie. baths and swimming pools) or "green stuff" and his favorite food is still sushi and strawberries. He reminds me everyday what it is like to live in the moment and for that, I will be eternally grateful. We are starting on our homeschooling journey and I can't wait to see what he teaches me next!He is the most beautiful soul, inside and out, that I have ever met!
I love you sweet boy!
Happy Birthday,
mommy

Monday, March 29, 2010

Jaiden's 4!!!

This past weekend our little boy turned 4!!! It was bit low key but we all had a great time. (My mom and I came to the realization that unless something really good or really bad happens, you don't remember your birthdays so I just wanted him to have a good time.) We had a sand box out back and bubbles out front and a home made green car cake. If I had to pick a theme, it would be "Jaiden's favorites": green, cars, dirt, friends. When he was opening presents, my favorite response was "wowser!" in response to the Rescue Mater shirts and short he got from Aunt Tenten (aka Martina). The Lego shirt he got from Patpat and Mimi was dirty otherwise he would have worn it. (I was lucky to get it in the wash because he has been wearing it for 4 days (with 1 wash in between.) And now, he dreams in Lego's... We missed the Michaels so Cathy, these are for you...
Love and hugs,
Steph, Anna, Jaiden, and Lilli

The Pre-Party

The Main Event!!!

Our Little Girl

It seems that I know a lot of photographers but... somehow we haven't be able to get any professional pictures of Lilli yet so here is my attempt. The light wasn't very good but she was in rare form so...
Enjoy!