The Yellow River Game Ranch

This weekend was a beautiful weekend so we decided to go to the Yellow River Game Ranch. It is a local petting zoo with just about every kind of animal you can imagine. We had a great time and spent most of it chasing Jaiden (like usual). A lot of the animals will walk right up to you and eat out of your hands but the few them are in cages have tubes into the cage so you can still feed them. I think Jaiden enjoyed these the most. He didn't quite know what to think about the squirls and deer coming right up to him. When they did, he would just throw the food to them.

The bears were my favorite. The one would sit on this platform and just wait for you to throw them food. They were so fun to watch. (I think there were a total of 6 bears.)

It was a bit hot so when we got done, we went into the bathroom to wash our hands and faces...

After a long day, we decided to get out the fabulous AVON foot bath and scrub. Jaiden and Nanay had a little bonding time soaking their feet.

Hears to another great chapter in the Banguilan book.

Love and hugs to you all,

Stephanie, Anna, and Jaiden

Father's DaySuprise - Round 2

I think Pops has gotten Jaiden hooked on blue tractors because when we pulled up to the shop this morning, what did we find...

a big blue tractor....

The only way I got him into the shop was with the temptation of a cookie... Have I mentioned how much I love my son...

Love and hugs,

Steph, Anna, and Jaiden

Father's Day

This past weekend was Fathers Day and while there are no fathers in this house, there is not shortage in the family so Jaiden and I went to see pops. The story goes... Thursday, we had planned a trip to the local water park with some friends. When Jaiden woke up that morning, he had other things on his mind. The first thing he said to me was "See pops!". I responded with "would you like to call him instead?" Well, that was obviously not good enough because he said "see pops house!" I figured this would pass and we would call pops later so they could talk. That evening, when we got home, he threw the biggest fit because he didn't want to be at "jaiden's house", he wanted to be at "pops house". This pattern continued for another day (without as much drama but none the less...) until we finally went to 'see pops' on Sunday. It turns out that pops had a big surprise for the little insistent one: A BLUE TRACTOR!!!. He was a little hesitant at first but we think it's just because he wanted to drive the tractor by himself. (We have a riding lawnmower in the garage and when we get home some times, Jaiden will 'drive' the tractor at home.) It took some doing to finally get him off the big blue tractor, but what a great toy for Jaiden and pops.








I'm not sure that anything could top the tractor but after that, we went to the pool and we swam, and swam, and swam some more. (no pictures... you know... water and expensive camera...) but when we got back to pops and nanas, Jaiden took a nice long nap and woke up to eat 3 plates of nana's fish. We had an easy trip home and I hope pops had a great fathers day. We love you pops!!!.



Love and hugs,

Steph, Anna, and Jaiden

I'm Official!!!

Just and update, I'm officially certified as a Hypnobabies instructor!!! It is the beginning of a great adventure for me and if you're interested in learning more, my web site is www.atlantahypnobabies.com...

Love and hugs,
Stephanie

The Renaissance Festival

So on the very last day of the Renaissance Festival, we decided to make the trek an hour south to see what costumes the people came up with this year (and to see if we could get anything at a good sale price ;) We also thought Jaiden would get a kick out of it. He took it all in stride as usual. Here are a few of the highlights... First we went to the petting zoo but I didn't get any pictures. Jaiden had a good time watching me feed all of the animals but he did pet a few.

Then was the highlight of the trip for me: the turkey leg!!!

(and the fried pickles. This year they had fried coke??? We were not feeling That adventurous)

Jaiden enjoyed his share too...

Nanay found her favorite juggling sticks...

... and Ten-ten (aka Martina) took him on the swinging dragon...

I'm not sure who had more fun...

It was a great (and very hot) day and from the adventure, Jaiden had gained a few new experiences and 2 new dragon friends that he sleeps with every night.

Pleasant dreams to you all,

Steph, Anna, and Jaiden

Jaiden's Aura

This past weekend, we all went to the psychic fair. I know that not everyone believes in thsi stuff but we usually do it for fun. Anyways, we had Jaiden's aura picture taken (because we just can't resist taking pictures of our beautiful son) so here it is... It looks like he has wings but anyone who has meet him already know that.

Cousin Ella's Birthday

At the beginning of May (after we got back from TN), We went to cousin Ella's second birthday party in Greenville SC. It was more of a family reunion but all of the cousins had a great time. (the Sewalls just moved to Greenville 2 weeks prior.) After some great play time, we all took a trip to the pool in the wagon. Carson came ready to go with his goggles and everything!

It was very cold but we all had a great time.

When we got back to the house, we had the best organic cupcakes from Wholefoods! Of course, Jaiden was to only one to eat it with a fork... For more on Ella's birthday, see :http://esewalls.blogspot.com/
Love and hugs,
Steph, Anna, and Jaiden