HAPPY 4TH, AIDAN!

We celebrated Aidan's 4th birthday today, sadly though, without our Mike.  Mike's annual sales conference happens to be in July so we missed him away in Florida.  However, this did not deter us from any fun activities. 

Opening presents, sugar cereals, birthday party, presents (Can I say legos?:)  I can tell it's going to be the next obsession), and a late night movie. 

With recent Father's Day and Mother's Day, Aidan's been asking, "When is it Kid's Day?"  So... I spoiled the kid, what mother can resist on such a day.  It was great to see the excitement and energy.  I just love that Aidan.  

Aidan celebrated a birthday party with 4 of his cute friends (from left to right): Emma, Nathan, Aidan, Jason, and Brayden (who is just barely out of the picture, but you can see him in the swimming pool below).

      

              

                        

There was lots of swimming, laughing, running, splashing, swinging, soccer, and cupcakes.  Of course, we kept it simple with that many 4 year olds, and we all had a great time!

We ended the night, after putting Jack to sleep, with any movie of Aidan's choosing.  Any guesses, grandmas?  Yes, it was "The Polar Express".  But, I have to say, it was nice thinking of Santa while it's still warm outside.

Aidan's favorite part of the day: cupcakes and a late movie :)

Thank you all for recognizing Aidan with your gifts and phone calls.  We appreciate them all.

And...  Happy Birthday, Aidan!  We love you!  

 

Independence Day

We had a great 4th of July this year.  Just a recap - enjoy!  I couldn't help myself with all the pictures.

         

We started off with biking to the local parade.  Mike pulled the boys in the bike trailer as we made our way down to the Liberty Lake.  The parade is cute and short, full of kids and their families who choose to decorate bikes, strollers, golf carts, and floats and make the 1 mile walk.  And... they even throw candy and bandanas (check out Jack) to make it all worth it.

We enjoyed the afternoon with our friends the Albrechts.  The kids were so excited to camp out in a tent (backyard style).  We BBQ'd, had fireworks (the only way you can in WA, with "pops"),  plus we "grilled" s'mores... oh! and check out Aidan's new bike :)

     

               

                                   

Last of all, we enjoyed fireworks over the lake... even though we were 5 minutes late and they only lasted 11.  It was great.