It's Danielle's wedding day and It's snowing!

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Storytelling Santa

Storytelling Santa at the library. Aidan's sitting up front all by himself! (he's all the way to the right in the white longsleeve with blue short sleeve over it)

Holy crap. My little boy is growing up so fast. Tonight Sean took him to the library for Storytelling Santa. He sent me this picture and I did a double take before realizing Aidan was sitting up front all by himself. Crazy! Sean said he walked right up there and sat near (later was moved onto) a carpet square. Then he sat the entire time while Santa read a couple of books. Once Santa was done reading the kids were instructed to line up to visit with Santa and Aidan got right in line. Sean joined him in line and took a few pics while Aidan sat on Santa's lap. He even gave Santa a high five before heading home but of course after playing in the children's section. How stinking cute is my kid?

Now, where was I during this you ask? Trying to get my butt in shape, literally. I've been doing pilates once a week and I love it. Thursday nights have been busy lately and with the holidays coming up the next couple of Thursday classes are cancelled. So tonight I tried out a Yoga fusion class (yoga/pilates/light hand weights) with a different instructor. First of all, holy moly yoga is wayyyyyyyyy different. Second of all, Pilates is so much better. Or at least I think so. I used muscles I didn't realize I had and stretched in ways I didn't think possible. Anyway, it was fun and maybe I'll go again next Tuesday. Is it possible to get more in shape for a New Years Eve wedding in one week, the one week where Christmas happens to fall? Maybe if I just starve myself for the next couple of days and a few days after Christmas I'll be okay. Yeah right, I love food way too much to do that. Spanx here I come!!! :-)

Oh, another thing about Aidan...I have to say his sense of humor lately is hilarious. For instance, he has a rocket arm for an almost 20 month old and sometimes he stands just a little too close to mommy when he throws things. And well, sometimes mommy flinches. He thinks it is the funniest thing. Or how about when I drop said thrown item...another funny thing for him to laugh at. It's funny how he knows when to laugh at things before other people laugh now. Before he could read cues, but now he just laughs when he thinks something is funny, and most of the time it is, well, except when flying objects are headed right for my face. Not so funny then Mr. Aidan.

My thoughts on life right now:
My kid is hilarious.
Christmas is going to be so fun this year!
Must open new camera tomorrow!!!
Congrats to Cait for getting a varsity uniform for basketball this year! Now go be assertive!

mmmmm...

Snow fun!

We had an awesome time out in the snow today. It didn't last very long, but it was fun. After getting all bundled up I pulled Aidan down the street in his sled. We returned back home and made daddy take a break from shoveling to play with us for a bit. We had to clear a space in the front lawn so Aidan could even walk since most of the snow is just about as tall as he is! He wasn't so sure about all of it at first, but once he got the hang of walking in the snow suit he seemed to enjoy it. After playing in the snow, the only way to get him inside without having a fit thrown was to tell him he could get a shower. He was happy to get inside and undressed. Before I could get all my layers and boots off he was upstairs standing in the shower. All I could do was crack up laughing at him. After a nice, warm shower we enjoyed some lunch where he fell asleep in the high chair before he was even done. So cute!

My thoughts on life right now:
Snow is more fun with a little one around.
Snow day tomorrow!!! Woohoo!!!
I can't wait for Christmas to see Aidan's reactions!

best way to find the lights to shovel them out was to turn them on! :-)

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So precious.

Our Home

Maybe later I'll post a night time one with our candles and lights on if we aren't snowed in by then.

Loves the mall choo choo

Fun at bj's on wednesday

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Fun on the mall train on wednesday

Movies in bed on this snowy day

Mom! I want to go out!

We've got around 6 inches of snow already and they're predicting it will continue through the night. Aidan is pulling at the door handle trying to open it. He wants to go out so badly! The dog on the other hand took two steps outside and peed right on the patio...ugh. The ridiculous part is that every time it snows we have to shovel a path out to a cleared circle in the grass so he's got a spot to go. *******HEYYYYYYYY!!!********Aidan just got the door open! I guess it wasn't locked! I jumped up, closed it, and now he's whining. Crazy kid. It won't be long before we're dressed and outside.

If you were headed to our house tonight for our annual Christmas party there's been a change in plans due to Mother Nature. Party will now be next Saturday night. Stay safe and warm inside your own house tonight!

My thoughts on life right now:
Snow is beautiful.
Kids make things magical.
I love the snow now, but hate when it gets that dirty look.
What's Aidan going to think once he's actually outside in all this?

Best. Sound. Ever.

Visits with Santas

Yup, that's right. We saw two santas this weekend. However, one was big and green and furry and lives at Citizens Bank Park. That's right folks, we saw Phanta Claus this weekend. Aidan was so excited to be back at the ballpark and was confused when he looked out onto the field and no one was there. As soon as we got in line and told him he'd see the Phanatic he got excited and even said yes when we asked him if he was going to sit on his lap. We were still a little worried he was going to freak out so we dressed for the picture just in case. We didn't have to wait very long, and by that I mean less than an hour compared to last years hours. When we got to the front of the line and Aidan could see the Phanatic he was thrilled. That mood changed just a bit when I peeled him off of my hip to hand him over and step back. He didn't cry though, just sort of sat there wondering why the heck I let him go to the Phanatic. As a 19 month old, the Phanatic is pretty darn big, and well, there were all these strange people around looking. I'd be a little nervous too!

Today we trekked out to the mall in the chilly weather and waited in line to see Santa. This guy wasn't quite as entertaining as Phanta Claus, but he was quite authentic. Again, we worried he wouldn't sit with him, but he did well. He of course smiles and is excited while in line and then turns serious as soon as he's in front of the camera. Luckily for everyone he didn't cry though. He was very excited to get his book from Santa and even waved goodbye.

So, finally I can get to work on those Christmas cards...hopefully I'll have them done by Christmas! :-)

My thoughts on life right now:
My little boy is growing up so fast.
Will visiting Phanta Claus become a yearly tradition?
I barely have any shopping done, and that worries me.
I love my guys, even Toby our dog.

Snacking while waiting in line for Santa

Even when there's not a game it still rains when We're here

New Layout!!!

Like the new layout? I do! It's so Christmasy! :-)

I've got to thank Ms. Bloganista (aka Jenn) for creating it and giving awesome directions that allowed me to use it for my blog that was in desparate need of some sprucing up.

Now I can't wait to hopefully **fingers crossed that it gets accomplished** get Aidan's pictures with both Santa and Phanta Claus this weekend so I can use/have her create a layout for our Christmas cards.

My thoughts on life right now:
I'm excited for Christmas for Aidan this year...now if only the shopping for him was done.
The Rockettes show tonight was great...what talent!
I LOVE my little guy...and the big one too!
One of these years I'd like to have Christmas cards done in early December, not working on them up to the 15th!

Love this pic from a couple of weeks ago

Rockettes

My love, Aidan