Snow fun

Grandma and Aiden


Aiden did not like the snow or his coat or his boots.

Mom and Aiden- before the snow.

Putting the snow pants on. Way too much work.

One of the things that Aiden got for Christmas this year was snow clothes. I was so excited to get him all dressed up and take him out in the snow. The task wasn't easy and Aiden did not go quietly. It took me 15 minutes just to get him into the snow pants and another 30 to get his boots on- okay maybe not that long but it seemed like it. So we finally get him outside and he is throwing a fit. I put him in the snow and he went stiff as a board. His face fell right into the snow and that made the situation even worse. My mom took his coat off- because who knows what was bothering him and walked him around the yard. It was fun to get some pictures even though Aiden didn't really enjoy it.

Christmas 2008!

Uncle Cam's head is way too big for that hat!


Aiden on the rocking horse that Grandpa made.



Butler Family: Blake, Cam, Jake,
Ashley, Cody Jesse, Aiden, Roberta, Larry
and Amanda



Aiden eating breakfast- what a cheese.

The Fam-Jesse, Ellis, Blake, Amanda, Aiden, Cindi and Cam

Aiden with his toys from Blake and Anna

he loves them!

Ellis Christmas morning.

Aiden and Jesse opening presents!

Aiden and Grandma waking up Christmas morning.

For Christmas this year my brother Blake flew in from Germany and we got to spend some time with him over the Christmas holiday. We had a great time in Price playing games, eating good food and spending time with family. This was Aiden's second Christmas and I think still, he is a little too young to understand what was going on but he did have fun playing with all of this presents. We are thankful for all of the wonderful things that we got this year. Jesse and I got a new kitchen table with matching chairs (yes, this was exciting for us). Aiden got toys, toys and more toys, but the highlights were a portable DVD player to watch Shrek on the way to grandma's house (both of them) and a handmade rocking horse that my dad made. I hope you all enjoy the pics.

Gingerbread Houses

House #1

House #2

To celebrate Christmas and all of the many traditions, we made gingerbread houses. And when I say we, I actually mean Cam and Tracy. I was too busy making other things but we all hung out and watched as they competed to make the best gingerbread house. You decide who made the better one. I am not going to match a name to the house but I will post them with numbers so you vote...who had the better house?

Historical Moment!

No matter your political affiliation- Democrat, Republican, Independent- You cannot deny that this election has been an historical moment for our country. It excites me to know that someday when Aiden is older he will learn in his history class that Barack Obama was America's first african-american President. It also brings me joy to know that as a country we have come a long way and have made a giant step, I believe, in the right direction for mankind.

Halloween!!!

Aiden the day after Halloween playing with the candy.
Doesn't he look happy?





I was surprised that Aiden didn't have a freak out when
I put his costume on. We tried it earlier this month and he
was not having it.



I took him outside and he was fine. He played in
the dirt and leaves.




I love this picture. I was having a hard time getting
him to pay attention so I wasn't actually looking
through the lens on this one.

We hope that everyone had a fun and safe Halloween
this year. We had friends and family over last night.
It was a good time.

Halloween preparations!

I did the one on the left, Tracy did the one on the right.


Tracy's pumpkin lit up.



Cam on the left, Tracy on the right.




Mine-It is a monster if you can't tell.

Tracy and Jesse. Tracy didn't want her picture taken so she looked down.

The front of the house. Looks good Huh! Huh!

Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays. We decided to have some fun and decorate outside the house this year. I think it turned out well. We also did some pumpkin carving with Tracy and Cam this past weekend. I think mine is the best but I am a bit biased. I was the only one who tried using a stencil. Halloween is friday and we are having some friends over. I will post some more pics of Aiden in his costume this weekend but for now here are some pictures of the house and our pumpkins.

Park

Jesse and Aiden going down the slide together.

Aiden walking!

Jesse and Aiden playing on the toys.

Jesse and Aident looking at the ducks.

Aiden playing in the sand.

It has been very warm this October which surprises me since it snowed in September. We decided to go to the park one evening now that Aiden is walking. He had a hard time with the shoes but he got the hang of it.