Our trip to cold CO

We took a trip to see my dad and step mom in Denver Colorado. We were lucky that we made it there as there was a huge snow storm that started the night before we left. If we had been on the flight right after us we would have been stuck in Vegas. So Ayden's first experience with snow was pretty funny. He didn't like it the first time. I assume it's because he was cold and Aric only took him out there for a min. Once we got him a snow suit and boots and mittens he had a blast! We also went to the butterfly pavilion and he loved it. He would bend down to get as close to the butterflies as he could. Too cute! He had fun putting grandma Yvonne's boots on and needed daddys help to walk. We took him out on a sunny day to play in the snow again and build a snow man. He helped daddy push and pack the snow. He really caught on quick. He didn't want to come in and that is why he is crying in the last picture.

Cupcakes for Grandma!

We celebrated my moms 53rd birthday on the 26th. I was making cupcakes and let Ayden pour all the ingredients into the bowl (with assistance) Ayden then got his step stool, opened the drawer and took out a whisk. He then decided that he was going to stir the batter just like he had seen me do. It was too cute. Then he watched them bake. He couldn't wait to eat one when the waitress brought them out after dinner. And yes I did torture my mom and put 53 candles on the cupcakes :)

Pre Halloween Fun

We decorated pumpkins and cookies and did a Halloween art project. Ayden loves to paint and loves the glitter. He has become so much fun in the past month. Starting to talk and he uses sign language. It is super hard for me to say no when he walks up and signs please and says "ease." Not to mention he looks up at you with his big blue eyes when he does it. He is just too cute for his own good!

Pumpkin Patch

We took Ayden to a real pumpkin patch today! You wouldn't think that Vegas would have an orchard but we do. It is about 40 min North of us but so worth the drive. Ayden loved running around and touching all the pumpkins. Plus who doesn't love getting dirty. Aric took a long lunch and met us there in his uniform so we even got to drive in for free. It was a great experience and I hope to make it a family tradition. They also had fresh fruit and apple cider so we had to get some! Even though we live in a big city I am so excited that we can expose Ayden to some culture.

Ayden being Ayden

Ayden has found a love for reading.

We spend a lot of our day reading the same books over and over.

Since Ayden has a toddler bed he falls asleep outside more than inside his bed.

This time was just extra cute.

Bath time is always fun. When we ask if he wants to take a bath he runs down stairs

and climbs into the bath before we can get his clothes off or the water poured.

Loves to wear his sunglasses in the house and run around while I chase him with the camera.

It has become a new game.

Ayden getting into the Halloween spirit

The Breast Cancer Walk