Aiden's Bday

Happy Birthday Aiden!!

It can not always be said that I love kid birthday parties (honesty warning) but  I had such a good time at this party it's making on the blog.

Reason #1 I had an excellent time:

Got to see my bestie who is one hard-working, crazy-hours-at-the-office, super-dedicated-sports-mom-on-the-weekends, all around awesome person who I don't see enough of. Love her.

And I love watching her relationship with her kids.

…..and I love her husband Jessie.

 Reason #2 I got to spend time with Lilly our friend Lauren's daughter.

And they shared pacifiers - or "packs" as Savannah would say. She also used to call them "patties"

And Lilly's brother Owen is still Willsie's fav person and it was a treat to see him on the weekend too!

#3 My niece - oh how I LOVE her. 

#4 Watching this little thang keep up with the older kids.

 #5 Watching all the kids have fun & TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS again! Taking pics with one's iPhone doesn't really count. It's been so long since I have really used my big camera and it felt soooo good.

#6 Witnessing the incredible talent of Aiden's grandma aka Dorie Kinney aka The Cake Lady aka My first boss. This ninja turtle pizza cake was friggin incredible.

Christmas Eve 2013

Family portrait - nailed it! :) 

Ok now that's better!

"dat twee is weally huge!"

Success!!!

At Nana's for Christmas dinner. My favorite!

excited about her new chair!

Loves his chair too!