A Whole New World

It is so much fun to see the world from a baby's eyes. Everything is new and full of wonder. Even as a big person, it makes me look at things with a new found excitement.

Dexter is no longer just our dog who had been getting on my nerves and who sheds a lot; he is Aidan's new best friend. Dexter has learned that if he lays his head in Aidan's lap then he gets patted and rubbed, however ruff it may be. And Aidan has discovered that this big fur ball tickles and is at times absolutely hysterical.

Aidan has also recently discovered that there is more than just milk in this world.   We've had our first week of cereal. Each day he has gotten increasingly better with the spoon to mouth concept; he tends to do a little bit better, but a whole lot messier, with his daddy than he does with me. I keep telling Aidan, just wait until we get to the peas, carrots, pears, and bananas.  

This year I've been looking forward to the changing colors of the leaves and to Halloween a little more than normal because I thought Aidan would like it and because I'm always planning my next photo op. This weekend, we drove down the Natchez Trace hoping to find beautiful Fall colors. We did just that. We took Aidan on his first hike. He seemed to love the new colors of the trees, especially the bright yellows. He also got to see his first waterfall. 

Fall Is Here

Football, cold weather, and pumpkins -- Fall is here! Aidan and I headed to Collierville for the weekend. "Aunt" Christina road with us and kept me company. It was so much fun having her with me and it made the trip go by so fast. Bethany had her first flying experience with an infant. There were some nerves, but I think except for the 2 hour delay it all turned out okay. On Saturday, we took William and Aidan to their first pumpkin patch. It was chilly, but we got some cute pictures. It's harder than you think to get two babies to look towards the camera and be happy at the same time. They both are just growing and getting so big.   

  

We all went to the football game on Saturday night. You would have thought it was snowing and twenty below. We were all bundled up with blankets and all, but we all stayed toasty. Memphis beat UTEP 35-20. Brian caught a pass for 8 yards and a first down. Way to go Uncle B! 

We had lots of fun hanging out with family. It's always a little hard to leave. The boys enjoyed some tummy time and a little male bonding. 

We returned Sunday night to a lovely surprise. Brandon had cleaned the house, bought me flowers and a snuggy, installed a new faucet in the master bathroom, and set up Aidan's Jumpster. What a wonderful husband he is. 

Weekend Fun

Aidan attended his first Fall Festival this weekend. At Brandon's school, they had a big event on Saturday with a petting zoo, pony rides, airbrush tattoos, big slides and bouncy things. Aidan's favorite part was watching his daddy in the dunk booth. We have been contemplating Aidan's first Halloween costume. We have a few in the running and we're still researching before making our final selection. 

A Family Divided: On Saturday night, Brandon and I attended the Ole Miss vs Vandy game. I in my Rebel gear and Brandon in his Commodores hat. Aidan stayed with his Gran, but sided with his mommy on the game. He's a smart kid and already knows who the winners are. 

Aidan's 5 months old today. He's getting to be such a big boy. His 5 month accomplishments include: rolling over from tummy to back and from back to tummy, learning to control his hand movements, laughing at funny faces and sounds, playing peek-a-boo, holding his head up, getting up on his knees, recognizing his mommy and daddy.