Falls Park

On nice summer evenings, we enjoy going to Falls Park and walking around and letting Aiden play in the water (not the river water but the fountains by the walkway). Aiden loves to cross the bridges and see the ducks. He's not so sure about the waterfall and fountains.

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While Aiden clung to me in fear during the laser show, Ellie fell fast asleep.

A special visit from Shamsta

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Stone Mountain Park

We took the kids for their first visit to Stone Mountain Park. Grammy and the kids and I rode the train which goes around the mountain. I thought Aiden would be thrilled but when he heard the noise of the steam engine he got a little scared and ended up sitting in Grammy's lap with his head against her chest the entire ride. He seemed relieved to get off, but later that evening he couldn't stop talking about riding the choo-choo train. You never know with kids. After the train ride, we found a spot on the lawn to watch the laser show. Auntie Michelle couldn't resist indulging Aiden and buying him a light-up sword. He had a blast swinging it around but I'm sure almost nailed more than a few people in the head with it. Shanda met us for the show so we had a nice group. Once the music started Aiden crawled in my lap and clung to me. He turned his head sideways for the entire show and refused to look at the mountain. He did the same for the fireworks after the show. It was really funny to watch his reaction...totally not what I was expecting. But the music and the fireworks were pretty loud. Despite his reactions to the laser show and the train, he talked about it for weeks afterwards. "Mommy, go park and sit on grass and watch show and fireworks...ride choo-choo train."

Aiden clings to Grammy during the train ride.

Do we have the next Luke Skywalker?

Young Skywalker threatens the hostile crowd with his deadly lightsaber.

More pics from the park

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At the park with Grammy and Gramps

Always my little "helper"

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This is my absolute favorite! So sweet.
Aiden had so much fun in the pool this summer. He loved to wade out into the shallow water. This is such a great pool for little kids.
Ellie and Auntie Mi. Such a great auntie!
Mommy and babies

Atlanta Trip, June 2008

Fun on the swing?

First jump of the summer
Ellie's chilling in her little float. The first day was the only day she'd sit in it. From then on, she only tried to climb out of it.

Atlanta Aquarium, June 2008

We had a great time at the "zoo for fish," as Aiden referred to it. Among our favorites were the Beluga Whale, river otters, sea urchin petting zoo, and shark tank. 

 

Woofy Hair

Gotta love that bed head.

In the Wagon

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Photos by Michelle

Here are some stunning photos by Michelle. She's about 7 months old here.

(Gotta love that one!)
 

Sayings

Aiden's vocabulary has been multiplying rapidly in the past few months. It's amazing so hear him pick up new words and try out his grammar each day. Here is a collection of "Aidenisms" through the months:

"May I have play games, please." (18 months)

"Mommy, hold you." (18 months, requesting that I pick him up)

"Wants this stuff." (19 months)

"Z-O-O spells 'zoo'." (20 months)

"Just leave alone Aiden, 'kay." (20 months)

"My knee is runnin'." (21 months)

"Just give me some space." (21 months)

"P-butter and bubbles." (21 months, referring to his peanut butter and jelly sandwich)