attempt at photo shoot

i tried to get a good picture of aiyden and i.  this is the best i could get.  i now realize how hard it is to get aiyden to look at the camera when no one is behind it. not so easy!

the kiddie pool

we had our first kiddie pool experience today and it was a big hit! it will definitely be a staple summer activity.  as aiyden is so handsomely modeling, he put a swim diaper on and was ready to go!  we took 145 pictures but these are a few that show how much fun he had and i couldn't pass up the nemo booty. the video is pretty cute too.  i'll have to show the more arty pictures in another post.

the kiddie pool (cont'd.)

sunday cookout

today was a beautiful, sunny, california day so we had a little cookout for lunch.  aiyden had his first taste of hot dog, another food i swore he wouldn't have until he was like 18...it was a 'nathan's' if that counts for anything.  jasper posed for a very stoic picture.  aiyden played nicely in his play pen for a solid hour, just popping up for a snack every now and then.  riv tried a lovely dance move while grilling.  all in all it was a great afternoon.  and i haven't even gotten to the kiddie pool experience yet.

growing things

in order to avoid missing mom and dad this week i've tried to keep busy and since the weather has been so great aiyden and i have spent a lot of time outside.  we fixed up the patio and yard and yesterday the three of us went to get some veggie plants.  we are now growing tomatoes, peppers, and various herbs.  hopefully it will all grow!

Great Grandma Berte's Birthday

aiyden and i traveled to fort lauderdale for berte's surprise 70th birthday pary.  i find it amusing that we only throw surprise parties in our family if you are of a 'mature' age.  luckily there have been no adverse side affects of these surprises! needless to say, berte was very happy to see her great grandson. we got some great pictures at the party.  opa and i also took aiyden for his first venture in the atlantic ocean.  sandy beaches and warm waters are much more fun than the rocky beaches and frigid waters of the pacific ocean. (more pics on the following post)

Great Grandma Berte's Birthday

aiyden's first birthday

so, aiyden turned one on march 7th.  we ichat'd with oma and opa so they could experience his first taste of chocolate cake.  the following are some video of the ocassion.

this is the latest funny  picture of aiyden.  doing a pose in true keeping of his buddha baby-ness.