gotcha day one year later

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heartbreaking

No child should ever have to die alone.  Without a family to hold them as they leave this earth.

Heartbroken.

147 million orphans without a family.  Truly heartbreaking.

1st day of school

Aiden started his first week of a specialized pre-k class at Seffner Elementary last week.  This program will help immensely with language and speech development.  It's only been a week and a half and we are definitely noticing how much he is learning already.

He just loves the school bus.  Probably because he hasn't been on one yet.

All ready for school.  And of course this is the week where we found out that he has outgrown the length of all of his pants.  Could it be that he will actually be tall?

I just dare you to mess with this kid.  He looks tough doesn't he?

All packed and he is off to his first day which went really well.

He really seems to like the new school and is happy to go each day.  And that, makes his momma very happy.

birthday boy

Aiden's 3rd birthday was October 1st.  We had a quiet birthday here at home.  I am planning a birthday party early next month.  It seems like everyone has been gone the month of October so Aiden's big birthday celebration will be in November.  Here are a few pictures from his big day.

I did not make the cake.  I left it to the experts at Publix.  I will be making the cake and cupcakes for his party.  Maybe I should admit that only after they come out okay.

Pure excitement.

Making a wish.

Blowing out the candles.

Exhausted after too much partying with his parents. ;)

Happy, happy birthday Aiden!  We love you big boy!