Indianapolis in July

For our annual family trip we headed home to Indiana to visit friends and family again this year.  We had a wonderful time introducing Aiden to the family and showing him off to our friends.  Aiden and I flew out a week early and then Jameson and Bedia drove in to meet us. 

Aiden's first plane trip

He liked looking out the window

Sleeping in the swing at Mammaw & Pappaw's.  They bought it just for him.

Meeting Aunt Chita for the first time at her house in Louisville.

Chillin' with Daddy during the Bailey family get together

Showing off his winning smile to the family

He found his toes for the first time.

Lovin' on Mammaw

Jennifer came by to meet Aiden and see how big Bedia has gotten.

Bedia had a wonderful time playing in the backyard at Mammaw & Pappaw's.

A very curious Robbie Leahy talking to Aiden

Mr. Cool hanging out at Brianna & Andrew's

Meeting Grandma Great

Bedia tackling Daddy to play

We had so much fun with our nieces and nephew in Elwood.  So glad they came home from Missouri!

McKenzie & Baby Aiden

Kaitlyn & Aiden

Jameson & Bedia and Grandma's house - she was so good we let her off leash most of the time

Aiden rolling over from his back to tummy for the first time - on Papaw Tom's floor

still rolling...

He made it!!

Aunt Susie & Aiden

Bedia with her new friends Beau & Buddy

Dozing on Grandma's bed

Cousin Bryce is so funny!

It can't be a Pearson family get together without a good game of dominoes.  Aiden's first.

Papaw Tom's family picture at the Pearson family reunion

Aiden fell asleep while sucking on Kim's finger.  It was just too cute!

While showing Mom & Dad our home videos Bedia caught a glimpse of herself with her doggie friends at the dog park.

Aiden at 5 months

This was a month of firsts for little Aiden.  He first enjoyed his jumperoo, which he loves.  Jennifer came out for her first visit since Aiden was born.  He had his first solid food, rice cereal.  There were some others and I'll walk you through them with these pics.

Check me out - I can bounce!

Look how long I am!

 From the kitchen I heard the music from his bouncy chair.  When I turned the corner, this is what I saw!  I was so excited that he had reached up and grabbed Mr. Frog!

I almost have my toes to my mouth.

First time rolling from tummy to back.

My best friend, Jennifer, came for a visit and we had a great time.  We went to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. and saw lots of animals.  Aiden had a good time looking at all the funny animals. 

Aiden had the best ride around - in the stroller!

I think Aiden is going to be a reader like his Daddy.

We had a big milestone this month with feeding Aiden his first solid food.  Jameson was so excited to feed him his rice cereal.  With me breastfeeding Jameson was anxious to become a part of the feeding routine.  Aiden did such a good job and was definitely ready for solids.  He opened his mouth really wide and leaned toward the spoon.  The first day we fed him in his Bumbo seat, but he kept falling forward and couldn't sit up straight enough so the next day Jameson got out the highchair.  I can't believe how big he is getting and I almost cried while videotaping the event!

I'm ready.  Bring on the cereal!

Aiden couldn't move if he tried.

Aiden's new game of trying to figure out what Mommy's mouth is.

Playing at Storyville in Baltimore.

Playing Catch-Up

I'm sure many of you have noticed the fact that I am waaaaaayyyy behind on updating the blog.  So, with Jameson at a football game and baby and puppy down for the night I'm sacrificing precious sleep time to do as much as possible! I'm starting with Aiden at 4 months old and working up to current time.  Because I have a lot of pics to post, I'll keep the commentary to a minimum. :)

My very happy baby

I loved this outfit with the little hat!  Too cute!

Playing on the floor

Ready to go swimming

My big boy sitting supported

This seahorse tastes so good.

Finally playing with his toys

Bedia just can't help herself but try to take over the rug.

Conked out with Mommy

I've got both of my feet!

Aiden's first boat ride and he's not so sure about this life preserver.

Riding down the river