Aden Turns Two

Aden's second birthday was on Thanksgiving. Ciara and I made plans to take him bowling on Black Friday. None of the family seemed to have any interest in the "normal Black Friday calling. Noodles Thought it would be fun to have Aden and Cousin Layla help in making the cake.



Ciara said that after 5 cupcakes Aden wanted to eat the tasty treats. That wasn't the point however so we had to find a diversion.

Uncle Josh and Aunt Aoife were not going to make to bowling, but they brought over a present for Aden....the perfect diversion.

Thank you Aunt Aoife and Uncle Josh!!!!!

Cousin Layla, possibly the cutest 3 year old in the world, joined in the gift giving and delivered a few surprises herself. The new challenge became sharing between two toddlers with all the new toys around....
Finally we pack the car with the troops and headed to 1-7-10 Bowling in Augusta. I was initially a little concerned about how it would go... my concerns were put to rest by an endless cycle of toddlers whipping, throwing, rolling, nudging and dropping little balls in the general direction of candle pins.

Brandi and Chris, who watch Aden during the week, were there with their two kids, Lindsey and Michael, and niece Hailey.


Aden, having spent some good quality time with Cousin Layla, finally got to eat some cake.

Ciara's friend Crystal, her husband Mitch, and their daughter attison were also able to make it and enjoy the day. Finally, the kids wore out the ball return machine. While the manager was repairing we took some time to open some presents. Aden's preferred technique was to delay self-gratification and wrip the wrapping paper into small pieces, methodically revealing miniscule glimpses. This drove my mom nuts as she was anxious to see the present that she had gotten him.

Even though it was Aden's birthday, I had a blast watching the kiddos who had a blast and the parents enjoying the time with their families. A fantastic day.