Visit to See Great Grandma Reed

Everytime we come home, we make time to visit Aedhan's Great Grandparents. We were excited to tell them that there was going to be a new addition to our family.

Sleeping Aedhan

Playing Cars


Grandpa Tom, Daddie, Great Grandma, Aedhan and Mommie

(Pictures taken 8-26-06)

Meeting My New Friend Jackson Pittman

Heather and Neil Pittman are friends of Paul's from his days at MSU. We visited them at their home in Southfield during a visit to see Grandpa Tom and GrandNan. Paul had a part in introducing Heather and Neil. Their son Jackson was born 5 Days after Aedhan was born. It is a new friendship for Aedhan and Jackson.

Aedhan and Jackson looking out the window.

Aedhan and Jackson posing for the camera.

Heather reading to Jackson and Aedhan.

Neil hanging out. Aedhan looking at a program.

Heather reading Clifford to the boys.

Neil throwing Aedhan in the air.

Jack posing for the camera.

Lisa with her new friend Jack.

Fact: Heather and Neil were the first friends we told that we're expecting "Cashew."

(Pictures from 8-25-06)

Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere!!!

Because of the complaint the night before, I went down to the front desk and requested a different room on the first floor. I didn't want to upset any other patrons at the hotel. They gave us a room with a jacuzzi tub. We found out later from the staff that the lady was never happy with anything at this hotel.

That night, we went to Meijer's to pick Aedhan up some bottles of Mr. Bubble Bubble Bath (much cheaper in Michigan than Illinois).

Aedhan had gotten a hold of one of the bottles and poured 3/4 of a bottle in the jacuzzi. It was a bath full of BUBBLES, BUBBLES EVERYWHERE!!!

Daddie and Aedhan enjoying the bubbles.

Look at Me covered in Bubbles.

(Pictures taken 8-24-07)

Our Trip to Holland, MI. With Daddie For Work

Paul had to go to Holland Michigan to do a Training Class, so Aedhan and I decided to tag a long for the ride. We got to enjoy a relaxing few days away from Chicago. Aedhan really enjoyed himself.

Aedhan playing cars on the Desk while Mommie watches and smiles.
Aedhan & Mommie
Hyper Aedhan
OH!!! Look at Me.
Aedhan enjoying the couch. After a patron at the hotel complained that Aedhan was to loud or that they thought we were having a party. What are we suppose to do with a child who is almost 2 years old in a different environment and enjoying himself? Aedhan playing on the couch with Waldo(The Bear).

(Pictures taken August 23, 2006)

Chicago Water and Air Show

Aedhan eating breakfast while watching the show.


"Look at the beautiful blue sky!"



Aedhan Playing while there is a lull in the action.

Aedhan watching the boats out in Lake Michigan rather than watching the Air Show.
Aedhan watching the Blue Angels.
Fat Albert - The Blue Angels Chase Plane
The stars of the Air Show were the Blue Angels.

(Pictures taken on 8-20-06.)

Wearing My Rain Boots

Aedhan found his rain boots under his bed this summer, and he thought that it was time to wear them. His feet have grown so much that he never really got to wear them this fall when we did get rain. (Pictures taken 8-14-06)

Aedhan Being Potty Trained

We have started Potty Training Aedhan. He will tell us when he has to go to the Bathroom, and we also ask about every two hours. He has a Potty Time with Elmo Book which he looks at while he on the toilet. Aedhan flushing the toilet after he had finished going potty.(pictures taken 8-12-06)

Wearing Daddie's Hats

Aedhan has learned what the Spartan stands for, so he put his Dadddie's hat on and wear it around the house.

Aedhan trying to burn Mommie with Daddie's STATE Hat.(Pictures taken 8-11-06)

Our Night Owl

Aedhan had seen Monster's, Inc. on Ice on the television. He loved the Big Blue Monster(Sulley) on skates, so one night when he wouldn't sleep we put the movie on for him. He watched the entire movie and didn't get scared at all.(Pictures from 8-5-06)

The First Ultrasounds - Confirming "Cashew"

After taking a Pregnancy Test on July 21st, I made an appointment with my OB/GYN for August 2nd. I didn't have to take another pregnancy test or blood test. We did an Ultra Sound which showed I was 8 weeks & 1 day, which makes our due date March 14, 2007. Measuring "Cashew"
Listening to "Cashew's" Heartbeat

It was great to watch Aedhan's face as he heard his sister or brothers heartbeat. There was a sparkle in his eyes.

When we got pregnant the first time, we nicknamed the fetus "Peanut." This time we named the fetus "Cashew."

Our DareDevil

Aedhan on the floor trying to get at Piggy.
Aedhan acting like the cats.
Aedhan, the Jumping DareDevil
Here I Come!!

Aedhan's Bike Helmet

We bought this awhile back for Aedhan. We've been trying to get him to put it on, so when he starts to ride his tricycle, he'll be ready. He's already taken taken a bite out of the back, and his mommie clipped his chin once he had it on.

Wearing His Construction Helmet

We bought Aedhan little Tonka Learning Books. It's a set of 10 Books. In the Book labeled Safety, it says,"to stay safe, construction workers wear helmets." Everytime we read any of these books, he always has to put on his construction helmet.
Knocking Daddie in the Head