thumb sucker

That's right. As bad as I hate it. I think Aaron is going to be a thumb sucker. Not without a fight from Mommy, though. I tried and tried today to take his thumb out of his mouth and give him his binky. He would put his tongue to the roof of his mouth so I couldn't get it in and scrunch up his little face like he was in great pain. You'd have thought I had dipped it in swamp water! And if I was sucessful at getting the thing in his mouth, he would promptly spit it on the floor in a defiant, projectile motion. I ask you, "How did this kid get so stubborn??" I'll pause here to let everyone get up off the floor and regain their composure! I see a big fat orthodontic bill in our future.

But doesn't he look soooooo cute doing it?

EXTREME CLOSE-UP!

Can't you just hear him laughing? Aaron was cracking up at Danny the other day while he snapped these photos.
Danny, you're hilarious!
These are the pictures Aaron took of Danny.

Stop! My side hurts!

hi

Did Aaron stick his finger in a light socket?? NO. I've been working on his cradle cap -- or crap -- whatever it's called. I had his scalp all oiled up. I think he's adorable with crazy hair!
This is after his bath-and after Daddy got hold of Aaron's hairbrush.
How 'bout these handsome boys?

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Aaron can talk! He says, "hi". I know, he's so advanced. (ha ha) Danny took this video when they were playing on the couch. Danny loves it when he "squeaks".

play date

Aaron had his first play date today. His friend, Wyatt came over after school. I say after school because his Mommy teaches Kindergarten at First Baptist. Wyatt is a big WVU fan, too. His Mommy and Daddy are from West Virginia--Morgantown--small world!
Wheeee! This is fun.
Wake up Aaron!
Hi Danny. Can you show me how this thing works? Your brother is such a party pooper!
Hey Aaron-- Watch this!
.....still sleeping. This is no reflection of present company. I think he's still a little "off" because of his shots yesterday.
We can't wait to take these boys to the pool this summer! I've seen Wyatt swim in the bath tub and he's a pro!

Let's go!! Mountaineers!!

Aaron loves to cheer for the Mountaineers. He can't wait for football season. We were going to the mall with Auntie M (my friend, Monica) and we wanted everyone to know we are NOT Hokie fans or UVA fans or NC State fans. We are West Virginia Mountaineers!! I just couldn't pass up this photo op.
Enough Already. Can we just go?
Maybe if I smile, she'll stop.
uhhh...no...she just gets closer
It's all about attention to detail.

big boy

Aaron is such a big boy! Last night, he slept in his own bed. Danny thought he was too little to stay back there all by himself. But he is just getting too big for the basinet. He slept from 9 pm to 2:30 am and then from 3am to 5:30. I think that's great for his first night.

Here's Daddy. He didn't want to miss anything.
Here's Mommy. What? Where's the baby...where's the monitor?

Go Bees!

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This is one of Aaron's favorite songs. It's the East Fairmont High School Fight Song. He cracks up every time I sing it to him. He would've been more vocal in the video, but he had the hiccups. He coos and laughs and tries to sing along. He is so advanced! His other favorite is Jesus Loves Me.

Danny and I took Aaron to get his picture taken, today. We'll be handing them out at Easter. Danny got in a couple shots, too. I'm telling you--these boys are so handsome. They get it from their Dad. Well, they must, because they look just like him.