Vacation Bound

We are heading off to Maine for the next week.  Please keep us in your prayers this weekend as we are making the journey with 5 people, 2 cars, 1 baby, and 1 dog.  Should be fun!

See you in a week!

Pool Boy

Last weekend we had the chance to enjoy the pool in the community where Jen's cousin Adrienne and her husband Scott live.  It was a perfect day for some pool relaxation, and it was made even better by the fact that Jen's other cousin Lauren was visiting with her son's Andrew and Conner.

There was a baby pool there, and it gave Aiden his first chance to really play in a pool that wasn't just his little kiddy pool.  Lauren did a great job of easing Aiden into the experience (she's got three boys of her own, so she's an expert) and pretty soon he was splashing and playing like he'd been doing it his whole life.

After a full afternoon of pool action Aiden had some dinner and headed home for a very sound nights sleep.  Ahhh, what a life...

Aiden's Weekend Getaway

Last weekend while we were on our anniversary beach trip, Aiden went on a little trip of his own- to Grandma and Grandpa's house!  Aside from getting lots of love and attention (which is always a given when visiting the grandparents) Aiden got to run around in their huge yard, read lots of books, snuggle with Aunt Gwyn, and even play with the computer!

Here he is arriving  at the grandparent's house after the long trek from Phoenixville.

Hanging out with Grandpa.

Auntie Carol teaching Aiden the finer points of word processing.

Strolling in the grass.

Sitting in the grass.

Rolling in the grass.

And of course there was lots of food and eating throughout the weekend.  Aiden got to enjoy eating inside...

And outside.

Thanks to Grams, Gramps, Aunt Gwyn, Auntie Carol, and Cousin Kaitlin for taking such good care of Aiden while we were away!

Back From the Beach

After a short but sweet trip to Ocean City Maryland we returned home yesterday, rested and refreshed.  Although our two days did not consist of what you might call "ideal beach weather" we still were able to get in lots of relaxation.  We relaxed by the pool, we relaxed in the hot tub, we relaxed on our balcony, and yep, we even even relaxed on the beach.  It was a really nice getaway, and even though we missed Aiden (and Bailey) it was good to have some time to ourselves. 

 Thanks to all of the family who carefully watched over our child and dog while we were away!  (We'll have to post some pictures soon of Aiden's getaway to Grandma and Grandpa's house.)

This first picture is actually of the morning before we left.  Aiden is clearly being very helpful by taking over the map-reading/ navigation duties.

This is the view that greeted us when we arrived to our hotel room.  Pretty much perfect...

Blue sky overhead with sand and water as far as you can see.

Enjoying a refreshing beverage.

Here are some pictures of us posing as we ponder our first four years of marraige...  Or maybe we're just pondering how good it feels to get to sleep in as late as we want!  Either way we were feeling pretty good.

A Virtual Postcard

We are heading off today on a (child-less)  two day vacation to Ocean City Maryland in celebration of our four year wedding anniversary.  Woo hoo!

See you when we get back!

Outdoor Adventures

I think it's safe to say that summer is finally here.  With the recent warm, sunny weather Aiden has been spending more and more time out in the yard.  He's really taken to the outdoors and has been enoying everything from taking a stroll in the garden, to playing with toys on the patio, to running up and down the sidewalk again, and again, and again...

We've been taking lots of videos and such but haven't posted too much of it to the blog.  Well here is a video of Aiden on a variety of different outdoor adventures, and enjoying every minute of it.

Outdoor Adventures from Robert Jones on Vimeo.

Playing Catch

This is hopefully the first of many games of catch we'll play out in the back yard.

Play Dates

Over the last week Aiden has had the opportunity to get together with a few of his friends for some play dates.  Earlier in the week his cousins Anna and Olivia came over for a visit.  And then during the weekend Aiden's friend Lucy came over to play.

These first pictures are of moms Jen and Alice trying to get one good posed picture of Anna, and Olivia and Aiden together.  Definitely not an easy task.

These pictures are from when Lucy and her parents Steph and Bill came over for a cookout during the weekend.  As you'll see, Lucy is about the cutest blue-eyed baby girl around, and she and Aiden seemed to be having loads of fun together.  Even though Lucy is a few months younger she had no problem keeping up with Aiden, and (as later pictures will testify) she was right in the mix in the battle for toy possession.

Small Pleasures

Aiden was playing outside the other day when he discovered the watering can.  Instantly this new toy became a source of endless entertainment.  It's always the little things that bring the most excitement...

Surf Shop Sweats

I took these pictures solely for the reason that Aiden looks stinkin cute in his "Ron Jon's Surf Shop" sweatshirt.  

And, if you're wondering what is out of the picture that is holding his attention so completely...?  

Sports Center was on.  Yep, he's my son for sure.