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History was made today!

Saturday, March 28th, 2009, Wesley Crawford Aiken pooped in the potty for the first time! His mommy and daddy are so proud of him!

(editor's note: these pics were not actually taken during the aforementioned event, however, the scene was very similar)

From the mouth of babes...

So, Thursday I was having a pity party concerning all the "unknowns" in our life right now. Where will Elliot's next job be? Where will we live in the fall? How will we work out childcare? Yada Yada Yada... As Elliot sat across the room and we chatted, and Wes played in the floor, I randomly said to Wesley, "Wes, what shall we do buddy?" (concerning decisions for the future)...Well, he muttered someting and I said, "what did you say?" He looked up at me and said, "obey"....That was his answer to my question of, "what shall we do?" So, there I had my answer for all of my wonderings at my pity party. Just rest in the Lord, knowing he has a perfect plan. Be still, don't worry, pray and most of all......just obey! (who knew my two year old held the answers to some of my greatest questions! :)

Air mattress weekend

Oh what a weekend! It has been a crazy weekend, but has ended up being just wonderful. We had Elliot's brother with us Friday night and he slept on the air mattress in the living room. Sawyer has screamed all night for 3 nights now, so most of the weekend has been spend laying on the air mattress (that i have failed to put away) and try to rest. Last night we ordered pizza and had a picnic on the air mattress, ( I tried to explain to Wes that this was a treat, and not our "normal" place to eat.) Today we went to church, Fuji for lunch, and have just been having some fun family time this afternoon! When Wes got up from his nap today he ran in the living room, looked at the mattress and said, "pizza mommy!" So cute. Then I caught a few shots of my three favorite guys just hanging out!

He's just too cute!

My missions' pastor and his wife got Sawyer a very sweet shirt, custom embroidered, by their daughter-in-law Erin. (check her stuff out at erinsexpressions.com) I have gotten great gifts from her for friends getting ready to have babies! Sawyer looked so cute in his shirt, I had to post some pics!

Movin' on up!

Well, Sawyer went for his 4 month check up on Friday, and Wesley had his two year check up. All went well, and everyone is good! Sawyer was a whopping 14.2 lbs and Wes was 27lbs. My boys are getting big! Sawyer had to get some shots...still has the camo bandaids to show for it. Well, we took the plunge and started rice cereal this morning....i took so pics to match the ones i had taken of Wes when he first had cereal! Enjoy.








The thumb is still pretty good mom!


Just give me the spoon, I think I can do it myself!

He Did It!

So, I don't brag much -- okay, maybe I do, but I can't help it! Sawyer rolled over from his back to his tummy on Tuesday. He rolled from belly to back at about 2.5 months, but that is the easy one I think...Anyway, I can't believe he did it so soon. I checked out Wes' baby book, and he achieved this at 5.5 months...so, Sawyer is a whole 6 weeks ahead....(but I am not comparing) -- Sawyer is definitely a mover and a shaker! I am so proud of him...just had to let everyone know! We go to the dr. tomorrow for Wes' 2 year and Sawyer's 4 month checkups....prob some shots :( but we will make it thru. If it rains, Elliot can't work, and he can go suffer with me! Just love the dr's. office. We will just try to make it out without picking up any illnesses!

ps. Since I live in a world of boys, I figured I would add a little blue to the blog! Enjoy! :)

Fun in the dirt!

We took advantage of the nice weather and played outside as much as we could. We ended up at Elliot's aunt's house and we played while the boys worked on the building. Gramma Kate loves to play in the dirt too, so she and Wes had a grand time. I think it is these kind of moments that make the best memories!
Wesley and Gramma Kate.Wesley watching his daddy build!

Fun in the dirt with cars and trucks.




I love dirty chubby fingers!


My precious big boy!