Still waiting!

So here's an update on how the pregnancy is: STILL PREGNANT!

Actually I am doing quite fine, Shane is getting really anxious and wants me to go into labor yesterday! I am not dilated, nor do I have any signs like mucus plug or bleeding have happened. I am very happy being pregnant. Every moment with the little guy inside feels safe, and every moment I have alone to spend with Aedyn is cherished.

There is a possibility the doctor may want to induce before my due date so the baby doesn't get too big.

So we have 2 weeks and 2 days before due date. I have another appointment Friday, we'll see what the doc says then.

Tigger Costume

So adorable. This is Aedyn dressed in a Tigger costume, we didn't actually buy it just tried it on in the store, it was too small for him to wear for a long time, but we had to get a photo of it.

A perfect October day!

This one Daddy, I want this one!
Practicing taking picture of a family of four! haha!
I love you Pumpkin!
In full stride!
See I'm helping! Mommy gets tired pushing the stroller all be herself!
A ghostly lad.
Aren't we cute?
Grammy and Aedyn sitting pretty in the pumpkin patch!
Listening to jazz tunes by the koi pond!
Gotcha!
MMMMMM!!!! Gelato!
It was quite windy. Isn't he adorable in Daddy's beanie!
Daddy and Aedyn dancing and soakin' up some rays!


This last Sunday was such a beautiful day here in Simi Valley. The skies were clear, the temperature was about 65 degrees, the wind blew, such a lovely day and we were able to enjoy the Fall day outside. Our morning was relaxed with breakfast, playtime, then nap. Then we all got dressed, (Mom was here to spend the weekend too), and headed up to our outdoor mall where we enjoyed a lunch of Chipole, then the smooth swing/jazz tunes of a local high school jazz band. They were pretty good.We sang and danced, drank a hot cup of coffee,Shane shared his gelato with Aedyn. We stayed through their first set, then walked around the mall.

Just down the street from the mall we enjoyed a stroll among the pumpkin patch. They had a petting zoo, bouncy houses, little rides and games, it was cute. But we were able to find pumpkins for our Mickey-o-lantern. Then, we went home again, home again, jiggity jig.What a gorgeous day!

Fire Season Again!

I can't believe that fire season is here again! I remember last year's very well, because Aedyn was still a newborn and Amber and Hugh were still here with us. Low Humidity, rising temperatures, and howling Santa Ana winds is nature's perfect recipe for fire disaster. As I went on my errand to Target yesterday the skies over Simi were daunting, full of billowing smoke and orange glows.Yesterday the fire at Porter Ranch was thought to spread to the north end of Simi Valley, so we were ready for dark skies. Shane actually had to come home early because they had shut down the freeway, and were considering shutting down the only other freeway that gets you into Simi. But, this morning everything is pretty calm here, slight breeze. Of course fires are still burning all over Southern California.

After Birthday Fun!

Hey You! You talkin' to me!
Puppies are so much fun!
What?!!Mom, your having a baby?!!!
Ha! Ha! I'm so sneaky!

Goofy's Kitchen

Aedyn first flight on Dumbo with Grandpa Young and Angela.
Bonding over balloons with Uncle Sean
Aunt Soone, Angela, and Aedyn in line at Jungle Cruise
"Hold on tight Grandma Young the Hippos might get me!"
Contemplatio on the Carousel
Shane and Sean Jr. on Dumbo
Getting flirty with Jasmine
Dale comes to visit the birthday boy!
Yummy, cake made by Goofy!
Opening gifts with Grandma Young
Giggles with Aunt Jen

Last Sunday we spent some time at Disneyland with Dad Helen, Soone, Angela, Sean, Jen, and Sean Jr. to celebrate Aedyn's birthday with them.We all met at Goofy's kitchen at the Disneyland hotel. It's a character brunch where the characters come to visit at the tables, and sing songs,and do dances and activities with the kids. We did not think Aedyn would respond well, even though he has been to Disneyland at least 12 times already, he has only seen Mickey Mouse up close and he was 4 months old then! Surprisingly though he did really well, not one cry or scream. Of course he loved the part when the characters danced and sang, two of his favorite things to do.

After we finished lunch, ate cake, and opened gifts we ventured onto Disneyland. We were able to ride the Jungle Cruise, the carousel, and Dumbo (which was his first time, every other time the line is so long). He got tired, I must admit, so did I. It was a really nice day, a little hot and sticky, but fun!

Belly Baby - 34 days and counting!

The latest news on the belly baby is that he is doing great. He is growing, is in the head down position and moving and kicking all the time. I had to go on a small daily dose of insulin to keep my sugars down, and it seems to be doing the trick. I was concerned that they might induce me because diabetic patients seem to carry big babies, but the doctor felt and measured and said actually the baby was perfect size, even on the smaller side. So everything is looking good and right on schedule!

He walked!

Yesterday, Aedyn took 3 hearty steps all on his own. He intentionally walked towards the toy he wanted and stopped when he got to it! Of course I wasn't fast enough to capture it on camera, but it happened! He is standing alone a lot more now, he seems to do better when his hands are occupied with something! Very exciting stuff, just had to write it down for the record.

Our Boy! What a funny little man!

Hanging with Uncle Jon on his birthday!
Don't I look cool?!!
Mr. Messy after eating spaghetti!
My favorite, this one shows his true personality. Can you tell he's camera shy, NOT!
Cheerio Chin

More photos of Aedyn's 1st birthday!