Aidan

I love this kid.  My little Aidan has more personality in his little finger than most of us could ever hope for.  He's two months from turning four and things are good.  He's so much fun to be with, even if I swear by the end of the day, I've answered 500 "why?" questions.  I can't wait to see what he becomes, yet wish everyday that he'd stay almost-four forever.  

Adelaide

In August, my best girlfriend Jessica,  gave birth to her first baby.  Adelaide was a healthy 6 lbs., 13 oz and has been blessed with her mother's beautiful eyes and lips.  It was wonderful to be there with Jessica for this special time. Now I have someone to buy hair bows and dresses for!

Ready for Fall

So it's been awhile since I've updated my blog.  I just could not get interested in it this summer.  We had a wonderful summer that included lots of family coming to visit us, throwing a baby shower for my best girlfriend Jessica, and then a trip to Seattle to be with her while she had her first baby.  I'll have to do another post about the baby, because she is BEAUTIFUL - just like her mama!  

School is now in full swing again.  Aidan has started preschool at a great private Christian school.  This school goes through 8th grade and we are seriously considering moving Caleb there in the spring.  It would be so convenient to have them on the same campus and we love the idea of them being in a Christian environment while getting a great education.  

Caleb is playing fall baseball and learning to play catcher.  He is such a little man now!  Aidan is learning to play soccer for the first time and would really rather throw the ball instead of kicking it.  But more than anything, Aidan loves to put on a batting helmet and follow his big brother all over the practice field.  

These are pictures from baseball and soccer practice.  Watching them play was a great way to spend our Saturday morning!

Take me out to the ballgame...

Caleb's little league season has officially begun.  Chris is coaching Caleb's team this year and loves it.  It is great for Chris because it gives him something other than work to focus on and it gives him and Caleb some really good time together.  Aidan is taking it hard though.  He just doesn't understand why he can't go onto the field and play.  Since Chris is coaching, Aidan does get to go practice with the team.  It makes his day!  Caleb is playing pitching machine again this year, but will most likely move up to farm next year.  It's much more competitive in farm, so I'm glad we have one more season of just playing for fun.

Future Sea Dog

Being 6 & 7 yr. olds, they decided to use their gloves as masks.

Almost home!

A great first game

Now if we can just hold on until our Dodgers start playing.  We love baseball season!

Aidan-isms

I thought I should do a bit of an update on Aidan before I forget everything. He's 2 1/2 and I know in less than 6 months he will change a lot. Here are some things going on with Aidan right now:

• He loves anything with wheels-particularly trains and trucks.  
• He leaves off the 's' when the word starts with an 's'.  He's very worried about things being scary, so it's adorable when he asks, "Mama, is it cary?" or "My movie is kipping!"
• He adores his big brother, but at times still tries to hit or bite him.  Luckily, this has not been a problem at preschool!
• He's almost ready for potty training.  I hope.
• He's a bit of a Daddy's boy at the moment.  
• Loves puzzles.
• Absolutely addicted to candy. We moved the halloween candy to the top of the cabinet and I walked into the kitchen to find him standing on top of the counter with the cabinet door open.  He used the knobs on the drawers below to climb up.  
• Doesn't like rules/structure.  Complete opposite of Caleb!
• He is a wonderful sleeper/napper.  
• Loves for us to rock and sing to him at bedtime 
• Wakes up singing twinkle, twinkle little star.  This past Sunday I woke up to him laying in his bed yelling, "5, 4, 3, 2, 1-HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
• He loves church - especially the singing.  He gets out a song book and starts clapping.
• He's still really tiny.  He'll be 3 in May and still only weighs about 27 pounds.  
• Has an extremely loud voice for such a small body.  I'm glad our neighbors know us well.  He screams so loud when he throws a tantrum, that I'm afraid they might call child services.  
• He loves going to school.  His favorite friends are James and Joshua.
• Pretty much speaks in full sentences, although I believe his favorite word right now is No! or Mine!
• Caleb calls him the little tornado.
• Overflowing with energy and personality!

Aquarium

Last Thursday night we decided to make a quick trip to The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.  It's a small aquarium, which is perfect if you have a two year old with very little patience.  Luckily, Chris was able to leave work early to join us.

Aidan was initially more interested in the train left over from Christmas.

My crazy boys

Caleb petting a stingray

Aidan cared nothing about petting the stingray.  He preferred just splashing the water.

Driving the boat in the play area

Christmas 2010

So the week of Christmas, the Frost family was hit with a stomach virus.  All the plans I had of baking and playing with the kids went out the window.  Instead, the boys and I spent several days on the couch hoping and praying it would end quickly.  It did not.  Needless to say, we've seen better Christmases.  Thankfully, we did not have travel plans and were just able to take it easy.

Today we all felt much better and were able to play outside and enjoy our beautiful weather.  I was the lucky recipient of a great new camera for my Christmas gift and couldn't wait to try it out with the boys.  I have a lot to learn about using my camera and am looking forward to taking some classes to try and figure it out.  Thank goodness I have no desires to become a professional photographer!

Here are some new pictures of my sweet kiddos.

 

Aidan's Christmas Program

This past week, Aidan had his first preschool program. The two year old class sang Jingle Bells and they each had little bells to ring. It was so cute! I knew my little Aidan was on the small side, but I had no idea he'd be the smallest in his class. What he lacks in size, he makes up for in personality and energy!

Caleb also had his program this week, but there were so many people there I couldn't get anywhere close enough for a picture. Caleb was asked to do a speaking/singing part alone this year, but he was just too nervous to accept. We're hoping he'll decide to go through with it if he's asked again next year. He has such a pretty little voice.

We've had a wonderful fall! We have all been busy and I just haven't felt like trying to post it all. We had a fun Halloween that included Lori coming to stay with us, a trip to fabulous San Francisco for Caleb and I, a couple trips to Disneyland and a relaxing Thanksgiving for my little family of 4. The kids are so excited for Christmas, with Aidan asking daily, "is it kwissmiss yet?". We are looking forward to the time off from school and work and hope to see extended family soon after the holidays.