After Aidyn spent a few minutes playing with his toys, we went outside to get a few family shots before Jill left. It was a little cool out, and there weren't too many "pretty" places to do our family photo. We did get a photo or two in the swing Ben's grandfather made us and a few of Aidyn playing in the yard.
I really like this one of Aidyn with Ben in the background.
A few more pics of Aidyn and a few of his cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a few family friends.
Thank you for a great birthday party! Trying to get all cleaned up. Believe it or not, all of the blue icing that was ALL OVER his shirt and jeans came 100% clean. I just new they were stained for good.
Aidyn and my mom after we took his clothes off. Can you see the icing still in his fingers, nose, and ears?
Ben's mom, Aidyn, and my mom. It definately took a team to get his clean. :)
His fingers and lips were stained blue for 2 days...
I FINALLY took some time to upload more pictures and update our blog, a little. Things have been crazy with school, midterms and grades due, my own school and papers/projects due, Aidyn and me battling colds and sickness...etc.
But...here you go. Some of these pictures were taken by me, others by mom, and the rest by Jill (our photographer). I had over 100 pictures of Aidyn and his cake, so narrowing it down to 17 was extremely hard because they are all so cute. I originally had 25 picked out, so I think I did pretty good to "trim" 5 from the list. Hope you enjoy!
Aidyn's birthday cake, well actually cupcake, that I made for him with my cupcake mold that I drove all over town looking for. I loved the way it turned out!
Putting on his party hat...
Ooooh, look at my hands. They're blue! 
I absolutely love this picture of Aidyn!
All done! Mmmm, that was so good! Can I have more? ...No, I'm not pregnant! Whew!
Due to some strange comments I have received in the last few weeks, I will soon be making my blog "private". What does this mean?
In order to view my blog, you'll need to email me either at my regular email or send me a message on my Facebook account. I'll put in your information and you'll then be sent the appropriate information and steps on how to access my blog.
For the safety of our family, I feel this is the best step to make. Thanks for understanding.
Aidyn received lots of wonderful gifts from his family and friends that stopped by for his 1st birthday party last Saturday. Here are just a "few" pictures of some of his gifts...
This is is personalized chair that Ben and I got him. He loves it!
It's even big enough for me to sit in, haha. I'm hoping this means he'll be able to use it for a loooooong time! 
Uncle Thomas and Lesley bought Aidyn a ball pit...I guess that's what you'd call it. He gets a kick out of laying in the bottom with all the ball rolling around and playing. What a great idea!
Aidyn's great-nana (my grandmother) and Papaw Gary gave him a book titled, "Jesus Loves Me". It's so cute because it has a hole cut where the character's face should be. Instead, Aidyn's picture is taped in the back of the book and so it's as though he's the main character. How cute!
Gary also made him some homemade wooden blocks. Fun!
Getting the hang of opening the gifts again on his own...
Faith Ann (Aidyn's 3rd cousin, I think) had a great time helping him open all his presents! She was such a big help.
Aidyn's Nonnie and Bubba (Ben's parents) got him a 4-wheeler. It's battery operated and just has one button which makes it go on the handle bars. He's gotten pretty good and climbing on and making it go.
Aidyn playing with Ben while everyone gets their snacks...
"Wow! Look at all my toys!!!"
