Blog Neglect

I usually pride myself on keeping my blog updated....but the last couple of weeks have been a whirl wind trying to get the house and everything ready for our impending arrival :)...I have updated the count down on the right side of the blog...I had made it with the tentative date of the 17th of November and have been meaning to change it since we found out that Raleigh will be here on the 20th. I have a few pictures of Halloween to share...I know it's half way through November and I am way behind. First I have some more of the cute pictures from our photo shoot that I loved but didn't get a chance to edit...until now. And a bonus of Aden's first carved pumpkin! It goes with the Spiderman theme :D

Spiderman!

You can feel safe knowing that Spiderman is out there keeping the city safe :)

Happy Halloween every one! Here is Aden all dressed up for the City Halloween party. He loves being Spiderman and would live in his costume if we would let him :).

Deer Hunt and Crafts :)

This weekend we had friends and family down for the deer hunt! We loved having the extra company and fun was had by all. The hunters were successful with Dale, Mom and Dad getting their deer. We still feel bad Nate was unable to get one while he was down but 3 out of 4 isn't too bad. While the hunters were out on Saturday we enjoyed some crafting at the Bingham house hold. Aden and Tianna put some fun Halloween stickers on some mini totes. It was so much fun and so cute! They were both very creative and loved it! I made some toddler aprons...that turned out sooo cute, while we visited Mary got to spend some much loved mommy time with Adelia.

The Date is SET!

So I got a phone call today to confirm the date of our C-section! Raleigh Bert Bingham will be joining the family November 20th! We are so excited and can't wait to see this little guy on the outside!!! So anyone who wants to see him when he is first born is more than welcome to come visit us at the hospital...with a couple conditions (not mine, the hospitals). Because of the swine flu and regular flu for that matter, they won't allow any visitors who are sick or fevered. Also no visitors under the age of 14.....this one gives me a big sad because that includes Aden :(
If there is any more information I will post and let everyone know. But for now, unless any unforeseen complication should arise, we are planning on having a happy healthy surgery and baby on the 20th!

Last Minute Popsicle!

Aden got to discover the joys of the Ice Cream Truck! I was leaving for work and Chris and Aden were going outside to play, when we heard the chimes of the Ice Cream Truck! Now I have heard it around before but it has never come all the way to our house before....well the lady must have seen us outside and decided to come on down. Aden was all excited, although I don't think he knew why. I handed him a dollar and Chris helped him pick out which one to get.....well Aden picked a HUGE Popsicle! In fact he wore safety goggles for the occasion....would just hate to loose and eye to a tragic Popsicle accident. :)
From the blue grin and the sticky mess he made you can tell that this boy's first Ice Cream Truck experience was a complete success!!! The perfect way to end the hot days of summer!

Aden Loves Nemo!

I doubt you could ever find a more devoted grandpa than my dad. He has named his only surviving colt for Aden. Nemo is this cute little guys name and Aden loves him pretty well as much as he does the cartoon fish that is his namesake (if not more). I got this cute little picture on my cell phone and just thought it was such a priceless picture I couldn't not share it. Aden has the cutest smile under that pucker and Nemo seems to like the loves too!

Takes After His Mommy

So you have seen him fishing and hunting and doing things with daddy....but now it is mommy's turn for quality time with Aden doing something she loves!
As most of my close friends and family know, I have a real passion for all things artistic. From painting and sketching, to photography and digital scrap booking, I dabble in a little bit of everything. Well on Saturday morning since Chris had to work and Aden had spent the night over at Grandma and Grandpa's house, I was patient and well rested enough to get out the paints and let Aden dabble a little in the arts. I had some wood little figurines I got for 88cents at Wal-Mart and Aden went to town....notice the helicopter, train, and car on his tray plus he had enough paint and ambition left to paint a picture on some paper.....and himself....and his high chair.....luckily all the paint came off of all the subjects that were not meant to be painted :).

Happy Birthday Chris!

Happy Birthday Christopehr I love you!

Dove Hunting and the Unexpected Find

So Chris has had the opportunity the last couple of weeks to go dove hunting with a friend from work few times. He even takes Aden with him....who by the way LOVES it and even spots birds for his daddy to shoot and is excellent at doing what he is told while on the hunt. Every time he has gone he has come home with at least 2 birds sometimes more. The first trip they took Chris found something that wasn't a dove, but was a welcome site (to him anyway). He found a den of rattle snakes....to most people this would be a bad thing....but not to Chris, who dreams of one day becoming a snake scientist (herpetologist). Any ways because they are poisonous and Chris isn't stupid he didn't even attempt to pick any of them up...he settled for a few excited phone calls and a couple pics with the cell phone to document the occasion.

Labor Day Outing

Labor day we took advantage of the beautiful weather and fantastic company and went to the Rochester Panel....for those who don't know, this is a panel of great Indian writings that takes a little hiking to get to. Aden hiked most of the way but spent some time on his daddies shoulders just enjoying the view. Tianna was a trouper! she hiked the whole way without being carried at all!

Dad is still recovering from hip surgery so he was missed but my Mom made the trek with us.

Aden is obsessed with Adelia....I think he might be ready for his little brother to get here.

Here is a good family photo...including the little bump that will soon be a baby :)

We loved spending the weekend with Luke, Mary and the girls!

Aden was so lovey and I really liked this picture....Tianna found a stick that she had to have in all her pictures.Adelia spent much of the trek asleep but was awake for some pictures and was a champ the whole time....not to mention adorable :D

A little over 2 and a half and he isn't a baby anymore.

So I made a sad discovery today....up til now I have been doing pretty well at getting some cute pictures of Aden for photo album and to share with family every mile stone....well today I relized I haven't taken any since Aden turned two. So today we did a photo shoot at a playground here in town and over at my Grandma's house. So here he is, not yet three....so I guess I am still okay to call them his two year old pictures. The second startleing discovery I made was the fact he doesn't look like a baby anymore....he looks like a little man :( when did he grow up?

Summer Fun!

So I was going through some pictures and realized there were some from July that really were blog worthy but never got posted. They consist of some fun side walk chalk drawing and bubbles....out door activities that Aden LOVES and begs me to go outside and play with him.

Lake Reunion '09

So this year Chris and I were in charge of the Lake reunion. We decided to have it in mid Aug. so Chris could actually be there, rather than the usual 24th of July weekend it has been. Well it turns out it was a good thing Chris was there. On the 14th Chris, Aden, and I had to run up for an ultrasound and Dr's appointment and then joined the campers. We got there in time to set up our trailer and get in on dinner and a little socializing :). Early Saturday morning we got the news that my dad was hurt in the mine and would be going into surgery for a broken hip. So Chris and Aden stayed up on the mountain to represent the family, along with Mary and the girls :)...while Mom, Luke, Laura, and I hurried down to see dad. (Courtney was supposed to work, so she was still up in SLC, but headed down as soon as she heard) Well Chris and others thankfully took some pictures of the reunion. Dad feels horrible about "ruining" the reunion (like he had a choice). But from what I hear, and the pictures I saw, a great time was had by all :). My apologies for the Reunion not being the best planned and executed event. And a special thanks to Rachel for the pictures I stole off your facebook :) and everyone else who took pictures and made the trip!

More Pictures of our Baby Boy

So we went up Friday the 14th for another ultrasound so that we could get a better look in side our little bundle of joy. For all those holding out hope that there might have been a mistake with the last ultrasound, he is definitely a boy :). Here are the pictures, one face shot, a foot shot, and a really cute one of him leaning his little head on his arm.

Fair Week

This past week was Fair week here in Emery County. Aden got in on allot of fun. He loved the parade, the different activities going on and the inflatable slide along with the regular playground and all the festivities. Actually this years parade was the first Aden has ever been to and he had a BLAST!...and along with help from some special friends Aden made out like a bandit...in fact I think we will still have enough candy for trick or treaters come Halloween. He also got a "Spider Man" inflatable friend from the fair as his special treat for being so good.

Killing time waiting for the parade to start.I think I see something coming.Whoo Hoo Throw some this way!Heading home for a nap.The spoils of a long day at the fair!