{ Great Guy }

Seven years ago today this great guy was welcomed to the world with open arms.

Ayden has been a joy to our family from day 1. He was a perfect baby and a near to perfect toddler. And now he is turning into quite the special little guy.

{ On his first birthday }

{ On his second birthday with cousin Connor }

Ayden isn't like other boys his age. And not just because he is an incredible dancer and lover of all kinds of music. Ayden loves to talk to adults. He is very friendly. Almost every time I pick him from a friend's house, their mother comments on how he sat and visited with her instead of playing with the kids. Which leads into my apology if they were trying to get something done! But they always say how much they like him and how kind he is.

Ayden has a very kind heart. Although he is immune to being reprimanded by his parents, he would be devastated to get in trouble at school or dance, or by a friend's parent. He is very good at obeying the rules and feels guilty when he doesn't.

Ayden is all for a special day all about him. (I have no idea where he gets that) He has been overly excited about his birthday since Sophie celebrated hers in June and he knew he was up next. We have tried to make it a very special one!

Of course he woke up this morning to a completely decorated house and presents to open!

{ Logan's latest crete paper creation }

{ He requested donuts for breakfast }

{ He opened Sophie's first because she couldn't wait }

{ Opening his card from Gramps and Gram }

I decided that since he has expensive taste and wouldn't be receiving as many gifts this year I'd do a treasure hunt to find his last big gift. He is always making treasure hunts for his friends.

Clue #1:

This may sound gross to me or you

But your second clue is by where you take a poo (that's right, bathroom humor at it's best)

Clue #2:

Sometimes you complain because your hair is fuzz

Your next clue is in the place Mom gives you a buzz

Clue #3:

Here you can print a coloring page

Go to the place you consider your dancing stage

Clue #4:

He's our dog and we call him B-town

Go to the place where he can always be found

I didn't think it would begin at such a young age, but Ayden has been asking for this specific brand of shoes that he has seen the bigger kids at school wear. He's been talking about them for months and was pretty thrilled when he realized his last gift was some Osiris skate shoes. (otherwise known to us old folks as Zack Morris high tops)

Ayden wanted to invite a few of his friends to Chuck E Cheese for dinner after dance tonight. We brought his friend Delaney from school and his friend Megan from dance!

{They were a cute little threesome tearing it up at Chuck E Cheese}

{Delaney, Megan, Ayden}

{Enjoying some, well . . . eatable pizza}

{ This face will never get old }

{ I'm lovin this guy }

I'm so thankful to be Ayden's mother. He is a wonderful and talented little boy. I am excited to see all the great things he will accomplish in his life. At the same time I wish the clock would stop so I could enjoy him as a little boy just a bit longer.

I love you Aydo. I hope you had a wonderful birthday.