Happy Birthday Aidan!

I can not believe that Aidan is 3 years old!  But here he is...all three years of him!

In the spirit of the Olympics, Aidan's Birthday spanned about two weeks.  We started in the Hamptons with the Taylors and the Tallaricos where Pat and Bob let us have everyone over for a little party.

I think this Birthday felt different cause he now understands kind of what's going on and that the day is for him and that he is turning "3 years old".

He was spoiled completely but I like to think thankful as well.  He must have nightmares that consist of Al and me reminding him to say "Thank You" over and over!

I made his cake from a recipe in the Cake Boss cookbook.  

It was pretty tasty, I just need to work on my icing distribution and writing skills.

We happened to be in Chicago on his birthday this year and celebrated as any 3 year old would dream of at a brunch place!  :)  It was very festive and fast, as we had a 4pm flight back to Hoboken.

I ordered the cake from a bakery near my parents house for his Chicago-party.  

I obviously need to work on my decorating skills!

 It's interesting how focused Rory becomes when cake and presents are around.  :)

Aidan and GG

The whole group...minus Erin and Jonathan who missed the photo session.

I am the only one looking at the camera.

Happy, happy 3rd Birthday Aidan!  We love you so much!

Then and Now

The last time I posted...

Aidan looked like this...

He now looks like this...

Rory looked like this...

Now he looks like this...

I can't believe how quickly this past year has gone and how much has changed.  Some big changes and some small; but I just can't believe how much these two little men have grown and developed such strong personalities already.  Aidan is creative and compassionate but impatient.  Rory is fearless and sturdy but still needs lots of cuddles if he hurts himself.  Aidan's hair continues to grow like mine...straight and thick and at gravity's mercy.  Rory's hair is CURLY!  At the mercy of humidity and I am doing my darndest to keep it as curly as possible.  They are starting to play together and learning how to press each others buttons.  It's an amazing feeling to see their brotherly-bond starting to form.  Yes, some day I would love to have a daughter but for now I couldn't be happier to have my boys and for them to have each other.

 In the backyard at my parents house.

Taking the sting out of a shopping trip...a train ride at the outlet mall in Michigan City, IN.

All my Taylor men on the beach of Lake Michigan in Grand Beach, MI.