Looks can be deceiving

A great flight to Hawaii, a gorgeous day at Hanauma Bay, surrounded by beautiful women in bikinis--you’d think that look on Aidan’s face is contentment. But you’d be wrong. Behind that seemingly carefree glance was a meltdown waiting to happen. Turns out Aidan doesn’t like heat, and he had a cold. After three days of little to no sleep, I think we were both ready for a vacation from our vacation. Still, this isn’t going to stop me from trying the family vacation again. Can you say “glutton for punishment”?

I likes to eat

Hey Daddy-O

Brian's first Father's Day went off without a hitch. He got an electric shaver and beard trimmer (courtesy of Aidan), sushi for lunch, pizza for dinner, and a long nap on my parent's couch.

We spent the evening watching my dad's new Muppet Show DVDs and found out Aidan may just be the youngest Muppet Show fan ever. He was absolutely enthralled by the Swedish Chef. Kid has good taste.

Do you denounce Satan? Sure.

Brian and I often think to ourselves, "Gee, how can we get more pictures that'll embarrass Aidan in his teenage years?" We also think, "Aidan needs to spend more time fighting evil." So on May 25 we decided to kill two birds with one stone. We dressed our baby boy like a Quaker, poured water over his head, slathered him in oil, and made all our friends (and my atheist father) say they'd reject Satan and all his works. Yes, we had a good ol' fashion church baptism. Aidan's godmother did a phenomenal job making his AWESOME gown, and it must have been really comfy--Aidan spent his entire reception sleeping in it.

Breakfast & Tiffany's

Aidan went above and beyond for his first Mother's Day. I got breakfast in bed (blueberry pancakes--yum!) and a Tiffany's necklace, which Aidan hand delivered and dropped in my lap (accidentally). Brian came in holding Aidan and Aidan was holding the Tiffany's bag--too cute! My boys are the greatest.

Let's go Giants, let's go!

April 7 marked two big milestones in this little San Franciscan's life: his first MUNI ride and first Giants game. That's right, Aidan went to opening day at AT&T park at a mere three months old. Highlights included: seeing Willie Mays in the opening ceremony, getting scared by the Navy FA-18 flyover, and having a drunk guy (who kept calling him "little buddy") try to wake him up. Classic.

It's Not Just Gas

Mr. Fussy Pants is often, well, fussy. Luckily we're starting to get some relief: real smiles. That's right, it's not just gas. Well, it could be--but this one's not. There are a couple things that seem to bring Aidan real joy: daddy coming home from work (which is a total blow to mommy's ego) and fooling mommy into thinking he's asleep and then opening his eyes really fast. Yup, Aidan thinks he's funny for tricking mommy. We're so going to be in trouble during his teenage years.