Rainy day fun

While I was getting things done around the house, Aaden decided to be helpful.

A few more pictures of the birthday

Just pulled these off the camera and had to share!

Cool car Mom and Dad!!

I love this one - Grandpa, this is GREAT!!

Thanks for my matching shoes Unkie!! I look just like you now!

The little walker

While at my parent's house Aaden discovered that he likes walking behind Nana's shopping cart. My good friend Denee' had come over for dinner and we were chatting, we look over and see Aaden taking off across the room. I quickly grabbed the camera and got a video. So exciting!

Last Weekend...

Last weekend Aaden and I were in Portland for my cousin Matt's wedding. It was great to see all of the extended family and catch up with everyone. We even survived the weather as the wedding was outside and it poured. Here are a few pictures of the day:

Cousins at play, they were pretty cute together and kept each other entertained

Having fun with Unkie and Megan. They were great company at the wedding!

Pretty good looking!?

After a long day I need a good suck on my thumb!

My date to the wedding, handsome young man I'd say!?

All gussied up!

All Quiet...

It is going to be a quiet few days for The Dobelstein Daily. This weekend Aaden and I went to Portland for my cousin's wedding. We got to see lots of family and enjoy the company of my immediate family. Unfortunately, while we were away Kristofer had to keep working and in the meantime got really sick. He's now quarantined at home until Friday. Rather than risk exposure to his illness Aaden and I have decided to stay in Portland for the week. Thankfully there is a holiday on Wednesday, so I won't miss too much work.

God's blessing in disguise - I get to be with Aaden for a week unexpectedly. An answer to prayer from the post below.

We will miss seeing Kristofer and look forward to him getting better ASAP. I am wishing I could be there to support and care for him - thank goodness for Skype video and Safeway online's at home delivery as I can still grocery shop for him!

8th tooth and...

Well I got home today after a long day at work and find that my boy has cut another tooth. I should be used to this by now, seeing as how it is his 8th! I just continue to be amazed by how I miss so much of him growing and developing, being gone all day. Then I realize that my dear husband is missing so much more. Once again he is at work LATE, the last one there 6 nights a week.

We are thankful for the amazing care givers that love and watch our son. Having my brother and mother-in-law at home with Aaden is such a comfort and relief. But...wouldn't it be nice to be together as a family for more than a few hours on Sunday!? Wishful thinking.

....thankful for our jobs.

I'll get to posting more pictures of Aaden's birthday and his latest adventures with new & fun toys soon.

Cake

A silly video of Aaden trying a cupcake for his birthday, it is kind of long...but fun!

(My parents are on Skype video singing along)