Divinity's End

I have placed an order for a copy of Bryce's newest book, Divinity's End, and it should be arriving very soon. I did the proof-reading for this book and while there is perhaps less violence than the previous book, it is no less exciting :) It is an interesting take on the end of the world woven into the story of a very powerful family. If anyone would like to order a print copy or purchase the eBook, visit http://stores.lulu.com/brycecampbellsbooks.

Pictures

We took Aidan to get 18 month pictures the other day. Aidan didn't really cooperate, he tried to ignore the photographer and wouldn't smile for the first bit. Then he discovered a motorcycle they had in the studio. He enjoyed sitting on it and throwing a soccer ball off of it. I didn't really like the motorcycle in the pictures, but they were the only ones where he was smiling. I think maybe we will have to try again later...

I had to put in one of the tongue pictures, it's just not an Aidan smile without a little tongue!

Officer Aidan

I see a law enforcement career in this boy's future...

Mullet-ectomy

Aidan's sweet baby hair has been growing! Sadly, it has been growing only in one area...right in the back, giving him a sweet, white-trash baby mullet. Combing it close to his head could no longer hide the nastiness.


We made the difficult decision to have an emergency mullet-ectomy this weekend as I could no longer bear the sight of it. His hair situation is now much improved.

Summer

These are my favorite flowers in our yard....


I was afraid they might not bloom this year because they got some pretty rough treatment during the blustery storms of May and June. They may be tipping a bit to the side, but they survived.

And the daisies are looking tall and happy as ever....

And who doesn't love to sit on the doorstep eating peas while enjoying the view?

Hard Days

Our friend passed away yesterday unexpectedly. He had a very generous and happy heart. He helped us out many times over the years and we loved spending time with him and his family. I did not know him as many years as Bones, but I loved him and appreciated his friendship. Bones and his friends are more like family. They are a package deal and I couldn't be more grateful for all of them. It is a very close bond they share and he will be missed greatly.

This made me stop and think yesterday. Maybe Aidan "watered" my cell phone on accident, but really, that doesn't matter. Maybe some days I have to do things I would rather not, but that's okay. I am just so grateful to have Bones and Aidan and the rest of our family and friends in my life to make those other things unimportant.

Awesome Aidan

Thank you, Erin, for ending my strike! You are the reason I am posting again :) You and your delicious cake....

Aidan had an appointment with the doctor a couple of weeks ago to check his progress with the helmet and the doctor said he is all done! His head is not perfectly round yet, but it is much improved and the doctor said now that his head is growing correctly it will continue to round out as he gets older. It has been nice to not worry about the helmet (especially with warmer weather here!) The only time I miss it is when Aidan falls or hits his head...

Also, our special thanks to Zoie for allowing Aidan to play with her Cozy Coupe, he loved it!


Aidan's newest skill that he loves to show off is drinking from water bottles. He has always loved water bottles but he has finally figured out how to drink from them without soaking himself and everyone/everything around him (most of the time)

Performing this feat outside makes it all the more impressive, doesn't it? We spend most of our time outside now that the weather is nice; Aidan won't allow us to waste it inside.