Happy 8th, Aiden!

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On January 5th we celebrated Aiden's 8th birthday as a family with some requested meatballs and ramen noodles for dinner followed by strawberry sheet cake for dessert.  Aiden kept saying over and over how this was the best dinner EVER.  Love that kid!


Cade beat Aiden to blowing out the candle on the first go, and I was very happy to see that I captured the moment perfectly on camera for once!


Aiden had his friend party the following Saturday.
Pizza + Nerf Guns = Happy Boys!

Aiden got his first Pokeman collection of cards from Grandma Jeanie and was completely stoked about it.  I had no idea 8 year olds were into Pokeman.  I need to get with it!






hehehe Cade totally photo bombed this pic!



After presents and cake, the boys geared up for battle, which Cade took to heart.  He was crushed when he realized he couldn't go because he was too little.  :-( Just two more years, Cade, and we will take you, I PROMISE!

And here's the birthday boy in action.  We sure love this Aiden Bear of ours.  He is an incredibly smart and clever and funny kid who always keeps you on your toes! LOVE YOU BUDDY!


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