Happy Birthday to Me

So we only have one picture from my birthday and this is it.  I wish it'd been better.  I would like to better show the cake that Aaron came home early from work to make me... from scratch.  Yes.  I know.  I'm a lucky gal.  The table runner in the picture was a b-day gift from my Mamma too.  So we only took one picture and the battery died.  Aaron tossed aside the camera in frustration which I didn't really understand at the time.  After a fun family dinner I found out why he showed such disdain for our camera.  Aaron has been doing some extra editing work on the side the past few months.  He made some good money and I've asked him a few times what he intended to do with it.  He refused to tell me.  But for my birthday I received something we have both been wanting for a long time and I found out where that money went.  An awesome... real life fancy schmancy SLR camera.    It's so nice and I am excited and totally intimidated all at once.  This blog might have to be victim to picture overload now.  Well.. after I figure out how to use it.  What fun.  Thanks to my awesome family and friends who made the day so special.

Fire Station

Sam had already decided to be a fireman for Halloween when this opportunity came to visit the firestation.  Our friend Tiffany set it up and our little preschool group went a few days before Halloween.   Sam wore his costume and was in awe all day. 

Aaron is a Beast

This summer Aaron up and decided that he was going to do the Livestrong Centennial Ride (100 miles) in Austin this fall.  He had only a few months to get ready and he worked his tail off.  His committment was so impressive.  Numerous people  who rode and trained with him have since commented to me that "Aaron is a beast".  I've learned that this is a good thing.  For bikers atleast.  He's tough.  I already knew that, but I'm glad that everyone else can know too.  We are so proud of him. 

 Aaron and Todd getting ready early that morning.



Halloween

We had such a spooktacular Halloween this year.  I loved every  minute of it.  Here are a few pics from our fun this year.