In typical fashion here at the Kemmerlin house, no one napped before the party. We even tried riding around in the car before hand and there was just no go at it! So, we decided to grin and bear it...and all went well. We had the usual suspects over (grandparents, relatives and friends) along with a couple of kids...Madison, Maddox, and the newest Riley addition, Carter who is just shy of 4 weeks old! The kids had so much fun and baby Carter did really well.
We enjoyed some bbq and sweet tea and let Aidan (with Hatcher's assistance of course) open his presents. Upon opening his first present, which came in a large box, Aidan proceeded to climb up on it and remained atop of that present the remainder of the gift unwrapping session! It was too funny. He was so tired but held out for the cake, and man did he really enjoy squeezing it all between his fingers and then trying to feed it to me and Derek. He didn't face plant or get any in his eyes like Hatcher did; but, it was still messy none the less. After the sugar high kicked in, Hatcher and Madison took turns riding the big 4-wheeler in the backyard with Derek and Brian. Aidan didn't make it that long, he was soooo in need of his nap! Maddox managed to see it, but watched the kids safely from the deck.
We had a wonderful time and thank everyone for coming. Although Aidan won't remember it, we sure will and rest assured I will have photos for him to look at when he is ready. I can't wait to see what Aidan does over the next year. He is such a love and a calm adoring spirit. He and Hatcher are so close already and that bond can only get stronger. They are such a source of joy and happiness in this house. I wish they wouldn't grow up so fast, and yet I love getting to know them!
