My Aidan is 6!

My Aidan is 6! I am so proud of this boy.  He has grown so much this past year in ways that I knew he would, but to actually see and look back on is amazing! I continue to stand in awe at what God does in his life and who He is growing Aidan to be.  It truly is a beautiful process even if it is hard at times.  I am so thankful that God has blessed me and entrusted me to be his mommy. What a great gift.

Aidan has grown in continued desire and love for sports.  This summer getting to try his hand at golf has definitely been a highlight for him and for his daddy.

His focus and drive to learn and get better at things he loves is truly fun to watch.  He still can get frustrated but he tries longer before getting frustrated and quitting.  I remember when he would try something new a year or so ago he would just want to quit if he couldn't do it right the first time.  Now, quitting is still an option in his mind but it doesn't come as quickly. 

I love that this summer he has started saying "I love you" more.  He has never been one to hug or show lots of affection but he is definitely more open to letting us know when he "loves us" and does give more hugs.  It is so sweet to see this emotion coming from him. I love when it is unprompted and completely his desire.  It makes my heart smile so much. Growing in confidence in who he is continues to excite me to see where it will take him. 

He is a great big brother. They definitely still have their moments of love/hate but I continue to pray that their relationship would move into a great friendship.  So far, we are on a great track for a wonderful friendship.  I know that Jaxon loves his older brother. 

We celebrated his birthday with Jamie's family on his actual birthday (yesterday). He had been wanting a Whitecaps jersey since we went to a soccer game.  He was definitely excited when he opened his present and there it was.  He got lots of other things that excited him as well but I think the jersey took the cake.  In the above picture you see that we have fish tank.  This was Aidan's present from us.  He was very excited about having a fish tank.  He also got money from Auntie Heather and Unkie Matt and Nana and Papa for his bday to get fish and other things for the tank. Thanks to everyone for making his birthday a special one. 

Aidan loves that he has a white jersey and Dad has a blue one.  It makes it perfect for soccer games in the backyard.  Jaxon and I were a team last night and the Whitecaps were a team.  Jaxon and I didn't win but we will have our revenge another night.  I wouldn't be shocked to see another Whitecaps jersey on Jax some day.