Aidan Crane

October

2009-11-26T17:46:00.001-08:00

Halloween!!! This year Aidan was a Dinosaur.

Aidan posing with Ya-Ya. We were so lucky to have a warm Halloween, but that meant very few pictures, because Aidan was to hot to wear the costume the whole time!

We helped party it up with Saige for her 1st Birthday! She was all over that cake!

Which also meant a trip to the farm. Aidan can never get enough of Grandma, Papa, and Saige!

Well and since I do everything else with Grandpa at the farm, I might as well take up shaving too, right?

I love wrestling/ playing with my Uncle Lee. As you can see I am already in training for wrestling, the hat and gloves aide in the sweat/ weightloss!

And it wouldn't be October without a trip to the pumpkin patch!

September!!!

2009-11-26T17:21:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Aunt Renee's Birthday at the Royals Game!!!

We are very happy because the Royals actually won a game we were at!

I have an obsession!!!! (Besides smiling a lot)

JUMPING!!! JUMPING!! AND MORE JUMPING!! REALLY, REALLY HIGH!!

My Uncle Brian visited us from California during September. Here we are at the Renaissance Festival (don't worry I will protect you, or something like that!)

My Mom and Dad were able to see one of their favorite singers in concert, Brandie Carlile!

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And poor little boy, Aidan, was left at home with Ya Ya, Nae- nae, and Grandma and Papa while we were gone. Doesn't he just look SOOO sad!!!

The Nemaha County Fair was going on the weekend we returned from vacation. So Daddy and Papa thought Aidan should try Muttin' Bustin (sheep riding)! Check out his lucky riding numbers above.

Aidan is getting ready to saddle up!

Aidan said, "I hold on tight and ride real fast and then go boom-boom!"

I think he is ready to ride again, what do you think?

Quaint Litte Moab, Utah

2009-08-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

After we had some fun with Sheena, Keiran, and Janele in Arizona, Dayle and I drove to Moab, Utah.

Our First full day in Utah, was WAY too hot to go biking. We learned that 105 degrees plus at 5 pm is not ideal biking weather, especially when you are riding in the middle of the desert and there are no trees (p.s. 5 am is not our friend!!!) So we opted to trek around Arches National Park!

Dayle and I hiked on several of the trails through Arches National Park. Here is the scenic Arches Tapestry.

Dayle on top of the Arch!

Up The Creek Campground!!! The cutest little campground ever! It was literally 3 blocks away from downtown and had the nicest shower/ bath facilities we have ever seen (Dayle and I were questioning if it was more clean than our bathroom at home, it was that good!)

Eklectica Cafe! A unique little cafe where Dayle and I enjoyed brunch and coffee one morning!

Ken's (man-made) Lake. The only pool of water that Dayle and I saw for miles except for the pool at our hotel!

LaSalle Mountains in Utah. We went biking on some of the trails through these mountains one afternoon. This is where the locals bike in the summer because it is way to hot to bike in the desert!

Dayle and Leah posing at the scenic Sliderock State Park in Utah.

Check out these killer hills! The white spray paint lines were how we knew what trail to take or follow.

Taking a break to look at the view around us!

The lovely Gonzo Inn, we stayed here the last night in Moab. We treated ourselves to a king/ jacuzzi suite and enjoyed the nice outdoor pool and views.

Sedona and the Grand Canyon

2009-08-13T11:22:00.001-07:00

Dayle and I's Trip Through the Desert Begins.........

The beautiful house we stayed at while we were in Sedona, AZ.

THANK YOU BRUCE AND TERRI!!!

Coconino National Forest in Sedona, AZ. The awesome Red Rocks that we climbed.

Sheena and Keiran hiking through Bell Rock!

The lovely, Janele and Keiran!

Sheena levitating on the vortex!!!

The Grand Canyon!

Hiking down the Grand Canyon

Sheena, Dayle, Janele, and Keiran

Dayle and Leah taking a break from hiking the canyon

The Girls- Leah, Janele, and Sheena!!! We made it back up the Grand Canyon.

Roughing it in The Grand Canyons (with McDonalds Breakfast, of course, it was only 5 miles away!) However, this was after we cooked beans, hot dogs, and toasted bread after we got back from hiking at 10 pm the night before!

Our Last day at the Grand Canyons, we drove around the edge of the canyons to all the different scenic lookouts.

Grasshopper Point! The local alternative to Slide Rock National Park. We swam in the natural spring water and jumped off the 20 foot cliffs (ohh and we can't forget the synchronized swimming, Janele and Sheena provided us with!)

Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona Arizona
(I wish I could say I took this picture, but I didn't)

We could see the Catholic chapel from Janele's parents house. This is the back side of the chapel.

And of course, we shared many delicious family dinners!

One of the beautiful Sedona sunsets we watched!

Silliness!!!

2009-08-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

ENOUGH SAID!

Camping at Perry Lake with the Burtons!!!

2009-08-10T17:28:00.001-07:00

Taking Time to Enjoy the Beauty of the Outdoors- Dayle, Katie and Isaac, and Ryan

The Boys couldn't get enough of the tractors and dirt!

MMMMMMM, camping and yummy food
Our Super Chef, Ryan

MMMMM, Camping and good coffee

Our coffee-aholic, Katie (and not pictured, Dayle)

Joachim, Aidan, and Isaac discussing and solving worldly issues over breakfast

God showered us with a 5 minute rain followed by a double rainbow, talk about Beauty!

SOOO BIG and Summer FUN

2009-08-10T15:15:00.000-07:00

Summer if flying by and I am growing up!!! This is my favorite shirt(we don't understand why!!!)

One of my favorite activities- riding my bike!!! My hobby is cruising around the neighborhood on one of my bikes and visiting the neighbors!!!

YEAH!!!!! For the POOL and WATER!!!! I am pretty sure Saige-Y loves it when I splash us!

Playing in the water with my girl (and neighbor), Jada! From the pictures, you would think I like to pick on girls. But that is not true!!!

I love my SAIGE!!!! (She is having fun with me, even though the picture may not convey that.)

A few lessons on style.....

2009-02-11T21:00:00.000-08:00

A hat is quite possibly the easiest, most versatile piece to add to any outfit.

The explanation for this outfit is a bit difficult.... You have to understand where my mother grew up, in Wildcat country, and then she left it for the land of the JAYHAWKS!

I like to call this ensemble, "The collision."

You can never go wrong with a good pair of cowboy boots (even if they do have mud covers on them!)

I know, I know, it looks a little uncomfortable and itchy. But you just need to see it all together!

See it's beautiful!!! And this is the lady we can thank for some of my style inspirations!

If all else fails, why not just go for the....ohhh, I am so tired look...just throw a teddy on your head and sport those PJs (don't forget to pout that lip!)

Christmas Posting in February- Geeeeez!

2009-02-11T20:29:00.001-08:00

HO, HO, HO!!! Merry Christmas!

Christmas could not have been better! Papa and Grandma, lots of John Deere tools.....

Plenty of presents to climb on and make towers with....

A Really cool tent with a sleeping bag and flashlight, so I can hide Uncle Tim and have him all to myself!

Who could ask for more, a way cool tunnel and aunts and uncles to play with me!

There is never enough time for Papa and I to hang out together!

Christmas brought plenty of options for me to cheese it up in front of the camera! Thanks for the sweet gifts, Britt!

My Uncle Brian even came to see me all the way from California.....Christmas was sooo great!

Check out this jam! Grandpa Gary has me practicing for the NBA!

Quite possibly, one of my favorite Christmas gifts, Tim, Nae nae, and Baby Saige!

Thank you for the all the wonderful presents and I am so thankful for all my family and the fun times we have together!

And this is what I am thankful for......

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ANIMALS!!!! I can't get enough of Kitty time, even though Uncle Tim has to hold her down for me to pet her!. Ohhh, and I love you too, Grandma Connie!

TOWERS!!!! and lots of them!!! Daddy and I love to build and wrestle!

Cool DUDES!!! Ha ha ha, just kidding. I am thankful for all the fun I have!

BABY!!!! I am SOOOO thankful for my Baby Saige!!!

HATS!!!! I am thankful for orange hats and all hats!!!!

(Ok, and orange Texas hats, just for you, Brittney)

YAAAAA-YAAAAA!!! I am thankful for my Ya-Ya (Grandma Sara) and the rest of my family!!

Halloween 2008

2009-01-06T07:50:00.000-08:00

A Batty Halloween

Check out all these cool costumes!!! My Halloween started with a Halloween Party at Joachim and Isaac's! If you can't tell...I was just a little excited.

Since Mommy and I hardly ever have pictures together, here ya go!

My First Carousel Ride....what better day to enjoy a Carousel ride, than on Halloween!

Mommy! Please no more pictures, let's go Trick or Treating!

October

2008-10-25T02:04:00.000-07:00

October is Flying By..... But this month has been full of fun things thus far!!!

Just to give you an idea of what is coming up in this post...

1. Visit from Sheena

2. Applefest

3. Trip to the Farm

4. My new COUSIN, Saige!!!

My Buddy, Sheena, came to visit! We had a lovely lunch at a little cafe in downtown Overland Park followed by some fair trade shopping, while enjoying the beautiful weather!!

That Sheena, she sure is a silly ol' chap! And boy does she know how to make me laugh!

Yeah, I know I am big boy......just sitting here in my chair enjoying lunch with the ladies!

Weston Applefest

2008-10-25T02:03:00.001-07:00

Ok....it's not an apple....it's not a pumpkin.....it's not round....it's not a square.....what the heck is this thing, Mom?!?!?!

Their pumpkins and gourds may look a little funny, but one thing is for sure. They definately know how to make an awesome apple cider doughnut.......

.......And apple cider! Yummm!

What do you think about these apples!!!!

TRACTORS!!!! On The Farm With Papa

2008-10-25T02:02:00.000-07:00

Okay, Papa! I think I have it all down now, let's get rolling!!!

Don't worry, Mommy! Papa taught me everything he knows about TRACTORS!

Whewww, what a day!

Saige Marie Stallbaumer

2008-10-25T02:01:00.000-07:00

I am officially a big cousin now!!! We are pleased to introduce you to...Saige Marie Stallbaumer born on October 22, 2008. She was so excited to meet us, she decided to greet this world 2 1/2 weeks early!

She definitely knows how to use her vocal chords already. And she sneezes and grunts. But that little Saige sure is cute!!!!

The proud new Mommmy and Daddy! But they are still my Nae Nae and Uncle Tim!

Baby Saige (Ahhhhhhh) and Nae Nae

Ohh and mark this one down for the records my Daddy bought Saige her first article of PINK clothing with a PINK blanket!!

Aunt Shayla, Aunt Nae Nae, and Mommy!!

Don't worry there will be plenty of pictures to come of Baby Saige and Me (Mommy, wouldn't let me get to close since I have a cold right now.)

Too Funny For Words...

2008-10-25T02:00:00.000-07:00

(Yes, I have car slippers on!)

Plaza Art Fair

2008-09-30T23:41:00.000-07:00

Well, the art was pretty interesting. ....But the dogs were more fun to watch and bark at. However after a long afternoon of walking around in the heat, the ice cream ROCKED!

C'mon, Mom! See how big my mouth is? I need bigger bites!!!

My Ya Ya (Grandma Sara) is here to Stay!!!

2008-09-30T23:38:00.000-07:00

Ohh, Ya Ya, I have missed you soo much! We have a ton of things to get caught up on!!! Where do we even start.....

Ya Ya, you are such a Hoot! ....... Mom, is this pose good enough for our photoshoot?

Ya Ya and I love being goofy together!

I love you, Ya Ya!!!

Visit to the Farm

2008-09-30T23:32:00.000-07:00

Woof, woof, says the doggy, Buttercup!

Kitty! meow, Grandma and I love petting kitty!

Grandpa, I think I am ready to drive this bad boy on my own!

Whaaaah! I get so excited when I get to go the farm and see Grandpa and Grandma!!!

The Last Days of Summer Fun..

2008-09-18T21:13:00.003-07:00

Summer days wasting away, but not with out a lot of water play!!!

Can't get enough of this water! Dad don't worry, I like going under the water!

Precious Water Baby Face

Vroom, Vroom

2008-09-18T21:13:00.002-07:00

My Favorite word and my favorite toy to play with!

One might think that I am riding in my Daddy's fun car, but we all know MOM won't allow it. So I have to settle for helping Daddy clean the car! Awwww....so sad....poor Aidan (and Daddy!)

Ok, Dad, so once my legs are a few inches longer I can reach the clutch and then I just have to shift with this contraption.....easy as pie!

Wow, driving a real car is 10,000 times better than my matchbox cars!

My Very First Hair Cut!

2008-09-18T21:13:00.000-07:00

The time finally arrived for the curls and Donald Trump hair to be tamed!

My first hair cut was on August 16th at Sports Clips. Daddy's favorite hair stylist had the honor of cutting my first curls (sorry Mel).

He he he, Misty that kind of tickles!

I had so much fun setting in that cool chair and checking myself out in the mirror!

Misty did a great job! Am I handsome or what?!?!?!

2008-08-11T21:22:00.001-07:00

Mi Familia

Daddy, Mommy, and Aidan

Supermodel or Sports Illustrated..........

What do you think of my swimsuit model pose?????

Grandpa Roy, I am ready to go riding.....

2008-08-11T21:21:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen a Monkey?!??!!?

Well, this is what one looks like! Meet Aidan the Monkey.

Check out my stitches above my right eye.

Aidan likes to monkey around and crawl out of his crib! Welcome to Aidan's new room. No more monkey'n around, now we are a big boy and have a bed on the floor!

Aidan says, "I love going nigh, nigh in my new bed!"

WALKING!!!!!!

2008-07-19T03:08:00.000-07:00

I did it!!! I finally mastered the art of walking on July 16th!!! I think Mommy got a little excited, please excuse her shakiness on the first half of the video! Watch out here I come......

GO TEAM!!!!!

2008-07-19T00:46:00.000-07:00

Check out this really cool new stroller, it even plays an ipod!!! Thank you Aunt Britt! Daddy and I love his belated birthday gift.

How do I look???

Go Team USA!!!!! Paul, Ann, and Daddy raced in the Shawnee Mission Triathlon last weekend.

Look at these Victory Grins (and Ann's big GUNS)!

4th of July

2008-07-19T00:22:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July!!!! Thank you to Grandma Connie and my Aunts for my soft and comfy 4th of July outfit! Check out my new light up sandals (shoes are my obsession)!

Nae, Nae, I really do love you! I had a great day with you, sometimes I am just a Mommy's Boy (and I know how to throw tantrums to get attention)!

P.S. I got to stay up extra late to watch the really cool fireworks with my Aunt Nae Nae and I loved them!

Boys RULE!!!

2008-07-19T00:02:00.000-07:00

St. Paul, KS here we come! Joachim, Isaac, and I packed up the car and drove down to St. Paul for some fun and games with Dominic and Jude!!

5 boys all 2 and under make for a CRAZY household!

From L to R: Isaac, Jude, Aidan, Dominic, and Joachim

Ha Ha Ha, this boy Jude is a crack up!!

After we toured the town and took naps in our strollers, we enjoyed the afternoon in the pool!

Sprinkler Elmo really knows how to make a great afternoon! Even the moms can't resist him!

Thomas the Train

2008-07-18T23:49:00.000-07:00

We are very lucky boys and one girl! Our Mommies took us to see and ride the real Thomas the Train that rolled into Baldwin!

Benedict and Cosette with their mommy, Olivia.

Thomas the Train was such a smooth ride that he put baby Isaac right to sleep!

Now this is what a true Thomas the Train fanatic looks like! A shirt and a tattoo (Mom, how old do I have to be to get a Thomas tattoo?) Very cool, Joachim!

ALABAMA

2008-07-18T23:22:00.001-07:00

Mom left us boys to fend for ourselves one weekend in June, while she went to Mobile, AL to hang out with the girls! Don't worry Sheena isn't eating a bug, it's just a southern favorite, boiled peanuts! Yummy!

At THE HANGOUT!!!! After a day at the beach we decided to enjoy some drinks with Shrimp Gumbo, Corn Chowder and Stuffed Mussels, Yummo!

And more Southern Food at the Oyster House!!! Yes, all we did was eat!

Goggles and earpieces...... All geared up to go Alligator Hunting on the airboat!!!

We finished our extended weekend of fun at the French Quarters in New Orleans, where Keiran treated us to a yummy French delicacy of Beignets and coffee at Cafe du Monde.

Hanging out with my Friends!

2008-05-28T00:38:00.000-07:00

Having some fun laughs with The Whitmore's!

Isaac, let me show you how you tie your shoes..... First you make the bunny ears.....

Deal on, Joachim! Let's see who can build the tallest block tower!

Alrighty, Grandpa and Grandma, I don't think there is room for all of us to play in the sand box! Maybe we should take turns???

To my GG and G-pa, Thank you for making the trip to my Birthday Party, YOU are Awesome!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2008-05-27T22:24:00.001-07:00

The Very Cool Tonka Truck Cake that my mommy designed and made for me!

....What do you want me to do now.....????

I prefer a good tonka truck wheel, than that yucky chocolate cake (are you proud Daddy?)

The morning after the party.....ohhh the life....which new toys do I play with next?!?!? To all my family and Friends, thank you very much for all the awesome things you gave me on my birthday. You are all so generous and loving! Love, Aidan

A surprise visit!

2008-05-27T22:08:00.001-07:00

Yeah!!! My Uncle Brian surprised me with a visit for my birthday. We had a blast together!

This is how I spend my time at the coffee shops with Mommy and Daddy. It is so relaxing....ahhhh

Shoes! My new fetish; putting on and wearing shoes!

Look at my manners, I open my presents and then read the cards! Thank you for the awesome shirts, Janele and Keiran!

My very first sports bag! Thank you for the really awesome present, Brittney! You know how muchI love balls!

For a good laugh....

2008-05-27T22:00:00.000-07:00

After a full belly of spaghetti....mmmmm I love it

Whaaahhhh!!!! Birthdays are Awesome!

I crack myself up!!

I love babies! And look, I am learning to play nice.

My Very Own Photo Shoot

2008-04-07T23:49:00.001-07:00

PLAYFUL!

Show me Love!

Pouty Lips!

Work it......... Bat those long eyelashes!

P.S. I got my cast off yesterday, so my full body length shots are yet to come!

HAIR and lots of it!

2008-04-07T23:39:00.000-07:00

You can just call me Mr. T!!!!

Another view of the Donald Trump hair!

I can even pull off a Mohawk! I know all the boys wish they could do this.

And the every day look....just plain, crazy hair!

OK! I am tired of these pictures, DAD, and tired of you playing with my HAIR!

HELP, I HAVE BEEN CAPTURED!!!

2008-04-07T23:33:00.000-07:00

HELP!!!!!! HELP!!!! How did I get behind these Bars!!!

JUST KIDDING! Check out the new wheels I got. Now I get to go bike riding with Mom and Dad!!!

Just in Case you needed a closer look at my newest, favorite HAT! Yes, it does have bugs on it!

Happy Belated Easter!

2008-04-05T22:34:00.000-07:00

I am one spoiled little boy, look at all the Easter goodies I received! I was told that I am not old enough for candy yet, but the Cheerios in my Easter eggs were sure yummy!

This swing looks like a blast........Ohhh, I can't wait to try this new swing out!

Look, Mom, I can dress myself now!

Where's Aidan? (Can you tell that I love playing peek-a boo?)

On the Mend... updates

2008-03-13T14:01:00.001-07:00

Well, Hello Folks, as you can tell I had a little blunder. The other guy definitely looks a lot worse!
No worries though, the doc fixed me right up. I just have a little spiral fracture on the top of my right tibia, that is it. So I will have to rest easy for a few weeks.

But I am not going to let this cast get me down! Check out my new sun hat. Look out, I am ready to hit the slides at the local parks!

Hmmmm....I can't decided which hat I like better....my mohawk hat......my sun hat.....or my lovey bear hat......(if you look real close you can see two of my six teeth)

Ohhh.... besides recovering from my little fall, I am also recovering from a nasty cold. I am such a good boy though, I can do my breathing treatments all by myself!

Well that's all for now. Come see me, so you can sign my cast!

CHEESEBALL.......Do we need to say any more!

2008-02-29T01:05:00.001-08:00

The tongue pose!

Squinty eye look!

With the number of pics of mommy and Aidan lately, can you tell he has turned into quite the Mommy' s boy!

Hammin' it up!

I need attention! Half wine, Half smile.

Hanging out With The Winkler Family

2008-02-29T00:57:00.001-08:00

My GG and G-pa celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in February!

The Winkler Family!

The Crane's! Aidan has his, I need a nap face on!

Scary! Who knows what Uncle Lee and Aidan are planning! (Check out those curly heads of hair)

A Day of Play With Joachim, Benedict, and Cosette

2008-02-29T00:51:00.001-08:00

The Moms took us to Crown Center to play in an exhibit that stimulted imginative play in different environments! Joachim and Benedict are hiding out in part of the spaceship exhibit!

Takin' a ride on the Buckin Bronco! 8 seconds is nothing!

Just Another Day on the Farm!

Cosette, sorry we didn't get any pictures of you!!! We only got a half head shot of your brother.

Just a few of my Favorite People!

2008-01-10T22:22:00.000-08:00

Oh Golly, Gee! Mom, that camera is everywhere! But Hey, I'll pose anytime for a pic with my Dad. (Dad this one is for when I am famous!)

Just another ordinary day.... a light munch on a moose and a play date with my friend, Cosette.

Just clapping it up with my godmother Renee. Love you Nae, Nae!

Loungin' with my Godfather Brian when he visited us. Check out my cool mocassins he gave me, some arrows came with them, but my mom said I am not old enough for those yet, awww nuts!

My life......

2008-01-10T22:19:00.000-08:00

Well, the temps hit 60 degrees for a couple of days in Kansas. So what do you know, my Mom had me out picking up sticks in the yard. There are still a lot of leaves to pick up, but I'm wiped! Mom, you get the leaves, while I lounge in this nice Lazy Boy!

Hat #1: You can't help breaking a smile when you are wearing a hat like this! This one gets the ladies, for sure! Ok, which hat is the coolest? Hat #1 or Hat #2?

Hat #2: A little more subtle and sophisticated, but still really fun to wear. So which one is it, Hat #1 or #2......let's hear it.....the polls are open....

Christmas Cont.....

2008-01-10T22:14:00.000-08:00

Hold Me Back, Hold Me Back......I am ready to attack those Presents!!!

Hmmmm.....I don't think this is right.....bows don't belong on heads!!!

Ok, game over....no more bows and ribbons this isn't fun anymore. See this face, this is the I'm FED up with it face!

Ahhh, All this wrapping paper and presents are making me tired! This old man is ready for a nap!

Spoiled????

2008-01-10T22:13:00.000-08:00

SPOILED? I have been hearing this word a lot lately, but I have no idea what it means! My First Christmas Experience was fantastic. Santa, you sure are swell! Thank you for the nice wheels (John Deere wagon above), the really cool pony that trots and neys, my shiny cell phone, the books, and all the other nice things you treated me with.

Whoooahhh!!! Grandpa, you better hold onto me, this one is a buckin' bronc!

Anything with Wheels, you gotta love it! Thank you Great Grandma and Grandpa!

To each and everyone of you, Thank you for all the fun toys, now you just need to come play with me! Sorry I couldn't display photos of all the awesome items everyone gave me.

I finally got to meet him.....

2007-12-19T15:47:00.001-08:00

My Very First Visit with Santa!!!!

From the picture, it may look like a rather serious visit (don't be fooled by the suit my mother dressed me in), but really that jolly, old St. Nick and I had quite the time! He didn't even mind me staring at him, trying to figure out that snowy, white beard of his. I told him everything that I wanted for Christmas from my very own shiny, silver cell phone to my tonka truck and maybe even a pony if I am a really good boy! I can't wait to see what Santa puts under the Christmas tree and in my stocking!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I AM Excited for Christmas!!!

2007-12-12T14:56:00.001-08:00

If you can't wait for Christmas, and your face is sure to show it, scream "Merry Christmas!"

If you can't hold your excitement in any longer, stick out your tongue!

I can't wait to get my hands on all those PRESENTS!!!!

Merry Christmas to All!!!!

A Little Story about my Best Friend

2007-12-12T14:50:00.000-08:00

Contrary to popular belief, my best friend is not my puppy as my shirt says below. First of all, I don't even have a puppy (my mommy and daddy won't let me have one, they say puppies are stinky). However, my best friend is Albert the Chicken. I love Albert the Chicken!

One really cool lady, named Sheena, gave it to me! I think she gave it to my mommy before I was born, just so I could see how cool she is and that way I would want to come and meet the world when she was in Kansas; so she could be the very FIRST person (besides my Mommy and Daddy) to see me!

Anyways, I love Albert the Chicken. We have a great time together and he even lets me chew on his beak, what a friend!

Thanksgiving was a HIT!!!

2007-12-12T14:39:00.001-08:00

No One likes a Stinky Baby, so first I got all spiffed up to go to Seneca for Thanksgiving!

While in Seneca, I basked in all the attention. I got to play with my grandparents and my aunts and uncles! They sure do make me laugh and giggle!!! I love spending time with my Grandpa Roy!

I even had a chance to play in the this prehistoric rocking horse that my Momma and aunts and uncle played in. It bucked a lot but I held on TIGHT!!

I was even spoiled by my Great Grandpa Leonard, too!!

....and my GG Eunie!!!!

Thanksgiving is great! Tons of good food (I hear), fun people, and plenty of nap time!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM ME!!!!!

2007-10-29T12:59:00.000-07:00

Don't get too scared. It's just me, Brown M & Ms are not scary!!!!!

However, I think I just saw a ghost! And they are VERY, Scary!

Wishing you lots of treats this Halloween! Ok, MOM, can I take this outift off YET?

September

2007-09-08T14:52:00.001-07:00

I almost forgot to tell you! Last time when I visited Grandpa Roy, he gave me my 1st Four Wheeler ride. It was so relaxing that I fell asleep in his arms on it!!

I am experimenting with new foods. I have mastered cereal, so this week I am going to work on either sweet potatoes or avocados!

You can't really tell in this pictures, but I have been working on some strength exercises. My legs are pretty much as strong as an ox these days. So my new favorite toy is my jumperoo....I get to jump plus it is filled with fun colors, music, and sounds!

August, continued......All about ME!

2007-09-08T14:31:00.000-07:00

Well, the biggest news is that we have a new house.....but I don't have any pictures to put up of my new room yet, so stay tuned!

I have been having a blast with my Daddy. We like to play airplane and copy each other's sounds!

I saw my Dr. a few weeks ago, even though he gave me shots, I still like him. He calls me Mr. Personality and that I am!

I love my Mommy and Daddy sooo much!

I am just too adorable!

AUGUST!!!

2007-09-08T14:09:00.001-07:00

We made a road trip to St. Paul, Kansas to see my buddy, Dominic and his family. We also celebrated his 1st Birthday with them!

Dominic got to eat cake, but my Daddy said I could only have milk, Nuts! But at least I got to play with Cosette and her mommy, Olivia.

I am still a little bit small to play with the big boys, but I had fun watching them!

Don't I look good in my John Deere outfit?!?!?! Dominic's birthday party had a cowboy theme!

July Continued.....

2007-09-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

My Uncle Brian was here visiting and playing with me....

We all took a very long road trip to see my Great Grandma Louis in Ellington, MO. She is such a sweet lady and she will be turning 90 very soon!

And I have been trying to make time for playdates, I am a busy man. I really like to play with my Friend Cosette, she is a week and a half older than me (I know, I have a thing for the older ladies)!

Wheww....It has been a while, here's an update for July!

2007-09-08T13:41:00.000-07:00

I was baptized on July 1st and now I am a child of God! Can you tell that I love it??!?!?

I went swimming for the first time with my buddy, Joachim and his momma, Katie. I look a little sleepy in the picture, well, because I slept most of the time in the pool.....it was so relaxing!

But, I woke up and then I had a blast in the water and playing on my beach towel!

Until next time......I will leave you with this heartbreaker!

2007-07-17T11:03:00.000-07:00

The Fourth, continued

2007-07-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

I couldn't leave out pictures of my other aunt, Shayla. Isn't she a crack-up, she makes me smile!

And my Uncle Lee, we like to hang out together....or nap together!

The Fourth of July- My First Holiday

2007-07-17T10:39:00.000-07:00

My Firecracker Outfit from Aunt Renee, don't I look handsome and so thrilled!!

My Very Proud, Aunt Renee

It wouldn't be the Fourth without visiting the Kohakes. Here I am with my Grandma and Joe Kohake. (I don't know why the picture is so small, sorry!)

My First Holiday and My First Horseride. Grandpa Roy was sooo excited to give me a ride. We look like true Cowboys!!!

My Baptism- July 1st

2007-07-17T10:28:00.000-07:00

My Great Grandma Winkler made my baptismal gown, didn't she do a wonderful job!

Fr. Cullen baptized me at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church. My godparents were my Uncle Brian and Aunt Renee. Of course, my mommy and daddy are in the picture also.

Meet The Crane Family!

And the Winkler Family!

Wheww, what a day..... I got splashed with water, posed for a million pictures, and I love being Christian!

Some Really FUN Visitors

2007-07-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

About a month ago, my Grandma Crane came to visit me all the way from Chile. She is great! We love to laugh, talk, and play together!

My Uncle Brian is also here visiting. We have gone to some really fun places with Uncle Brian, so there will be more pictures to come of Brian and I.

My favorite fountain at The Legends when we visited. We also ate at T-Rex, I didn't even get scared of the animals!!

Hat Contest!!!!!

2007-06-13T12:18:00.000-07:00

Alright, so not only do my friend Joachim and I have some matching shorts but he also thinks he needs to wear my hats!!!! So who do you think best pulls off this cool hat look???

Keep in mind, I have a matching shirt!!!

Don't let his sly grin, fool you!

Movin' up to the Tub

2007-06-13T10:58:00.001-07:00

No more sponge baths!!! I get to use my very own bath tub!!!!

I love taking baths!!!

Happy Father's Day, Daddy! I love you!!!!

I LOVE BATH TIME!!!

2007-06-13T10:12:00.002-07:00

I have some really fun, cool bathrobes to wear!

Don't I look soooo cute in my towel!

A Few of my Favorite Faces

2007-06-13T10:12:00.001-07:00

Big Smiles!!!

I don't know what this smirk is for!

Are you talking to me??? I promise I didn't do it.

Hangin' with the Grads

2007-06-13T07:58:00.001-07:00

My Aunt Renee graduated from KU!!! Check out my outfit!

And my Uncle Lee graduated from high school, boy do I love hanging out with him!

I was getting a bit tired so I couldn't pose with Sylvia C so my mom filled in, Sylvia also graduated from college. Hooray for all the Grads!!!

Aunts and Uncles

2007-05-18T09:19:00.001-07:00

Meet my Aunt Renee and Uncle Tim! I am so glad they live in Lawrence and are so close to me. Renee is going to teach me all about numbers and Tim is going to teach me all about the great outdoors!

My Uncle Lee is soo much fun! I can't wait until I am big enough to learn about cars and trucks and get to ride along with Lee. I also have another uncle named Brian but he lives in California and I haven't got to meet him yet, maybe next month.

And last but not least, this is my awesome Aunt Shayla! She is full of spunk just like me. We are going to have some great times together, I think she will teach me all about horses and other fun animals.

Some of my Extended Family

2007-05-18T09:11:00.001-07:00

I love my Grandpa and Grandma Winkler!

My Grandpa and I like to take long naps together and give each other funny looks!

This is me and my Great Grandpa and Grandma Winkler, also known as G-ma and G-pa.

My First Outing

2007-05-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of my Daddy and I on my very first outing. I was only 3 days old and my parents took me to First Fridays, an art show downtown in the Crossroads District. I really didn't mind though. I actually loved it! I slept most of the time, the bumps Daddy pushed me over were no big deal! And I even got to hear our favorite local artist, Joel Kraft, play. I think it was quite coincidental, my first outing and Joel announced the release of his newest CD. I think it is safe to say that I am his youngest fan!

Meet My Family

2007-05-07T10:04:00.000-07:00

You have only gotten to see pictures of my mommy and me so far, so here is a picture of me and my Daddy!

Mommy and Daddy!

And this is our new Happy Family! All of these pictures of me are wearing me out, maybe you will get to see my eyes down the road.

I AM HERE!!!!!

2007-05-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

Aidan Christian Crane is finally here! I blessed the world with my birth on May 1, 2007 at 10:35 AM at Olathe Medical Center. (Don't worry I don't have any weird appendages, the nurse's arm got in the way of the picture above!)

This place isn't so bad after all! I weighed 8 pounds even and I am 20 and 1/2 inches long.

The nurses and doctor say that I look a lot like my daddy. However, I think my big feet and hands and lips are like my mommy's. I also have wavy, brown hair like my mommy.

This is a picture of me and my doctor. Dr. Herrick helped bring me into this world, safe and sound!

My Mamma!

2007-02-15T19:46:00.000-08:00

I thought I should share with you some pictures of my mamma and me. Wow, look how we are growing........

I know you can't really see me in this picture, we are only 14 weeks along.

This is my Mom and I at 17 weeks.

Now you are able to see me a little better, I am 21 weeks young!

The growth is starting to pick up now at 23 weeks.

Now our appetite is starting to soar and I am a kicking machine weighing in at almost 2 pounds, this week I am 28 weeks.

Whewww, it is getting really tight in here! I think my mom is about ready to POP! I have been in here for 36 weeks now and I weigh about 6 pounds and am almost 20 inches long! Next time you check out my blog, you will probably get to see a picture of me.

Welcome to Aidan's spot!

2006-12-23T17:44:00.000-08:00

I am 20 weeks old this week. Mom and Dad took their first pictures of me this week. It was a sonogram picture.
I guess they now know that I am a boy! Doc said I look really healthy. I am ahead of schedule and am weighing in at the 68th percentile.
My, my what big feet I have! I am half way there. I will get to enter this world and say hi in just 20 more weeks.