Mr. Incredible

Today was the "last day of school" for Aidan's nursery school, even though he'll be back next week for summer session. They celebrated by having a moonbounce and face painting. We weren't sure what he was but the teachers assured us that he's wearing a mask like The Incredibles. It did take an incredible amount of time to wipe it all off.

Happy Birthday Jen!

We had a quiet day celebrating Jen's birthday. We had a yummy and very filling meal at Minado where we filled up on sushi. We then continued what is fast becoming a family tradition of ice cream cake for dessert. The cake was way to big for the three of us, so Aidan thoughtfully invited some friends. He offered to eat their share. Cooler heads prevailed.

Curious Aidan Flies a Kite

This photograph is several months old, but we thought it was still worth sharing. Jen found these great miniature kites in New York. Aidan was a bit skeptical at first but became quite adept after a few minutes. Plus, it reminded him of a Curious George story also about kites. He was a tad disappointed that no helicopter came to rescue him.

Doin the Pigeon

A manifestation of Aidan's devotion to Sesame Street's Bert is his love of pigeons. Here he is terrorizing a feathered friend. Too much!

Crocodile Aidan

Rob took Aidan to the Philadelphia Zoo on a recent very rare day off. They had a blast. Aidan really loved the fountain at the entrance. It took Rob a bit to entice him away to look at the animals. We also were surprised to see how much he likes sporting a hat. Time for safari!

Hello Rubber Ducky

After seeing our previous entry about Bert, Aidan insisted that we include a post of Ernie as well. He still recounts the many hugs from his Sesame Street buddies. Good thing we splurged with the season pass.

Batter Up

While Jen snuck out for girls' weekend with some friends, Rob took Aidan to his first baseball game. The San Francisco Giants were in town so he got to see Barry Bonds play and hear the Philly fans boo him. Citizens Park is beautiful and very family friendly. We got there early, watched batting practice and even had ice cream, hot dogs, fries, chicken strips and water ice! The teams split the series 2-2, but I think a new baseball fan was born.

Where the Air Is Sweet

This week was filled with many firsts. The most significant was Aidan's trip to Sesame Place. We've been planning this one for a long time, and it did not disappoint. The weather was perfect. The lines were still relatively short. While the park is known for its water-themed rides, Aidan was more than happy to see his favorite picture book friends come to life. He especially loves Bert (more on this later).