Aiden "Obii"

Guess who turned 6?

Aiden Obadiah...or Aiden Obii!

The day started off with a hug and a Happy Birthday wish from Daddy! Aiden then rushed into my room as soon as Daddy left and was greeted with a big Happy Birthday from me! As his Daddy relayed to me, he had a grin from ear to ear! He ate brown sugar bagels with butter and powdered sugar sprinkled atop for breakfast, and a medley of cereals for lunch--three different kinds, together in one bowl, FULL of milk!

Aiden took a picture with his dog...the closest he can get to a dog!

Liddy was simply thrilled with the party! Can you tell? :)

Aunt "Un-tana" (Santana) and Uncle "Gave" (Gabe) came with little Chloe. (Pronounced in Little Lydia fashion!)

Papa enjoyed some pizza! I told everyone to microwave their pizza so it was warm; when I walked into the kitchen I heard a strange loud sound. I looked at Manual who opened the microwave...with the loud noise still going...and touched his pizza. I could only assume it was cold because he fumbled a little and then removed the plate from the microwave. I gracefully asked him if he would like some help. I turned off the exhaust fan and heated the pizza! The unfamiliar has a tendency to make anyone uncomfortable...it was a cute site!

Kids...being kids! I guess Gabe fits in there! :)

Mimi hugging the Birthday boy!

Aunt Sunny awaiting her Birthday Boy in a few months now!

Miss Emma fought her way out of eating pizza...because she wanted cake! It's alright Emma...I totally understand!

Lydia hung out in the chair all night long...with her buddy!

Maya devoured PIZZA!!!

I loved watching Aiden open his gifts...and seeing the present from Mimi wrapped in the funnies brought sweet memories back!

The boys were fascinated with the funnies!

Sweet spider man, oh how I love thee!

Blow...blow...BLOW!!!

He claims it took 6 blows this year....last year, it took 5!

Aiden has taught us that life is about having fun, exploring, dreaming, loving people and the great outdoors. He's also taught us that life can be about being disappointed and turning that disappointment into deep love for the offender in an instant. I cannot tell you how many times I have punished him, received a dirty look and a scream of anger from his lips...and only moments later received a HUGE hug from him. When his Daddy is feeling down, his heart is full of love and compassion for him...you will always hear Aiden say, "I love Daddy"! Tonight he gave his chocolate to his little sister, Maya, at the dinner table because Maya was crying for more food. It was his Birthday chocolate bar. He had already split it in half for him and Connor, and when Maya cried he found a way to please her. I told him that he didn't need to do that...his smile turned into a sad cry with large tears rolling down his cheeks. He said he wasn't able to eat it anymore since "Maya made it gross". Aiden naturally loves to make people happy...even when it means giving up a piece of what he loves to do, to have, or to feel, for another persons happiness.

Aiden, you have taught me more than I can teach you...I love you little dude!