Christmas Tree Lighting in Westford Center

Aiden's not sure what to make of the crowd.

Bree was awake for *maybe* the first 5 minutes.

Adam and Aiden liked the lights and ornaments on the HUGE tree in Westford Center. (Kidding -- I think the tree was smaller than the ones we usually put in our living room... Kinda disappointing...)

Not so great at sitting still for pictures at age 2. Oh well...

I wake up VERY slowly from my naps....

Bring out the Exer-saucer!

Not sure who likes it most? Brienne....

....or Aiden....??

Play Time with Elmo

Bree thought Elmo was pretty cool. She had a lot to say to him!

Crazy Kids

Potty Time

Aiden made his first poop "nugget" on the potty. Of course, he saved the rest of it for when his diaper was back on... Baby steps, I guess.

Yum!

Brienne's introduction to solids. Rice cereal -- yum! She seemed to really like it.

Thanksgiving 2009

Quality time with Nan.

3 generations of Gouldson men.

I think this might be our one and only family photo so far!

Hangin' out with Pop.

Showing Pop his digger.

Building to Spec

Aiden pulled out his truck book as a reference for building a Lego truck. Smarty pants!

4 Months Old!

Don't tell Aiden... I took his tractor out for a spin while he was napping! What fun!

To celebrate, Mommy let me stay in my PJ's all day! (Really she was just waiting to dress me in something pretty until after my daily blowout. I tricked her by holding out until after my evening bath when I was in my FRESH PJ's. Ha ha, Mommy! I got you!)

I miss my Daddy. He's gone all day now -- to his new job in New Hampshire. This is us having some quality time before I go to bed.

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday

Teaching Aiden all about junk food.

What Mommy and Brienne do during football.

"I hold my sister"

A Visit From Grammy

Apparently I was interrupting the ride on the "repair truck" by trying to take a photo. This is Aiden shouting "Go away, Mommy!". He has a way of making me feel so loved sometimes...

What Happened to Daddy's Hat?!?!

Unbeknownst to Mommy, Daddy threw his wool hat in the washing machine. After the dryer cycle, the hat barely even fits Aiden (granted he has a pretty big noggin for a 2 year old...).

Paging Doctor Gouldson

Since his discharge from Mass General, Aiden wears his stethoscope around his neck like real doctors do! So observant.

Smootch!

Home Sweet Home!!

Aiden came home late last night, and appears to be on the road to recovery! You scared us, little man...

I Bought You A Present....

Please, please, please come home, big brother. I MISS YOU!!!!!

Hey Mom....?

If Aiden doesn't come home soon, can I have his room??

Mass General...

Our little man has been a patient at Mass General since Thursday. He has a rare condition called Kawasaki Disease. The good news is that it's not contagious and he's going to be just fine. The bad news is that he and Daddy are exhausted, and they might not be able to come home until tomorrow. Mommy's bad cold precludes her from visiting the pediatric ward, not to mention, someone needs to breastfeed Bree (Daddy's not really equipped for that.). Needless to say, Mommy misses him a ton and hopes he can come home soon! xxoo

In his hospital room.

In the playroom.

Come Home, Aiden!!

I'm really depressed without you here....

If you came home, maybe we could eat some blocks....

Or maybe Mommy could take you on an airplane ride, too? Maybe that would make you feel better. I love you, Aiden! xxoo

Stylin'

Have I mentioned that Brienne has better clothes than I do??

Where's My Brother??

Aiden's been pretty sick this week. Luckily Bree is (for the most part) good natured and able to entertain herself. Though she still prefers to be entertained by her big brother.



Taking care of Aiden's baby while he gets some rest. This may seem like a crazy coincidence, but Aiden's baby's name is Brienne, too! At least that's what he tells us... :-)

Bonding with Auntie Nay Nay

Chillin'

Looks like a weird helmet, but that's just a ball behind Bree's head...

Catching Up On Current Events

Will they always get along this well???