Monday, August 31, 2009

Video of Aidan Walking

Here is a clip of Aidan walking:

Aidan Walking from Ryan Strauss on Vimeo.



Here is an old video of Ashley walking:

Pictures of Ashley and Aidan Playing Around the House

Kelly took 128 pictures this weekend of the kids. Here are a few of the better ones:

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Aidan started walking today

Well, today was a big day. The morning started off with Ashley and I spending some time washing the car. While cleaning, Kelly and I made the decision to swap out the rear facing bucket car seat that Aidan uses with a normal one that faces forward. We went out to get some lunch and Aidan was a happy little clam to be sitting forward feeling the wind in his hair.

Later in the day, we all took some time to organize the garage. Aidan was crawling around us as we straightened when we heard Ashley say "mommy, Aidan is walking". We both say "sure dear" and keep working. Then we look over and sure enough he is teetering from one foot to the other across the garage. Our jaws hit the floor. So we spent a good part of the rest of the day working on his new skills.

This might sound strange but I think the switch to a normal car seat earlier in the day made Aidan believe more deeply in himself and that if Ashley can walk and sit in the same seat as me, then I can walk too. Random but who knows.

I'll post some pics and video tomorrow.

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Aidan and Cousin Annie

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Friday, August 28, 2009

On the patio

Kelly and I are enjoying our patio after a nice BBQ this evening with some friends. Life is good to thestrausses.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Alexandra Pierce Nichol Born Saturday, August 22nd

Kelly's twin Katie and her husband Tom had a sweet little baby girl this past Saturday morning up in Chicago. Kelly flew up for the day to be there and said Lexi is just the most beautiful baby she has ever seen. Unfortunately, I haven't seen my new niece in person but I'm looking forward to the day.

Katie and Tom are posting updates and pictures to their website at http://nicholplace.blogspot.com. Go visit and wish them well!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Ashley and momma running

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

After church

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Swinging at park

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