Uncle Seth went along for Aiden's first hike and had a great time, however was somewhat impatient with the pace. He is typically a "speed hiker", so with the new addition to the group creating a delay, he was somewhat unsure about his future participation on hikes involving his nephew!!!
Seth's new hobby is his "Wave" skateboard. It has only two wheels and was rather difficult to get used to, but he is becoming quite the expert. Now he takes it everywhere and is insistent upon practicing every day in order to perfect his skills. He loves it and is having a lot of fun.
We went to the Polar Express in Williams, AZ this week. It was a great experience and everyone had a good time. Santa was confident that all children in this family would be on the "Nice List", including Melissa who was given a bell along with Seth, Madilyn and Aiden. After we returned from the North Pole we had a group picture taken with Santa. Aiden got a little bit tired, so Melissa had to take him back to the room. The rest of us went on a carriage ride through Williams and ended the night with a dip in the hot tub and for Seth and Madi the pool. We had a wonderful time and I'm sure we will continue this tradition.
At the Polar Express Aiden decided that he would like to wear this very handsome cowboy hat that he found in the gift shop. He looked so cute and was wearing it all afternoon. Every time we had him look in the mirror he laughed at himself and usually kissed his image. 
This was Aiden's first hike. Grandpa Todd and Uncle Seth took him to the White Tank Park for the afternoon. He was a little trooper and looks so determined to make it. Look out Mt. Everest here comes Aiden!!
