It's all happening!

Here it is, the first steps, the first steps across the room all on his own! Today was the day! He has been walking with our guidance for a couple of weeks now, but today he let loose! check out some great video!

A Winter Wonderland for Aidyn!

Ah, winter...I have to say, snow, it is a wonderful thing! Last winter Aidyn did not really get a chance to experience snow, so this has been fun to see how he responds to it all.

I know we have been quite horrible about the blog lately, so here is the scoop. I am guessing Aidyn is weighting in around 23 pounds, he has shot up in size, most of his 12 month clothes are getting a bit snug. We are starting to gain some confidence in the walking, though he seems to be totally content holding someones hand and taking many many tours around the house. He is eating like a champ!

We are still in Milwaukee while I attend school, but by around the 12th of January we make the official move back to Bayfield, WE CAN NOT WAIT! It has been an amazing journey, and even better to have this time with family and friends. Chris and Richard have been amazing and incredible hosts and babysitters...as well as Don and Kathy have been great to take on the challenge of Aidyn. Aidyn has gotten a chance to get to know his cousin Ben and Aunt Tricia and Uncle David. We all had Thanksgiving together, what a treat!

We send out tons of holiday wishes to friends and family, this is absolutely hands down my favorite time of year. Making me take some time to truly appreciate all of you in our lives. Love to you all!

Falling Behind on the Pics!

OK, life has offically taken over! It seems to be impossible to get everything done in one day. Aidyn is continuing to move and groove and is so close to walking he can taste it. We are continuing to prepare our business for mid January opening, so stay posted for our website launch and our opening date....Enso Wellness Center & Day Spa will be coming soon!

Here are some pics from this fall, mom and dad and some great Halloween shots...he costume was running a bit tight, but he looked pretty darn cute!

Sending all our best!

Movin' and Groovin'!

Are we ready? Are we remotely ready for this next stage....the walking...which actually really just turns to running? I am honestly not sure...not much we can really do about it though...cuz this kid is on the MOVE! He is not actually walking on his own yet, pushing things, walking against walls, and with mom and dad holding on. He is a determined kid though! I am placing bets for Thanksgiving, I have a feeling by that point he will be walking.

He is doing amazingly well, eating a TON! He loves all food, I actually can not think of one thing he is not liking right now. He is sleeping like a champ and has two top teeth now..thank god...that was a rough go for a couple of weeks.

Michael and I are doing well, we are constantly busy. Michael is working hard at being a stay at home dad, and doing amazing at it...a wee bit tired (actually totally knackered) and I am enjoying school more than I ever thought I would. Who would have thunk I would get such a kick out of waxing and popping zits.

We are very much looking forward to our next adventure in Bayfield. Enso Wellness Center and Day Spa is slowing getting going. We should be up and running by February. We have been working hard on marketing, promos and the website, for sure we will keep you all posted.

Sending tons of love to you all. Enjoy the pics and the video too!

A Little Bit of Bonding with Grandma Pollack

What can be more fun than sitting with Grandma? I mean really...it has to be one of the greatest times ever! Aidyn is having a total riot with Grandma and Grandpa Pollack. It is a great thing for him to be able to have time with both of them. Loving it! Enjoy the photos!

Aidyn Takes on some household chores!

So, it has been a while...to long, and I apologize for that. Life has gotten into more of a routine. We have arrived in Milwaukee and are staying with Grandma and Grandpa Pollack for a couple of months while I attend the Aveda Institute. It has been wonderful for us to have this time with them. Prior to that we were in Bayfield where Aidyn got a chance to hang with Aunt Kristen and Grandma and Grandpa Sandstrom. The first image shows Aidyn with some of Grandpa Sandstroms veggies that came from his garden...I would like to say he helped, but not really.

Michael has taken to being a stay-at-home dad, doing the cooking, laundry, dishes, baby food...basically you name it. He has been a total angel while I tackle school. There is no way I could be doing this without him! He has got some training in for Aidyn as well....gotta start young right!

Aidyn is growing strong, pulling himself up, crawling and starting to attempt to discover balancing on his own...what a kick! We will keep you all posted!

Aidyn is Moving to WISCONSIN!!!!!

It is offical....Aidyn has moved to Wisconsin. What an adventure to say the least. Michael and I have finally gotten everything into a storage unit and are in Bayfield, Wisconsin. A bit tired and weary but feeling really good about this new journey that lies ahead for us all.

I wanted to take this entry to thank every single person in Santa Fe that has changed our lives. If I listed them all this blog would be pages long, but I felt it was really important for us both to let you all know how much you truly mean to us.

Santa Fe is a magical place, and it was a perfect fit for us for these past three years, we met a community that took us in and showed us the Santa Fe way. My place of work, the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops, has always been special to me and my photography. The healing community led Michael down an amazing road for his current career in Massage Therapy and he is incredibly thankful for that education. Bringing Aidyn into the world, while in Santa Fe, was an honor. The doctors, my doula, and our friends made having Aidyn such an even more amazing experience. Especially knowing that our families were 1300 miles away...you all became our family.

The friends are what made Santa Fe home for us. We will forever charish every single one of you...more than words can ever do justice. Thank you all for your constant love, support, and guidance, and even though we are now 1300 miles away from you all...that does not mean we will not be back! We promise that!

Love and hugs to you all!

Aidyn's First Camping Trip!

Aidyn and Mom and Dad headed out for their first overnight camping experience. Now, we did not decide to climb a mountain or anything, just a simple car camping trip with some friends. We had a ball!!! He loved the outdoors and the people even more, as you can see in the pics. He slept like a champ and even dealt with a small dosage of rain. The best part is the great outfit he got to wear in camp! Nothing like some serious pattern! Enjoy the pics!

Aidyn at the Park

Aidyn is now sitting up on his own and is starting to get on his knees..wanting very badly to move but not quite sure what to do. We spent a great afternoon in the park with our friends..well we had fun until the thunderstorm, but that is another story.

He is weighing in at 19.5 pounds! Doing well, and and as you will see in the video he has discovered shaking his head...which he loves!

hugs to all!

Avocado and Banana...

need I really say anything more?

Doggies, Music, and Water...

Aidyn has been more and more active...he is movin' and groovin'! He has begun to do the army crawl, as I call it. Moving his arms forward and rolling all over the place. Fisher and Aidyn have started working together on sharing space. It is tough for Fisher to know his boundries, but he has been amazing...and patient too.

Bathtime is still a hoot, and if ya watch the video you will see he is learning how to drink water. He wants to drink it, but is still trying to get the whole idea down that he has to swallow it and not let it run out of his mouth.

We are getting prepared for Aidyn to start moving...a whole other world! I can not wait...or maybe I can.:)

A Modeling Career?

So, working for the workshops, you seem to always get pulled into helping out...that usually means getting in front of the camera for our students. Well...I am not one to love being in front of the lens, it is way more fun to be behind....but alas, people have seen Aidyn around campus and he has been called on. It is always a thrill to have photographers around to make some great images of him. Just for you all to enjoy!

Lake Superior, Friends, and Family...what more could you ask for!

So, we as a family headed back to Wisconsin for a VERY short but WONDERFUL visit to Bayfield, Wisconsin. We needed a family fix...or more so..the family needed an Aidyn fix. We got to spend about four days catching up with family and friends. We were thrilled for Aidyn to get a chance to meet his future buds. As you can see in the pictures, there are three adorable little boys...Liam, River, and Dylan...all future buds for Aidyn to play with. Oh the trouble to be had by all of them, I can only image! River is the curly blonde, Liam is the straight blonde, and Dylan is the cutie with brown hair. I do look forward to their adventures together.

Aidyn got to dip his toes in Lake Superior, and see what it is all about. Exploring sand and water is a whole new concept for him, since all he really knows right now is desert...and I am not even sure he knows that.

Best of all, he got to hang with Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Kristen...what a treat! We are thrilled to have such an amazing loving and supportive family. There are tons of great pics so enjoy!

Basically...he is cute.

I was thinking about what we should post this week, Aidyn is doing amazingly well. He is eating avacados! He loves them! He is rolling over and over, and teething and chewing. He has found his voice and loves to squeal and scream. As you can see in the picture he seems to have discovered the bottom lip...I have a feeling it is making the teething feel better.

As I mentioned he has found his voice, and it is a total hoot. Our friend Ivan seems to be convinced he says his name...and on some level, I am sure he is trying to say something to Ivan. He has found Fisher, which is quite funny. He is not sure how to handle this furry creature, and Fisher is being a total angel..really just wanting to lick Aidyn to death.

We are enjoying this process, as ever changing as it is. We send love and hugs to all.