Let's start with Aidan.
What has Aidan been up to?
He had a great year at Windsor, his teacher was perfect for him. Mrs. Borsuk and I worked closely to help him with some needs and succeeded in getting him on the right path. A good teacher makes all the difference.
Aidan was adorable in the Patriotic Show, he proudly recited his line in the Three Piggy Opera and he had a blast at Field Day. He had a great K experience and we were thrilled he ended up at Windsor and wouldn't mind if Delaney and Logan became Windsor kids. What a great, safe, friendly little school house.
To keep him active with kids his age, Aidan went to the SAFE program for three weeks in the summertime. He did three programs. Fun and Game, Magic, and Art. He loved the magic. They even put on a Magic Show on the last day. This summer he started fishing with daddy. He caught a bunch of fish, mostly sunnies and bass.

Some other memories...
Aidan had his birthday party at Pump It Up. This past year, he lost 6 teeth. The first one came out when he was brushing his teeth. He wasn't so sure this was a good thing, in fact, it really bothered him, but the Tooth Fairy changed his mind with her loot and the second one wasn't so scary. :)
In the Spring, Aidan played Tball for the Robbinsville Little League. Unlike soccer he LIKED it! He was on DeLorenzos team. It was nice to find a sport he liked.
In the fall (well starting in August), he played Flag Football for the Allentown Redbirds. What a great experience. Time consuming and costly but worth it. The confidence football gave him was more than I ever could have expected. He can't wait to go back. They groomed him for Center. He got some flags and was even tackled (wasn't this flag?) in a game. He loved every minute of it. He can't wait to go back. The coaches "have plans" for him since he will be the biggest kid on the team. This excites him. I can't wait to see what the 2010 season brings for #99.
Aidan continued his love for Star Wars and was Darth Vader for Halloween. It was a rainy Halloween but we went out, even when it started to pour.
Aidan is now a Tiger Cub in the Cub Scouts. We had the Pinewood Derby recently. Aidan's car was by far the coolest and the Tiger Cubs agreed - he won a trophy for the Tiger Favorite!!!! Any guesses on what kind of car he made...Darth Vader, of course. He has plans for next year. More on that later.
This winter Aidan is taking swimming lessons at Peddie. He is getting more comfortable in the water.

Aidan is in first grade now. This year he is in Sharon Elementary. As a former first grade teacher, I must admit, this fact freaks me out a little. How can he be old enough to be MY student. Isn't he just a little baby still? Reality hit hard this year, he is now a big boy, spreading his wings and really wanting to be independent from me. He is in the inclusion class this year. His teacher is Mrs Diefes and Mrs Fallet is a teacher who is there half the day helping a few of the children. They team teach, which is wonderful for Aidan. He loves his teachers and is eager to learn and do well. He is very serious in school, which is hysterical since at home he is a total goof and loud. I guess it is better to be that way at home. I used to say that to my student's parents, but now I wonder if it is better. Really, why should the parents always get the craziness? I think the calm, quiet child should come visit home once in a while and the school should get to know the "other side" to Aidan. :) He likes recess and plays kickball. He also likes computers and has a natural knack for science and math. Yea, I am not surprised either.

Aidan is now entering the world of Pokemon. It was bound to happen. He collects cards now. Which brings me to next year's Pinewood Derby car - Aidan's goal is to make a Pikachu car.

Aidan's has climbed some hills and I know he wishes he didn't have to. But, "it is what it is" There will be more hills ahead. He has so many talents and I can't wait to see how they unfold this next year.