Bitter Sweet

I am naming this post 'bitter sweet' because every time I go to write something that has happened that is AWESOME, I find a moment that is not so awesome in it. This weekend has been big for the Adams. We left for KY on Friday afternoon. Mark has been working massive overtime for the past several weeks, I have been in orientation for work (I'm going back to work a few days a month), and we have been trying to prepare for our great long adventure in Alaska. We arrived in Melber Friday evening (after fighting awful traffic) just in time for Aaron to go to bed. Saturday we had his first birthday party. His first birthday is not until Thursday, but Mark wasn't going to be in town, so we chose this weekend. So much family showed up for the party and we had a blast. Aaron was so good. He dove into his cake and almost seemed to enjoy everyone watching him, although he was pretty confused by the singing of the 'Happy Birthday' song. Today (Sunday), Mark and Jerry left in the truck and trailer for Alaska. Yes, you read correctly, they are DRIVING to Anchorage, Alaska. Aaron and I said good-bye to Mark for 2 whole weeks....that's the bitter part. I know Mark is so excited to spend this time with his dad, it's a trip of a lifetime...sweet part. We (Aaron, me, Jenny, Luke and Sarah) will leave in 2 weeks to meet them for a few weeks and fly home together....another sweet part. We had a great time at Aaron's first birthday and really are so thankful to ALL the family that were able to come and celebrate with us...that's the sweet part. Vana did a GREAT job making the cake. Although we don't want Aaron to be obsessed with presents, I have to say that he got some really great gifts. Aaron's favorite seems to be the 'car' that the Willefords got him. It's one of those red cars with the round yellow top. Aaron has spent HOURS climbing in and out of it. That's all for now. Aaron I will be in KY for this week. We will have fun swimming and spending quality time with family.

Took a break from eating cake to pose for a picture

Love this one of him with his grandparents

Mommy and daddy helped Aaron blow out his candle

AWESOME cake - thanks Vana!

Birthday Boy with his mamma