Aiden is 16!

We can't believe it!  Our oldest nephew, Aiden has turned 16.  

Look how cute he was in the early years of us taking family pictures. 

Here is a classic picture of Grandma Betty reading him a story

And then last year's family photos . . . all grown up and all 6'5" of him

I was lucky enough to get to take him to lunch and shopping for birthday gifts.  Check out this sweet hat that we found.. . . 

It's an ode to our Sweet Brown that always makes us smile. . 

Aiden had just a little bit of food to eat. . . but he did it!

Then the following Sunday we had the usual family dinner with the menu selected by the birthday boy. And then a treasure hunt for gifts.  You are never too old to search for gifts!  

Aiden and Sara

Kristen and Jena

Jena and Grandpa

Aiden with his snazzy new cardigan

Melinda, Emma and Jacob

Kristen and Maia

Sara had made a special gift for Aiden.  He loved it!

Julie and Melinda

Brian and Lisa

All of the kids . . . Jacob, Emma, Aiden, Maia, Jena and Sara

Aiden ready to blow out the candles. And, with the help of a few little sisters, he did it!

Grandpa always does an anagram balloon . . . a tradition from Grandma Betty and it's always a surprise to see what words he chooses to describe you.  The letter "D" is our favorite this year . . . and his.  We could also add "driver" to that.  

We love our Aiden!