Aiden's First Birthday

This past weekend we traveled five hours to Indianapolis for Aiden's First Birthday party! Helaina couldn't have had more fun!!! The trip went rather well, but at about hour 4.5, Helaina literally couldn't stay sitting in her car seat any longer. Thankfully we arrived at the Archer's new homestead just minutes later.

The birthday boy, Aiden, and his proud parents, Katie and Ryan
It was a Dr. Seuss themed brunch complete with why yes, green eggs and ham!

Katie, also known after this weekend as "Martha Stewart", baked and decorated Aiden's cake.

She also had made Seuss themed cupcakes for each guest that tasted fabulous...just ask Helaina!

The kids at mealtime...Aiden, Helaina, Nolan. It was quite the production to have the 3 kids together for a play date/sleepover.

Getting their much needed night time bath

Playing so well together in Aiden's new car

The three of them would take turns riding in the car while the other 2 pushed. It was very amusing.

Auntie Katie let Helaina have the last bite of her ice cream. She wouldn't let that cup and spoon out of her sight. She was nice enough to feed Nolan a bite (which at this point was just watered down, melted, ice cream...yuck)

Sophie got a bite too

Too say that Helaina loved Sophie would be an understatement. We just can't get over how much she loves dogs. No fear, ever, no matter how big or small the dog. Giving Sophie hugs.

Today, before we headed back home, we stopped to visit Randy's brother Omar. He is completing a 4 week externship in the lovely city of Indy that we used to call home. It was great to see him and made for a weekend full of life long memories!