BOO!

Now that all the ghosts and goblins have gone back to their graves we are able to share with you the pumpkin smashing good time we had celebrating Aidan's 1st birthday!

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Custom M&Ms

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Aidan got an early gift from Scott, a rocking Blue Angel airplane that he won a bid on at our church's fall fundraiser, which was also a wine tasting. Aidan liked both the red and white wine (juice and milk of course!)

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Aidan enjoyed his sesame street Halloween video and danced along to the music that played.

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Aidan found his first present hiding underneath a blanket

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This is what the birthday cake looked like before Aidan "destroyed" it

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Aidan is a tunnel dweller now that he has his own hideaway

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Relaxing with Grandpa Ruppel before the big party

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All sorts of visitors came, the first to show up was the wicked witch of the west and one of her flying monkies

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Then Dorothy stopped by and hung out with the scarecrow

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We all took a picture together with the cowardly lion and the tin man

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Dinner date with the lion

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Dorothy showing off (I think the cider was spiked)

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Maybe the witch isn't so wicked after all :)

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Tigger made a surprise appearance

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Aidan had some help from a pirate and little bo peep opening his presents

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Then it was time to sing "Happy Birthday"

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CHOCOLATE CAKE!

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The party continued even after the scarecrow retired for the evening and everyone enjoyed the festivities.

On Sunday the Ruppel's gathered to watch the Packers play on tv, which rarely happens here in Florida. I think Aidan was the most excited he was all decked out for the game.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

Congratulations President Obama

Last night the Ruppel clan stayed up to watch the election. It was historic. Someday I will get to tell my grandchildren that I watched - and took part - this country electing its first black president. Regardless of your political affiliations, it was a momentous occasion.

For those of you who didn't manage to stay up all night and hear what President-Elect Obama had to say, here is the video.