Family Night at the Pumpkin Patch

Tonight for family home evening we took Kaden to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out a few pumpkins to carve. He thought it was quite exciting. We ended up with a 25 lbs pumpkin. Now time for the carving!

Lately we have noticed more and more Kaden's love for music. We have always known he loved music. When he was in my stomach and I would start playing the piano he would immediately stop kicking and clam down. Lately though he has become even more entertained by music and dancing. One of his favorite shows to watch is dancing with the stars. And whenever he hears an upbeat tune he starts dancing around the room. It is so cute. I will try to upload a video soon.

Weekly Update

Kaden continues to grow like a weed. I still cant believe he is walking and starting to talk. He is so much fun and we love him so much. He is starting to really learn animal sounds. He now knows a dog, a kitty, a cow, a monkey, and sometimes he will growl like a bear.

He had his first bath with bubbles today. HE LOVED IT. Of course that is no suprise considering second only to being outside taking a bath is his favorite thing to do.

All the kids were home together this weekend. So we took some random pictures.

These are from the Peach Days parade last month but I just got them off my moms camera.

This week my goal is to get brave enough to order Taycee's bedroom set. We'll see how that goes. :)

Moments...

Everyone has those moments where they search for a reason to explain away their pure lack of intelligence. Yesterday morning I had one of those moment. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I take Kaden to daycare. Kaden's daycare is fairly close to our home. Yesterday morning I got up early so I could get Kaden ready and take him to day care and still be to work at a decent time. The morning was going well and I was out the door at about 7:30. I put Kaden in his car seat jumped in the car and headed on my merry way.... It was about 20 minutes later when I was getting off of I-215 and merging onto I-80 ( about 5 minutes away from my work) that I realized Kaden was still sitting in the back of the car!!! AHHH! Who does that? Who forgets their child is in the car and drives all the way to work? Today I will blame it on being pregnant, and having a lot of things on my mind lately. Anyway, needless to say I got to work and turned right around drove all the way back to Kadens day care (about 25 minutes) and then drove back to work. What a waste of expensive gas and time. So much for getting to work early! Oh well, at least I didn't do something really stupid and leave him in the car or something.

Dinosaur Park

This weekend we watched Hunter while my parents were in Park City. We also got Kaden back on the same night. YEAH!!! I missed him so much. We decided to make the trip to Dinosaur Park on Saturday. I think that the boys definitely enjoyed it!

Chris and the boys and Mr. Triceratops. Notice Chris's arm in his mouth... he found several spider webs inside.
I saw the "please do not leave the blacktop" sign after I took this picture. Whoops



Look mom look.

My oh so strong husband.


Just so cute.

Kaden and Hunter were both enthralled with the electronic dinosaurs



my cowboy.....

Funny how you can take them anywhere and what they love most is the dirt!

He is getting so fast on his feet. He doesn't walk he runs!

This sign says "Worlds most Dangerous Creature" And at times I think its true.

It is so fun to have someone so close to Kadens age in the family. They really are the best of buds.

On a side note. Kaden thinks it is hilarious to put on other peoples shoes. It cracks me up.

He has also learned a few new tricks.

He can now stand up in the middle of the room by himself.

He knows where his ears and nose are.

When he bumps his head he says "ow"... it is so cute

When he sees a doggy he says " woof woof"

When he sees a picture of a gorilla he growls

He is still on his obsession with being outside. He LOVES to go bubye and cries every time he has to come back inside.

It was a fun weekend.... now back to work :(

Migraines...

One of the best parts of being pregnant for me is....drum roll please..... migraines. (can you sense the sarcasm?) I NEVER get migraines unless I am pregnant. And today is the lucky day the migraine strikes again.
When I stand up the room starts spinning and my eyes go black. ( When I tried to take a shower this morning I sat down in the tub and then crawled out when I was done.) PATHETIC
My head hurts so bad it literally makes me sick. If I try to eat anything I throw it right back up. Although I feel nauseous I am still starving because I haven't eaten in 15 hours. Light is blinding. Right now I am sitting in a dark room and the light from the computer screen is killing me. But I am so bored from laying in bed and trying to go to sleep that I am opting for the pain at the moment. And worst of all I can't get anything done. I am sitting here kicking myself that I am not at work. (money that we really can't afford to lose) and on top of that the grocery list I told you all about a few days back.... that has grown since..... STILL ISN'T DONE. So I will put off getting food to eat for another day or so.
Man being pregnant is the best. :)

Happy Birthday Grandma

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you,happy birthday dear mom/grandma.... happy birthday to you!

Today is Chris's mom's birthday. So here is our top ten list why she is one of the best mom/grandma's ever.

10. She is incredibly understanding and is always willing to listen. If you want someone to be on your side she is a good person to talk to.

9. She raised Chris very well. He is an amazing father/husband and is incredibly responsible.

8. She is so selfless. If we ever need ANYTHING she is ready and willing to help out. Even when we don't need it she buys it. :)

7. She takes Kaden during the night. In the first few weeks of him being home she took him more than one night so I could sleep. And it has never stopped. As I type he is currently staying at her house for the week.

6. She loves being a mom/grandma it is apparent in everything she does. It has NOT been easy for her but we know she wouldn't have it any other way.

5. She is fun to be around (ex. she played Nintendo til 2:30 in the morning with us on Fri. night.... okay I shouldn't say "US" I went to bed at 1.)

4. She gives everyone a chance

3. She takes us on a paid vacation to San Diego EVERY year.

2. She is one of Kadens favorite people. She calls at least a few times a week just to talk to him on the web cam and watch him run around.

1. (These are Chris's Words) She is just a good mom. -- It helps she thinks I am the perfect child and can do no wrong. :)

WE LOVE YOU CLAUDIA!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY and thank you for all you do for us.

Shopping

I have decided that you can tell alot about someone from thier shopping list. Here is my shopping list for this coming week (mind you I will probably refrain for getting all of it :). I have divided it up into "categories" if you will....

1. I am a mom

Diapers
Wipes
Animal Crackers
Juice Boxes
Chicken Nuggets
warm clothes for Kaden
warm newborn sleepers
bow materials ( there is so much I want to buy in this area)

2. I am a homemaker

eggs
milk
cheese
tortilla's
chicken
a large plant for the entertainment center
bathroom decorations

3. I am a wife ( of a man in school)

Old Spice Deodrant
razors
notebooks
energy drinks
Irish Spring Soap ( I never needed this til I was married) and yes brand matters now.



4. I AM PREGNANT!!!!

Nacho Cheese Doritos
Oreos
Ice Cream
Rootbeer
Chocolate Milk
cottage cheese
Starbursts

Okay.... So i dont need to tell you as you can see from my craving list... but I am getting fat. I gained alot weight at my last appointment. So for all of you who were worried about my continual weight loss fear no more! IT IS ALL BACK. :) And I just cant help it. The only things I want to eat are junk. I am hoping those cravings change in the next week.

-Thats all for now!