Pure Blessing of God

Books are Cool!

2007-03-08T08:37:00.000-05:00

Kaeden LOVES to "read" and be read to. I will often find him in his room or around the house with a book. He will even choose them over a toy many times. I, as a teacher, am REALLY excited about this! Here are a few random times that I "caught him in the act".

"Look! I can read and brush my teeth at the same time! I really am cool!"

October Trip to Busch Gardens

2007-03-08T08:32:00.000-05:00

We had another great day at Busch Gardens. Kaeden was not so agreeable to the water this time. In fact, he HATED it! Not sure what was going on there, but I hope it will be resolved before our next trip. Kaeden loved looking at the animals and was really interested in the fish. Here are some pics from the day. "Okay, NO, Daddy...I am not all about the water today. Get me out of here!!!!"
"Daddy and I are taking a trip to Africa to see the animals. It's okay, I know how to drive!"
"Peek-a-boo, I see you!"
"Whoa, these fish are really cool!"

Zoo Boo

2007-03-08T08:18:00.000-05:00

We took Kaeden to Zoo Boo at Lowry Park Zoo this year. The zoo is open at night and they have it all decorated for Halloween...even with scary haunted houses. Kaeden got to go with his friend, Jac. They had a great time. Their daddies really enjoyed the haunted houses too! Scary! "Yep, I am out past my bedtime. It is so easy to trick these folks!"
"Hmmm...this big horse might be a little scary at night, Mom. I will let you know in a minute how much I like him."
Kaeden and Daddy in front of some not so scary decorations.
The boys decided that they would not take advantage of this photo op. They would rather go eat some worms or pumpkin stew instead!

Don't Worry People!!!

2007-03-08T08:05:00.000-05:00

Kaeden thinks that it is funny to sit up in the changing table now and prohibit the changing process. It is very hard to get this squirmy guy to be still long enough to change the diaper. This poses a few problems when we have one that isn't just wet!!! "Don't worry, Mom, this one is clean! Next time you might not be so lucky though!"

Kaeden is 10 months old!!!

2007-03-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

My little boy is now ten months old! The time has gone by so fast! Here are some cute pics of the little man. He is now 21lbs. 8 oz. and 30 3/4 inches long. Still in the 50th/95th percentile. He is crawling all over the place, has some new teeth and continues to be a joy in our lives.
"Yep, I can read....and this book is really good!"

Waking Up and Going Down

2007-03-08T07:53:00.000-05:00

Well, I must say that my little boy has perfected the art of waking up happy at just nine months. Going down for our nap is quite another story. You will see the difference below. Kaeden waking up and saying "I just love life, Mommy!"
"Yep, I did knock my monitor off the shelf.....but I woke up happy!"
"Yeah, I am disgusted with this whole nap thing....so much so that I will fall asleep like this after my 5 minute protest!"
Yes, that REALLY is his foot by his head and in a sitting position! Ouch!

Kaeden's Favorite Hobby

2007-03-08T07:31:00.000-05:00

Kaeden has decided that his favorite thing to do is to stare at and talk to himself while looking in the mirror...right before he takes a bath. It is hysterical. He "talks" up a storm, laughs and what he says, and just gets pure enjoyment from what he sees! "Man, mom, I really am pretty good lookin' "
"I totally crack myself up!"

Kaeden at Nine Months Old

2007-03-08T07:27:00.000-05:00

Here are a few cute pics of the little man at nine months old. Enjoy! "Yeah, I really AM so cute!"
"I didn't do anything mom!"

Kaeden chillin' with Daddy before lunch

Kaeden's Dedication to the Lord

2007-03-08T07:16:00.000-05:00

On September 3, 2006, Steve and I had the wonderful privilege of dedicating Kaeden to the Lord. It was so wonderful to have the opportunity to thank God for the wonderful blessing He had given us 9 months earlier. It also made us fully aware and accountable for the task God has placed before us; to raise Kaeden to know God and His love. We pray that we show Kaeden just how wonderful a life with God is....that there really is no other life to lead. We thank God for him everyday and look forward to seeing a mighty man of God develop in the coming years. On the platform while Pastor David is describing the task and accountability we now have in choosing to raise Kaeden in a Godly way.
The prayer over Kaeden, his life, and we as parents to do all that God has called us to do in raising him.
Kaeden given the opportunity to say a few words on his own behalf....how he thinks this "raising him" should go down.
Flowers, dedication poem, and certificate to commemorate the day and continually remind us of our commitment to serve God and raise Kaeden in that same manner.

Hangin' With Louis!

2006-09-03T23:42:00.000-04:00

Kaeden got to go to MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) for the first time this past Friday with his friend Louis. Louis is only a month younger than Kaeden and lives on our street! The boys especially liked the Sesame Street Bodies exhibit. There was a big "obstacle" course for them to crawl around in, stand up in, or just sit in. Kaeden prefered to stand up along the sides while Louis preferred to crawl to catch up with the big kids. They even got to see a movie about Dolphins in the IMAX theater. It was a great way to spend a rainy Friday morning! Kaeden and Louis anxiously awaiting the Dolphin movie to begin.
"Standing is SOOO much better, right, Louis??!!!"
"Oscar the Grouch is soooo funny, Mommy!"
"Elmo's house has lots of cool things for me to get into. Let me see what I can tear apart over this way......."

Shaving Cream Fun

2006-09-03T23:33:00.000-04:00

Kaeden was invited over to his friend Jac's house for some shaving cream playtime. The boys had a blast! They sat on, rolled in, crawled through, and yes, even ATE the fluffy, smooth, shaving cream! Here are a few pics from our fun afternoon! "It's a little hard to crawl through this stuff....it's kinda slippery....BUT I am going to get that polka dot cup!"
"Can I shave my face for real now? See, Daddy, I know how to put the shaving cream on!"
"Will I still have to take a bath tonight, Mommy?"
"Wow! This stuff is great! It is so exciting when Mommy LETS ME GET MESSY!!!"

For His Love of Standing

2006-08-26T00:39:00.000-04:00

As mentioned earlier, Kaeden loves to be standing up. Grandpa caught wind of this and decided to help him out. He bought him a learning table! Thank you, Grandpa! Kaeden loves this toy. He crawls to it everyday to play with it. He even pulls himself up to play with it. It speaks in English and Spanish and Kaeden especially loves the counting in Spanish. It also plays various instruments. He will literally stand there for 20+ minutes if I let him and not fall down once! Thank you again, Grandpa! "This thing is really cool!"

I Might Go Eat Some Worms!

2006-08-26T00:31:00.000-04:00

From the time Kaeden was born, he has NOT been a napper. He never feels the need for that extra sleep during the day. (Unlike his Mommy!) So, for the past month or so we have been kind of "forcing" it on him. It usually goes something like this: I tell him it is time to take a nap and leave the room, he talks for a while, he cries for about 5 min., and then he sleeps for an hour. Well on this particular day when I came in to check on him, my little Drama King had outdone himself. He had pulled his bumper down as if looking to see if I was going to come back in, did his short cry, and tossed himself face down on his bed in exasperation! Yes, he literally fell asleep on his face after he gave up on the hope of Mommy coming in to rescue him. I thought it was hilarious and had to take pics before I moved him off his face of course! "Oh, the pain.....NOT A NAP...NO MOMMA, NO!!!"

"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"

Kaeden is Eight Months Old!!!

2006-08-26T00:22:00.000-04:00

Kaeden is now eight months old and is getting to be such a big boy. He is crawling...well army crawling now. He talks up a storm. He brings a smile to your face each and everyday. He is now 19 lbs. 12 oz. and 30 inches long!! (at 8 1/2 months). He loves to wave bye bye and give you five. He also LOVES to stand! He is getting more attached to Daddy now. He is an unbelievable blessing. He is also a ham when it comes to getting his picture taken as you will see below. He does his own poses without any help from anyone. Is Mommy at fault for this one? I ONLY have 1000+ pics of the little guy! Hope you enjoy! "Could I use this for my senior portrait? I think I am posed just right!"
"Look out Food Network...HERE I COME!!!"
"Am I a cute firefighter guy or what?"

Just a little comparison...

2006-08-26T00:20:00.000-04:00

Kaeden at 7 months
Kaeden at 2 months

My how we have grown!

Helping Uncle Marcus

2006-08-26T00:12:00.000-04:00

Uncle Marcus came over the other night and thought that he would play Kaeden a song. Little did he know that he would have a playin' partner! "I'll play the G chord, Uncle Marcus...you take care of the rest!"
"Um, no, wait, I'll just play the whole thing!"
"How was my song? Did I do a good job?"

Water Time at the Aquarium

2006-08-26T00:08:00.000-04:00

Our Florida Aquarium has a really neat water area for the kids to play. Kaeden had a lot of fun playing in the water. He especially liked the fountains that shot straight up. We had a great ending to our day with the sea animals!

"Whoa, this thing is shooting up between my legs and it tickles!"

Our 5 Year Anniversary

2006-08-26T00:03:00.000-04:00

For our five year anniversary, we took a short trip to Lido Beach for the weekend. It was Kaeden's first time to be at the beach. He loved being in the ocean. On the sand? Not so much! He cried everytime we put him on the sand. I guess our little guy doesn't like the feel of wet sand. Maybe he felt like he had wet his pants in a real bad way! :) We had a great time and were thankful for the time away as a family. Oh, and our anniversary was July 28th. (I figured I would tell you since I am so far behind in posting!) "OOOOHHHHHHHH, this sand is nasty! Why do I have to sit in it? Maybe if I cry long enough they will pick me up!"
"Just chillin' in the sunset!"
"Wow, Mom, this whale is really cool!"

My Morning Baby

2006-08-25T23:57:00.000-04:00

Kaeden is very much a morning person. His Mommy? NOT SO MUCH! :) He is ready to go by 6:45 every morning. He is happy and loves to play with his toys. This mess took him all of about 5 minutes to make. He can make even those of us who aren't morning people and DON't drink coffee, smile! Hope this pic makes you smile too!

Thank you, Grandma!!!

2006-08-25T23:52:00.000-04:00

A few weeks ago, Kaeden received a surprise package in the mail from his Grandma! She had made him two cute overall outfits. So, of course, it was time for another photo shoot! Here are a few of the pics. Thank you so much, Grandma!
"Are you really serious about this photo shoot thing? Haven't I taken enough pictures in my lifetime?"

"Hmmmm, I wonder if I can fit this whole beach ball into my mouth!"

Happy Birthday to Me!

2006-08-25T23:43:00.000-04:00

For Kaeden's 7 month birthday, Mommy and Daddy got him a pool! A baby one on clearance of course! :) He absolutely loves being in the water! We will be starting swim classes at some point in the future(a must for Florida). Until then, this thing wears him out enough to take a 2 hour nap for his Momma! YAY!!!!

"Why are my eyes red? Well, maybe because I have been stickin' my face in the water...DON'T TELL MY MOMMY!"
"What? I wasn't really chewing on the side of the pool. It was the fish!"

Who Knew???

2006-08-25T23:38:00.000-04:00

Who knew that toast was like the best thing ever? Kaeden! He loves to eat zwieback toast...mainly because he can feed himself! 7 months and overly independent already! What is a mom to do? He can now devour the whole thing in about 2 minutes flat!

Thank you, Uncle Stewart and Aunt Marilyn!!!

2006-08-25T23:32:00.000-04:00

Kaeden got to visit with his great aunt and uncle. They brought him some really cool gifts...including a walker! Thank you so much! Here are some pics of Kaeden with them and a great shot of Aunt Marilyn putting the walker together. She did an excellent job!

Kaeden is SEVEN months old!!!

2006-08-25T23:22:00.000-04:00

The beginning of July marks the seventh month that our wonderful blessing entered our lives. He is weighing in at 18 pounds and is 28 1/4 inches long! He is such a joy! He has mastered sitting up, rolling over (both ways), momma and dadda, making monster noises, feeding himself snacks, etc. It is amazing how much he has grown in such a short amount of time. I had left a laundry basket in his room after folding clothes and he took it upon himself to use it as entertainment. So, what would any "good" mother do? PUT HIM IN IT! :) He thought it was very funny. Here are some pics of the big guy!

"What do you mean, what am I up to? This is an innocent face of an angel!"
"Whoa, uh, hey mom, this chair moves all by itself....that worries me a little."

Fourth of July

2006-08-25T23:14:00.000-04:00

I told you I was behind! We went to my Uncle Stewart's for dinner on the fourth of July. These are some pics that I took of Kaeden before we went and had some great barbecue! Enjoy!

" I could sure get into trouble with this umbrella! I wonder what this stick thing is for...."
"Oh, to help me stand up! Will this thing break if I pull on it, Mommy?"

More Harley Pics...

2006-08-25T23:08:00.000-04:00

I guess I posted these backwards. The explanation of this set of photos is below! :) "I'm just too cute for my clothes!"
"Grandpa just told me I get to have his motorcycle!"

"Hmmmm, can I really ride that bike with you, Grandpa? I am a little nervous!"

Harley Pics for Grandpa....

2006-08-25T23:01:00.000-04:00

Grandpa has always loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, but now he has two more reasons to love them....He has a brand new Harley and his grandson is going to be their next advertisement! :) Not really....but HE SURE COULD BE!!! :) Okay, I am such a horrible mom. I am so far behind in these posts, it is not funny. These pics were taken BEFORE Father's Day. Kaeden is 6 1/2 months old in them. Sorry for the delay! Oh, and we used the pics to surprise Grandpa for Father's Day. He loved them!
"Is this face mean enough, Mommy? I am not sure if I can do better! "
"REAL MEN EAT THEIR TOES!!!"
"Oh, wait, I CAN do better! How is this for a mean biker face?"

Daddy, I Have a Present for You!!!!

2006-06-26T08:35:00.000-04:00

Well, I have been trying for months to capture this moment on film. It is the moment you have all been awaiting with great anticipation. You are FINALLY going to see Kaeden prove to you why fiber is soooooooo important in our diets! Here are some pics of the ultimate relief.... Maybe if I grasp this pacifier really tight, the suction it provides will allow my cheeks to swell even more and give me greater strength against the pressure of the forces down south.
Don't laugh....your face probably turns this red too, except no one is right there to take your picture while you are concentrating on the business at hand!
Aaahhh, I feel the ooze...I'm almost done!
Wow! I feel so much better except for this squishy feeling in my shorts. Oh, Daddy, I have that present ready for you now!

Sign Me Up for the Navy...I Got My Dress Blues!

2006-06-26T00:37:00.000-04:00

These would probably be Kaeden's "official" six month pictures. He is dressed as a Sailor Man! Many from my family were/are in the Navy, so this fits right in. Here's a tribute to all the men and women fighting for our freedom....who better for the job than our adorable little guy! Officer, I can give you one, but I am not sure I can "drop and give you ten"!
Hello, welcome to my ship!
These sailors are soooo funny!
Here's my official photo to send home to Mom....

Handmade Wood Toy

2006-06-26T00:29:00.000-04:00

Kaeden is teething and is chewing on anything he can put in his mouth. This gave Daddy an idea...make him a toy. The result is a wood teether with a triangle, square, and rectangle that shift on rope. The shapes are made out of maple. Kaeden enjoys chewing on this toy and he also enjoys SLINGING this toy as well. DANGER DANGER! Daddy made a great toy, just not so safe....we will have to monitor this one! Thank you, Daddy for making something just for me! Hmmmm, not sure about the taste of this rope....
Ooooh, the circle tastes like maple syrup....Mmmmmmmmmmm!
If I make a face, will it help how I chew?
This toy is sooooooo GREAT for my gums!

Kaeden's First Trip to the Aquarium

2006-06-26T00:23:00.000-04:00

Kaeden got to visit the Florida Aquarium for the first time last Tuesday. (It was Jac's real birthday and we went to celebrate) He was very good the whole visit. He especially liked watching the turtles and the big aquarium tank with all the fish. I was amazed at how captivated he was by those two exhibits. I look forward to getting him a fish tank in the future! Kaeden and Jac chillin' in the strollers while looking at the turtles!
Leaving the aquarium with a yawn...not bored, just tired from the eventful day!

So Cool in Shades!

2006-06-26T00:17:00.000-04:00

Kaeden decided to test out his new sunglasses to see if they would really protect his eyes from those harmful UV rays. Here are some pics to enjoy! Do I look, Uh, so cool or what?
Yep, I could dig these shades!
The lights are SO not bright with these things on...
Look, I can put them on myself...watch!

Father's Day 2006

2006-06-26T00:09:00.000-04:00

June 18, 2006 was Steve's first Father's Day. It went pretty well if I do say so myself. He received a lot of great stuff, but the most prized of all was a shirt that Kaeden made for him. Steve is an awesome father and husband. I love being on this journey of parenthood with him. Kaeden could not have a better father. He is loving, supportive, and a great provider. We appreciate all that you do to help our family. We love you! Proud Papa showing off his new shirt....
A special brownie cake that Kaeden picked out for the occasion....
Kaeden placed his very own handprints on this shirt to make it special for Daddy and then signed the masterpiece!

I'm Invited!!!

2006-06-26T00:04:00.000-04:00

Kaeden was invited to his first birthday party on June 17, 2006. The party was for his very good friend, Jac. He lives in the neighborhood. Jac turned one! He had a great party and Kaeden had a fun time, especially when Jac decided to sit in his lap while they were playing on a blanket in the grass! Kaeden also got some ideas for his first birthday party (on 5 1/2 months away! :( ) Here are some pics of the birthday boy enjoying his smash cake. Happy Birthday Jacques!

One of Kaeden's Favorite Places

2006-06-25T23:58:00.000-04:00

Kaeden has a favorite place to be. This place will calm any crying and bring laughter to the room. This place is.....on Daddy's shoulders! He loves being up high and smiles the whole time he is up there. It is amazing how this special place cures whatever ails him! This is one of my favorite places to be...look I am so happy!
Daddy said that my grip on his hair was a little too hard....what do you think?
Just chillin' up high. Do you want a turn?

I Will Get You, Daddy!

2006-06-25T23:19:00.000-04:00

Steve has found something that Kaeden doesn't enjoy so much. He will act like he is gnawing on Kaeden's face or neck and then Kaeden has to retaliate. He tries to bite Steve back. (Steve also makes a weird sound as well) Here are some pics of the "game" they play. Daddy, I told you that I don't like this game!
See....if I bite your nose, will you believe me then???

Learning My Shapes and Colors

2006-06-25T23:14:00.000-04:00

I found some really cool board books at the Dollar Tree...yep, for a DOLLAR! This particular one is shapes and colors. Kaeden loves to be read to and I enjoy sharing my love of reading with him. Well, you know how independent children want to be...so he decided to read the book himself! This is a yellow triangle...see, Mommy?
If you get real close you can see the words better!
The End, my friend! This book was great!

Brushin' My Teeth and Gums!

2006-06-25T23:10:00.000-04:00

Kaeden is showing you that you shouldn't neglect your teeth (no matter how few you have) or your gums. Dr. Sams told us at our last visit that I could start getting him in the habit of brushing. Oddly enough, he likes it and doesn't fight me to brush. I decided to let him help as well! If I hold the brush with TWO hands I have much more cleaning power!
Uh, Mommy, I missed my mouth and got my upper lip and nose instead..is that okay?

Everyone Should Have a Six Month Birthday!

2006-06-25T23:04:00.000-04:00

For his six month birthday (did I get one of those?), Kaeden received a swing from his Grandpa Whobrey. Thanks Grandpa! Steve hung it from a tall tree in our front yard.(Our boxers have torn up the backyard) Kaeden thinks the swing is really cool. He giggles uncontrollably whenI am pushing him and then squat down so he can't see me. When he swings back he can then see me and laughs so hard. It is the best sound in the world! Wow, this is a cool motion that I have not felt before!
Daddy, I am waiting on you to push me, PLEASE!!!!

Kaeden's First Ride at Busch Gardens

2006-06-25T22:58:00.000-04:00

We went on our monthly outing to Busch Gardens on the 5th and decided it was time for Kaeden to get to ride a ride too. So, the best choice (only choice) was the Merry Go Round. He did an excellent job and really enjoyed the ride. The mark on his forehead between his eyes is from his hard sleep in the stroller when we first got there. He had to rest up for his ride! :) All those lights are so pretty...oh and I am holding on tight, Mommy.
I'm so cool on this big horse!
Look, Daddy, no hands! (Isn't that why Mommy is there?)

Girls' Night Out

2006-06-25T22:54:00.000-04:00

So, I had a girls' night out about 3 weeks ago and came home to find this....my guys all worn out! Kaeden was so tired that he fell asleep sideways on Daddy! The good thing about this was that Mommy still got to put him to bed and say our prayers. I love putting Kaeden to bed...he is so peaceful and trusting when he sleeps! Thanks for the girls' night out, Steve!

Kaeden is SIX MONTHS OLD.....and Sitting Up!

2006-06-25T22:46:00.000-04:00

Kaeden is six months old now. My how the time has flown! He continues to bring such joy to our lives and is developing quite a personality. This last visit to Dr. Sams was not very funny for Kaeden. He received FOUR shots! He now has 2 bottom teeth and his top two "fangs" are coming through. He weighs 17lbs. and is 27 1/2 inches long. He remains in the same percentiles and is "tall and skinny". I have a feeling that more of this solid food is going to cure that! :) He is now able to sit up on his own. He babbles away all the time and is always full of smiles. He scoots and rolls to get to where he wants to be and loves to put EVERYTHING in his mouth! He is doing a little better with his naps and continues to sleep 8 hours or so at night before waking up to eat. We remain blessed with a good baby!

Grandpa (Whobrey), I can hear you, but I am having trouble picking up this phone...can you hear me now?

Typin' A Letter for Mommy

2006-06-25T22:39:00.000-04:00

Yes, Kaeden is a prodigy and yes, that is a computer he is sitting at to type! :) While I was getting ready one morning, Steve decided to see if Kaeden liked the computer....well, we're not sure about the computer itself, but he loves to bang on the keyboard! He typed me out a letter while I was getting ready and then presented it to me when he was done. My first note of love from my son...how priceless! Daddy, is that how you spell "love"?
Let's see, I think this letter comes next....which finger do I use....I don't know my home rows!
I'm done and I think Mommy is REALLY going to like this letter. It might even make her cry!

One of the BEST inventions EVER!!!

2006-06-25T22:28:00.000-04:00

I used to bathe Kaeden in the kitchen sink as it was just plain easier to bathe him. However, now he is too big to bathe there and he kept sliding all over the place in his baby tub. He was (end of May) able to sit up with help and for a few seconds on his own...so the bright idea came. Let's get a bath seat! I LOVE it! The bath seat allows Kaeden to have fun in the "big" tub. Now that he sits up on his own it provides added support when he gets really excited and starts splashing all over the place! I told Mommy that I needed water, but she said I had to wait until after my bath. So, I took matters into my own washcloth!
I'm so relaxed in this seat that I'll let you take a picture and I will even smile too!

Early Present....

2006-06-25T22:22:00.000-04:00

For Kaeden's six month birthday, we decided to get Kaeden his exersaucer...FINALLY! However, Mommy couldn't wait and she bought it a week ahead of time. Kaeden loves it! Here are some pics of his first time in it. (Oh, and I put it together all by myself...yeah I am the wife of a carpenter!) This elephant thing is really good to chew on....
Could I have a bigger grin on my face people?
Cheesin' it up so that Mommy will stop taking pics and let me play!

The Stand Up, Fall Down Game

2006-06-25T22:15:00.000-04:00

Steve has embarked on a new adventure with Kaeden over the last month. He plays a game with Kaeden called Stand Up, Fall Down. The only problem is that now, Kaeden doesn't fall so much. These are pics from when it first started. Basically, Kaeden is standing up on the couch (propped against the back) until he can't stand anymore and falls down. He thinks it is hilarious and that he is a super big boy while playing the game. For further evidence, scroll down to "Storytelling Kaeden" and watch the video! Daddy, I'm so tall I just can't stand it!
I'm laughing so hard my belly hurts!

See, Momma, I said I could stand...just look at me!

Found My Toes!!!

2006-06-25T22:09:00.000-04:00

About a month ago, I was changing Kaeden and he discovered his toes. For some reason he thinks that they taste wonderful! YUCK!! Since then, his toes, socks, and shoes have all entered his mouth!

Mmmmmm. the big one tastes like chicken!!!

Mother's Day 2006

2006-06-12T22:46:00.000-04:00

My first Mother's Day was more wonderful than I ever expected. Steve and Kaeden did an excellent job! Below is proof of just how great they did! Kaeden's first painting was a dedication to me. So, do I have a 5 month old Van Gogh on my hands? :)
My most hilarious surprise of the day was when Steve sought to help get Kaeden ready for church by dressing him for me. If you look closely you will see why I was laughing. Kaeden's shorts are on backwards! The snap goes in the front, Daddy!
Steve also had a necklace and keychain made with Kaeden's pictures engraved on them! How cool is that?
My wonderful card from Kaeden where he wrote me a message inside and then stamped his little hands!
My thoughtful cards from my wonderful guys....

Up Close...

2006-06-12T22:40:00.000-04:00

Huh, you want me to do what?

Kaeden is FIVE months old!!!!

2006-06-12T22:33:00.000-04:00

Yes, I am really THAT far behind in posting...AGAIN! I thought these pics were just too cute to pass up. Here's how he measured up at five months: He weighed in at 15ibs. 12oz. and was 27 inches long. Still above avg. in height and avg. in weight. He is a tremendous blessing and I enjoy every moment I get to spend with him! Hope you enjoy the pics!

If you look REALLY CLOSELY you can see my bottom 2 teeth bustin' through!

The Last of the Northern Pics...

2006-06-12T14:14:00.000-04:00

Well, we are finally done with the Northern trip update...whew! Below are a couple pics at this really GREAT Mexican restaurant that my aunt and uncle like to go to. I was really shocked that the food was good being that the restaurant WAS in Ohio! :) Mommy, me, cousin Tina, Uncle Scott, cousin Shelby...this is the cousin pic!
I also got to meet my Great Uncle Craig and my Great Aunt Judy. They are the ones who introduced us to the restaurant. Uncle Craig kept trying to get me to eat some jalapenos, but Mommy wouldn't let me try them...I don't know why not...something about they are HOT!

Standin' Proud in my Harley PJ's!

2006-06-12T14:03:00.000-04:00

Harley Time!!!!

2006-06-12T13:56:00.000-04:00

While visiting in Ohio, my Grandpa got me a great gift...Harley Davidson pajamas! I couldn't wait to try them on! The only problem with my ensemble (yes, Mommy taught me a big word...she is a teacher you know...) is that Uncle Scott decided to make a doo rag for me out of his shirt sleeve! Laughing in spite of my doo rag!

Now its a turban!
Uncle Scott, you should have fixed my doo rag BEFORE Mommy took the picture!

Meetin' My Cuz, Shelby....

2006-06-12T13:42:00.000-04:00

Another person Kaeden got to meet on our Ohio trip was his 2nd cousin, Shelby. He really liked her, she made him smile and laugh. Just chillin' with Shelby...we cropped out Aunt Debbie...SORRY! :)
Okay, in order to play with this thing, you have to hit the toys like this, Shelby. Let me see your finger...I will help you.

Uncle Scott Decides to Change Kaeden into His PJ's

2006-06-12T09:17:00.000-04:00

While visiting in Ohio, Uncle Scott decided he would help Mommy out by getting me ready for bed. Below is the fiasco I had with Uncle Scott. Boy, does he have some learning to do!

This is when the torture was finally over. The grin on my face is a signal to Mommy to NOT let Uncle Scott do that for a while!
We start off okay, but we later have trouble when we get to my head!
Uncle Scott felt I should be able to sit up at 4 months all on my own. Well, I couldn't, so I fell over waiting for him to put my PJ's on. I smiled at him anyway...he doesn't know any better yet!
Takin' my clothes off to put my Dino PJ's on.....

This was the REALLY rough part....WHAT WAS HE THINKIN'??? My head is attached you know!

Kaeden With His Great Grandma Young

2006-06-12T09:06:00.000-04:00

While we were in Ohio, Kaeden got to meet his great grandma for the first time. Here are some great pics of them.

"I love my Grandma!"

"Gram, will these people ALWAYS be this crazy?"

Storytelling Kaeden

2006-06-11T19:54:00.000-04:00

Today I told such a big story that my daddy couldn't wait to share it. So, instead of letting mommy update my blog beforehand he's posting my awesome story for you to see. The ending is especially great.... I go out with a bang boom crash! Enjoy! Love, Kaeden!

Our Visit to Ohio

2006-05-16T23:22:00.000-04:00

On the 24th, my dad came and got Kaeden and I and drove us back to Ohio to visit some of my side of the family. We left at about 9p.m. so that Kaeden would sleep most of the 5-6 hour trip. We arrived at my dad's at about 3a.m. We stayed in Ohio until the 30th and then flew home. We had a great time visiting family and Kaeden got to meet many family members. Here are some pics we took while on our trip. (The worst part of all was that Kaeden got his first cold from those bunch of Yankees! I can say that as I was born in Alaska!) Uncle Scott (my brother), why do your eyes look so red? I am ready to go...why are YOU so sleepy? It is only 3a.m.
Grandpa got a brand new Harley courtesy of Uncle Barry and he thought he would make Kaeden a Harley dude first thing. Ya got a nice hog, Grandpa!
Oh, I see, I use this to give it gas...okay, I am ready to drive..tell Mommy not to look and let's go!
We visited my Great Aunt Debbie while she was working at the YWCA. She said I could go swimming if I wanted to...but it is 50 degrees outside...is she crazy?!! I don't care if the pool is inside!

The Last of the Indiana pics...I promise! :)

2006-05-16T23:11:00.000-04:00

You see, Kaeden, this is how you whistle for a cab when you don't like your Mommy and Daddy anymore! :)
Um, Aunt Wisa, I think the photo shoot is over. Mawachi doesn't sound too happy...I mean he is SCREAMING in my ear...make him stop....where is that bottle???!!!!

A Few More Great Indiana Pics...

2006-05-16T23:06:00.000-04:00

Just chillin' with my mom. Wow, that waterfall is soooo cool! So, cool I refuse to look at you right now Uncle Derwek!
Kaeden and Mommy on their first swing ride together. It was REALLY hard for Mommy to get that behind of hers in that kiddie swing!
One of the FEW times Malachi decided to open his eyes. Mark it down...this is a monumental occasion!
Um, yes, Mawachi, do you have a question? What is your question?

More Indiana Pics...(See Below for Explanation)

2006-05-16T23:02:00.000-04:00

Okay, everyone say cheese! AAHHH, a great family portrait. Man, Malachi makes even you guys look good!
Just had to add the other cutie to the mix....the one who would NOT SMILE all day! :(
Malachi needed a rest, so Kaeden became the center of attention! Way to sneak in, Kaeden!
This is me and Mommy. I just didn't feel like smiling, but at least I looked! :)

Indiana Visit

2006-05-16T22:53:00.000-04:00

We had such a blast getting to visit Aunt Wisa (Lisa), Uncle Derwek (Derek), and baby Mawachi (Malachi)! We were there from the 19th-24th of April. Malachi was only two weeks old and a scrawny thing! It was hard to believe that Kaeden was that small 4 short months ago. We went to help out the Guyer family so that they could focus on their new bundle of joy. Aunt Wisa was my roommate in college, and yes, still my best friend today! Hard to imagine, I know...for those of you who know her! :) Here are some pics we took while there...ENJOY! Mommy got me this really great dog pillow before we left. Now, let's see...how do I put the WHOLE thing in my mouth at once?
This is pretty much the extent of the action we received from Malachi....man is this kid BORING! (Kaeden's exact words!)
Okay, Mawachi, you lift your head up like this and you can see the world. NOOOO, don't suck the blanket, LOOK UP!
Mom, I tried to tell him how to do it, but he WON'T listen. I give up!

Visitin' My Great Uncle Rick and My Great Aunt Bernie

2006-05-16T22:41:00.000-04:00

While in Indiana, Kaeden and I got to see Steve's uncle and aunt. We almost didn't get to see them because their granddaughter was sick, but they were so nice and met us at Applebee's for dinner. We had a great time visiting. Everything was just.........GREAT!........... This is Kaeden and Uncle Rick. I couldn't get them both to look at me in any of the pics that I took!
Aunt Bernie was so sweet to Kaeden and he just loved listening to her talk to him.
Here's a sweet pic for the scrapbook!

We're FLYING on a Jet Plane......

2006-05-16T22:01:00.000-04:00

Kaeden experienced his FIRST plane ride on April 19, 2006. We flew all the way to Indiana. (Boy are our arms tired!) He did an excellent job for only being 4 1/2 months old. He didn't cry once. He was even awesome on our flight home from Ohio. (Yes, we are full of magic...flew to Indiana and from Ohio!) Here are some pics of him in his FREE seat! The planes were WAY vacant, so he got to sit in his seat and I didn't have to pay! THAT IS THE WAY TO GO PEOPLE!!!

Well, the scenery is starting to bore me mom....I mean all I see is white puffy stuff. And you said there was an awesome view.......

Happy Easter!

2006-05-15T23:46:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter and Happy Birthday, Daddy! Kaeden got some really great stuff in his Easter basket. He also received a basket from Ms. Traci, Mr. Marc, and Jac. (Our wonderful neighbors!) He also helped Mommy make Easter baskets for the Comanche Gang! (We have 4 babies on our block-4months, 5 months, 7 months, and 101/2 months.) Here are some pics we snapped on the big day!

"Ooooh, Mom, this duck giggles!"

Okay, I really like the way this yellow stuff sounds. I think I am making music! But, I see stuff inside. How do I get the stuff, Mom?

This giggle duck really cracks me up!

Can I have the chocolate too? (Sorry son, the chocolate was a perk for Mommy!)

My favorite is the green stretchy bunny. He is great to chew on. Only don't let me stick him in my mouth to far, Daddy--or I will throw up again while you aren't looking! (Yes, this actually happened on a stroller ride with Daddy.)

Daddy's First Birthday as a Daddy!

2006-05-15T23:39:00.000-04:00

Daddy turned 34 today! (April 16th). We went to the neighbor's house for a get together and surprised Daddy with a pudding filled birthday cake! YUM! I even got to taste some of the pudding....thanks to Daddy! :) When we got back home, Mommy decided she wanted more pics of Daddy and me. So, here they are!

Kaeden's Big Boy Seat!

2006-05-15T23:31:00.000-04:00

With Kaeden's 26 1/4 inches comes the need for a big boy seat. My baby is getting big too fast! Let's hope this seat helps calm the relentless screaming I hear everywhere we go!

Update: Kaeden is doing much better in his car seat! He has only cried a couple of times. From 2 months to 4 months I heard nothing but screaming. Those were the longest two months of my life! :) Any mother who has a child that hates his car seat should win a medal!

Second Family Trip to Busch Gardens

2006-05-15T23:12:00.000-04:00

We had another family outing to Busch Gardens. We decided to make these visits on the first Monday of every month. (We have passes and Daddy takes off work!) We had an enjoyable time. Daddy got to ride some cool roller coasters like Sheikra and Montu. Here are a few pics of the munchkin enjoying the view!

Jump, Johnny, Jump!

2006-05-15T23:10:00.000-04:00

Since Kaeden is soooo long, we got out his Johnny Jumper. He hasn't completely figured out what to do with it yet, but he thinks it is hilarious! We will have to put up some bumper pads as his favorite thing to do right now is swirl, hit the wall with my head! :) Only a fun game for the first few times! :) Here are some pics of him enjoying his new toy!

Hey, Mom! This is a great teething ring! Much bigger than those other ones you expect me to chew on. Why didn't you give me this one in the first place?!

This is before I banged my head against the door frame! :)

Sweet Potatoes are OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!!

2006-05-15T23:00:00.000-04:00

I'm so happy I could eat more of those things! What did you say they were again? They were mmmm good!
The more on your face, the better they taste! :)
Okay, so she is putting something in my mouth with a plastic scoop. Strange, but it does taste good!
WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE JAR IS EMPTY???!!!! That is so NOT funny!

Just Chillin' on My Comfy Couch!

2006-05-15T22:54:00.000-04:00

What??? YOU want me to get dressed and it's only 8a.m.??? Nah, I'm good. I might like to watch some Baby Einstein though. Or you could entertain me by doing those silly things grown-ups do. I'll be here waiting................

Kaeden is FOUR months old!

2006-05-15T22:33:00.000-04:00

On April 2, 2006, our little blessing turned 4 months old! The time has passed so quickly! Here are some of his 4 month pics. We hope you enjoy them. We also had a visit with Dr. Sams. She said that Kaeden could start eating REAL food, not just that milk stuff! :) Kaeden was SO happy! He now weighs 14lbs. 1oz. and is 26 1/4 inches long. He is still in the 50th percentile for weight and 90-95th percentile for height! Maybe this food will help him put his chunk on! :) She said that he is still doing wonderfully!

Update: Sweet potatoes and squash seem to be a favorite! Blueberries are his favorite of the fruits. (Mommy's favorite too!) Kaeden says, "Uh, NOOOOO! to peas!" I have been making a lot of his baby food-it is cheaper and I know what goes in it. Sometimes we use the convenience of the jars. If I make it, he also gets more variety. He has been agreeable to bananas, plums, prunes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, potatoes, grapes, pears, green beans, and apricots. Peaches are tolerated, but not a fave. He is a good eater. He has cereal and fruit in the morning and a veggie for dinner.

This dress shirt he is sporting in all the pics is great! It is a onesie, so it stays tucked in! Not to mention the fact that he is adorable in it! I couldn't get any four month smiles, but I did get some "Whatch you talkin' 'bout Willis" looks! Enjoy!

Kaeden's First Trip to Disney World!

2006-05-15T22:26:00.000-04:00

Kaeden got the surprise of his short life-his first trip to Disney World! Mommy, "Aunt" Heidi, Noah, and Emily all joined him in the fun! Thanks for inviting us "Aunt" Heidi! We had a blast! Kaeden was able to ride on everything except for the roller coasters. It was great! His favorite ride was "It's a Small World" because he could relate! Buzz Lightyear was a little scary because of the dark. The scariest ride of all was the Haunted Mansion---eeeeeeeeeeekkkkk all those ghosts! "Aunt" Heidi even snuck Kaeden some orange slush while Mommy stepped away. You can't trust those two alone! We have a 3 day pass, so we will be going back 2 more times! We can't wait!

Kaeden's First Trip to Disney World

2006-05-15T22:17:00.000-04:00

No Disney trip is complete without the departure from the park with mouse ears on!

We waited in line for a long time to get pics with the characters. When we finally made it, would Kaeden smile? NOPE! He decided it was time to sleep! So much for Mommy's grand idea of some smiling pics with your favorite Disney Characters!

Preparing for the long journey (1 1/2 hours) with Mickey by my side. I mean, who can sleep without him! :)

Kaeden's First Trip to Disney World!!!!

2006-05-15T21:58:00.000-04:00

Kaeden just HAD to get his first set of mouse ears and "Aunt" Heidi bought him his first Mickey Mouse. Thank you! He was even so kind as to let Mommy take pics of him in his new attire!

Kaeden and I rode the tea cups with Noah. Kaeden loved them, but I think that Mommy might have gotten sick if we had spun one more minute!

One of Kaeden's favorite rides was the carousel. He got to be on top of a big horse. The only one who had trouble was Mommy-trying to get her big behind up on the horse! :)

Well, I asked Mommy for some food and she just took too long! So, I decided to have mouse ears! Mmmmmmmmm good!
Mommy and I just chillin' waiting on a ride. These little snugli things are the way to go. I didn't have to stand up one bit!

St. Patrick's Day: Tribute to the Irish in Us!

2006-05-15T21:51:00.000-04:00

These are some of my ABSOLUTE favorite pics of my little leprachaun! He posed so well for me! The big hat intrigued him and not long after this photo shoot he started to eat the bib!

Apologies....

2006-05-15T21:44:00.000-04:00

I have been so slack in updating this blog. I apologize. This is how most of our family and far away friends see Kaeden. I promise to do better. I haven't posted since March 15th and have many pics since then. (Steve posted the pic in the air.) So, indulge me as I brag on my little man! Hope you enjoy the following posts!

Kaeden in the Air with Daddy

2006-04-21T22:35:00.000-04:00

Here's Kaeden with his daddy. He smiles like this most of the time when daddy's got him, as long as they're moving around, exploring and such activities. Like his daddy, he hates sitting on the couch, loving to be where the action is.

It's Jeep Drivin' Time!!!!

2006-03-15T22:58:00.000-05:00

Grandpa Whobrey thought it necessary for Kaeden to receive a 3 month birthday gift. We're starting already! Well, Kaeden received his gift in the mail the other day. It was a Jeep walker and Kaeden loves it! He can just barely touch the ground right now, but I am sure he will be off and running in no time! He already knows how to push all of the NOISE buttons. (Thanks, Grandpaw!) Here are a few pics of him checking out his new ride. The first one my baby is reading! Yes, READING! He thought it was necessary to read all the warning labels before he took off. What a smart cookie! The other two just show his delight at this wonderful gift! Thanks Grandpaw for sending it!

Kaeden's First Busch Gardens Trip!

2006-03-15T22:35:00.000-05:00

After being at Busch Gardens for about 10 minutes, Kaeden was whipped!

What do you mean I have to ride this tram before I can see the monkeys?

Kaeden thought it was funny when we saw the pictures of Daddy getting scared while riding a roller coaster. Silly, Daddy! I'll teach you to be brave!

This was Kaeden's face when I told him we were going to Busch Gardens.

Which one is the chimpanzee?

Visitin' the Florida Strawberry Festival

2006-03-15T22:25:00.000-05:00

Kaeden, Mommy, and Daddy all got to go to the Strawberry Festival. It is a great little festival in Plant City. Kaeden loved seeing all the lights at night and watching Mommy and Daddy eating fair food. Although, he was secretly jealous we were getting to eat "real" food. We promised him a strawberry shortcake next year! We also got to listen to a great Steven Curtis Chapman concert there. Kaeden got to hear a song from Mommy and Daddy's wedding entitled "I Will Be Here" A very special night was had by all, even though it got VERY cold (for Florida)!!!

My New Dog Blankie!!!

2006-03-15T22:13:00.000-05:00

Aunt Lisa sent Kaeden a really AWESOME blankie that she made all by herself! Good job, Aunt Lisa! Kaeden loves to play on his blankie. It is great for tummy time! Thank you so much Aunt Lisa for thinking of your wonderful nephew!

More 3 Month Old Pictures......

2006-03-15T21:55:00.000-05:00

Uh, you want me to do what? Smile? How long is THIS photo shoot going to take, Mom?

"I love my Elmo."
Is this smile good enough? I can only fake it for so long! The people have to know that I don't smile ALL the time, so please give me a break!

KAEDEN IS THREE MONTHS OLD!!!

2006-03-15T21:39:00.000-05:00

This pic was taken as Kaeden turned three months old. (3-2-06). I can't believe that he is 3 months old, well 3 1/2 now! He is still such a cutie to me! He is "talking" up a storm and has learned to laugh and giggle now. I have to laugh and smile when I hear that! :) We go see Dr. Sams on the 29th. I will have a close to 4 month update for that post. We also get to talk about food! Yay for Kaeden! He is eating well and is on a pretty good routine. He still hates naps, but I can get him to take one with me every now and then. Otherwise it is a 15 minute catnap and he is ready to go! He goes to bed between 8:30 and 9:30 and sleeps till about 4 or 4:30a.m. I then feed him and he goes back to sleep from about 5:30-7. We have busy days with walks, tummy time, running errands, dancing, outside time, story time, etc. Oh, and lots of eating in between! We are truly so blessed to have Kaeden in our lives. Hope you enjoy the pics!

Visit with Dr. Sams

2006-02-23T23:22:00.000-05:00

Kaeden had another visit to the pediatrician on Wednesday. He is now 12lbs. 6oz. and 25in. long. He remains above avg. in height and avg. in weight. We still have a tall skinny guy on our hands! She also measured the circumference of his head and proudly informed us that his head is not the biggest part of his body!!! YAY for normal heads! She also threw in a surprise for Mommy and Kaeden......ANOTHER SHOT!!!! Thankfully Mommy was packin' Tylenol in the diaper bag! He did well as he always seems to after a shot and stopped crying by the time we made it to the reception desk to schedule another appt. It is March 30th and we get to talk about gettin' more grub than Momma's milk! That brought a smile to Kaeden's face! :)

We have also discovered that Kaeden snores from time to time, just like his Daddy (who snores ALL the time). What is Mommy to do now.....it's not even quiet when we're SLEEPING!!!

Kaeden is VERY active and always has to be doing and watching something...so Dr. Sams suggested that we go ahead and get the exersaucer. She said he would be a pro by 4 months! (Okay now Mommy is really sad...she was waiting until 6 months for that!) Pretty soon we will be breakin' out the Johnny Jumper too! Then there will DEFINITELY be no rest for the weary!

"Look, Mom, USING My Hands!!!"

2006-02-23T23:10:00.000-05:00

INTRODUCING THE AMAZING KAEDEN ALEKSANDR QUILLIAN, STANDING TODAY, RUNNING TOMORROW!!!!!

Kaeden is truly standing on his own in this pic. He had help getting up, but didn't need any getting down! :) He crashed and burned shortly after this pic was taken. Being the ham that he is, he even turned to look at the camera. (He was facing the ottoman.) Hope you enjoy this pic, I KNOW I do!!!

Latest Photo Shoot - My Baby's Almost 3 Months Old!!!!

2006-02-23T22:53:00.000-05:00

Well, Kaeden will be three months old on the 2nd. (Next Thursday) I cannot believe that I have been a mom for 3 months already. He has truly brought such joy to our lives. I just think he is ADORABLE!! (Even when he cries, which is the time when only a mother could love your face! :) ) I hope you enjoy these recent pics, taken a few days ago.

Kaeden and His "Cousins"

2006-02-23T22:36:00.000-05:00

Kaeden and Noah, "Just chillin' "

Kaeden and Emily, Aren't they just too cute for words?
The Gang's All Here!

Steve and I went out on a date and it lasted longer than 45 minutes! Aunt Heidi and Uncle Keith watched Kaeden last Saturday so that we could go out for Valentine's Day. THANK YOU!!! Okay, so we spent it furniture shopping, but hey, we got out! Aunt Heidi took some really great pics of the kids. I was glad that I had brought my camera!

Our Active Little Boy....

2006-02-23T22:28:00.000-05:00

Kaeden is thoroughly enjoying his Baby Einstein gym. He is now kicking the toys, grasping the rings, looking at himself in the mirror, smiling, talking(babbling), and giving an occasional giggle. It is so cute! He even enjoys the classical music it plays. I enjoy playing with him on the floor with this gym as he is just cute to watch! It is so amazing to watch him change and grow everyday. What a precious gift from God!

Please, Daddy, Please!!!

2006-02-23T22:12:00.000-05:00

PLEASE, DADDY, PLEASE.......NO MORE MICROWAVE COOKING FOR YOU! A guy has got to be able to breathe in his own home!

Kaeden and I visited Daddy at work so that Kaeden could have a little chat. You know, a serious father-son talk. You see, Daddy decided to make popcorn as a snack the other night. Pretty easy, right? WRONG!!! Daddy put the popcorn in for four minutes and the "Cloud of Darkness" descended upon us, and there was no breathable nose in sight! Daddy burnt the popcorn so badly that it was unrecognizable to man and left Mommy's microwave a permanent nicotine yellow. So, Kaeden decided the best thing to do was to beg Daddy to leave the cooking to Mommy. He also volunteered to teach Daddy how to use the microwave. (All scary things for Mommy!)

Kaeden is Sleeping Through the Night!!!!!!

2006-02-23T22:04:00.000-05:00

I must say that sleep is a wonderful thing! Kaeden began sleeping through the night about 2 1/2 weeks ago. Yes, I am THAT far behind on this blog! :) I aim to catch up tonight. He gives us a good 8-9 hours or so a night now! WAHOOOOO! So, this means from about 9-4 or 5, Mommy can do ANYTHING she wants, ESPECIALLY sleep! I do, however, also use the time to catch up on housework, e-mails, stamping, etc. some of the time. I can use a good chunk of time to really focus.

In all of this sleeping news, I must tell you that Kaeden does NOT nap! :( He dozes for about 15 minutes here and there, but that is all. Mommy stays very busy all day! It seems our little prince doesn't want to miss anything going on in this big, crazy, world!

Kaeden is a VERY happy morning baby. I find that this is the best time to get smiles and to get him to talk, well babble. :) He even lets Daddy hold him without crying!

So, here's to sleeping through the night, or at least 8-9 hours!

Shall We Have a Strawberry or Two?

2006-02-08T16:39:00.000-05:00

Grandpa and I took Kaeden to a very special place yesterday. We went to Parkesdale Farms! "Home of the Best Strawberry Shortcake in the World!" This lovely place is located in Plant City, Florida, The Winter Strawberry Capital of the World! It is a big tourist spot and the craze is to take a pic in their BIG strawberry. So here is a pic of Kaeden and me (who still has a lot of weight to lose).

"I would like a large strawberry shortcake, please!" Oh, and make sure there is lots of whipped cream!

Grandpa, Mommy isn't giving me any shortcake. Please do something about that! Spank her if ya hafta! :)
Well it's about time. I was wasting away over here! Milk just doesn't cut it anymore!

Shake, Rattle and Roll!!!!

2006-02-08T16:27:00.000-05:00

Kaeden discovered a new toy with Daddy the other night. His bright and noisy rattle! Daddy loves to make noise and so does Kaeden! We discovered that he holds it much better with his left hand....Hmmmm. Are we looking at a lefty? That is sure to make his Uncle Scott proud! Daddy is right handed and Mommy uses both, so we will see.
Hey, I CAN make noise without crying! That will make Mommy VERY happy!!

Sleep Update

2006-02-08T16:21:00.000-05:00

On January 26th I told you that I was trying to let go of my little boy and let him sleep in his big boy crib. Well, I am proud to say that he has slept in his crib since that day. The first night I slept on the floor next to his crib, mind you, but he stayed in his crib! The picture below is my sweet baby boy sleeping during our family movie night. I was not far behind him...Sorry, Daddy!

Carpenter Kaeden

2006-02-08T13:52:00.000-05:00

Kaeden and I visited Daddy at work the other day. I do believe that we have more than one carpenter in the family now....and....I do believe that Kaeden is already giving Daddy a run for his money!!! Introducing......Kaeden, The Master Carpenter........

Well, you see, if you just pull down the handle like this.......

Daddy, the saw seems to work just fine to me. I think it is the carpenter!! :)

It looks like you have a lot of work cut out for you. Good thing I am going home with Mommy to take a nap!

KAEDEN IS TWO MONTHS OLD!!!!!

2006-02-08T13:23:00.000-05:00

"Yeah, I know I am too cute! Just look at me!"

I have some catching up to do on this blog! It is hard to believe, but Kaeden turned TWO months old on February 2, 2006! I cannot believe that I have been a Momma for 2 months! It is hard to imagine my life before Kaeden. He brings us such joy and unconditional love. Family is one of God's most precious gifts! Here are his 2 month old pics for you to enjoy. He took one in my rocking chair and one in his! (Both are in his room) Kaeden's Grandma (Croft) made his rocking chair for him while she was here visiting. He has a little more growing to do before he can venture to the rocking chair on his own, but I thought the pics were cute just the same!!!

Just given the teddy bear some of my sweet lovin'

Kaeden Wakes Up!

2006-01-26T09:51:00.000-05:00

While sitting at the computer posting on Kaeden's blog, I heard a little one talking (well in his own way). I walked in and this is what I saw. Now how cute is that???!!! Kaeden especially enjoyed the whale and wanted to ride on his back in the ocean. Maybe one day.......

WOW! I can really spread out in here.....

2006-01-26T08:25:00.000-05:00

WOW, Momma! I can really spread out in here! This is way bigger than my bassinet. My 24 1/4 inches needed some room!
Momma, don't cry! I know I am getting big and now sleeping in my own room, but I still love you!
AAAAAHHHH....this is the life!

Kaeden took his first nap in his crib in his room today. He has been sleeping in a bassinet in our room since he came home. He takes naps in his swing and bouncy seat, but this is a bigger deal, especially for Momma! He is just growing so fast! Dr. Sams advised that we start breaking him in to his own room now so that it wouldn't be as hard to do. We knew we didn't want him sleeping in our bed (we wanted to always keep our alone time), but I do like him close. New Momma fears I guess. I'll let you know if we try this for bedtime yet or not.

Kickin' Kaeden

2006-01-25T12:30:00.000-05:00

Kaeden has been REALLY enjoying his bouncy seat lately. He has discovered kicking, his sea horse, not his Mama, that is! This is a pic right after he kicked his mean, green, and lean sea horse! The fish is a little high for him yet!

This is my BABY'S foot!
Kaeden is intently looking at his fish kissing in the water and thinking...."EEEWWWWW Gross! What are those fishy friends doing?" He is very aware of what is around him now and is so cute to watch!

We went to see Dr. Sams today...

2006-01-25T11:32:00.000-05:00

Well, I promised a growth update from the doctor, so here goes. Kaeden is 24 1/4 inches long! He is in the 90-95th percentile for height! We have a tall boy on our hands! He weighs 11lbs. 8oz. He checks in at the 50th percentile for weight! Now I know why I am constantly feeding. I am feeding a weed! :) In sad news, Kaeden received FOUR shots today! :( Two in each leg. He was NOT happy about them! He stopped crying by the time we headed out to the car. Thankfully Mommy remembered the tylenol to give to him right before he was stuck with all those needles. Yay, Mommy!! We go back for another check up in 4 weeks. I will post another growth update then.

Shelley