This guy can jump!

Just so everyone knows how fun this little guy is, we've got another video of him. We went to a friend of mine's house for new years eve...as you can tell we were home by nine since I am posting this at 9:25pm on New Years eve. It's our new way of life, focused on Caden, we come second. No more late nights for us! Anyways, my friend Amy has a jumperroo exersaucer thing, just like Caden has at Daycare and he love to bounce in it. As you will see in this video, he might jump out of it! It's a little dark, but I think you get the picture. He can jump!

Happy New Years to all! I know that I am thankful for a lot going into 2008 and appreciate all that I have. I feel so lucky to be close to my family and have such a wonderful little boy and loving husband.

Cheers to 2008!

The little guy is growing up!

I took Caden to daycare today (normally Justin does) and the ladies all commented that Caden looked different to them. I said that I thought so too and he is looking like a little boy now. (instead of a baby). They said it's because his neck is growning. Sure enough, the little guy's neck is supporting his head and it's getting bigger. Wow! He's growning up!

Well, I am off today and have been able to clean the house, workout, shower and now am going to the grocery store. If Caden was home today, I would have probably only done the shower and grocery store!

It's a productive day here. Tonight we are going to a friend's house who have a little guy that is 6 1/2 months old. It should be fun to watch them play. I will definitely have pics of that!

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Justin's elf name is Perky Monkey-Buns

Caden's elf name is Lucky Monkey-Buns

Christmas Dinner

This is Pete with Great Dane #2 - Sadie. Sadie is wearing her blanket too. Here is us at Christmas Dinner. Check out our prime rib! We were going to have Salmon, but it is still in the freezer on Orcas. Oh well, that was just a minor change in the menu. Justin prepared the prime rib and it was a delicious feast. (I actually got to take a nap during the dinner preparation). Hopefully my future pictures will reflect that. :)



As you can see, we don't get real dressed up for the meal, but it was very exciting to have all of us at the table. Next year there will be one more, Jeannette's baby girl is coming in March! She is due at the end of March, but will be having a C-section. we are hoping for a St Patricks day baby!

Well that sums up our Christmas festivities. In all it has been a busy week, my parents go home tomorrow.

Christmas Continued

After we opened presents at our house, we headed to Jeannette's house. When we got there, Charlie was still opening his presents. (he didn't wake up until 8am, and Caden was up at 6!) That didn't phase Caden, he crawled right over to Charlie's new Thomas the train ball crawl and crawled in. Head first! I am not kidding! This is how he spent most of the day - crawling in and out of the ball crawl. The funny part was when Caden got in, then Charlie did.

This is Justin and Pete modeling their new hats. They are not made from "mole hair" or mohair. We think they are made from bunny hair.
Caden is holding a snowman book, in the background you can see Frosty the snowman on TV. That is Charlie's favorite movie. It really calms him down when he gets stressed.
Pete and Vanessa brought their great danes. They have 2 now, Hamlet and Sadie. My mom made them blankets - Hamlet is wearing his. She made them blankets so they wouldn't feel left out when Caden and Charlie got new clothes.

I think everyone was happy with all of their gifts, and Christmas was a big success.

December 25 - Christmas Day!

A picture of our tree - Santa came! I got a Coach bag and wallet! Diamond earrings too! Life is good - thanks Hubby!
Caden got the fridge farm. It's a magnet game that sings when you put the magnets in the barn. He really likes it.

Justin got lift tickets, a new coat, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Ratatouille.
This is us after all the presents were opened. You can see all of his toys - the tiger sings when you get a ball in the basket hoop. Caden also got a firetruck and a "little people" airplane that sings. He likes all of his toys so far, and we are looking forward to him playing with them over the next year. Should be fun. I think next Christmas we will get him some batteries too!

Early Christmas!

Christmas came a little early - 2 days early to be exact. After my parents got here, my mom thought Caden should get to open her present early so we could watch him play on it. Sounds good to me! Caden got a truck that he can ride on and push while he walks. He actually pushes it while walking on his knees behind it.

This is another of his favorites - the cardboard tube from the wrapping paper. Who wouldn't love that as a toy? I think I am on to something here. He also liked the box the truck came in. Oh yeah, I am in my pajamas again, another great photo of me! I need to work on that!
This is Caden all bundled up ready to go see Charlie!