Sunday, March 4, 2012

Caden's First Christmas...Part 1

Christmas was here and over before we knew it.  It was extra special being Caden's first.  We couldn't thank God enough for this special blessing in our lives!

Our Family Christmas Card...(not sure why my hair looks red!)
We ventured over to Bass Pro to see Santa.  Christie, Braxton and Grandpa joined us.  While we waited for our turn we went around the carousel.  Caden was pretty indifferent to it. 

Finally his chance to meet Santa...
Could Caden be any less thrilled and Santa be a little extreme?  At least we didn't have tears!

We started the celebrations first with Grandpa, Christie and Braxton.  We had them over for dinner and then opened presents.
Braxton and Caden...
First time opening presents...


Getting the hang of it...




Thanks Grandpa for my gifts...


He is a happy boy!
We were going to Kansas for Christmas so we had our family Christmas on Thursday.  We all got comfy and got around the tree.  Caden checking out the gifts...
We gave Allie her gift first and that was Caden's favorite of all.  It took some convincing to get him to come back over by the tree.
Once he started opening his gifts, he was having a great time!
Got a Dinosaur walker from Nana and Papa.
Some great gifts from Great Aunt Debbie, Uncle Ronnie and Matt.
The Texas Rangers book was hit with Caden and Daddy!
He loved the monkey! He just gave it big open kiss and hug!
A moose pillow from Aunt Sara, Uncle John, Ella & Ryder...
Once he opened all his gifts, he moved on to a favorite activity of re-decorating the tree...
Daddy and Caden...
 Mommy and Caden...
There still more of Christmas to come...stay tuned!


Sunday, January 15, 2012

Waaay behind...November

Once again, I am way behind on the blogging.  The last few months have been busy but we have sure enjoyed all the family time! Warning: Lots of pictures! In November, we went out to Colorado to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with Brett's family.  Caden got to meet his Uncle Andy for the first time. 
We also headed up to the cabin and Caden got to experience his first snow! Here is our cute little snow monkey on the drive up...
Love this picture of my boys...
Caden got to explore around the cabin...

Got to have cuddle time with daddy...
Playing in the snow for the first time...



So happy in the mountains...
Got some quality time with Papa and Nana...  

All smiles with his rosy cheeks...


Mom and dad got out a bit with Andy and Melissa to walk around and enjoy the scenery...
Andy and Melissa...

Lodge Star Lodge

The group...

Playtime with Andy and Melissa...
Car ride to town...


Playtime with Nana...
More snow time...



Ready to be done with the picture taking...


Hanging with my cousin Ella...

We got to meet our new nephew Ryder.  He is so adorable.  I loved holding a little one again.  Ryder is absolutely precious and perfect in every way.  I can't wait for the boys to grow up together!



Uncle John and Caden...
Lots of pictures of my boys...


Papa and Nana with their grandkids...
Puzzle time with Ella...


Attempt at a family photo on Thanksgiving...

Andy and Caden...

Caden loves riding on daddy's shoulders...
 Sweet baby Ryder...
 Playing at the park...



Sara, Caden and Ella...
The whole group minus Eric.  (We sure did miss him!)
 Also in November, Caden turned 8 months old.  Here are a few attempts at his monthly pictures...


 I promise I will get December caught up soon and then try to stay on top of blogging from there!