Rod, Caden and I went camping on for Memorial Day weekend and had a great time. We left on Friday and headed towards Idaho City, then we drove about 45 minutes outside of Idaho City to a gorgeous campground. We got out tent set up just when the rain started pouring down. We were with a big group of people and there were lots of big tents set up so we were able to stay out of the rain. Our tent is really nice and water proof so we stayed really warm. Caden had a blast, he ran around playing with the kids and just being a boy. On Saturday we went for about a couple mile hike into the woods, it was really pretty. Poor Rod was pretty tired when we got back to camp, he carried Caden in a back pack the entire trip. I did end up carrying Rod's 40 pounds hunting jacket though so I wasn't packin light myself. Rod made up some of his marinated chicken breasts for dinner on Saturday night, everyone loved them and he was very pleased with himself. We took off around 11:00 or so on Sunday - we were pretty tired and I knew that I had lots of laundry to come home to. Rod had to work on Monday so Caden and I did some grocery shopping and then I mowed the lawn for Rod so that he didn't have to come home and do it after working all day - sometimes I can be nice!!! We barbequed Monday night and then Tuesday it was off to work again - bummer! This week will go by fast though - we are headed up to Cottonwood this weekend to visit my family until Monday so I am really looking forward to that. I haven't seen my sister Stephanie in a while and I am sure that belly of her's is really sticking out and I can't wait to give it a big rub!!! Hope everyone has a nice week!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
New boots
Ok, so I swore I wasn't going to be that parent that let her child dress mis-matched and go out looking silly! Well, when you see those big blue eyes looking up at you with a single tear asking so nicely to please wear his boots - you give in!!
Rod went to Target last night and bought Caden a pair of boots for camping this weekend. It is supposed to rain and be yucky (you are all probably wondering why we are going) but we figured he needed something to keep his feet warm. The boots are a 5/6 and Caden is still wearing a 4 (he has little feet) so they are a little big on him but he loves them. He wore them around the house all night last night and cried when it was bed time and he had to take them off. So this morning we do our usual routine of getting him up, changing his clothes and then getting ready to put his shoes on to walk out the door. Well, I went to put on his cute white tennis shoes that would match his outfit so perfect and then the tears came and he ripped off his shoes. He was pointing at his green boots and saying boots mommy, please!!! So, how could I say no - he is so cute! Poor Pam is going to have a fight on her hands today when nap time comes and he has to take off the boots, sorry!!!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Mother's Day Weekend
Ok, so I know I haven't written in a while - It has just been a really busy week. Last Friday my parents and sister Kristin came in to town for Mother's Day and to do some shopping. They got in about 9:00 on Friday night and Caden was so happy to see them - he really loves my mother - but of coarse she was giving him chocoloate chip cookies at 9:00 at night so why wouldn't he love her!!! On Saturday we got up and went downtown to the Farmer's Market and then mom, Kristin and I went to the mall and went shopping while Rod, dad and Caden went home to get ready for the barbeque. We had a lot of people show up to the party and it was lots of fun. It was quite a bit windier than last year but still fun. Sunday my parents took off around 11:00 and then Rod, Caden and I went and got some new shoes and then went to lunch at The Outback - they have the best shrimp. When we got home Caden and I were tired so we took a nap and Rod watched movies. It was a pretty relaxed day. Tuesday was Rod's 31st birthday and since he had to work late I made him a nice dinner on Monday night to celebrate. This week has gone by really fast and we have had so much going on I am looking forward to the weekend. Fortunately I have tomorrow off and plan on planting my garden and getting some things done around the house. I got Caden some new gloves so that he can help me in the garden - we will see how that turns out. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Caden & Lukas
Amy and I gave Caden and Lukas a bath Sunday morning - it was really cute! Caden wasn't to sure about the bubbles at first (we have never put them in his bath before) but Luke loved it. He was playing and splashing everywhere!
Farmers Market
So on Saturday we took Caden down to the Farmers Market in downtown Boise, we had such a great time. Caden loved looking at all the people and dogs that were there and he even danced to the music - he was pretty comical. We got down there about 9:30 and then around 11:00 we went over to Proto's Pizza and had lunch. We finished up about 11:45 and it's a good thing because that was when Caden decided he was tired and started to scream and cry! We got him home and he slept from noon until 3:00 - which was perfect for Rod and I because we needed to get some yard work done. I got all the weeds pulled in my flower beds (I was really sore on Sunday) and Rod got the yard mowed and cleaned up in preperation for our big barbeque this coming weekend. We got the patio all cleaned up and we are ready to party! Saturday evening we went over to Brad, Amy & Luke's for a barbeque and ended up staying the night (the beer was just tasting way to good). Sunday we got up and had breakfast and then came home. We have pretty lazy the rest of the day. Caden and I took and nap and daddy watched movies. We just got done with some hamburgers and now I am ready for bed!!! Just wanted to remind everyone that my children's book party is tomorrow (Monday the 5th) at 7:00 if you wanted to come on over. If not you can always order them online. Thanks and hope that you have a great week. I have attached some pics of Caden at the Farmers Market running around and then eating lunch. Enjoy!
