Tuesday, June 23, 2009

New Slip-n-Slide

On Saturday the annual Charter Pointe Yard Sale was taking place so Rod, Caden and I ventured out at 8:00 in the morning to see what sort of good deals we could find. We actually didn't find to much and I was a little disappointed. We were able to find my mom another bicycle for her house since she will soon have 5 grand kids. We got one with training wheels on it for $5.00. It needs a bolt to keep the seat down but other than that it is as good as new. We found a cooler and a slip-n-slide for $2.00. Saturday evening we had some good friends over for dinner and the kids played outside. Sunday I let Rod sleep until 9:00 - go figure the day I have to get up with Caden he decides to wake up at 6:30! We gave him his gift and then went down to the Zoo area where they have paddle boats, Caden thought that was pretty fun. He got to drive the boat while Rod and I peddled. Actually, I got tired and couldn't peddle anymore so I told Rod I was going to take a break. When I took my feet off the peddles he said, "hmm, it feels the same" guess I wasn't helping that much anyways:) Monday when Rod got off work we decided to let Caden try out the slip-n-slide (although it really wasn't that warm) but Caden loved it. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 92 so hopefully we can go to the pool and play.

I had a Dr.'s appt this morning and I am dilated to a 1 - making progress. Only 4 more 3.5 weeks to go and Lainey will be here - I can't wait to see what she looks like. Hope that everyone had a great weekend!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Trip to Cottonwood

Rod, Caden and I left for Cottonwood on Friday night to visit with my parents and sisters. My grandma and grandpa Wassmuth were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary and my mom was having her 50th birthday on Sunday. All 11 kids in my dad's family set up tents/campers out at my grandparents farm and camped out all weekend for the celebration of the 60th party. Caden got to go camping with my mom and dad while Rod and I stayed at the their house in town (I wanted a bed). Caden enjoyed sleeping in the camper with Hunter and Cole. Hunter is my sister Karel's boyfriend Chris's son and he is so cute. He is 4 years old so he fits in really well with Cole and Caden. He is just as stubborn as both Cole and Caden so at times it got a little interesting. They always seemed to be fighting over the same bike (although their was enough for everyone) I guess that is just what kids do. Saturday there was a big meet and greet where all of grandma and grandpa's friends could stop by and visit them, it was really nice. My dad got out the old tractor and let all the grandkids sit on it and take pictures. Caden loved it. We had a big bon fire out in the field Saturday night so that was really fun. Sunday morning Stephanie and I stayed in town at mom and dad's while Rod and Riley went out to the farm for breakfast and to get the boys. We had a surprise 50th birthday party for my mom from 11-2 so we needed to get some things ready. Mom showed up at the house around 10:30 and we yelled surprise at her and told her she had a 1/2 hour to shower and get ready since all her friends were showing up at 11:00. She was really shocked and it was so much fun. I really appreciate all of the family and friends that showed up to help make her day special. We had big tarps set up in the backyard since it was raining and we had great food! Thank you to everyone who brought a salad or appetizer. The boys had fun playing in the rain and blowing bubbles that mom gave them. We got home around 7:00 Sunday evening. Dad had my dresser finished so I was able to bring that home and Rod and I got Lainey's room completely set up. The dresser makes it look complete. Plus, Stephanie's sister in law Adrian gave me to huge bins of 0-6 month clothes - this little girl has more clothes than anyone I know. Caden was telling me how pretty all the little dresses were and wanted to know if he could put it on. 0-3 month wouldn't even fit over his head. Hope that everyone else had a great weekend to.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

First camping trip of the year!

We went camping with some friends of ours this past weekend up in Cascade and had a great time. We got rained on a little bit but most of the rain came at night. The boys had fun running around and getting dirty and Natalie and Caden were trying to escape from us everytime we turned around. Natalie will be 2 in August so between her and Caden they kept Janiece and I very busy. Rod and I got a new air mattress this year (we actually splurged and bought a nice one instead of those cheapy ones) and it was like sleeping in my own bed. It is one of those double layered ones and I didn't end up on the ground in the morning. Rod caught a fish Friday afteroon but that was the only one we caught, Caden was a little bummed. Our neighbors shared some fish with us as they caught quite a bit and Caden ate two whole fish by himself - he loves them. We are heading to Cottonwood this weekend so Caden is excited to see everyone. This morning when I was getting him dressed he told me that his jammies were to small and he was going to give them to baby Finn! Caden's head is just so big I can't get the tops off him anymore without making him cry. Poor guy!



Thursday, June 4, 2009

Caden's New Flip Flops

So my mom sent Caden two pairs of flip flops, a new shirt and some candy and stickers. He made a haul. Caden hasn't ever worn flip flops before so I wasn't sure if he would like them or not...well...he does. He has trouble walking in them and keeping them on his feet but he is doing pretty good. He wanted to wear them to Pam's yesterday so when he got ready to go he asked me to take a picture of him. We did bring another pair of shoes to Pam's because I knew that he wouldn't last in them all day...and I was right. Then last night when we got home he saw that I had his green grog boots out since we are going camping this weekend. He of coarse wanted to wear them and wanted his picture taken as well. Rod had to go to Walmart to get a few last camping items and Caden wanted to go with him, he was in tears when Rod told him he couldn't wear his boots...I was like, let him wear them, he is cute! Caden finally won and dad gave in to letting him wear the boots.

We have all been really good, just working and getting ready to have a baby in about 6.5 weeks. Caden loves to give his baby sister kisses and feel her kick - he thinks that is funny. His new things are that he likes to talk about his day first thing in the morning. He will wake up and say to me "Mom, let's talk about my day" I say, ok tell me what you are going to do. He will either tell me that he is going to Pam's house or that his grandma is going to pick him up and take him to McDonalds, it's pretty cute. He likes to help me out with chores around the house, especially putting away the silverware because then he gets to touch the butter knifes (which I never allow him to do). He also likes to vacuum for me, he is becoming a pretty good little cleaner. His favorite movie is the Cars (we watch is almost everyday) and he is starting to repeat lines from it. All in all we are doing pretty good and are enjoying our summer so far. Will post pictures of our camping trip next week, I think that we are going to get rained on all weekend.