Rod's Doe!!!

Rod left on Thursday October 8th for some rugged terrain hunting with my brother-in-law Riley. It was really weird him being out of cell phone service and away from home for 6 days. I got a call from Rod on Tuesday the 13th saying he was about a 1/2 hour from my parents house and he had shot a deer - he was so excited. They were really wanting to shoot an elk but they just couldn't get to them. Rod and Riley had a good time hunting and since this is Rod's first year getting a deer he is no longer a virgin! My dad is cutting it up for us tomorrow and we will go back up to Cottonwood this weekend to get the meat - we are having hamburger and steaks made out of it. Can't wait to try it out. Way to go Rod!

Caden was really excited to have Rod back. When I told him that there was someone in the front yard that wanted to see him he opened up the door and took off as fast a 3 years old legs could run. Rod picked him up and Caden gave him a big hug and said "Dad, your wearing camo". They came in for tacos and Caden sat next to Rod at the table and had his hand on Rod's arm the entire time we ate - making sure he wasn't going anywhere. Rod went out and pushed him on the swing and then Caden finally fell asleep on the couch. We are glad to have him back.

Caden's 3rd Birthday!

Caden is 3 years old today - I can't believe how fast the past 3 years have gone. He has changed so much and is so smart...half the time I can't believe the things that comes out of his mouth. Caden is potty trained now, can say his ABC's and count to 10. He is a great big brother to Lainey and loves to help me do dishes and sweep. (love that).

Saturday October 3rd we had Caden's birthday party, it was supposed to be at the park but it was a little on the chilly side so we stayed at the house. He had lots of friends and family come over to help make his day special. He got lots of gifts to, he got a t-ball set, some camo gear, a car parking garage, and 3 guns. His favorite was a gun grandma Pat and pappa Steve gave him. It comes with bullets and he won't let it go for anything. He takes it to the bathroom and to bed with him. It was a struggle going to daycare this morning when I told him he had to leave it in the car. Rod made Caden a baseball field and ball cake, it turned out really cute! Thanks everyone for coming and celebrating with us.

After the party Pat and Steve hung around so that Rod and I could go on a date with some friends of our to the ballet. We took of around 6:00 for some dinner and drinks and then went to the ballet. Caden and Lainey had a good time hanging with grandma and pappa for the evening. They even let Caden stay up and watch the Broncos game with them.

Happy Birthday Caden - We love you!