Happy Birthday Cade!

Caden's birthday was a lot of fun. I wasn't going to have a big party until my Mom told me she wanted me to throw one and she would help pay for it. So I decided to have it at Raymond Rimkus Park. It has the best jungle gym and Nathan loves it. My Mom and my brother David bought pizzas and I picked up the cupcakes and decor.

We brought picnic blankets and toys for the little ones. Unfortunately the bark was more fun.

Scott's job was Caden. See how much fun he is having!

Madison, being her little doll self!

My 19 year old brother having fun at a 1 year olds party. Actually he had a good time, and was a big help... no, a HUGE help! Thanks Dave!!!

The bench.
From left to right we have: Becca, Timothy (under the blanket :) ), Tovi, Sadie (standing), Kaori, Nadia, Alex and Aubrey

The Table
Pizzas, My Mom, the back of Jami, Brook and Sarah

Rachel and Nolan

Tha play area.

The lil' ones area.

Caden likes pizza. Yup, he has one in each hand.

My fancy dancy cupcakes, Each one has a ring on it that says, "Happy 1st Birthday."

So, I came very prepared, minus matches of course. Cade didn't know what to make of everyone singing to him.

"Are they singing to someone behind me?"

"What in the world is this?!"

"Hmmm... this kinda tastes good...."

And the rest need no explanation.

"Man, this is the life!"

We had such a good time. Thanks all of you for coming, and for those who couldn't make it, we missed you!!! I can't believe my baby is one! For probably the first time since we've been married I feel very content with my family (e.g. no baby cravings). I love my boys so much! Happy birthday Caden!!!

Random Pictures and Fun

I have been bathing Caden in the sink. It is easier on my back and easier for him to sit up in. Nathan decided that he must do everything just like Caden. Complete with me carrying him like a baby in his towel after I get him out. Silly boy!

Scott helped Nathan with his first cooking lesson. I forgot to get pictures of the finished project, but here is the start of some very yummy chocolate chip cookies. Nathan is also doing very well with counting. You can see him helping Daddy count to 3.





Nathan and Caden have started playing pretty well together. I love it! When I grabbed the camera Caden was doing this under Nathan. Of course I then had to coax them back into position to snap a quick picture. I love my boys!

You like the cheerios spilled all over?

Come on Cade, do what your brother is doing!

"Mom, watcha doin'?"

Happy Babes! And no, we don't believe in clothes in this house (at least not for those under 5 years).

I have been very blessed to have babies that love food. Nathan is much pickier now that he is older, but as a baby he was just like Caden. Here Cade is devouring as many cheerios as he can stuff into his little mouth. And he is standing!





On a side note, Cade is starting to stand on his own and take a couple of steps before getting/falling down to crawl. He will be walking in no time... AHHHHHHH!