We just got done with VBS this week. Well, done with all the days, and the family fun night... next up, furiously copying photo CDs and the after-mass singalong for the congregation (!). But still... I don't have to truck my boys and a visiting friend out the door at 7:30 am, so really it's all good.
Best VBS moment of the day? I was talking to a pre-schooler, and put my hand out for a high-five. He quickly picked his nose and then slapped my hand.
Or maybe it was seeing Kade dance along to one of the songs. We have a nursery for volunteers' kids, and they bring 'em down for the finale. Which leads to some dancing, a bit o' wide-eyes, and sometimes a quick nap!
The best moment WOULD have been seeing a great little guy win the four foot stuffed alligator (seriously, longer than he is tall)... if I hadn't seen a 3yr old girl immediately begin crying. But everyone walked away with something - those are the best kind of raffles. Especially with free tickets!
Oh, and there's more great moments, and some great pics too--- but my clock has just chimed bedtime. More later :)
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Eleven Months Old- a time for peace!
So! Today is June 17th... Kaden is 11 months old today!
And you can see what an inexperienced mom I am? Last month I was all about how hard it was to take a photo of a moving baby...
and then THIS month he was SO COOPERATIVE... letting me take as many photos as I wanted. (sigh) Pure innocence, this kid.
Notice the new jammies. He grew out of most of his footie ones, and we realized that it's summer.
SuperPup!
I'd show you my favorites, the new dino ones, but he already "initiated" them last night.
And you can see what an inexperienced mom I am? Last month I was all about how hard it was to take a photo of a moving baby...
and then THIS month he was SO COOPERATIVE... letting me take as many photos as I wanted. (sigh) Pure innocence, this kid.
Notice the new jammies. He grew out of most of his footie ones, and we realized that it's summer.In Florida.
Perhaps nightwear that covers up 99% of the body isn't appropriate.
Which led to these adorable ones.
SuperPup!
I'd show you my favorites, the new dino ones, but he already "initiated" them last night.
On a completely different note, today is also the one year anniversary of Grandma Fry's death. Please remember her and all the family in your prayers. Thank you!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Sooo Big!
You know the drill... you ask the child how big he is, and he throws up his hands and squeals with delight. Very impressive, and quite fun to witness the pure joy on his face, but since our camera batteries are down, you'll just have to picture it in your mind :)
Proof that Kade takes after his father:
When we fed him a taste of ice cream, he literally sucked the spoon dry.
Then screamed for more.
Proof that Kade takes after his mother:
While watching the TV show "Wipeout", he saw a guy crash into a wall and fall head over heels into the water. The babe laughed out loud, then looked at Jim and me (who were silent because we thought he was sleeping) and gave us a little chuckle.
Proof that Kade takes after his father:
When we fed him a taste of ice cream, he literally sucked the spoon dry.
Then screamed for more.
Proof that Kade takes after his mother:
While watching the TV show "Wipeout", he saw a guy crash into a wall and fall head over heels into the water. The babe laughed out loud, then looked at Jim and me (who were silent because we thought he was sleeping) and gave us a little chuckle.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
To Stand or Not to Stand?
It really isn't a question, more of a developmental choice. Check out Kaden's newest pastime...
None of these last very long, but still... he looks rather pleased with himself, don'cha think?
None of these last very long, but still... he looks rather pleased with himself, don'cha think?Tuesday, June 2, 2009
A decade?
It never seems possible, but here we are: Jim and I celebrated 10 years together this past weekend. We celebrated at the beach:
Which was Kaden's first visit-- and he has his father's love of adventure. The waves were "rough" by Gulf standards, but he totally enjoyed them crashing into him (and sometimes over his head too!).
Which was Kaden's first visit-- and he has his father's love of adventure. The waves were "rough" by Gulf standards, but he totally enjoyed them crashing into him (and sometimes over his head too!).
We also visited a zoo, where these two "general" lions entertained us a bit. Know what we learned? Because their genetic history is undetermined, it's a risk to breed them. So the lioness was sterilized... but the King of the Jungle? Not so much. Turns out their MANE is directly related to their testosterone, so a sterile man lion looks like, uh, a lady lion. (Insert thick hair jokes here).
That whole conversation with the keeper was over Kade's head, thank goodness (we have a few years to prepare for THAT talk). But he did seem to enjoy watching the animals... especially the monkeys, who were the most active. They got a high pitched screech of appreciation, which was the exact type of noise we were told to avoid, as it could aggravate los monos. Can't you just see the headline? "Local Baby Incites Monkeys to Attact Boat of Tourists: Warning! Gruesome photos inside!"
That whole conversation with the keeper was over Kade's head, thank goodness (we have a few years to prepare for THAT talk). But he did seem to enjoy watching the animals... especially the monkeys, who were the most active. They got a high pitched screech of appreciation, which was the exact type of noise we were told to avoid, as it could aggravate los monos. Can't you just see the headline? "Local Baby Incites Monkeys to Attact Boat of Tourists: Warning! Gruesome photos inside!"
No, the entire visit was very nice and mostly calm- heck, it was so hot out both the animals and the peeps were fairly laid back! Here's to another 10 years of calm and adventure :)
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