So what part is the "Vacation"???

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 :)

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.

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!

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.

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?