The Caribbean Cruise

The Enchantment of the Seas


The Centrum



Mom at the pool

Mom and me at the pool

Me at the pool

As most of you know (because I have been bragging about it for months) I got to go on a Caribbean cruise with my mom and my sister this summer. We just returned home. Actually, I am still at the airport and thought I would put a few pictures on here. We had a fantastic, phenomenal time. The weather was great (mostly) and the ship was unbelievable.

What Cayden said

Cayden is known for his amazing ability to hear the quietest noise or conversation. We are forever amazed by what he can hear. We were worried when he was younger because he had so many ear infections that he might have some permanent damage. 99% of the time we know it is not true but every once in a while he hears something incorrectly and it makes us laugh.

Cayden to Jeff (while driving through Idaho): Daddy, what is that stinky smell?

Jeff to Cayden: I don't know Cayden, maybe it is cows?

Cayden to Jeff: Daddy it can't be, owls don't smell bad!

Both of us: Laughing, laughing, laughing, owls? Where did you hear owls?

Jeff to Cayden (after regaining his composure): How do you know owls don't smell bad?

Cayden: I just do.

Missing Anything?

Cayden turned to me today while we were out eating pizza with something in his hand. It took me a few moments to realize that it was his tooth which he has been wiggling for ages now. We were very excited. Tonight, when it came time to get ready for bed and to decide what to do with his tooth Cayden got a very stressed look on his face. He decided to put it in a cup and when I asked him where he was going to put the cup he started to cry. It finally came out that he didn't want the tooth fairy in his room. So, we settled on a table in the living room but he still wanted to sleep with Jeff and me. We eventually settled on leaving the tooth in the cup out on the table on the porch and I promised I would lock the door. Where does this kid get his fear of the tooth fairy? The whole time I am trying not to giggle because most children are excited to lose their first tooth and get their loot from the good ole tooth fairy. Who knew she could invoke fear in the heart of children everywhere (or at least at our house)? I love his innocence ;)


The note says, "Dear tooth fairy, can you try to give me tow(two) or three dollars, Cayden"

The tooth is in the bottom of the cup.

New grin.

At the Beach

Asleep in the car

South Beach State Park

The Beach

Cayden at the Enchanted Forest

We went to the beach last week with my mom and I only took a few pictures. Sometimes I am just not motivated to get the camera out. I took these few with my phone and have finally gotten the card so that I can post them on here. I am going to try to not be so lazy in Hawaii. Wish me luck!

Camping with the kids

The four of us went camping with some friends this last week. It was Bryce's first time to sleep in the camper. He did great - snuggled right between Jeff and I. The original plan was for him to sleep in the Pack and Play and he actually started there. However, because of the temperature he ended up in bed with us. We were in a beautiful area and went on a couple of hikes. From our campsite we got to watch an antelope mom and her babies play and we saw deer on our hike. Cayden loves camping but usually gets a little worried at night when it is dark. He always wants to know "if there are bears here?" We are headed to the beach to camp next week so wish us good luck!



Family picture

On our hike

Cayden watching wildlife

Bryce playing peek a boo

Bryce looking

Cheese

Cheese!

I grabbed a couple of pictures of Bryce tonight. He is at the stage where he likes his picture taken and gives his best "cheese" whenever the camera comes out.

Bryce at 15 months

Bryce had his 15 month doctor appointment on Tuesday. He is definetely growing. I always compare the boys to see if they are growing the same. It is really the only way to compare them since in every other aspect they are different. Unfortunately, I don't have any data on Cayden at 15 months but here is how Bryce compares at 15 months to Cayden at 18 months.

Bryce = 35 " tall (above the 97th percentile)
Cayden at 18 months = 33 3/4 " tall.

WOW

Bryce = 30 lbs 8 oz (90th percentile)
Cayden at 18 months = 30 lbs

WOW again

Bryce might always be the younger brother but may not be the "little" brother.

P.S. Bryce is currently dealing with the after effects of his MMR vaccine. He had a 103.5 temp last night. Motrin seems to help some put the poor kid just sits around and points to the things he wants you to bring him. Hope that in another day or two he will be back to normal.

P.P.S Bryce also had his appt with the Ear/Nose/Throat Specialist. HIS EARS ARE CLEAR! After 60 days of antibiotics and 30 days of another medicine which I cannot spell his ears are clear. Yippee.