Kayden's Busy Week

Kayden has had some big accomplishments these past couple weeks!! He is now in HIS room, in the basement, in a BIG BOY BED! We put him in there a month or so ago for a night and decided to wait. So Friday, June 25th was the BIG DAY! He did awesome that weekend, but that Sunday was he**. He cries a bit - but its definately a job for Dad. He knows he can just ask me to cuddle and I will. So night-time w/ K is Daddy's job! :)

Kayden also started swimming lessons. Its a "Mommy (or Daddy) and Me" class, at the Stew. Pool. Its a brand new pool that just opened last year. It is so nice!! He does really good. Last week was his 1st week and he wasn't scared at all - even blowing bubbles, floating on his back, kicking, putting his face in the water, etc. The teacher even used him as an example for a few things!! I am super proud of him considering I am not the best in water.


The 1st morning after sleeping in his Big Boy Bed!



Napping in his bed, refuses to lay on his pillows or cover up!


So one afternoon I went in to wake him up from his nap and I couldn't get the door open...I pushed it open only to find K, sleeping up against the door. I pushed it open, ran upstairs to get the camera and came back down to take the picture. He had nuk, bankie, bear, and cookie.
PS - he ALWAYS crosses his feet. Cutest little dude in the world.


"I COOKIE MONSTER Mommy!!!"


YEAHHHH! We went to our neighbor Cooper's t-ball game! K had a ball!


The Cheese Master

Listening to the RULES at his 1st swimming lesson

Kayden and our neighbors Cooper and Kenzie. They were enjoying juice boxes while watching Eric wax the truck.

4th of July 2010

Hannah's 1st 4th of July & the 1st 4th of July that Kayden "realized" what was going on! He even got to stay up late to watch the fireworks. We had 35 JFK dancers walking in the Stewartville Parade. It had rained / down poured ALL day, we didn't even go down to the park to enjoy the festivities - hopefully next year. The parade started at 6:30, right as we were preparing to head out on the route...IT STOPPED!!! Thank goodness, we had so much fun! The girls all walked, and had to walk fast! Eric & Steve got to cruise in the Denali while my Dad and Kayden sat in the backseat and watched CARS. Kayden was oblivious to the parade he was in! He did get to watch the most important parts when we were done. He went down and watch the tractors, horses, and WEEOHHWEEOOO's (firetrucks) with Auntie Holly and Kailee and Auntie Erin and Uncle Steve-o. Dad and I waited w/ a few girls who's parents forgot them!! Here are some pictures of the day!!

Look at the pretty girl!!! In her little 4th outfit!


Kayden in his 4th t-shirt, before his outfit change! :)


HERE WE COME!

Showing Auntie all the good stuff in the parade!

Waving at the firetrucks!! Our neighbor was in one and yelling Kayden's name, he thought he was Mr. Cool Stuff! :)

Kayden & Kailee...our new JFK Spokes-kids :)

"Mommy - look Hannah in chair!"

Mr. Poser! Can't wait til his Graduation Pics, right Carolyn?? :)

Hannah is wondering what in tarnation her brother is doing!

Me w/ my favorite girl on her 1st 4th of July!

Family 4th of July Picture!! So much for all our red white and blue clothes we had on at the start of the day!!

Here is Kayden watching his 1st fireworks with Mommy & Daddy! ! Hannah even stayed sleeping through the big BOOOMS!

Our Little Hams!

I admit...I like to take pictures. Everyone who knows me will agree with this. I am also proud to say that I have the cutest kids in the world so it makes taking pictures that much better!! Yes - to all those wondering, they are both camera trained - as these pictures will show you!! The first couple are just hilarious...b/c when we try and get good pictures of the kids together Hannah looks like she fears for her life and Kayden just stares at Hannah. Trust me we are working on this.

CHEESE BALL

Kayden's new trick this week...takes his shirt off while he sleeps. Here is saying "here go Mom - shirt." We thought it was the tags, we cut them off. The necks are now 3 times their original size. Yesterday when I got him after his nap he was stuck. Both arms and head stuck in the neck hole of his t-shirt. Mother of God, what a goober.

What a pretty girl!!

Here she is giggling...hehe TOO CUTE! :)

Some Pictures From This Week!

I am trying to be more diligent with updating the blog w/ pictures, etc. since I'm using it as the kids baby books and something they'll be able to look back on. So let's cross our fingers I hold up my end of the bargain!! Here are some pictures of these 2 lil' cuties from this week!

Kayden quotes for the week:
I told Kayden his new haircut looked handsome..."I handsome like daddy."
Playing at G-ma & G-pa Loftus' - "it okay, I be right back."
Lost his ball under the deck - "oh no, oh jeez, AH MAN!!"


you lookin' at me?


she ALWAYS sticks her tongue out!!


chubbers!! :)


Brother / Sister T-shirt Photos!!

STRONG GIRL - holds her head up all on her own, and likes to sit and watch Crazy K!

He sings...he dances...

he throws tantrums...see below... lol A boy of many talents!

These two goobers sleep in the oddest positions, whatever makes them comfy & cozy!

Little groggy after the nap!!

I see you hiding Mr. Kayden

The Last Few Weeks

I haven't posted as often as I'd like - so I'll throw this one in here and another one this afternoon. We've had a busy few months. Here are some pics of the recent happenings! And a video of Crazy Kayden! Hope to keep everyone a little more up to date - cross your fingers I do it!! hehe

Kayden hops like a bunny

Sweet baby just hanging out!


Big Girl!!


Hannah loves to lay on her mat, she just stares at the animals!

Kayden & Mazzy sitting in a tree...
K got invited to his lil' girlfriend from daycare's b-day party. Of course he had to sit next to her...and 2 other girls...our little lady killer




WOW - thats a COLD juice box


Lovin' Mazzy's house she got for her b-day


sidewalk chalk ROCKS...this is just before he chalked on the steps...the new stroller...and DADDY'S LUMINATOR


Got a smiley face in her baptism gown! What a cutie pie!


Connor in a time out...Claire and Kayden enjoying it almost as much as Connor


Kayden...being Kayden


K & Great G-pa Parsons sharing crackers


Mommy holding Baby Olivia & Kayden swinging


G-pa Loftus and Hannah chillin' out


Our crazy kid


Connor's Graduation from Pre-School

Us girl friends from HS all got together in May, 3 of us w/ new bambinos! We got cute pics of the kids, and all of us played a little Wii...JUST DANCE!! Carolyn ROCKED it! :)

Chloe Geer - born 2-10-10

Cale Schramm - born 1-31-10

Hannah Loftus - born 4-5-10

Step By Step....ooooh baby....

Eye of the TIGER!