Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Kayden's Recent Update

So I have been horrible at updating lately!! And since I put blog address on the back of all the Christmas Cards, I figured I'd put an update in for each of the kids - and then I'll add pictures later!

I can't believe how big Kayden is getting, and how much of a little man he is. He's super good at saying his numbers, can count to 10 w/out us and then sometimes after 10 says 17, 14, 2, etc. He also is really liking to sing and dance (that's my boy!). At Kenzie's birthday party last week he was singing "birthday to you, birthday to you," and kept going w/ his own verses after she had blown out her candles and was eating her cupcake. He does enjoy the birthday song. One thing we have been blessed w/ (most days) is how polite Kayden is. He's even been made an example at daycare, although I am guessing that's not the case 100% of the time! hehe He ALWAYS says please and "sank you" and we are so proud at how polite he is to everyone!! Don't get me wrong - its not that way every day. Like yesterday whenever I asked him to do something I got a NOOOOOOOOO at top scream range.

Last week we also went and visited Santa Clause, and Kayden did much better then last year. Santa sat down on the floor and thanked Kayden for calling "this corporate meeting." Kayden barely let him sit and he was on his lap. I got it all on our mini video, maybe I'll figure out how to edit and put a clip on here. Then Kayden and Hannah both sat on his lap, we got some really good pictures. I bought their package, and then of course get home to realize the one I snapped turned out better! Oh well!

Yesterday Kayden was running around the living room while I was feeding and rocking Hannah, and all of a sudden he takes his shirt off and yells "TA DAA!" Here's my cell phone picture of it!


Here are some of our most recent sayings from our favorite 2 year old:
Eric pulling in the driveway w/ the kids the 1st night after we put the Christmas Lights up outside. "CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DADDY!!!!......They are just beautiful."
If he finds a treat (he most likely shouldn't have), "OOOH YUM. That's yummy, that for me?"
To Grandma Loretta after his morning treat, "That's delicious Grandma...no wait that is YUMMY!"
Telling me about his day at daycare, "Mazzy is my best buddy, and Mazzy is Hannah's friend." (Maybe one day I'll be telling that at Kayden and Mazzy's wedding, they are the best of buddies!)
I had a towel wrapped around my head yesterday after I got done showering, "Mommy, you shower? That's good."
"Look! Look! I make Hannah smile!"
And boy does he ever, she hears him coming from a mile away and is grinning hear to hear until she spots that crazy big brother of hers!
"Hello Gorgeous!" He is our lady's man! He loves telling the neighbors that, and really made our neighbor, Kiley's, day when she went to her homecoming dance! She was all snazzed up and he had to see her and give her a hug and tell her that before she left!
"One at a time, ONE AT A TIME."
"Oh, Oh OKAY."
"Santa coming? Christmas Presents, I want two of them. I be really good boy. I open them ONE AT A TIME, OKAY?"
When we were at church for Hannah's Baptism w/ Uncle Kyle (we'll put pics of that up, too!) we put him in the truck and he said "brrr...I don't like it." Me either buddy, me either - Winter and Mommy do not agree!! :)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Look What I Can Do!

Here is Hannah yesterday...this is the most determined, strongest little girl I have ever met. She has to do everything big! Sorry for the quality, and it being dark...its from my cell phone as she was too quick for me to grab the video camera. Can't believe how big this little girl is getting!!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Eric's Good Shot

A blog post just for ERIC! Eric went hunting again this year with his uncle Jim & his cousin Justin. The picture below is his Opening Day Success!! I think its classified as a 7 or 8 point buck. All 190 lbs. of it! We've even ate some of it already...gotta love deer meat!






Now every day when Eric gets home from work Kayden says, "DADDY, you get big deer?" And looks at me and says, "YA, my Daddy he got big deer."



Good shot Eric!!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

New Pictures!

We've had a busy few weeks, I haven't updated anything! (Let's not even talk about Baby Books or Hannah's calendar! grr!) Here are some pictures from what we've been up to. The kids are both crazy and keep Eric and I on our toes and chasing them around. They both are so smiley and happy - we are so blessed. We love them both so much and count our blessings every day!! We are so lucky! Love you K and Hannah Nana!


While Eric was hunting last weekend I decided to try a double bath!

SUCCESS! They love it!


My little trend setter...leg warmers, mini jean skirt, fancy boots, and a zebra print shirt :)
I love having a lil' girl to dress up!! :)


You talking to me?


Umm...I don't think that boot is intended for walking Kayden...

but of course he tried.


The first double bath..."HANNAH look at Mommy!"


Hi Mommy!
(they sure look alike in this picture...uffda!)

Stud Muffin


7 Months Old - Hannah Christene!


Playing w/ Hannah, he can always make her smile! Such a great big brother.


Read his shirt, I love it! He looks so grown up here.


Just done w/ bath time! Look at how long her hair is getting!


Someone enjoys his fleece RockStar pj's from Auntie Tanya & Uncle Bill!
I walked out of the bathroom and found him posed like this, he loves Mickey!

Ham Bone!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Halloween 2010

Happy Halloween one and all!! With the most exciting news of the weekend, my cousin Sara gave birth to their twin baby boys, Brayden and Luke on Saturday, October 30th. All are healthy and we could not be more excited!! They are in California, so we hope to see them soon, but for now enjoying pictures!!

Kayden came down w/ a bug. Woke up Sunday morning throwing up, that is NOT enjoyable, poor thing. I camped out on the floor of his room with him until about 9am on Sunday, after that we did get him feeling better, but the first picture is how he spent his Halloween for the most part! We did make it to G & G Loftus' and to Auntie Holly & Uncle Kyle's house, and then Kayden went around our neighborhood w/ G-ma Lind and Auntie Jodi! Here are some pictures! Hope everyone had a great holiday, and there are still some trick or treating IOU's we need to take care of this week w/ 2 healthy trick or treaters! :)


Poor babe fell asleep on the floor in the living room.


Ready to get suited up - Mr. Race Car Driver!


Super Cool, "fast like Lightning...kachow!"


Kayden and Connor


Where's my girls??


Chick Magnet!


One of the few pics of my smiley butterfly!


The only picture of all 4 of the kids


Connor and his bat sign?? Not sure. K is sure to take care of little sis though!


Piglet - Mackenzie and Race Car Driver - Kayden


Mackenzie and Hannah


Hannah and Auntie Holly!! SMILES!


We are all so thankful to have Kyle home, Hannah is, too...but she is NOT pleased w/ her mom for putting her in that costume. I believe this is her saying "Uncle Kyle save me!"


Kayden and Holly and Kyle!


The 3 older kids on their way to trick or treat. Kayden kept saying "ohh - look candy yummy yummy!"


There's me and my girl!!!!


Connor at his school Halloween Parade


Saying Hi to Hannah :)


Grandpa Lind and Hannah at the parade! In her Halloween tutu!


Hannah and her pumpkin, they are both 18 lbs. It was her free pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! (another blog post I have forgotten, lol)


Kayden LOVED his cookie monster pumpkin!


Hmm...this stuff looks fun!


Cookie Monster and the Ham!


The kids w/ their pumpkins - 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Apple Orchard / Pumpkin Patch

So I was all updated, for like a day. :) lol Not so much anymore. But Cayen & Justin updated their site right away, so here are some pics, I'll post our soon!! I love how they did the first picture of all three of our years!! Thanks guys!! :)

http://www.vanlaeres.com/2010/10/apple-orchard-10.html