Summer Fun

Here's some pictures of the summer fun Caden has been having.

Matt and I bought him a pool, and then quickly realized it is probably too small for him already. But, he has fun in it, so it will probably last the summer. :-)

Caden and Taylor splashing around in her pool...

This was too classic...this is Caden's "Oh, it's so hot in my room I can't hardly sleep" sleeping position....

Like father like son...i got a picture of both of them hanging out on the couch....with thier legs crossed the same way...

A Day with Mommy!

Matt was out of town this weekend, so Caden and I went to Breakfast downtown, and then to Dow Gardens! He played in the sandbox, (which he loved, so I'm thinking that we are going shopping after his nap). He also splashed around in the stream, but there's no pictures of that, I was just trying to make sure he didn't get soaked, or fall in headfirst. :-) We had a great day!

Caden and Tulips

Matt went to the Red Wings game tonight so Caden and I went to Dow Gardens to play in the tulips!

April Playdate at Maddie's House

We visited Maddie's house for the April Playdate...and we welcomed our newest members...Ginny....and ....Ginny! Yes, there are two adorable little girls named Ginny. :-)







Monthly Group Shot!

This is a lot harder now that they are all mobile!
From Left to right....Ginny, Maddie, Aiden, Caden, Talia, and Ginny!

Buford and Mindy's Prom

Caden isn't in any of these pictures....why? Because we hired our FIRST babysitter and went out to party! It went really well. Our babysitter, Maddie, is 13 and she did a wonderful job with Caden! He didn't even notice we were gone and went to sleep for her just fine!

So...while he was sleeping...Mom and Dad were reliving thier high school days at PROM! That's right, our going away party for Mindy and Buford was turned into a Prom. Complete with trellis pictures, a DJ, Prom King and Queen and lots of fun. Here are some pictures.

In case you were wondering, yes, that is my H. S. Prom dress. I should scan in Matt and my prom picture from 1998....we look a little different now! :-)

We will miss you Mindy, Buford, and Penelope!!

Visit with Jen and Arin in Erie

Before we headed down south to see the grandparents, we visited Jen and Arin in Erie! Caden had lots of fun catching up with his buddies - Austen, Eli and Naomi. The kids are all getting so big!

Trip to PA

Caden went back to PA for the first time since Christmas! It's hard to believe it's been that long! We had a great time and the weather was beautiful! Matt stayed in Erie for a hockey tournament and Caden and I drove the rest of the way home to see the Grandparents. Matt's team ended up winning the championship.

While Dad was playing hockey, Caden was playing outside in the yard. Here's a few pictures from our trip!

Making a break for it!

Jen and DJ with Caden at the pond.

Happy Easter!

Caden had a busy Easter! We had SO much fun. we hid his basket behind the dining room door, that he loves to open and close. He really was going to play with the door, and just happened to find his Easter basket at the same time....Check out the video:








After finding his Easter Basket, we went to Easter Brunch with Scotty, Dan, Shawn, Bek, and Chris.

Caden took a big nap after the morning's fun...and then we went to Easter dinner at Mindy and Buford's! It was so much fun, and Caden and Penelope played outside before dinner, and we went to the park after dinner.

The babies on thier daddies shoulders!

Saginaw Children's Museum

This weekend, Mindy and I took Caden and Penelope to the Saginaw Zoo....wait...scratch that...the Children's Museum (after it started pouring down rain!)

We had a GREAT time and were thankful for the change in plans! We had never been to the Children's museum before, and it is someplace we will definitely go back to visit!

All of the exhibits were interactive play exhibits for kids of all ages. Mindy and I were so tired afterwards from chasing around our toddlers. (who by the way are very fast now that they know how to walk).

Enjoy the pictures!!

In the Ball Pit!


Playing with Legos!



In the Kitchen - everything was kid sized!



Caden and Penelope are ready for the road!



Peek-a-boo!



The water exhibit was the BEST! They were both wet, and Caden had to change shirts at the end of it, but the loved playing in the water.



I would say Caden wrote his own name, but I would be lying. :-) I think the streak is the start of a picture of daddy. :-)




In the maze - built out of small walls with lots of things to play with along the way.


Taking a ride in the wagon!

Field Trip with Cheryl!

Caden and I went on a field trip with Cheryl and the kids during Spring Break week last week! We went to Whiting Forest first, then to Dow Gardens to see (What else?) The butterflies!!

We had such a great time, and it was so fun to see how well the kids take care of Caden! They treat him like thier baby too. :-)

Going down the ramp!

At the Treehouse in Whiting Forest!

Onto the butterflies!! Here's a picture of the whole gang! Cheryl and Madison pushing Caden, Erica, Andrew, Alec and Austin.

Here Caden is reaching for a butterfly.

Austin and Madison showing Caden a butterfly!