THE CALLENS

Happy Holidays

2012-01-04T15:20:00.000-08:00

For Christmas we were able to go to Texas and visit lots of family. Before we went we were able to do lots of festivities out here in Seattle, get a small tree the boys loved decorating, and I even finished stockings. The Holidays were great and we are looking forward to the new year.

Blue and Pink

2011-11-08T20:47:00.001-08:00

I don't know why but blogger doesn't always let me actually make posts. So sorry for the lack there of. Life is good and we are excited for the Holidays. In other news we are expecting a new bundle of joy in March and we have found out that it's a girl. We are super excited to add a new blessing to our life, and a little pink.

Here are some pictures of my sweet boys.

Fix'n

2011-07-15T14:08:00.000-07:00

Camping

2011-07-15T13:42:00.001-07:00

Last weekend we decided to take a spur of the moment camping trip to a little campsite about 30 minutes away. The boys absolutly loved being out side and walking around barefoot. Going in and out of the tent of course is one of the best parts. We are hoping the weather will cooperate a little more so we can go more.

The boys playing.

The new tent

Breck loved playing in the fire pit while we were setting up the tent. Ash all over.

Running all around

2011-06-27T22:04:00.000-07:00

So I ran my first marathon this last weekend. With 2 bathroom breaks I finished in 4 hrs 11 minutes. It was fun to see Seattle in a whole new way.

Last summer my friend taught a quilting class. She helped us make a samplers quilt.

I then made baby quilts for my sisters babies.

This blanket was for Becca's baby Seth

This blanket was for Ariel's baby Ryan.

Lately...

2011-02-27T20:49:00.001-08:00

I have been really bad about blogging lately. Sorry to my family who likes to see pictures. Things are pretty much the same. Lots of throwing balls and lots rain/ snow. I now have a 10 month old and a 2 1/2 year old. Time sure does go bye fast. The boys are doing great. Cade is so grown up. He is so smart and is constantly talking, singing, or reciting Dr.Seuss. He loves basketball, baseball, and football. And everyday he plays to us on his guitar. Breck is discovering everything. He is a super fast crawler and is already trying to take steps without holding on. He loves to talk just as much as the other Callens men in my life. He loves being with everyone. Life is good we just wish the warmer weather would come sooner.

Thanks Dad for the pj's they are very cute!

Mom the boys both love their animal blankets.

File Folder Games

2011-01-14T14:33:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you guys but I am always looking for quiet activities for Church, especially ones that relate to church. So I found this website greenjellowithcarrots.blogspot.com that sells file folder games. To make matters better on Fridays they do deals/ giveaways. So now I get The Boy Dress Up: Armor of God (colored version) and I Am Unique. Go to their website and take a look. Happy Friday!

We just might join the circus...

2011-01-12T15:59:00.000-08:00

So today we finally used the Groupon that I bought a year ago to have a two hour flying trapeze lesson. Adam and I both had a really good time. I would suggest that everyone does it at least once. It made me miss gymnastics even more. Seriously so fun! The first video is Adam and the second is me!

Christmas

2010-12-28T21:40:00.000-08:00

We traveled down to warm Houston Texas to be with my family for Christmas. It was really fun being with everyone and enjoying the nice weather. Mom and Dad thanks for everything we had a great time.

Here are the boys at the ward Christmas party. Anytime anyone asked Cade what he wanted from Santa he would say a candy cane.

The boys in there Christmas pjs at home

Down in Texas we went bowling as a family. It was really fun and Cade asked for days after if we could go bowling again.

My little sister is going on a Mission in February so we were able to go through with her. I love the Houston Temple. It brings back special memories since that is were we got married.

The boys on Christmas morning, not really sure on what was going on.

I hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas season.

Thanksgiving

2010-12-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

I know its late but for Thanksgiving we went all the way out to Louisiana for the "big" Callens thanksgiving. It was alot of fun hanging out at the cabins and visiting with everyone. We even got to celebrate Adam's parents 50 anniversary with a party. It was quite the event with skits, food, dancing, and story telling.

Breck enjoying his first Thanksgiving

Adam with his parents at the wonderful anniversary party.

Cade eating some of the delicious food.

I am so thankful for all that I/ we have been blessed with!

Happy Halloween

2010-10-30T22:52:00.001-07:00

Hope you have a great Halloween!

Down South

2010-10-19T23:25:00.000-07:00

Adam had his 10 year high school reunion in September so we decided to make a big trip out of it and visit our families. We spent some time in Louisiana and Texas. It was so nice to have some heat, lots of family, and Mexican food. (I could eat chips and salsa everyday!).

Adam, his parents and the boys.
On the rope swing. Cade loved it!

In Texas with my family. (After eating some delicious Mexican food)The swing in my moms backyard. It was the first time for Breck.

Playing lacrosse with Uncle Tate.

The last day we were there it was just absolutely beautiful weather. We played outside and even inflated the little splash toy for the kids to run around in.
It was a really fun trip and definitely reminded us where we would like to end up in the long run.

Pumpkin patch

2010-10-19T22:53:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we went to a Pumpkin Patch. It was really fun with lots of activities.

Adam and Breck on the hayride.

Cade finding his perfect pumpkin.

Adam and Cade playing in the "corn" box.

Driving the big tractor.

Riding the cow train. It was so funny to see all the little kids with their little heads bobbling all around.

Update

2010-10-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

I have been a total blog slacker lately. We are doing great and the boys are growing like weeds and learning new things everyday.

Breck eating rice cereal for the first time. He still isn't too sure about it.

Decorating Halloween cookies. Really I decorated. Cade just wanted to eat the cookies frosting or not.

Breck just looking cute. I can't believe how big he is getting. And can you see his 3 dimples? (one on each cheek and one in the chin)

Family Pictures

2010-09-13T14:10:00.001-07:00

A great friend so graciously took some pictures for us. Thank you! We love them!

2 years

2010-08-26T21:48:00.000-07:00

How does time seem to go so fast. Cade's two and so excited about it. He is always on the go but he is such a sweet boy. Right now he is really into motorcycles and guitars (I am a little worried for when he is 16). So we thought a little guitar birthday would be perfect we played pin the pick on the guitar, whacked a guitar pinata, and ate some good food. A perfect little party for a big 2 year old.

Whacking the guitar pinataHe even got his own guitar. Complete with flames.
His birthday cake. ( I thought I did pretty good)

This little boy has brought so much happiness in to our lives. He keeps me on my toes but he is always willing to help and give hugs. He loves his brother, balls, guitars, bikes, anything electronic, books, dancing, music, fire, dogs, the trash truck just to name a few. He is so funny. He likes to share and proceeds to tell me "Cade nice share with Breck". He even mimics Breck and says "Breck said (insert noise that Breck made)". I absolutely love this boy and am so lucky to be his mom. Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Four Months

2010-08-26T21:27:00.001-07:00

I can't believe Breck is 4 months old. I remember Cade being a happy baby but I think Breck is even happier. He has been a rolling machine for the last couple of weeks. He is a great sleeper and eater. He loves to watch everyone. He especially loves to watch Cade and instantly smiles when Cade looks at him. It's already so funny to see these 2 boys together. He makes the cutest noises and will try to talk to you. He has the best smile and 3 dimples (one on each cheek and a chin dimple) to go along with it. I think there is nothing better than the first few months of smiles when babies give real smiles, with no teeth changing it yet, their little eyes just light up, and usually there whole body gets into it. Seriously nothing better. We adore having him in our family.

Lately

2010-08-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

We have just been hanging out and enjoying life.

Playing ball at the park

Finally getting to experience life facing out.

Going miniature golfing

Enjoying big smiles!

And staying cool! (and warm, the weather here isn't very good).

Hope your summer has been just as fun!

Boating

2010-07-21T14:00:00.001-07:00

One of our friends has a boat and he took us for a ride. We were nervous about taking the boys but they both loved it.

Camping

2010-07-21T13:03:00.000-07:00

Recently we went camping. For are first family camping trip I thought it went really well.The boys loved being outside and getting dirty. We built fires, ate smores (and lots of other bad things), and went hiking (okay maybe just walks). We had a really good time just enjoying the out doors.
We went up to Mt. Rainier and thought we would go on about a mile hike. Needless to say we only do the picnic table loop before Cade found an interesting sign he couldn't be without and our friends little boy found a puddle.

Who could resist such a cool sign with a fire, a bike, and a dog. I mean seriously!

I think we just might do it again.

Blessing

2010-06-30T22:44:00.001-07:00

This past Sunday Adam was able to bless Breck. It was a really special experience. My parents and my younger brother came to town to visit and share the special occasion with us. Breck looked so handsome and did not make a peep during the blessing. Thanks mom and dad for coming and for Breck's special outfit. We already miss you all and Cade can't stop talking about you guys. P.S. He has taken his ball and glove every where, he even sleeps with it.

Father Son Campout

2010-06-05T12:40:00.000-07:00

Adam took Cade on his second father son camp out. Thankfully this year Cade could walk because it poured almost the whole time. They had a blast and next year it will be all 3 of them going!

Setting up the tent

Getting all wet in the rain

Riding in the wagon

Playing in the fire pit

All dirty and about to leave

Crashed out before they could even make it home.

My Boys

2010-05-20T15:54:00.003-07:00

We had Heather Mann come take photos when Breck was only 10 days old. Here is a sneak peek!

CADE

BRECK

Don't I have the most beautiful boys!

Look- a -like

2010-05-12T18:36:00.001-07:00

So who do you think our boys look like?

(I tried to find pictures of everyone about the same age. But mine is a hospital picture and I am not sure how old Adam is.)

BRECK

CADE

KACIE

ADAM

Somedays I think Breck looks like Cade and some days he is the spitting image of Adam. What do you think?

2 weeks

2010-05-10T14:19:00.000-07:00

Breck is now 2 weeks old and growing so big. I can't believe he wasn't even due until this past Saturday. Our little family is doing well. Cade is a really sweet big brother and is constantly found giving kisses and or high 5's to Breck. We are slowly figuring out how to leave the house with two kids, and if the weather would start cooperating it would be even better. Life is good!

Practicing the piano

Thanks mom for coming to visit. We loved having you and can't wait for you and Dad to come again

Breck Adam Callens

2010-04-27T23:24:00.000-07:00

So we are a family of 4! Crazy to think I am a mom of 2 boys. Who would have thought. This last week has been a blur and the labor and delivery was even faster. Sunday April 25 my water broke at 6am (2 weeks before my due date). I wasn't really feeling contractions so I decided to take a shower and finish getting the hospital bag ready. Luckily Cade woke up before we left and we got to get him ready and say Bye before we sent him off with his uncle. We got to the hospital around 8am and by now I was starting to feel the contractions. It took about 10 minutes to get us checked in and for them to do the test to make sure my water broke. The nurse finally checked me and realized I was already 6cm and that I still needed the strep B medicine so she called the on call doctor to get permission to put me in a room (she still hadn't received the actual water breaking results). We got into the room at about 8:35 they gave me an IV and I asked the nurse to check me again at about 8:45 and the nurse was shocked because I was ready to push. 8:48 am Breck Adam Callens was born. Luckily an OB specialist was near by to catch the baby. No epidural was given and because I didn't get the antibiotics for strep B we had to stay another day. We are both doing well and we are all adjusting to being a family of 4.

6lbs 7 oz and 20.28 in. long

Cade has been such a good big brother already. He likes to give high 5's and is very concerned when the baby cries.

Great Wolf Lodge

2010-04-05T11:55:00.001-07:00

This last week we went to Great Wolf Lodge. If you haven't heard of it, it's an indoor water park. I know some of you are thinking lame but in the Northwest it is actually perfect. It was a fun little vacation.

Houston Trip

2010-03-24T13:21:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my parents Cade and I decided to make a last minute trip down to Texas. Weird to think it is the last time I will go with just one child. The weather was beautiful and it was so much fun just relaxing and visiting with family.

We helped do laundry. Cade loves to watch the clothes wash. He will walk around saying "clothes, wash, wash". I think we did some extra loads just so he could sit and watch. It is seriously so funny. Hopefully he will always like to be so helpful.

My mom got a little dog, she is still a puppy but she won't get much bigger. She is the perfect size for Cade and he loved playing with her. He could even hold the leash and walk her.

We visited cousins.

And we even went to the zoo

It really was a great trip! Thanks mom and dad we had lots of fun!

18 Months

2010-03-03T21:26:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my baby boy is 18 Months. What's even more weird is that in about 2 months I will have another baby boy. Cade is so much fun. He is constantly on the go! He climbs, jumps, throws, runs, he just doesn't do much sitting still. He is interested in everything and loves to help. He is great at throwing things away, helping cook, putting laundry and dishes away. He loves to talk and especially likes to point out every car, bus, bird, and siren (well any noise really). He is still a great eater and loves to try what mom and dad are eating. At the park he loves the swings more than anything else, and could probably sit in it all day. He adores his dad and lights up when he sees him. Cade loves to play hide and seek and he has gotten very into coloring recently. He likes to look and pictures and point out everyone. When we walk in the door to our house he says "home" and gets very excited, it really is the cutest thing. He also very much lets us know when he is done and ready to go, he brings us his shoes, and the diaper bag and starts saying bye. Everyday he amazes me and I feel so blessed that I get the opportunity to teach him and watch him grow.

Learning to scope and pour. (Or just making a really big mess).

Luckily this boy likes baths.

Working like Dad does

Helping clean out the fridge

Telling Cade I was going to take a picture of him.

Who couldn't love this face!

One more of my cheese ball! We sure love him!

Utah Christmas

2010-02-04T12:07:00.000-08:00

For Christmas we went to Park City Utah where my parents were gracious enough to bring the family together. It was alot of fun to have a white Christmas and spend time with family.

This is the cabin we stayed in. It was really nice and had enough room for everyone. We even could go sledding right out side the front door.

We went to tubing. Cade couldn't go on the big hills but we would swing him around and they had a small hill that you could push little kids down. He absolutely loved it!

Cade and Alivia sledding.

We went to the Olympic Museum. The boys bobsledding.

We stayed a couple of days after Christmas and got to see some of Adam's family who came in for Austins wedding.

The Christmas holidays were really fun and busy. We can't wait for next year.

Yes, we are still alive!

2010-02-04T11:51:00.000-08:00

Here are a few things that we did in the beginning of December.

Making a Gingerbread house

My parents sent Cade a candy advent calendar. He loved it! Everyday he would come out of his room and say "treat!" Thanks mom and dad.

They have these amazing Christmas lights that they put up at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. It was really neat to see what they could make with just Christmas lights.

We had our own little Christmas before we headed to Utah to be with my family.

It's a...!

2009-12-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

We found out we are going to have another bouncing baby boy! We are super excited for the adventures having two boys will bring!

November

2009-12-01T21:50:00.000-08:00

This November has been full of many exciting adventures.

We have learned new ways to play with toys. This is just a dump truck, not actually made as a sit and ride toy.Been playing even more make believe and copying mommy and daddy.Explored the Seattle AquariumHad a good Thanksgiving dinner with friendsFirst haircutPut together some new furnitureand put up a Christmas tree!

Hope your November was just as fun and that December is even better.

What to do?

2009-11-19T14:58:00.000-08:00

Now that it has gotten cold and rainy, and will be this way forever. Not really but lets realistically say May. I need ideas of what to do with Cade. He's 14 months old and is so much fun but is always on the go and up to something. I would like his "up to something" to be fun rather than just destructive. Please, I could really use some suggestions on where to take toddlers and what's good fun activities to do at home. Thanks in advance.

Then there were 4!

2009-11-05T15:49:00.000-08:00

We will be adding one of these

To this May 2010!

We couldn't be more excited

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-02T11:19:00.001-08:00

On Friday we went to Adam's office where Cade got to go Trick-or-Treating. He liked seeing the other kids more than the candy. It was funny to see him walk past bowls of candy and then he would stop and take 4 from the same bowl. Cade really likes going to Adam's office and pushing all the buttons.

Mad that he's not on the computer

On Saturday night we took Cade out with his cousins. He enjoyed it but got cold fast. By the end we even got him to say "Boo" to people instead of Trick-or-Treat

Happenings

2009-10-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

So I know it had been awhile and honestly it was because I was to lazy to look for the camera cord, which come to find out was just sitting on top of the computer desk. Oh well. A few weeks ago we visited the famous Fremont Troll.

The other day Cade was so hungry that we gave him a whole tomato and he ate it like an apple. It made a huge mess but he had lots of fun.

Who can resist this toothy smile!

Cade working hard.

Another one of the Fremont Troll. If you look in the trolls hand you can see a life size VW bug.

Crabbing

2009-09-16T22:14:00.001-07:00

Over the labor day weekend some friends took us crabbing. It was supposed to be a rainy day but it ended up being beautiful! We caught a ton of crabs but we only kept 6. That night we cooked them up. It was a really fun adventure.

Checking out the trap

Cade really enjoyed seeing the crabs

12 Months!

2009-09-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

I know I already did a Birthday post but I figure it's his 1st birthday he can have two. So we kept his real birthday low key.

So we started the day by singing Happy Birthday and filling his crib with balloons. He loved it!
We gave him on special helium balloon that he loved to hit.We had family over and some cupcakes. He didn't really like the cupcake he took one bite and then threw it.He loved his presents. I think he had a good day
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY! We LOVE YOU!

Texas Birthday!

2009-09-01T13:56:00.000-07:00

On August 26th Cade turned 1! I can't believe my baby is 1! He is amazing! Everyday is so much and and he really has one of the happiest and friendliest personalities. He is starting to walk and tells me what he does and does not want. He loves to read and to whack things. He is the best eater, he would rather eat tomatoes than his birthday cake. I can't even fully explain how special and amazing he is. I love him more than words can say and I am so lucky that I am his mother. Cade thanks for teaching me to be a mom!

I actually made the Birthday banner!

I decided Cade needed his own special outfit for his party. So, I made this onesie for him.

So in Texas we decided to throw a big birthday bash! Cade had over 30 people at his first party! We had pizza, fruit, vegetables, soda, and of course cake and ice cream.

We set up a water toy for the little kids.I made Cade's cakes. White and chocolate with butter cream icing. He didn't really care for the cake.He tried to share!And he mostly just through it and dumped it off the plate. He did enjoy the ice cream a little more.My handsome boys.

Wedding, family, and Texas fun!

2009-09-01T13:33:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we made our way down to Texas for my brother Zach's wedding. It was a busy time but we got to spend some time at pools and just hanging out with family.

Here we are at the reception. That's my great aunt Mary behind us. She came all the way down from California at 93 years old. Cade with my brothers.

At one of the many great pools with Adam's sisters.

Enjoying the pool some more.

At the pool with my family.

Reading with Grandma.

My mom and me!
Cade and his cousin Kendall. They were so cute! They even held hands.
Cade loved the piano at my parents house. Hopefully when I make him take lessons one day he will feel the same way.
Cousins Ethan, Alivia, and Cade getting clean!

Canada

2009-08-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went on a little trip to Canada. The Seattle heat was getting to us and we thought Victoria sounded a lot better. (I know some of you are saying 110 degrees for a week is nothing, BUT the homes built in this area don't have AIR CONDITIONING, so it's like your sitting in your own oven)!

It's about a 2 hour ferry ride. It wasn't too bad the worst was when some older women came to talk to me and preceded to tell me that I was a bad mother and that my son was going to get some sort of disease for touching the floor on the ferry. All I can say is you try keeping an active 11 month old still for 2 plus hours and see how well that goes. And I know the floor is dirty but how clean do you think the grass or sandbox is at the park.

We went to the beautiful Butchart Gardens. It really is something worth seeing.

In the Japanese Gardens

The Rose GardenThe next day we went to a petting zoo and just enjoyed the nice weather and beautiful scenery.

Here Cade is enjoying petting the baby goats. He really likes animals.
Then we went and fed some ducks. Cade didn't really like when we started throwing the bread to the ducks. Here he is trying to pick it up and eat it before the ducks could get to it.
All in all it was a fun but fast trip.

Nap Time

2009-07-19T00:27:00.000-07:00

So Cade doesn't really like to sleep. He might be finally sleeping through the night (well does it count if he wakes around 6am to eat and goes back to bed). But least it seems to only be once now. And he only takes one nap a day, about 1-2 hours. Anyways the other day this is what I found.

Apparently he wanted to change clothes.

If you look to the left of his blanket you see pj's and a jacket

a stack of too small onesies to the rightand the box he likes to collect them from.

Who knew nap time could be so fun!

On another note Cade gets into everything.

He does try to help though!

Museum of Flight and berry picking

2009-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:00

This past month we went and picked raspberries. They were so good.Cade taking a break and riding the hay horse. We also went to The Museum of Flight. It was fun to see all the big planes. I was surprised how much the museum had in it. All the way from Space Travel to the beginning of planes including WW1 and WW2 which Adam really enjoyed.

Here we are in the kids section flying a plane.

Cade doing it all by himself.Fighter pilots! And Cade at the NASA control panels

Ballard Locks

2009-07-03T13:37:00.000-07:00

We have been trying to take advantage of the sun that we feel like we rarely see. So a couple of Saturdays ago we went to The South 47 Farm in hopes to pick raspberries but because of the cold winter they still weren't ready but Cade enjoyed petting a goat, so it was worth it. Then we were off to the Ballard Locks to see the salmon. Lastly we stopped off at the famous cupcake place Cupcake Royale, if you haven't tried them you should.

Cade being a scarecrow. He didn't care for the sun in his eyes.Petting the pygmy goats. He loved it!Trying to see the salmon.Adam and Cade stopping to smell the roses.We stopped and listened to some music and played in the grass. Isn't this just a face for mischief.

Father- son camp out

2009-06-09T09:29:00.000-07:00

So I have a pretty amazing husband and he loves being a father. So when he heard about the ward father-son camp out he couldn't wait. So I helped pack them up and sent them with a cooler of frozen milk and they were ready for the great outdoors. I told Adam I needed at least four pictures, I did get a few more than that.

Everything all set up and ready. Enjoying the outdoors.Cade loved being outside and with all the other boys

Playing in the tent

Finally worn out from all the fun!
Thanks Adam and Cade for letting me rest!

9 Months and more...

2009-06-02T11:42:00.001-07:00

So Cade is 9 months! Time sure does fly by. He is a pretty amazing kid. Turns out he is tall and skinny (75% and 40%). I don't know where he gets that from. He crawls at the speed of light and pulls himself up to standing where every he can. He loves to talk and play. He still loves books, his sippy cups, and any sort of electronic gadget. He has started to let go of things and stand for a few seconds. He loves water, grass, rocks, and wood chips (especially when he can get them into his mouth). He will laugh after we laugh and he will give kisses and wrestle with us. He really is a joy to have in our home!

Look how big he is getting! Cuddling his night time blanket! At the zoo! He might have people watched more than watching the animals. Matching for church! (I made Cade's tie!)Around Easter we had late 6 month pictures taken of Cade. Thanks Kelsey!

Play time

2009-05-17T20:40:00.000-07:00

Cade loves to play and is now all over the place. He can crawl now and boy is he good at it. He went from backwards to forwards on all fours in a matter of days. The funny thing is he would rather stand up and walk. He really is our bundle of joy.

Cade loves toys. It is really fun to watch him learn what to do with the different toys and where certain pieces go. He has figured out what buttons to push to make toys do what he wants.He has also discovered the joys of wheels and things that spin.

Here he is crawling to reach the mail. He sure loves the advertisements.And finally we got some sun and 70 degree weather. So we went down to the little beach/ lake we have around here. Cade loved the cold water and sand.

3 down eternity to go!

2009-05-13T10:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary!

From first meeting.

To the time we decided we wanted to spend eternity together. To actually committing to spend eternity together.
And all the amazing things we have done together!

And all the amazing adventures to come! I love you with my whole heart and am so lucky you picked me!

Tulips

2009-05-03T20:34:00.001-07:00

This last week we went to the Tulip festival near us. It was kind of a drive but the flowers were beautiful!

Backing up... BEEP...BEEP...

2009-04-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

Cade hit the 8 month mark. He is so fun! He is constantly trying to move and to get into things. He still perfers to stand and walk above anything else. He eats with us at the table and loves cheerios and banana puffs more than any other food. He is starting to like drinking water a bit more. He loves to talk and says Dada all the time and it seems he only gets the mmm sound out when he is whining and wants/ needs something. Go figure!

I can't believe how big my baby is getting.

So Cade is always trying to crawl and stand. The only problem is he still seems to really only get the grasp of going backwards, so lately he gets stuck under everything.

Here he is stuck under the couch and not very happy about it.

Once again. Mamama!

I set him on the ground to make dinner and this is what I found a little later. He wasn't too happy till he found the rug.

On another note I took Cade swimming for the first time. Don't worry it was a heated indoor pool. Seriously, I think the water was warmer than his bath water. Here he is waiting to leave for the pool.

We went with Layne and her two cute girls Aniston and Lilly.

Cade is constantly picking up books. He loves to turn the pages and open and shut them.And finally Cade has enough hair to wake up with bed head and it is so cute! I sure love this baby boy!

Happy Late Easter

2009-04-17T10:51:00.001-07:00

So on Easter all the grandbabies on my side were in Texas, so we dressed them all up and got some cute pictures. But man was it hard getting all four babies to look at the camera.

Here is Ethan (4 months), Alivia (23 months), Kendall (2 months), Cade (7 months)

Lance and Kendall. Ariel we missed you!

Kendall and Cade

Ethan and Cade

At the Easter Egg hunt with Aunt Becca and Alivia

Deep in the Heart of Texas

2009-04-17T10:35:00.001-07:00

So Adam, Cade and I were able to go down to Texas to visit family. We got to do lots of fun things and enjoy the wonderful weather.

Here's Grandma with Ethan
Congrats Chad! We are so happy for you!

Going to the park with cousins

Visiting with the some of the many Callens cousins

Granpa with Alivia and Cade
Just playing

Playing in bouncy houses
Dad and Cade going down the slide!

First tooth and smiles!

2009-03-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

So I know this is a lot of pictures but with friends and family so far away I have to show how beautiful my baby boy is. He really is the sunshine of my day, especially here in rainy Seattle. His smile can brighten any room! This is how Cade sleeps most of the time. When he finally does sleep. See his foot on the wall?

We try to take Cade to the park but it is just so cold, thus we usually don't last long.

In the morning we have play time in Mom and Dad's bed.

So, he has a tooth. On his right side on the bottom. YEAH!

He still only scoots around but some how he already gets into everything. It always amazes me how long his arms are and how far he can reach.

SMILES! He is so animated and he really is the happiest boy 97% of the time!

Toys, jumper, shoes, and football

2009-03-10T11:51:00.001-07:00

Cade is slowly becoming independent and can play with his toys all by himself at least for a little while. It makes me sad yet happy at the same time.

He really enjoys his exersaucer. He likes to listen to the sounds when he pulls the strings, eat the cellphone, and turn the pages on the book. But we have to watch out because he also likes to do his "buisness" in there. I guess it's the perfect squating position.

I can sit him next to a bucket of toys and he picks them out on by one. It's so cute.

We got a jumper for the doorway and it so fun to watch him jump. He has always loved to jump/ bounce.

When Cade was born my sister- inlaw got him these Pumas. They are adorable and of course were to big. So we tried them on for the first time recently. Still to big but oh so cute. We can't wait till they fit.

There are some Steeler lovers in my family. So my sister helped Cade join in on the celebration. Thanks Becca Cade loves it.

6 Months

2009-03-10T11:29:00.001-07:00

My baby boy is 6 Months! He is 27"(70%) and 17lbs (45%). He is getting taller and skinnier. He is tons of fun! He likes to talk, play, jump, and read. He would rather stand and sit then be on his tummy. But he had learned how to move toward toys and are on the sides of him. He loves to wrinkle paper and really loves to open and shut books not to mention eat them. Well really he loves to eat everything. He loves to look, touch, and taste everything. He has such a fun personality. He loves to laugh and smile. You will almost always find him with a big grin. He has found his feet and very much enjoys them. He likes to straddle his legs and keep his feet in the air. Like a turtle that can't roll over.

Duck Tours and Eating Real Food

2009-02-16T21:33:00.000-08:00

I know 2 posts in one day but there are just too many fun pictures to show. Here is Cade eating rice cereal for the first time. He liked it okay but likes it much more now.

Cade wanted to say Thank you to Bopo and Nona for the special mobile from France. He stares at it everynight and sometimes he just has to catch Mother Goose and her geese.

This is what Cade now bathes in. It Quacks. How fun is that. Thanks Aunt Becca for the idea. Sometimes we also us it as a chair so mom can get more done.

Adam likes to take Cade on Duck tours of our place. Literally!

Who needs a pony when you can have your own yellow ducky!

My Baby Boy!

2009-02-16T21:23:00.000-08:00

I just couldn't help but post pictures of my adorable boy for all to see. He is so much fun and is usually all smiles! So when we put him to bed he likes to put his legs straight up and then turn to his left side. He almost always does this. So If you look at his hands that blanket right next to them actually has his legs in it resting on the wall.

Feeding the ducks with our friends April and Gavin.

Pictures too CUTE not to post.

I wanted to enter this photo in Regis and Kellys beautiful baby contest but the rules said the child had to be 6 months by January and Cade doesn't hit 6 months till Feb.26 so all of you get to enjoy.

5 Months

2009-02-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

So Cade is 5 months and so much fun. He is so cute and perfect. He is starting to move a bit and loves to sit and can do it all by himself. He is all smiles, makes new noises, and loves to move around especially in his crib. He loves to chew on things, his favorites are books and hands. And he loves his exersaucer.

Here he is at exactly 5 months

5 months and sitting like a pro.

My skinny boy.

He loves to stand and thinks he can do it by himself.
The park

The weather has been cold but the sun has been shining. So we have made effort to go to parks and be outside. Here is Cade and his friend Gavin. Aren't they the cutest boys!

I promise he loved the swings I think he just got a bit cold.
Here's a smile.

Projects

2009-01-19T21:40:00.001-08:00

I am trying to become more domestic. Thus my friend April and I have gotten together and come up with projects to do. We spend some afternoons together and she helps teach me how to sew. It's been really fun to learn and even more fun to see the finshed results

The latest project was giraffes

This was my first one. It was made for Christmas for my niece Alivia.This is the giraffe for Cades room.

Aren't they so cute!

Life

2009-01-19T21:03:00.001-08:00

Cade is now four months old. Well really 4 1/2 months. He is 25 3/4" , 15 lbs 8 oz and his head is 42 1/2 cm. Which means he is once again in the 50%. He still is just perfect. He can rollover but he perfers to sit and stand. He can actually sit up all by himself for minutes at a time. He has been sleeping in his own crib in his own room for over 2 weeks now and it is not uncommon for him to be turned parallel with his crib or completely rotated 180 degrees. He likes to be in the exersaucer and to sit in his bumbo with me in the kitchen. He seems to be getting the idea of bedtime but we are still figuring out naps. His smile lights up a room and his giggle is to die for. He loves to look at hands, especially his own, he puts whatever he can in his mouth, and can talk up a storm. It's amazing to watch him learn and grow. I feel so blessed that I am his mom.

Here is Cade sleeping in his own bed. He really sleeps better in there.

Already a little chef
Here we are just messing around in front of the mirror. Cade loves to see himself.My Big Brown Eyed Boy!
Just relaxing. Aunt Becca made the beanie for him

On another note January 9th was my 24th Birthday. Adam did a good job! Here was my little party.

The next day we had my birthday dinner at the Rainforest Cafe. The food was okay, the atmosphere good, but the company was more than I could have ever asked for.

Christmas

2009-01-05T14:10:00.001-08:00

Here is Cade on Christmas morning. Excited because I was excited.

Familys first Christmas.

Adam kept playing the kids xylophone so I bought one for him. Aunt Haley and Cade. Haley had not seen Cade since he was only a couple of days old.

Cades first stocking.

He loved the wrapping paper.

My best Christmas present ever!

Then we had Christmas in Seattle on December 27.

Cade looking at what he got from Santa

Opening presents

Pre Christmas

2009-01-05T13:40:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the late posting. This Christmas we flew down to Houston Texas. There was lots of family, friends, food, and hot weather. Cade got to wear shorts and sleep in onsies for about the third time in his life. Here are some of the fun preChristmas pictures.

My sister Becca bought us a DOG for Chirstmas!

Just kidding! But isn't that the cutest costume ever. And any ever cuter baby boy!

Here is Alivia (19months). She is now the big girl, but when ever baby stuff comes out she just can't resist. Here she is with Cades carseat and elephant. She also carried Cades' playmat around all week. One night we were able to meet up with Adams old college roommate Dan, his wife Kristen, and their son Sam. They moved to Houston recently and we had not seen them in a long time. It was fun catching up and have the baby boys meet.Cade also met new cousin EthanUncle Zachand Uncle Lance for the first time.

Adam spent some quality time with the boys.And we took some fancy family pictures.

Here Cade is on his first Christmas Eve all tuckered out.

Christmas Time

2008-12-16T12:18:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas time! We have been keeping ourselves busy and trying to stay warm. Here are some pics of what we have been up to this month.

I think boys in hats are just adorable so I finally found a little beanie for Cade. It's a tad to big so we roll the bottom but doesn't he look so cute. And you can see the Christmas tie I bought Adam.

Here is Cade in his first snow!

In Bellevue they have this Christmas drumming thing. This one street is covered in lights and then these people come out dressed as toy soldiers with drums and drum along to Christmas music. They also have fake snow fall during the performance. Although the night we went it really did snow.

Here we are at the ward Christmas party. I wanted a picture because I finally looked decent.

Cade got his picture taken with Santa. He didn't really care. But of course the camera comes out and we can't get him to smile. At least we kind of got him to look.

Another evening Redmond City Hall lights a Christmas tree and puts lights all along a trail. So we bundled up and went walking along the trail. Don't you love Cades elf shoes.

So Adam's work had their Christmas party at the Space Needle. We had never been up it so it was really fun. They had nice music, okay food, but really good desserts. It was also our first real date without Cade. Thanks April for watching him. Here is the view from the top.

Here we are all dressed up and enjoying the music.

We hope everyones Holiday season has been enjoyable thus far. On wed. we are off to Houston to be with my family for Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

CADE

2008-12-02T21:48:00.001-08:00

I can't believe how time flies. Cade is now 3 months old and makes everyday so fun. Cade now smiles, laughs/shrieks with delight, is getting better at holding up his head and can roll over with a little help. He loves to look at his hands and can tell moms voice from everyone elses. He has had his first cold and shots been on an airplane, experienced his first holdiays and meet many family and friends. He has been to movies, a baseball game, the aquarime, parks, and many other outtings. He is a delight in our family and has the most wonderful personality and disposition. His smile is sure to make anyone melt.

Here Cade is about 2 days old. My how they grow so fast.

Cade now loves to pull his blankets up to face. Sometimes he gets them stuck but he sure seems to love it.

He loves to play possum! He has the best smile, even in his sleep.

Who could resist that big grin and dimples?

He is such a big boy. Working on sitting up, rolling over, and holding his head up all on his own.

Thanksgiving

2008-12-02T11:01:00.000-08:00

We went to Louisiana for Thanksgiving. We first went to Adams parents house and then went to some cabins for a couple of days. Cade got to meet his grams and granddad for the first time along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Here is Cade sleeping. Almost always with those arms up.

The adults talking.
Cade in his Thanksgiving outfit. Unfortunately Cade caught a horrible cold and I ended up throwing up on Thanksgiving so we spent most of the day sleeping in our cabin.
Cade playing peekaboo and grams house.
Cade and grams.

Houston

2008-12-02T10:43:00.000-08:00

So Cade and I went to Houston for a couple of days before we met Adam at the airport to go to Louisiana for Thanksgiving. It was a good visit but Alivia was sick and Cade and I ended up getting it. We enjoyed the warmer weather and being with family.
Here is Uncle Chad and Cade resting. So tired and so cute!
Getting ready for Christmas with an elf hat.

Cade and Uncle Tate finally got to meet. They will be good friends.Grandma enjoying her grand babies. I don't know how she is going to fit two more on that lap.So we went to a Birthday party and my mom and I thought it would be cute for Cade to wear a party hat. Apparently Cade disagreed. I thought it was so sad and so cute.

California 2

2008-11-17T13:20:00.001-08:00

During our visit to California we went to th e Golden Gate bridge, Alcatrez, and Ghirar delli square, Fisherman's Wharf. We also met up with another Megan. We had lots of fun and we were sad to leave our friends and t he warm weather.Here we are on the Golden Gate Bridge
Megan and Cade
A bread crab eating Cade.
Alcatrez

California

2008-11-17T12:26:00.001-08:00

Adam had to go to CA for work so Cade and I convinced him that we also needed to go. So from Wed to Sunday of last week we were in Sunny Northern CA. We loved the sun and warm weather.

Cade did amazing on the plane ride there and back.

We were able to spend some time with our good friend Meghan. She took us to the beach and the mall. Along with some other fun places.
Cade enjoyed the beach but thought the water was a little too cold.Meghan hanging out with Cade at the beach.Dad and Cade resting in the hotel. Good thing for King Sized beds.

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-01T13:23:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!
Adams office does a trick or treat inside so we dressed Cade up and took him around. Of course Adam collected the candy for Cade. Cade was a very good sport. I finally got a pretty good picture of Cade smiling. He has the best personality. He is so happy, loves to smile, and has started his own little laugh and excited squeal. It is amazing to watch him learn and how excited he gets just to sit and talk to us.

Here is our little lion. We tried to get him to roar at people. No roaring but we did get some cooing.

His little tail!

Watching the tricker treaters at Microsoft.

Visitors

2008-10-27T22:02:00.000-07:00

We were lucky enough to have my parents and my sister Ariel come to visit and even more lucky to have them come at the same time. Sadly Ariel and my dad were only here for a short while but we are so glad they came. My mom gets to stay and hangout for a while longer and we are really glad. They all finally got to see Cade for the first time. Cade loved it! He was smiling and talking to all of them. We were able to cram lots of fun things into one day. We went to Snoqualmie Falls, the waterfront and the Bellevue mall. We can't wait to see more family and to have more visitors.

Blessing

2008-10-27T21:46:00.001-07:00

On Sunday Cade had his baby blessing. We were lucky enough to have family. Adams brother and his family were able to come. Plus my parents were able to come into town from Switzerland. It was a very special day and Adam did a wonderful job.

My parents even brought a special outfit from Switzerland for Cade to be blessed in. We made it all the way to after the pictures before he got spit up on it.

Dressing up!

2008-10-23T14:05:00.000-07:00

I love having a baby boy!

And I just love dressing him up. I thought dressing up a girl would be more fun but you really can't beat dressing a baby boy up like a little man. So here are some pics of my little man! I don't think he could get any cuter.

My 2 boys! Cade trying to go to work with dad.Looking studly on his play mat.Looking handsome for church.Staying warm on a cold night.

Hanging out on mom and dads bed.

Pumpkin patch

2008-10-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we went to a pumpkin patch. It was a little chilly but sunny. Of course Cade slept the whole time but we all had a good time. Also, about a week ago Cade started really smiling. And it is the most amazing smile ever! Once I can get a good picture of it I will post it.

The hay ride to the pumpkin patch.So I bought this cute pumpkin hat but Cade's head is too big so I just held it on top. So here is my sleeping pumpkin. (Which is fun because he has my little head.)Adam with the pumpkins we picked. We couldn't find any really tiny pumpkins so we got some squash and gord looking things for Cade.Cade and I in front of the tractor that pulled us.Our little pumpkin finally home and awake. I got the shirt and socks from Targets dollar bin. He looked so cute.

1 month

2008-09-30T16:54:00.000-07:00

Cade is now one month and I can't believe how much he is grown. He is 10 lbs 6 0z and 21 1/2 inches longs. He loves looking around and seems to really know my voice. Some nights he sleeps for along time and some nights he doesn't. We love having him around and can't believe he hasn't always been with us.

My boys all ready for church.

Cade at his one month check up.

Playing under his new toys

Sleeping

2008-09-30T16:41:00.000-07:00

So like every new mom I enjoy taking pictures of my beautiful baby. Especailly of him looking like a little angel when he is sleeping. So here are some really cute pictures of my sleeping angel. Plus when he sleeps he makes the cutest humming sound. He just seems so peacful and happy.Nothing sweeter than a Daddy and his baby.

Visitors

2008-09-23T23:46:00.000-07:00

Things are going well. Cade is now 4 weeks old and we have his month check up on Thursday. My how time flies. I can't believe we have had him for a month. I am having fun putting all the cute clothes on him. They are still a little big but that makes them look even cuter. My sister Becca and her husband Chad and daughter Alivia escaped hurricane Ike and came to visit for a week. Luckily there house is fun they just lost power for about 2 weeks. Which isn't fun in the hot humid Houston weather. It was really fun to have them here. We were able to go shopping, to parks, the aquarium, downtown and just hangout. It was cute to see Alivia interact with her cousin. It's always fun to have family around.
Here is Alivia and Cade bonding. It was so cute. Alivia would get really excited to see Cade and want to touch him. She was really soft with him, well as much as a 1 year old can be. She is going to be a good big sister in a few months.
Here we are by the waterfront after we ate lunch at Ivars.
Alivia and Cade in there Sunday clothes. It was Cade's second time at church. He finds it a good place to rest.
Becca bought Alivia her Halloween costume while here so we put both of there hats on. Alivia is going to be a pumpkin and Cade a lion.
This is pretty much what Cade did the whole time we would go somewhere. It was a fun and eventful week.

Pics

2008-09-14T18:35:00.001-07:00

So we had some professional pictures taken of Cade about a week ago. Here are a couple of the pictures. We thought she did a really good job and that our baby looks so cute. It has been almost 3 weeks and things are going well. He isn't too fussy, just when he wants something. And he sleeps pretty well, for a newborn. We love having him around and still can't believe he is really ours.
We have been telling everyone that Cade has dimples like Adam but few people have gotten to see them. We were so lucky because we got one good picture where he decided to smile.
If you look at his forehead you can see his swirled cowlick. He got that from Adam also.

A very Ann Gedes picture but it is Cade.

2 Weeks

2008-09-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

The first two weeks with Cade have been eventful and full of learning. We couldn't have asked for a better baby. He really only cries when he is hungry, gassy, or needs a diaper change. It is so fun when he grins. Especially when you can see his dimples. He has awake time and he just loves to look around and observe. We have had many changing troubles but I have gotten faster changing him so they don't happen near as often. Feeding is going well and when Daddy is home he does the diapers. I still can't believe this beautiful boy is ours. We went to the doctor at a week and he was 7lbs 11oz, 20 3/4 in long and in the 50% for weight, length, and head size. He also peed on the doctor and soaked the table during his visit. We have gone on some walks and a few outings but mostly we hangout at home still.
Sleeping with Daddy!
Getting ready for a walk with Mom.
Cade loves to sleep with his arms up. He is so cute!
I can't believe how much he is already changing.

Baby Cade

2008-08-29T18:36:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that our baby is finally here! The first couple of days have been overwhelming, exciting, nervous, and almost every other emotion there is possible. On August 26 we got a phone call at 6:30am saying that we could come to the hospital at 7:15 and be induced. So we gathered our things showered and left. After checking in I changed into a robe and they started my IV. Which took 5 tries to finally get it in a good spot. The doctor came in at 8:30am and checked, I was still 3cm dialated and 50% effaced but the doctor also broke my water. I was hooked up to the monitors and asked if I felt like I was having contractions. I didn't feel them but even before the pitocin I was contracting. But then they started the pitocin and the fun began. We walked a little and watched movies the contractions weren't bad at first but after a while I decided I needed to try walking to ease the pain. It didn't help too much and I felt like I was going to throw up, I decided to get the epidural. I made it till noon and I was 6cm 100% effaced when I got it. After that I was in heaven. We watched more movies. At about 3:15 I guess the contractions were measuring nicely because the nurse asked if she could check. I was 10cm and 100% effaced and she asked if I wanted to push. I said sure it was going nicely and they had called the doctor to tell him at about 4:30 to really come to the room. Then the doctor had to be paged to come immeditaly and the nurse got other nurses in the room because she didn't think that the doctor would make it in time. I had to hold in about 3 or 4 contractions while they finished setting everything up and the doctor got ready. Doctor turned on the stool said okay I pushed once and Cade David Callens was out in the fresh air. Cade, Adam, and I are all doing well and adjusting. Cade is a great baby and getting cuter everyday! We have been home since Wed. and some visitors have come by. All in all things are well and we are so happy.

Aunt Haley came in to visit and help out. We did lots of shopping and tourist things before the baby came. She was a great help in every way and we were sad to have her leave.

The proud DADDY minutes after Cade was born.

Cade finally chilling out at home. He is a really good baby!

First walk outside. Or should a say a light stroll.

2008-08-26T17:45:00.000-07:00

This is Adam writing. I can't figure out how to rotate pictures. Oh well. Baby Cade was born at 4:47 pm weiging 7 lbs 2 oz. Kacie only pushed for about an hour. The doctor had to rush to get ready because the baby came so fast. Everyone was telling her not to push and it was all she could do not to push. On the next push the whole baby came out in a rush. I couldn't believe how fast it was. Got to go.

Babies Room

2008-08-19T15:33:00.000-07:00

Here I am 38 weeks pregnant. I can't believe how much my body has changed. We went to the doctor today and I am 3 cm dialated and 50% effaced so hopefully the baby will come soon. We are actually scheduled to be induced August 26, if nothing happens before then. I am still holding out hope that he will decided to make his appearance sooner.

The room is pretty much ready. And finally clean.

I want to put something over the dresser. I know I want something with his name but since we still haven't decided on one it will have to wait. We are so excited!

Getting Ready

2008-08-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

So overall we have just been trying to get things ready for the baby and do some fun things before we have to get a babysitter for just the two of us to go out.

Here Adam is putting the crib together.
36 weeks. I am big but I swear this shirt makes me look even bigger. We are ready to see what he looks like. And I am ready to be one of the few who delivers early. Isn't everyone though. His crib is all ready! The whole room not so much.
The dresser. It was white so we painted it black the star knobs are from Costco and I painted the other knobs.
I was able to go home one more time before the baby and before my parents move. It was a fun and busy trip and for the first time I was thankful I lived in Seattle because swelling increases with heat.
3 out of the 4 Capra daughters. Lets just say August, December, February. It's going to be an interesting couple of months.

Horse Racing

2008-06-19T09:42:00.000-07:00

So another perk from working at Microsoft is that the different groups have what they call moral events. Alot of times they get to bring a guest so I get to go. This last event we went to Emerald City Downs, horse racing. Of course it was a rainy day but they had a tent and food. When we got there they gave us each a $10 card so that we could bet. They also told us that whoever won the most money on the 4th race would get to stand in the winners circle for race 7. So Adam and I looked at the horses name and each picked one for race 4. Adam ended up winning $35. So we got to stand in the winners circle right behind the jockey while he was being interviewed. Jockeys are really really short. We bet on the other 4 races and ended up winning about $60 by the end of the night. It was a fun experience but only something we would do with others money!The winning horse. Adam in the winners circle

Graduation

2008-06-05T16:29:00.001-07:00

Hard to believe that my little sister graduated. The family only has 1 more to go. The ceremony was nice and didn't take too long. It's weird to think I graduated from High School 5 years ago. Wow time goes fast. I finished college, gymnastics, am married, and having a baby.

The family

Haleys graduating class
Throwing their hats up. They are finally done.
Proud Mom and Dad!

Baby Shower

2008-06-05T16:15:00.001-07:00

I have a great mother and sisters who threw me a baby shower when I was home. We played some fun games and lets just say that I am smaller than I appear to be. They also gave Adam and I some cute suggestions for baby names. The good was great and people were very thoughtful with the gifts. We greatly appreciate it.

Here is the cake. Once again so cute a tasted good.

My beautiful Mother and sisters
Some good friends who even made special arrangments to be there.
My sisters and niece
One of Adams sisters and 2 nieces and a nephew. Possible what our baby will look like.

Birthday!

2008-06-05T16:03:00.001-07:00

Adam and I were able to go to Houston. Adam couldn't stay too long but I got to spend lots of time with family. We were really busy the whole time.

Here is Alivia. All dressed up for her 1st Birthday party!

Mom and Birthday Girl
The cake. Looked cute a tasted good as well.
All the girls!

2 YEARS and still counting!

2008-05-16T21:54:00.000-07:00

Well we also went snorkeling in Haunauma Bay but used a water camera so can't post those. Tuesday the 13th was our 2 year anniversary. We awoke early to catch our plane back to WA.Early morning at the airport.
Engagement picture (2 years before)
May 13, 2006.

Houston Texas Temple. It was an amazing day!
I have to say I love my husband so much more!
At the reception in Kingwood Texas.

Hawaii 3

2008-05-16T21:46:00.001-07:00

Mothers day we spent at Pearl Harbor. It was a very neat experience. And a worker told me Happy Mothers Day before Adam even remembered. But he did take me to Hawaii.
On the Arizona memorial.
Submarine tour U.S.S. Bowfish.

Hawaii 2

2008-05-16T21:39:00.001-07:00

The third day we spent the morning at the beach, then the Dole Plantation, and then went to North Shore for dinner. Fun day but we rented a ghetto tracker and didn't always know if we were going to get there.
Can you find us?
The pineapple was good!
Don't look too close the Seattle sun hasn't been very nice.

Hawaii

2008-05-16T21:28:00.000-07:00

In a spur of the moment decision we decided that we deserved a trip for our anniversary. We figured that Hawaii was a perfect place. So off to Waikki we went.
Here is Adam in our "taxi" to the hotel.
Dinner the first night. Our hotel was the perfect distance from everything.
The second day we went to the temple and the Polynesian Cultural Center.
At the Polynesian Cultural Center after the luau and before the show. The fire dancers were amazing.

Baby Pictures

2008-04-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

So here is the baby at 8 weeks. If you squint you can make out certain body parts.

Here is the baby at 20 weeks. He has his arms and hands up by his face. It's amazing the difference in a few weeks.

Well it's a Boy!

His foot. I thought it was the cutest thing.

It's a...

2008-04-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

Adam and I went to the 20 week ultrasound April 10. It was amazing. The baby was facing my spine at first so we saw all of its vertebrae. I couldn't believe this little thing is growing inside of me. I went to the bathroom before we even left the house but by the time I got to the doctors I already had to go again but we were running a little late so I went into the ultrasound without going. We could actually see my full bladder on the screen and guess where the babies feet were. Of course right on my bladder and you could actually see them kicking me. I had to go to the bathroom in the middle because I had to pee and we needed the baby to have a little more room to be able to tell the sex. We found out we are having a BOY! We are very excited. The whole time during the ultrasound the little guy was moving his mouth. I figure he is going to be a talker like his father. He also decided to get camera shy and turn so it took a little over an hour to get all the measurments. Once I figure out where to scan the pictures I will post them. I can't wait to see this little guy in person.

2008-04-04T10:29:00.000-07:00

At the end of Feb. we went to Oregon to watch the BYU gymnastics team. We drove back up to Washington along the Oregon coast. It was beautiful. We went to the Tillamonk Cheese Factory and saw how they make cheese and ice cream. Went down to the beach although it was way to cold. And went to the Ripleys Believe It or Not museum.

Adam with some of the ice cream.

The beautiful Oregon Coast

First Blog

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With family and friends all over I decided it was time to enter the blogging world. Adam is working for Microsoft and right now I am coaching gymnastics. I am 19 weeks pregnant and in 6 days we find out the sex of the baby. I am so excited. This is me at about 17 weeks on Easter Sunday. I try to keep everyone updated about our life and its happenings.

2008-04-03T13:02:00.001-07:00

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