YES- we are still here! :)

Haven't blogged much lately. Things have been so busy! We have had multiple birthday parties, Garrett's and my 4th wedding anniversary, a trip to Oregon, 2 BSU game get-togethers, doctor appointments, a trip to the ER, and 2 straight weeks of Caden being sick. All this on top of our regular busy schedule. My, my, my.

I am SO ready for fall and all the holidays. I am excited for Caden to dress up for Halloween, get to eat a bit of his first Thanksgiving dinner, and open his first gifts on Christmas. It will be a fun time for us.

As I speak, Caden is playing in the other room even though he should be napping! I don't know what is up with him today. He usually goes down so easily for his naps...he usually seems ready for a rest. But today he screamed and kicked and acted like I was torturing him! This little episode gave me a quick glimpse into what will most likely be my future during the toddler years. Ugh. I am tired already! haha.

Caden is still getting stronger everyday. I think he will be sitting on his own soon.

He has been "talking" up a storm! It is pretty funny.

Dionna's family is in town today and Caden and I get to see them at Kamica's volleyball game this afternoon. I am looking forward to it...I just hope he has had a nap by then and isn't a little grump! :)

I have already started buying some of Caden's Christmas gifts, which is so much fun! But I have to remember not to get carried away, as he will probably be more interested in the wrapping paper than any of his gifts! haha.

In 5 days Caden will be 5 months old! I can't believe it.

Well, I am going to give his nap another try...wish me luck!

PS- of course some photos to end this post:

the MANY F.a.c.e.S of a 3 MoNtH old!

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Unfortunately, I do not have any new pictures to post, but hopefully will soon. We have just been so busy the last couple of weeks. Garrett went to both the high school and jr.high camps, which were each about 5 days and were right in a row. While he was at high school camp I was in McCall with my stepmom's family for a few days. I was able to go up to the last 2 1/2 days of jr.high camp. I loved it! I really do feel that God has called me to be with these jr.high age girls at this time and I am excited to continue to serve in this ministry.
So, July 30th we finally were both home for good for awhile. Caden stayed with his grandmas while I was gone (they each had a night). Caden sure missed his daddy during that time and I really missed my hubby! I am SO thankful for him and what he means to our family.
Garrett started back at work right away when we returned home. Thursday and Friday he has a leadership conference with the church.
I have an eye exam tomorrow, which I have been putting off for like 6 months! I am glad I will be able to get contacts again, though.
Caden is growing up so quickly! He started rolling to one side...always his left side. :) He is also very good at holding his head up! We are having troubles with him sleeping at night again. For awhile he was doing really good and then the last week he has been waking up more often. I pray he will go back to sleeping through the night again...I am tired! :)
There is so much going on in our lives now...so much change. And the thing is is that we aren't sure exactly what that change is. We just know that God is moving in our hearts for a change and this is the waiting period where we just trust God with it. We would really appreciate prayer regarding this...and don't worry, we aren't moving away from Boise! :) Not that kind of change...we have had enough of that the past 4 years! haha.
Speaking of, our 4 year anniversary is coming up on August 20th. I can't wait! We are going to go to a movie, have dinner, and stay in a hotel...no waking up in the middle of the night for once! :)
That's about it for now...will post pictures soon, I promise! :)

What a...

FUN day!
We didn't do anything grand, but I really enjoyed it. Garrett had the day off today, which is SO rare. I don't remember the last time he had a Friday off! So, he helped me mow the church lawn in the morning, then just him and I went to lunch, took him to get a hair cut, picked up Caden, came home and picked up a bit, took a nap, then went to the park to take a few photos, grabbed an ice cream treat on the way home, and to end the day we gave Caden a much needed bath :).
I think we got a couple good photos, but it was so hot out and it is SO hard to get Caden to smile on cue! haha- that's a baby for ya :)!
Garrett is leaving for high school camp on Sunday night and won't be back until Friday, so this was kind of a special family day together before he leaves. Boy will I miss him!
Here are a few of the photos from the park and a couple of Caden after his bath :)

2 MoNtHs

I can't believe that Caden is already over 2 months old! I am trying to hold on so tightly to the memory of the day that he was born. Ah.
Anyways, I wanted to record a few things from his 2 month check up for me to remember.
Weight: 10 lbs. even (25th percentile)
Height: 23 1/2 inches (50th percentile)
Head Circum.: 15 3/4 inches (70th percentile)
He recieved DTap, Hepatitis B, Polio, Hib, Pneumococcal, and Rotavirus vaccines.
He is very healthy- has great head control, tracks objects, is great at focusing, smiles a ton, and coos a lot.
He is now in size 1 diapers and is in 0-3 month size clothes, totally out of the newborn stuff.
And get this...last night he slept 8 1/2 hours straight (from 9pm-5:30am)! I woke up at 4am and went to check on him to make sure he was still breathing! I couldn't believe that he slept that long...hope it continues. :)
It is such a blessing to watch him grow and develop his own personality...I love getting to know him. Nothing is better. :)

A lotta notta!

Not a whole lot to say.

Just chugging along I suppose. :)

Caden had his first set of immunizations on Monday and it went pretty well. I was dreading it and was so relieved when it was over. Luckily he didn't have a fever or anything afterwards.

I really have been feeling like a change is going to happen lately....mainly with Garrett's job. We both feel like God is leading him to be somewhere else. So, we will see what happens. Just continuing to pray about it. Ah, change. Garrett and I know that word very well. Our lives have been FULL of change every since we were married nearly 4 years ago. I am ready for some stability for awhile. But God knows what I need more than I do. :)

I feel so boring as I am writing this. I am just feeling so blah right now. Just ready to climb in bed and read a book.

To end this very interesting post I will leave you with a few photos of Caden's 1 month (he is now 2 months) photoshoot with Alisha Beverly. Enjoy! :)

Only 1 week until...

I become a STAY-AT-HOME-MOM!

I absolutely cannot wait. :)
Last Monday was my first day back at work from maternity leave. I was dreading that day, but kept telling myself that I could do it. Well, the day came and I cried all morning. Leaving Caden was the hardest thing! It broke my heart. I have always known that I ultimately wanted to be a stay-at-home-mom, I just thought that I wouldn't be able to for a few more years due to finances.
Well, God really moved in my heart and I know that the time is now. I don't want to miss a thing of Caden's life and I want my family and household to come before money and work.
I know that God will provide for us and that it will be worth it.
So, last Tuesday I told my work that I was leaving . It was a huge weight off my shoulders.
June 30th is my last day...
Can't wait to be at home with my sweet baby boy. :) Praise God!