Hiatus Excuses

Sorry about the unintentional hiatus. Seems like we've been on the go for the past 10 days. First it was my first ever garage sale. (Thanks mom and Amber for making it successful and FUN!)

Then it was a short, but eventful trip to Columbus to see a few of our dear friends.

Next came the diagnosis of li'l miss's first ear infection (which, by the way did NOT help the improving sleep patterns). Then I was baby sitting (how DO people with more than two children get ANYTHING done???). By the way, have to mention that these babies are less than a month apart in age. Kaden loves to lay between them and talk to them. What does he say? Many things, mostly endearing. The most notable however is the time he said: "These two are driving me nuts!" when they were both touching him.

Finally it was Father's Day (which came with it's own set of card and gift making craziness. Guess who got their own version of a Name Frame? Maybe I'll post a picture someday, if you ask very nicely). We had a fun weekend getting a few little things done around the house, visiting the children's museum, and eating out at Jason's favorite pizza place. Needless to say, blogging hasn't been in the forefront of my mind. So, to make it up to all of you faithful readers (ok, ok, so there are like, 6 of you, but still) I'm writing several fun posts for you to enjoy this week! Thanks for hanging in there!

The Not-so-Name Frame

So, after making Marin's name frame, and Kaden saying he wanted on of his own, I every so gently persuaded him to accept a "florida" frame instead. He and I had many good pictures from one of our trips to the beach that I thought would look great framed together. I set to work and am quite pleased with how it turned out. He is too, and hasn't asked again for his name, although... I may be up for that project here one of these days.

An Unlikely Ballerina

This is what Kaden put on after showering Monday night. It was so funny. He came and asked me, "Do I look hilarious?" I tried to get him to wear a bow in his hair too, but that didn't last long. What a character!

4 Nights and Counting (and praying) (and crossing my fingers)

Just for the record, Marin has slept the past 4 nights without once waking in the night and needing my "assistance" (usually her paci returned to it's rightful place... in her MOUTH!). It has been heavenly to say the very least. Top it off with the fact that Kaden hasn't been waking either and is learning to stay in his room until his radio alarm goes off, and you can see why I'm feeling a bit more human by the minute. I'm not sure what corner she turned or what is different, but I like it. It could be that the girl has 5 teeth (and only one more "on deck") and is finally ready to take a break with those for awhile (hey, a mom can hope, right?). It could be that she's eating 3 solid-food meals a day and snacking on whatever else she can persuade me (with her bulging eyes) to allow her to try (like bread, waffles, puffs, ect...). Who knows, who cares. For the moment at least I'm enjoying peaceful, uninterrupted sleep, what a novel idea!

Marin and Mommy

Had to get a picture with my little girlie before church on Sunday since we were both wearing orange.

Kaden and Daddy had one taken too!

Then Kaden practiced his photography skills once again (we're working on not cutting heads off).

John Deere Kids

Since both were sporting their JD gear this weekend, I had to take advantage of the sibling photo op. In case you can't read Marin's onesie, it says, "Dirt makes me cuter." Not really sure she COULD be cuter, but whatever. Oh, and speaking of cute, I know the last picture is not a great one of me, but...Kaden took it all by himself! So, I had to post it!

Kaden Quotes

My, my it's been awhile. Not because my son lacks funny things to record, but rather because I don't get them all recorded (it's this thing called "life" I'm dealing with).

So, here are two from this past week:

Kaden: "Mom, I wish I was God, but I'm not."

Me: "Why? What would you do?"

Kaden: "I'd put all the stars and the moon in the sky, and everyfing." (no, that's not a typo, that's really how he says "everything")



Then, to Marin when she was not nursing (after telling her she'd "be hungry"), he said "that's not appropriass." Yep, we've been talking about being appropriate this week! Funny how quickly he picks up words!