A Trip to the Apple Orchard

Last week, Cayden's class took a field trip out to the Apple Orchard. It was his first time to ever ride in a van, with eight other four year olds, and without a booster seat! Okay, so I was a little nervous about that! But, lucky me I got to ride with them! ha! The perks of teaching at your child's school I guess...:) He was SO excited to go on a field trip! We didn't get to pick any apples from the trees because of the late freeze last year, but the apples we did get were delicious! They also enjoyed a hay ride, learned a little about where honey comes from, and got to "free" the ladybugs! We had alot of fun. Cole was a little disappointed that his class didn't get to go, so I am pretty sure we'll be making another trip to the Apple Orchard soon. Cayden assured him that "when he turns 4 he can do big things like that...:))







Coley is doing awesome in his new class, too! One of his bestest buds is in his class so he is super excited when it's time to go to school! I included a few pics of Cole...just being Cole. He loves his Alli...and I'm sure she loves him just as much, right?

Cayden's 1st Soccer Game!!

Cayden had SO much fun playing in his first soccer game this past Saturday! 8:30am game on a Saturday morning is not exactly my idea of "fun" but he had a blast! He is becoming quite the little soccer player and really does an great job for only being 4 years old! I, along with one of my good friends, have volunteered to coach the soccer team (yes, even though I know nothing about soccer...I am learning). We have a great little team of 4 year olds, and great parents, too! That's always important...if you know what I mean...:) Hope you enjoy the pics...you can see that he is very focused when he's playing. ha! But, after playing two 6 minute quarters, he was begging to sit down and have a rest! :)

Goodbye to the "mimi"...aka the pacifier

Okay, so the "mimi" has been a VERY big part of Cole's entire life... I truly did not know if we would ever get that thing away from him. We tried a few months ago to take it away, but mom AND dad caved...we just weren't ready to make that lunge! BUT...God is good and given us LOTS of patience this time around! We "gave the mimi to the babies at the hospital" last week, and we have been mimi-free since! Cole has been SUCH a big boy about it, and has surprised Dean and I beyond measure with how smooth the transition went! There were only a few nights that were pretty rough...he was just plain MAD that he coudn't find one anywhere!!! I mean, really...there is always one under the bed...or under the couch...but NOPE! Not anymore! He still asks me why he can't have it though...and if I'd take him to the hospital to have his mimi "for just two minutes, mommy? Just two minutes then I can give it back..." =) Precious...but I am SO thankful to finally say that we did it!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Cayden!

Can it really be that our sweet baby boy just turned 4 years old this week??? WOW, I still can't believe it. There is something about turnng 4 that has made me realize he is a little boy now...nothing baby or toddler about him anymore! I have to admit this has been a little difficult for me! He is SO full of energy these days, and keeps Dean and I laughing everyday. He SO proud of his new bike that he got for his birthday, which makes me even more sad to know he is big enough to ride the "big boy" bikes! He is such a good big brother to Cole, and loves being able to help him and comfort Cole when he's sad. Even though there are many days that they fight ALL day long...I do believe that they love each other and enjoy always having a buddy to play with! Cayden, we love you and can't wait to see what the Lord has planned for your life. You bless us everyday with your sweet smile and gentle spirit.