He seems to be adding new words to his vocabulary almost on a daily basis. A few of his new words are: apple, not me, no, dominoes, mailman, tick-tock and PU! It's so fun to hear him say new things. He's added the animal sounds of a monkey, cow, snake and owl. "I do" is still one of his favorite things to say and if he's really excited he'll repeat it three times. He also says, "I this" meaning I need/want this. He loves food and some meals I'm convinced he eats more than I do. He says, "oooh" when he sees his favorite foods. He still only has 8 teeth. I keep thinking those molars are going to come through because they seem to bother him and he's always chewing on his fingers, but so far nothing new. I haven't weighed or measured him this month. I'm guessing he's taller because he can climb up onto the couch and open the refrigerator now! His hair is getting longer and thicker. I actually had to comb it last week! He is still wearing 18/24 month clothes and size 6 1/2 shoes. He has an opinion about most everything and likes to choose what he'll wear each day. He has been sleeping great at night this last month and this is so wonderful! Nap times aren't as long and he's been fighting going to sleep, but I'm trying to count my blessings since we're making progress. His digestion seems to be doing better and that is helping him rest better. We've even been working some wheat back in his diet and he seems to be tolerating that well. He loves to get ready for the day with Daddy by pretending to put on deodorant, shave, put on cologne and use mouthwash. It's pretty funny!
We are looking forward to this week as we celebrate Christmas and are so thankful that God chose to send His Son and for the hope that we have because of His life, death and resurrection!
We hope you enjoy the pictures :)
We had a fun Thanksgiving Day and spent time with both families. We had lunch at Hancock's then went to dinner at Mary Lu's house with my family. His shirt says it all, "Everyone is Thankful for ME!." He loved the turkey on his shirt and pointed at it all day!
He and I made these turkey name cards for everyone. I let him use the glue stick and he drew the eyes on with a Sharpie :)
Helping Daddy rake leaves one last time!
Goodness! So very handsome in his shirt and tie and I love the smile!
I saw this idea on Pinterest and he had fun helping me turn the door into a snowman.
We had a family Christmas date again this year. One of the places we went was Union Station. It's so beautiful at Christmas!
We took the elevator up to the 3rd floor for a great view of the tree and clock. They were hosting an event so they had one room blocked off and we weren't able to go see the trains.
Caden's favorite part of the day was the walk across The Link! He loved it!
We also spent some time at Crown Center and he thought he fountains, lights and
tree were pretty cool!
We finished up our date at Potbelly Sandwich Shop on the Plaza.
We walked around and looked at the lights since it wasn't too cold.
Looks like he was enjoying our drive through Christmas Card Lane in Olathe :)
We were loving the warmer weather and Caden was filling Daddy's pocket with rocks.
Cookie baking at GiGi's house
These 2 had a blast playing with the new cookie baking set GiGi bought them.
"Holding" sweet Margot
Caden was watching me wrap presents and wanted to join me, so he wrapped his snowman up.
We celebrated Christmas with all 40 of our cousins, aunts and uncles on my mom's side of the family last Saturday and this was the picture of Caden's generation.
Christmas Sunday morning at Fellowship West. Aunt Shannon bought him the adorable suspenders and bow tie. He got lots of compliments at church!
Happy 19 months, Caden!!
Sunday evening we went back to church for Family Christmas at Fellowship West. The kids all came in their pajamas and Pastor Matt read them a Christmas story and we sang carols. Each kid got a goodie bag with a Christmas book and coloring sheets. It was a fun evening to celebrate Jesus birth!
Merry Christmas!!
