The bike trailer

I've been riding my bike a lot lately for many reasons. I need excercise, its convenient, and the kids love it. I ventured down to the riverwoods this week. Dont worry, I drove there first and then loaded up the bike and trailer. Its so pretty down there. I rode to a duck pond one day. That was the half way point so we took a break. A lady there gave us some bread to feed the ducks. Addysin thought it was hilarious. Caiden was pretty excited too. When the bagel was almost gone, they started eating it themselves.

The neighbor kids love it too. These three were crammed in. It barely fits two, but they didn't want to take turns so they sacrificed their comfort.

Florida Getaway

The first week of September we left our kids with Kira and David Tuesday-Saturday and went to Florida! It was so great for me to have a break from my kids and responsibility. Chris and his partners had some business to do there so I got to come along. We didn't do anything big, but it was awesome staying at such a beautiful resort right on the beach. I loved being able to do whatever I wanted without the worries of motherhood. We were in West Palm Beach.
Out "on the town"

Five Diamond Protection :) Chris, Dave, Jake

Shuffle board

This is the way out to the beach

It was so beautiful...

Camping trip #3: 8/29-8/30

We went back to hope campground with our neighbors Sara and Rob. The Manns and Shaners came up for the campfire. I'll be honest... not our best camping trip. Caiden has been a pill this summer with his teething, sickness, and immunizations. He had just got shots a day or two before our trip and they affected him really badly. He woke up many times during the night screaming. When morning finally came, I was ready to leave. We are definitly done camping until the kids are another year older. Caiden and Addysin bully each other. He pulls her hair out, seriously. She bosses him around, takes his toys, and pushes.

Oh, but hes so stinkin cute!

Nap time

Its the best when he wakes up this happy and adorable. Its also the best when Addysin insists on "sleeping with minnie".

Nataley's wedding

On August 14th, Nataley got married in the Salt Lake Temple. From left to right: Kari, Nataley, me, Brittani. I grew up with these girls. I've known them my whole life and I have the best time with them everytime we're together. Brittani is my cousin. It was so fun to be there at her sealing. And to top it off, L. Tom Perry sealed them! It was awesome.Clockwise from left: Zachary and Kari, Brittani, Me, and the happy couple- Colby and Nataley

My 24th Birthday

Not a very eventful day, but I have great friends that didn't forget about me. Chris was out of town for work so he sent me these flowers. He also got me a real Burberry purse in NY. OK, its fake. Its super cute though. With money from my parents and Chris, I got this bike trailer (Schwinn mark III). I love it and the kids love it. I don't have a bike, but fortunately my sister Amy is letting me use hers. When my kids get a little crazy I take them for a ride and they quiet right down.


Cassidy, my neighbor, took me to get a pedicure. That was sooo sweet because thats really the only fun thing I did. It was so nice because another friend, Erin, watched my kids and Traci deep cleaned my whole main floor while I was gone. During the rest of the day I moped around and cleaned. That evening, Rachel came over with dinner. What great friends I have!
Birthday photo shoot...

Photo courtesy of Addysin. She really did take this picture. She said, "say cheese, smile big!"

Caiden's first year of growth

Birth Stats: 8/11/08 7 lbs. 10 oz. 21 inches long

10 days later: 8.13 lbs.

1 month2 months

14.4 lbs 24.6 inches!3 months4 months

15.48 lbs 25.5 inches long5 months6 months

18 lbs. 27.25 inches long 7 months8months9 months

19.14 lbs. 29 inches long10 1/2 months1 year!

20.75 lbs. 29.5 inches long

Caiden's first birthday!

His first day...........his first birthday

On August 11th, Caiden turned one. Chris was out of town so Caiden got two parties. I had to do something on his birthday so we went to seven peaks with McKendra and Max. My good friends from home (Nataley, Brittani, and Kari) were in town so they also came, but my kids aren't allowed on the fun drop off tube slides so we split up. Sorry, no pictures of them. The one we took I am not comfortable posting on the internet.Caiden loving his dum dums from Mckendra. Perfect gift.

A week later when Chris was home, we had a small party with Tyler, McKendra, and Max. I learned after Addysins one year birthday bash that huge parties for a one year old are pointless. These are the flowers Chris sent me for my birthday since he was gone that whole week.

He was SO excited about all of us singing to him. He clapped through the whole song. Addysin took charge and blew out the candles as soon as the song ended. Best buds.Lots of help. I got him and Addysin new sunglasses and swimming goggles. I had to return the goggles though because they were made for a premie- meaning they were tiny. I also returned these adorable aviator glasses because he almost broke them the first time he touched them so I figured we'll wait another year.Addysin got pink aviator glasses so she could feel special. She did.

a few firsts...

Begining of August...
Addysin and Caiden started wrestling and getting rough with each other. I have to supervise them now, but I'm so happy that they play together.Caiden, finally, at 11 1/2 months starts crawling well.He also started pulling himself up on everything. He loved Addysins kitchen for a while. He LOVES stairs. The stairs are his favorite toy.Addysin hits her first pinata.
Caiden starts eating candy and loves dum dum suckers