boo boo

Today Caden was playing with his toys where he always plays. We have several of his toys in the living room in front of the window that sits about waist high on him. He loves to look out the window and will play with the blinds until I lift them. Today he was standing up playing with his activity table when boom down he went, hitting the window seal with his right cheek. Mommy cried longer than he did. He went back to playing like nothing ever happened.

Can you see his bruise?

I tried to get a good pic of it, but with this wiggle worm it was hard.

In other news, he has decided that he likes his battery operated nose sucker much better as a toy! So he gets to play with it and play the songs while we change his diaper. It keeps him from wiggling so much! He has also learned how to push the button to make it work (not just the music) and he thinks it is funny! What a funny little bug we have!

You can barely see the bruise, but trust me it is there and it broke mommy's heart!

I know accidents will happen, it just makes me sad to see my baby hurt! We love you Caden Lane!

My little helper!

He has a pair of his daddy's boxer's in his hand and he is waving them around! lol made me laugh! I took the picture with my phone the other day so the quality isn't good, but you get the idea. He is such a big helper! He helps me pull the clothes out of the dryer even when I just put clean clothes in there from the wash. I love this little guy!

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Great New Find!

Thought I might share with other mom bloggers my experience with my new find!

The other day we were at the grocery store and Caden was being a good little Bug! We shopped the entire store and when we got to the baby food (last) I was grabbing the jars and Caden saw me putting them in the back of the basket. He was sitting in the front and as I passed him with the jars in tow he had a fit! I guess he thought mommy was about to feed him because he DID NOT like that I put the jars in the back of the basket. Luckily I found these! All you do is open it up and give it to them! They suck the fruit right out of the top! Hence the fruit to go on the front! These are great to have in a pinch! They saved me and all the other shoppers at HEB.

**this post is 100% my opinion & is not sponsored.

Playdate with Rylee Grace!

Today we had a play date with Rylee Grace Dubois! These two share the same birthday, July 21, 2009! They had a ball playing together and we can't wait for more play dates to come! Caden smiled and laughed the whole time at his new friend! He also tried to pinch her cheeks and was successful at pulling on her little blond locks! But I imagine we will have tons more play dates where she can bully Caden a little too! We had plans for swimming but it rained the night before and we thought the water might be too cold for our loves so we stayed in doors. But these two seemed to have a ball anyway!

Our Bug before she came over!

Playing with his FAVORITE toy!

Future ALLSTAR!

Rylee and Caden

They both enjoyed the Mickey Mouse Train!...

...and activity table
*this is what I was trying to describe in his 10 month post and couldn't think of the name.

She's already a high maintenance gal! And he loves her!
He he they both wanted Brittany's phone! So I guess he is high maintenance too!
Look out!

They would never both look at the camera!

Thanks for joining us Rylee and Brittany! We hope to see yall again soon!

You have prepared praise from the mouths of children and nursing infants.
Matthew 21:16

Bailee's Baptism!!

Last Sunday May 30, 2010 was our church's annual Baptism in the River at Bone Farm. We have one baptism a year and it's really something to talk about! My sister Veronica and I rededicated our lives to Christ through baptism at the river with our church at our first annual baptism, and last year David rededicated his life to Christ through baptism as well!

This is us in the river at David's baptism.
I was 9 months pregnant with Caden Lane.
(after)

(before)

Before the Baptism at church (can you see Bailee?)...

...With the others being Baptized

Down to the River to pray!

Caden with his G-Pa

I LOVE family pics!

Our HANDSOME little man!

He melts my heart!

Abby! She accepted Christ last year!

Can you tell this little bug stole my heart?

Worshiping through song!

Taking a pic with Diane...Granpa in the background came too!

Caden wanted Diane's drink!

I LOVE my Crossroads Fellowship Church!

Family!!

Our Pastor'S
Thank GOD for them!

Bailee getting Baptized!

Congratulations my love!

Thank you Jesus for Bailee! Thank you for a family and a church family that allows us to grow together in you! I am humbled daily at your workings! Your love and grace is beautiful and unfailing! Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!
Father God, we know You are BIG enough for Bailee Michelle Russell!
Amen!

What a comfort and promise we have in Jesus!
God is good! All the time!!

Pool time!

Saturday was a beautiful sunny day! We took advantage by getting Caden's new pool out and letting him play in it! Granpa and Granny got Caden this pool about a month ago, but we haven't used it until now. Caden LOVES the water and had a great time! As you can see...

Being cool in his shades!

First getting in.

Posing for the paparazzi!

Splashing is half the fun!

My boys!!

Look out girls!!

We had a great time in the front yard playing in the pool! BIG thanks to Granny and Granpa for the new shades, swim bottoms, and new pool! It was a blast! As you can see daddy got in on the fun too! And I had a blast watching my two favorite boys enjoy the beautiful day! Thank you Lord for all of your Blessings!

Caden says MAMA!!

I am happy to report that Caden added a 3rd word to his vocabulary!
He is finally saying MAMA! It is music to my ears! Although I have thought he has said it before tons of times when he wakes up and starts crying and screaming, I swear I've heard mama in there! But of course no one believes me! Well he now says it at random! He started saying it last night to David while Mommy was at work. Last night was also the first night he cried when I was leaving. I braved through and went on to work. Then, I find out through a text message that he started to say Mama! :( it was so bittersweet! Such a happy moment but sad because I was stuck at work. I want to hear it all the time now, but of course he still teases me...
I tell him "Caden say mama!"
He simply replies "Ah Dada dada dada da."
Gotta love my little Bug!!

The Bug turns 10 months old!

Happy 10 months Caden Lane! On May 21st our Bug turned 10 months old. This past month has been a whirl wind! It started out with Caden having a double ear infection the week before the wedding. Then of course his Big debut as a Ring Bearer at our wedding. I can't thank God enough for blessing us with our Buggy D!! This month was also the first time I've been away from him for longer than 12 hours (while on our honeymoon.) And lets not forget, my first Mother's Day! Everyday is a blessing and I am so grateful to have each and everyone!

We went to Kinlee's field day...

...and Caden was such a good boy!

We hung out in Daddy's truck
(while it was parked)

We hung out in the highchair...
(this pic got photo faves on Parents.com)

We spent time just being a lil busy BUG!

We got all dolled up!

And took pics in the mirror with daddy!

We got a new fishing hat!

And spent time in the great outdoors!

Here are Caden's 10 month happenings:

• Weighed in at 20 lbs 12 oz
• Still only says Dada and Hi
• Two teeth (both bottom)
• Wearing size 4 diapers
• Wearing 12 month clothes (but still fits into most 9 months)
• Walking along the edges of furniture while holding on.
• Is content playing alone, but LOVES company!
• His favorite toys are his Mickey train, baseball/bat t-ball stand, his zoo animals, and another play station that stands up has a book, computer, piano, and telephone on it (I'm at a loss for the name right now) and anything with music where he can dance!
  
• He LOVES to dance!
• Loves baths
• LOVES to SMILE! (I love his smile!)
  
• Using the sippy cup for all drinks except milk time
• Started on whole milk!
  
• He still has his bottle of milk in the morning, before nap, and before bed time.
• Still on Gerber 3 foods.
• We are introducing more big boy foods, but SLOWLY
  
• He loves his biter biscuits and we tried Mum mums.
• He LOVES Mum Mums :)

This little boy is the ABSOLUTE joy of our lives and we are so IN LOVE with him! Thank you Jesus for such a gift!

Caden,

You are our little Bug and we love you more than words can even describe! Each day is an adventure and I am always so anxious to see what each new day brings! In your smile I truly feel God's love shining through! I pray that you are able to see how much we love God and how much we love you! We pray you have a close relationship with Christ throughout your life and that you truly know the cost he paid for us!
We are so Blessed! We love you Bug!!!
~Mom and Dad


Granny also just celebrated a birthday on May 17th, Happy Birthday Granny!

Love,
Caden Lane

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care.

Psalm 95:6-7