My black-eyed pea.

You should see the other kid.

Heart Attacked.

My heart is under attack. On a daily basis, my heart explodes & melts multiple times. A smile, a hug, a kiss, a laugh...with a little man like this, wouldn't yours?

I am constantly amazed at my almost two year old. He learns and picks things up so quickly! He always makes us laugh, too:-He knows all of his colors & shapes (green & rectangle are his favorites).

-He sings the ABC song, and can recognize and name half of them.
-Can count up to 14.
-Listened to Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" and he came up to me and said, "Another one Bites the dust!"
-At dinner last night he said, "Mama, I don't like!" -- say what?!
-He is using his pronouns! "I hold this." " This is mine."
-LOVES trains. Anything to do with them.
-Likes to play horsey with daddy & Doggie with mom.
-FULL of energy. See video following pictures.
-Fire trucks & buses were the coolest inventions to him.
-As of late, loves his stuffed animals. Tries to take his clifford & teddy EVERYWHERE.
-Ring Around the Rosie never gets old.
-Copies everything we say. Gotta watch the mouths...
-How can he be so big?!

4H Fair Driving the Fire Truck

He didn't want to leave.

Always wants to talk on the phone to his family, but

when they get on the phone, he goes quiet.

What a lucky girl I am.

Our Busy Boy.

Who knew a Costco Box offered that much entertainment?

Stomping Grounds.

Our family recently took a trip out to Utah. It had been 3 years since we've been there and it was especially weird walking on BYU campus--everyone looks so young!!! It was great because we got to see Matt's siblings, and some of mine. My parents drove from CA and it was so nice to see family again. Also got to see some great friends (BRad, Caroline, Sarah, Matt, Dan, Rachel, Melissa). Not to mention coning, planking, and can't forget sand volleyball until the wee hours of the night...

We started off my dropping Kaden off with my parents and going up to Park City. It was our first trip with both of us away from Kaden for the night. He did great. We stayed in downtown Park City, and then toured the olympic park. The best part was the Apline Coaster & Alpine slide. The coaster was definitely worth doing again next time...

Our Bob Sled team.

Going on the slide.
Kaden got to hang out with his cousins: Graysen, Carter, & Esther.
They all had SO much fun!

Riding Carter's bike.
Cabela's.
Finally got all 4. Guess who's not looking?!

Somehow, these boys matched

almost everyday!Cousin Hugs!

Look out! Esther's driving!

Fun on the trampoline.

The boys in the basement.

Aunt Katie torturing everyone.

The Birthday Boy! Matt's birthday

was while we were in Utah. It was nice to

spend that special day with our families!

Thanks for the cake, Ashley!

(PS the hole is where some random kid

dipped his finger in the cake!)

Brick Oven & Jdawgs. Doesn't get better.

The party crew.

Silly with Uncle JJ.

Cheese with Katie.

Serious with Snaps.

Playing with Mimi.

Swimming with Grandpa.

Our Waterboy.

This is the Place Park with Lanengas.

Love the hand holding.

NOT a fan of pony rides. Didn't last 10 seconds...

They did have a train, though--Kaden's fav.

Riding with Aunt Amber & Gracie.

Thanks for all of the fun!!!

Can't wait until next time!