Flying Solo...Tips?

Good news: My brother comes home from his mission in a week and we will be in California to see him! It's a surprise and he doesn't know!

Bad news: Only Kaden and I will be going.

Translation: I will be on an 8 hour plane ride plus a layover with our little boy on his first ever plane ride.

Help!!! Any tips out there on how to make the trip more enjoyable/easier with a 6 month old? Tips or advice you have from previous experience would be greatly appreciated!

Love this boy

6 Months old!

I say it every month--I can't believe how old he is! He grows so fast and keeps us on our toes. He's quite a happy baby as long as his tummy is full and he's had sleep. We love him so much! His latest stats:

27 1/4 inches tall (75%)

16 lbs 12 oz (50%)

16 3/4 inch head circumference (25%)

Some favorite things:

*Rolls over and scoots any chance he gets--good luck changing a diaper!

*LOVES to suck on the kitchen tile

*LOVES to pull down the stack of Ensigns and suck on them
*LOVES to look at himself in the mirror

*Will chase an empty water bottle and cell phone around the room all day

*Laughs whenever we laugh

*Enjoys eating

*Talks and talks and talks and talks...

*Power naps--meaning his naps aren't very long!

*He's a foot-sucker

*Thumb-sucker

*Diet consists of: Milk, oatmeal, rice, sweet potatoes, squash, and bananas

*Reading is his favorite past-time

Sneaks a taste of his toes before bed

Having fun with dad

Our little crawling boy

Picture time

Definitely posing

Kaden's reaction to "Single Ladies"

He owns that carseat--he's the man :)

Kaden with the infamous water bottle

Kaden's new 'kicks'

Enjoying the handsome boy in the mirror

Rockin' Baby Style

Kaden is crawling....almost. It has been fun to watch him become mobile, although we have to keep a much closer eye on him now. He has the rocking part down-he just needs to put one knee in front of the other. Hope you enjoy this short clip

Happy Easter!

So it's a little late, but better than never. While Kaden was napping and in between Conference Sessions, Matt and I dyed eggs for the first time since we've been married. It was actually a lot of fun. We hid the eggs in the back and when Kaden woke he found all six--with some help. Kaden also started veggies, and he loves to eat no matter what it is...but we haven't started the green veggies so we will see if that lasts! :) Kaden also scoots everywhere! He gets up on his knees and toes with his butt in the air! We have to keep a sharp eye on him at all times now. I guess training for the future of crawling! :)

Loves chewing on his feet

Such a cutie

Shorts! It's warm enough to wear shorts!

"Do you mind? I'm eating!"

First taste of veggies (sweet potatoes)

Reaction: priceless! (He actually loves them)

Kaden playing outside while mom and dad play volleyball :)

Happy Easter!

What did you get in your Easter basket?!

Golden

Yesterday was my Golden Birthday--25 on the 25th! It was a great day. Kaden wanted to be the first to wish me a happy birthday, and at 3am, he was the first! He also wanted to play with me all day long, even when he was supposed to be napping. Matt was sweet and made my day! This year was so much better--we're lucky to have Kaden in our lives! Here is a glance at our activities:

Our Little bones

Kaden's favorite toy on his exer-saucer

I think he's trying to swallow it

Playing games and reading books

Love my little boy!

Look what I can do!

It's hard to believe Kaden is already 5 months old! It's almost sad to look back at all of the clothes we have had to put away because they no longer fit him. He grows so fast! Some new developments:


-LOVES to play with his feet!
-Sits in the front of the stroller, not in the car seat carrier
-Laughs at funny faces
-Can fall asleep on his own now--took some work...
-Eats rice cereal like a champ
-Loves to play with the football
-Recognizes the sound of his name
-Has amazing hearing and quickly locates the source of noise
-Enjoys laying on Matt's stomach
-Nuzzles when he's tired--so cute!
-So happy to go on walks outside!
-Addicted to sports center--definitely our boy :)

Such a big boy!

Relaxing with Daddy after a long day

Got those feet!

Touchdown!

We love food!

Now this bib rings truth, "Pooper!"

New hat from LaLa

Going on a walk with dad

We love the sunshine!

And so it begins...

Kaden started on rice cereal!!! He's almost 5 months and hungry for some real food. It was such a fun experience feeding him--he absolutely loved it! He would raise him arms toward the spoon and try to grab it. In the end he started holding the spoon. Cereal was dripping all down his face, neck, and ended up all over his clothes! We are just beginning to understand the term MESSY! :)

I'm not listening...

So excited to eat food!

Just a little messy

He didn't think it was too hard, he wanted to do it himself!

Yum!

Fully satisfied with dad

Kaden and mom--we sure have fun! :)