Do you hear what I hear.

Kaden's vocabulary is quickly expanding. He is able to mimic animal sounds, and it is just the cutest thing. Wish I could post a video, but my hard drive we save everything to is currently not working.

Words

-up

-help ('up')

-yuck ('guck')

-banana ('my-nana)

-train ('choo choo')

-drink ('jink')

-jacket ('jack')

-shoes ('tu')

Animal sounds

-cow: 'mmmoo'

-pig: 'oin, oin oin'

-sheep: 'ba'

-goat: 'maa'

-doggie: 'hoo'

-duck: 'gack'

-cat: 'cat' (not quite meow!)

But I do have some pics a friend took (thanks Amy!) that I just noticed I never posted and they were saved to my computer.

Oldie but goodie.
My cute little model.

Anything you can do I can do better.

Seems to be Kaden's motto, lately. He is definitely on an independent kick. He wants to do everything: feed himself, walk downstairs, dress himself, etc. With eating especially, he won't open his mouth until I give him the utensil. He fares ok on his own, though leaves quite the mess.

This isn't so hard.

Maybe the other end works better.

Hmm...this isn't working.

Who needs a spoon anyway?!
Looks better in my hat.

We finally had a day warm enough that we were able to go to the playground--Kaden was beside himself with fun! Can't wait for spring/summer to come.

Sprint to the playground!

Going downstairs by himself.

Everyone loves the slide

Fun in the sun.

Kaden even got a strike while bowling!

Where have all the good curls gone.

Today my little boy got his first hair cut! He has such cute & curly hair, but it was getting a little mullet-esque and we decided it was time to cut it.

Before shot.

So excited!

Before Side shot.

Modeling those locks one last time... Prepped and ready.

Goodbye curls.

The dirty deed is done.

Side shot.

My Grown up little boy.

...

Where has my baby gone?

The Magical Fruit.

I LOVE BEANS.
Yum.

New Words:

"applecup"= applesauce

"gogurt"= yogurt

If all the snowflakes were lemon drops.

We have had some COLD weather here in NJ down to single digits and lately a lot of snow (1 1/2 feet on Wednesday!). Kaden loves to play in the snow and make little footprints. Some Kaden tidbits:

-Last week Kaden said 3 new words: cracker, drink, & broccoli ('boc').

-My mom visited last week and when she read a certain book she would end with a big squeeze and Kaden would lean into her for the squeeze every time.

-We tried teaching sign language to Kaden a few months ago but stopped because he didn't pick any of it up. Two days ago he came up signing 'more!' I guess he did pick some up!

-Jumping on the bed and doing belly flops are new favorites.

-Still trying to master climbing everything.

-Shoe fettish. Loves trying on our shoes.

-Quite the mover and shaker (see last post). Current favorite song: "Say Hey."

-Loves to tuck his arms in when he gives hugs. So cute.

Help me--I'm stuck!

Helping Dad clear the walk.

Not a fan of snow angels.

Still playing.

Snow makes for tricky walking.

Playing with Grandma.

Boy at play.

Sad & sorry snow man.

Kaden also experienced his first taste of hot chocolate. Did he enjoy it?

I think he did.

Hot chocolate is the key to a happy heart in snow.

Videos for the fam.

(And others so inclined)

Kaden n Carter.

Kaden got Stella's groove.

Christmas 2010.

It's hard to believe that 2010 has come and gone. It has been a great year, though, filled with many excitements for us--Kaden turned 1, rolled over, crawled, stood, walked, and said his first words; what a busy boy! We also had a missionary return (my brother), family reunions in both Yosemite, CA and Irvine, CA, & enjoyed a fabulous White Christmas in Ohio with the Lanengas!

We are excited for the opportunities and experiences that 2011 will bring. But, let me reminisce 2010 Christmas with some photos.

Reading a Christmas story with Dad.

Christmas outfit & shoes.

I love my LaLa.

I love my Papa.

Relaxing with Papa.

Graysen, Carter, & Kaden--matchy matchy.

The Lanenga Grandkids.

The Boys.

Wow--this picture was hard to capture!

Thanks Mom & Dad L.! We had so much fun :)