Gigi and Caden

Little foggy but still a sweet picture.

They played in the bathroom mirror.

He loves to grab her hair.

Look at that sweet face.

If those cheeks get any sweeter I will go crazy.  He already gets about 1000 kisses a day.

Caden has not seen Gigi in a while.  She usually comes up every week, but last week because of the snow she was unable to.  So today when she walked through the door he went crazy.  The world stops for Gigi when Caden is around.  Here are some sweet pictures.  

"Snow Day"

Getting him warmed up to the idea that ice and coldness is good and fun sometimes...

Once the tongue hit he was a believer...

And then he did a little dance for more...

And then it became his beard.

Caden's new favorite thing is to try to make his Dad bald prematurely.

The two clowns cutting up as usual.  

It was so beautiful today in Durham, NC.  I hope you enjoyed your snow today too if you had some...

Jason and I beg for snow all year long and today our dream came true.  We went to bed believing for our gift to await us in the morning.  First thing when I got up this morning I put on my glasses and looked out the window and beauty covered the ground.  I love it.

Caden could take it or leave it.  He's not yet figured out how great snow is.  One day when it gets him out of school he will then realize the joyous occasion of snow.  

It snowed here until around 2ish.  So we waited to go outside until it finished.  We knew Caden would not enjoy the ice hitting him in the face.  We suited Caden up and he screamed the whole time (He has such a warm little suit he wears outside from time to time, but it's truly like a straight jacket on him.  It's getting better the bigger he gets.)  So off we go outside.  Jason and I are smiling and in awe of all we got.  Probably around 4 1/2 inches.  We sat Caden in the snow and he was not having it.  So then we just took pictures holding him.  

The one thing he does love about the snow...eating it!

Tonight we had a blast just spending time together.  

"My Bed Partner"

Caden has a new partner who joins him in his crib during naps.  This little furry friend keeps him company I suppose.  His name is yet to be determined, but he's a part of the family already.  

Caden started to give us a few problems when we would put him down in his crib to take naps.  Since I loved stuffed animals as a little girl I thought Caden might like them too.  We had this little dog who feels like silk.  He really is cute.  If I didn't have Jason I would love to sleep with him.  

So I put him in Caden's crib one day as Caden started to cry and he immediately stopped.  He rubbed the puppy until he went to sleep.  Sweet moment.

Thank goodness for stuffed animals.

He's sitting.

The eyes are a little squinty.  It was first thing in the morning.

Look at that strong guy.  He loves sitting up like a big boy playing with his toys.  

Our little angel at 6 1/2 months old started sitting on his own.  I can't believe he's old enough to do that.  What a strong guy.  Love you Caden!

Happy New Year!

Us at the aquarium that day. 

I love this picture.  This is Noah eating a cupcake at his bedtime.  

Remember me talking about the giggles.  Here they are in full effect.

On New Years Eve Ryan, Angie and Noah came to the beach to join us in the celebration.  We laughed literally until we cried.  When it gets late the giggles start coming...especially if you got up that morning at 5am with a certain little one...Thanks guys for driving all that way.  We loved it and can't wait to do it again!

They're Engaged!

On Christmas Eve Perry purposed to Lauran and she said yes!!!  We are so thrilled.  Lauran, it took all I had not to give you a hint.  Congratulations guys.  We love you!

Some of our favorite Christmas pictures.

Me and my two favorite dudes!

Have you ever known a man who eats Bojangles every day...You're looking at him!  Grandad Bobby.

Drew spent so much time with Caden.  He is such a good "big brother."

"Here Grandaddy, I'll open it for you."

That Gigi gives some good kisses.

Ha Ha Mommy.  That's funny.

Caden loves his uncles.

Of course the highlight was the wrapping paper.

We had a wonderful Christmas.  I know it's a little late to post, but here they are.