Our Week In Pictures

Jordan got to play in the ExcerSaucer for the first time this week. He seems to like it. But, he does tend to spit-up more when he's in there so we don't stay in it for more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time. He's figuring out how to push the buttons to make the music play.

Caden LOVES his "Mai-Mai" and is huggin' up next to her while she plays her Webkinz.

Jordan is finally in a real live crib!! I absolutely cannot find the bumper pads that I used with Caden. I have everything else and I can't remember what I did with them. So, Jordan's first night in the crib there was a little bit of waking up because his arm or leg kept falling through the slats. Dad came to my rescue (yet again) and got Jordan his own bumper pads, crib sheet and blanket. It was very cute stuff as you can see! Thanks Dad!

This is Caden holding his little cousin Raegan. She was born in November and we hadn't had a chance to really meet her until recently. She is a sweetie and Caden was very sweet with her.

And, OH! what a surprise: Jordan is smiling and laughing.

We have been hanging out at home a lot this week. I think Caden gets tired of always being here so I'm trying to find ways to keep him happy and entertained. It's not easy but we're figuring some things out. He's still doing pretty well with the potty thing. Still no "Number 2" in the potty but I've heard that's harder for little boys. He's spending as much time in his underwear as possible. In fact, I've forgotten a few times and we've gone out in underwear and there have been no accidents outside of the house. For the most part he's using the potty and not his underwear. Very impressed with him.

Amaya is getting to school on time thanks to Duke and we are always excited when it's time to go pick her up. She's reading so well and it always surprises me that she knows so many words. She got to go with us to Chuck E. Cheese yesterday with Grandma Pat and Aunt Karen and I know she has such a good time. It was good to spend some time together and play some games and get our pictures taken. She was given all the tickets the boys won last time we went and the tickets from yesterday. It was over three hundred tickets and Caden told her he didn't want them. When she went to redeem them for prizes she kept Caden in mind and got him some little stickers and a sucker. Always the thoughtful girl.

Chase is working away at his permanent sub job. He really enjoys doing something that involves his brain and not just mindless repetition like it was at General Motors. He really seems to care about these kids and I'm happy he's found something to be so excited about everyday. It's not always easy but he's really doing an awesome job. He's so much happier. We all are. He's interviewed for a permanent postion next year and I really hope he gets one at the school he's at now. He's making lesson plans and doing all the grades and class discipline himself and it is taking up a lot of time. He was kind of thrown into the fire and I think he's handled it well.

So, not a real "red-letter" or super exciting week but it's been a good one. We're happy and excited that it's almost the weekend! Hope everyone has a happy weekend!!!