LOOK MOM I MADE IT!!
On to the next...
I'm not doing anything naughty
ANOTHER DRAWER!!
I will unload them for you.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
.cutie.
I love this rascal grin! The way his teeth are growing in make it even cuter! This kid is too funny.
***First Christmas Snow***
Yesterday we looked outside and saw snow gently falling from the sky. I ran and grabbed our book, "A Snowman Named Just Bob" and we started reading. Well, only three pages into the book I glanced outside to see that the snow had stopped. Slightly disappointed I finished reading aloud our traditional first snow book and put it down. Then, this morning this happened...
And It Kept Fallling... Cache couldn't take his eyes off the pretty white stuff falling from the sky
We were so excited we all ran out in our PJ's to the balcony. Steve and I were both barefoot. BRRR!
Cache's First Christmas Snow 12-6
Steve and I are so stinkin' excited for Christmas this year! Even more than previous years because we have Cache-ers with us.
And It Kept Fallling... Cache couldn't take his eyes off the pretty white stuff falling from the sky
Steve and I are so stinkin' excited for Christmas this year! Even more than previous years because we have Cache-ers with us.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Hair Cut Numero Dos...
THANK YOU Auntie!!
Auntie did such a good job at cutting Cache's hair! He looks so grown up now!
Before
Auntie did such a good job at cutting Cache's hair! He looks so grown up now!
Before
After:
.NINE.
HaPpY nINe MoNthS BuDdY!
Cache gets into everything!
He opens drawers and unloads them, he climbs on top of the dishwasher in hopes of playing with the top rack, he opens the cupboard under the sink and unloads that as well. He is keeping us busy but we LOVE it.
Cache is getting pretty brave with standing on his own. He will lift his hands in the air, stand for a minute than put his arms back down to catch himself. He is so mobile!
Cache dances! This is pretty much the cutest things I have ever seen. Put on some music and he will remain in crawling position and rock back and forth, or, he will get up on his knees and bounce up and down. It all started with a turkey that sings, "Feliz Navidad". I will get a video on here of his dancing.
If someone is taking a shower he will crawl in the bathroom and try to climb into the bathtub. We have been a lot better at shutting the door all the way. I say all the way because if the door isn't latched, he WILL open it. He gets his tiny lil' fingers under the door and swing it open.
* 18.2 pounds - 16th percentile
*30 inches long - 90th percentile
Love You!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Blue Steel
Here is our little GQ man in his winter 09' coat...
Above our model is giving a shy yet mishvievious smile
Love him!
Notice that in most of these pictures Cache is trying to chew his coat...
Wait for it...
BLUE STEEL!!
Zoolander better watch out
Monday, November 2, 2009
Gwen
Cache has a little cousin named Gwen. They are bestest buddies and Cache is starting to be protective of her...so boys watch out or you'll have to deal with the Cache man.
Sina these pictures are especially for you =) I did an impromtu photo shoot of lil' Gwen about a month ago.
Before I post those I need to add some things Cache can do
*High 5's
*Screaming...yup. Tantrums.
*He H-A-T-E-S his crib.
Back to Gwen
CUTE!!
Cache meets Gwen...
Get out of that blanket and come and play with me!!
The following is my all time favorite picture of them together....
On this day Cache learned a little something about girls...they can scream.
His reaction? Well just look at his face.
We love you little Gwen!!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
8 Months
Cache,
Thank you for loving us and letting us love you. You're pretty amazing, ya know? 8 months and 3 days is how old you are today. Sorry I have been so super busy. But I figure all this busy will pay off in the long run...I hope.
Here are the fun things that you have started to do since your last month marker:
*You crawl on hands and knees
*You seem even more curious than last month. You keep your Dad and me on our toes!
*You are always busy!
*You say 3 words: mama came first. You say it when you really need/want me. You say, "mamamamamama" and when I come you smile so big....heart melting. You said dada three days later. You say it like this, "dadadadad," You said it because I said no. You looked at your dad and said, "dadada". You already know how to milk it. Bye-Bye was said when papa went to the game. You said it in front of a crowd on your 8 month birthday.
*You love your voice, sometimes you scream.
New Experiences:
*Airplane ride
*I'm pretty sure on your trip you tried lots of different types of food
*Shamu
*Falling down, over and over...since you climb on anything.
*Saw the ocean
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Lucky 7
Cache Man,
We love you so much. I cannot exactly put how I feel into words. You are amazing. Your papa and I love you. You make us better people. No matter what you are loved. HAPPY SEVEN MONTHS!!!
You can:
*crawl
*give kisses
*Stand holding onto something
*Pull yourself to standing positions
*Wave hi
Also:
*You LOVE playing with other babies/children
*I am pretty sure you have developed a sense for when mommy is getting ready for work. You wake up and cling, almost as if you know that if you slow me down, we will have more time together. Sometimes I wonder if you are trying to get me to stay home. Oh kidd-o I wish I could. Actually wish I could take you with me, you would be doing 6th grade math in no time.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Another First
Cache's first blog entry:
Note: He was EXTREMELY happy. He loved it. He is now, like his mommy, addicted. He pounded on the keys with both handstasted the joy of recording his life. Making his mark. Then mean mommy and daddy took the laptop away. You'd think it would break from many buttons being pressed at once with warnings and popups appearing all over the screen.
*****Notice the huge typos in the previous paragraph? Ya. Cache. I went to add an s to the word hands and somehow Cache has changed to typeover. Great. But it is okay. New experiences.
Future kids, sorry if you don't get the chance to do this.
Now, now he is crying. Blogging is done. The computer was going crazy. Things popped up that I didn't know could (nothing gross). No worries, we shall read a story and the house will be at peace again.
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Note: He was EXTREMELY happy. He loved it. He is now, like his mommy, addicted. He pounded on the keys with both handstasted the joy of recording his life. Making his mark. Then mean mommy and daddy took the laptop away. You'd think it would break from many buttons being pressed at once with warnings and popups appearing all over the screen.
*****Notice the huge typos in the previous paragraph? Ya. Cache. I went to add an s to the word hands and somehow Cache has changed to typeover. Great. But it is okay. New experiences.
Future kids, sorry if you don't get the chance to do this.
Now, now he is crying. Blogging is done. The computer was going crazy. Things popped up that I didn't know could (nothing gross). No worries, we shall read a story and the house will be at peace again.
L-O-V-E
This week has been bitter sweet.
SWEET: My mom surprising me by bringing the Cache man to my classroom at the end of the day on Friday. I did not have to make that dreaded drive through Friday traffic and I was able to get home earlier to get lots of house work done. My mom also corrected some tests for me and Mandi polished things.
Bitter: Life stuff. Ya know. The usual, nothing to big but challenging enough to make me emotionally and physically drained. Not to mention the Flu shot. I hate shots. Not the shot itself but the waiting. Right before they stick ya.
SWEET: Cache giving me kisses when I cry. Yup, family as my witness my little guy gives kisses. They are pretty slobbery and he hasn't quite grasped the whole closed mouth deal, but never the less it is heart warming.
One day, actually today, I had your typical girl break down. I was laying on the floor, feeling overwhelmed when Cache crawled over to me, climbed up so he was looking at me and he had the most concerned look. Then he gave me one of his classic kisses on my cheek. Goodness, gracious! That would change anyone's day for the better.
SWEET: Cache loves to give kisses to his new cousin, Gwen.
SWEET: Cache's big cousin, Kaleb, playing with Cache
SWEET: Cache when he waits for kisses. He will put his cheek againt my lips and wait until I give him kisses (along with some silly smoochie sounds) and then he will throw his head back, laugh then look at you and make a shy face.
SWEET: Cache when he is sleepy and rubs his eyes on your cheek and for a brief moment lets you cuddle him. It is even sweet when he realizes what is happening and decides to re-awaken. He flaps his arms, laughs at anything and jumps, until finally he falls asleep.
SWEET: Steve. Cache. Blessings. Life.
Dang why was I even sad?
SWEET: My mom surprising me by bringing the Cache man to my classroom at the end of the day on Friday. I did not have to make that dreaded drive through Friday traffic and I was able to get home earlier to get lots of house work done. My mom also corrected some tests for me and Mandi polished things.
Bitter: Life stuff. Ya know. The usual, nothing to big but challenging enough to make me emotionally and physically drained. Not to mention the Flu shot. I hate shots. Not the shot itself but the waiting. Right before they stick ya.
SWEET: Cache giving me kisses when I cry. Yup, family as my witness my little guy gives kisses. They are pretty slobbery and he hasn't quite grasped the whole closed mouth deal, but never the less it is heart warming.
One day, actually today, I had your typical girl break down. I was laying on the floor, feeling overwhelmed when Cache crawled over to me, climbed up so he was looking at me and he had the most concerned look. Then he gave me one of his classic kisses on my cheek. Goodness, gracious! That would change anyone's day for the better.
SWEET: Cache loves to give kisses to his new cousin, Gwen.
SWEET: Cache's big cousin, Kaleb, playing with Cache
SWEET: Cache when he waits for kisses. He will put his cheek againt my lips and wait until I give him kisses (along with some silly smoochie sounds) and then he will throw his head back, laugh then look at you and make a shy face.
SWEET: Cache when he is sleepy and rubs his eyes on your cheek and for a brief moment lets you cuddle him. It is even sweet when he realizes what is happening and decides to re-awaken. He flaps his arms, laughs at anything and jumps, until finally he falls asleep.
SWEET: Steve. Cache. Blessings. Life.
Dang why was I even sad?
Life is sweet
The Natural Man
In the scriptures and other sources, they state that the natural man (among other various un-heavenly traits) wants what is forbidden. We in our "natural state" want what we can't have. Yadda, yadda, yadda.....do you see where I'm getting at?
As we grow we learn how to be more Christlike and how to overcome the "natural" man. When learning about this in seminary and in EVERY Gospel Doctorine class at BYU I always found myself thinking, "I can see that but children are so innocent, pure and genuinely good."
THEN today as I was preparing some lessons for tomorrow, Cache caught my eye. He had toys scattered all around him. His play mat eqipt with animals that make noises, squeak, light up, crinkle and more stuffed animals over his head for him to swat, pull on and bite. He also had a mirror, keys and trains. For about 5 minutes he was having a blast with these safe, fun, baby toys.
THEN, the CD player and PS3 caught his eye. Off he went, baby on a mission. I watched as he ejected a movie out of the PS3, watched in delight as the CD came out and then continued on to take out the movie with his mouth. I scooted him away and back to his toy haven. I played on the floor with him and when I saw he was happy with his toys, I went back to work. SECONDS later he was back, this time trying to CLIMB (yes CLIMB) our T.V stand and grab the CD player. I pulled him away again, then like de ju' vu the same thing happened. This time he went for the speakers (they are long and skinny) he started chewing on that, when he had toys specially made for chewing right there.
See, baby wants what is forbidden.
So I learned some things today.
1. I suppose we are naturally "man" or whatever. BUT we have the ability to learn, we naturally love and want to be loved and we also want to be the best we can be. I also believe we have parents, church leaders, teachers and life experiences to teach us better. Thank goodness that I have the gospel in my life to help me raise my lil' Cache man .
2. Cache crawls even faster now. He is almost crawling on all floors. No obstacle can get in his way. If there is a leg or a pillow, he will simply plow over it. He doesn't mind if he face plants, he just keeps on going.
3. Cache is getting braver. He used to limit his crawling to where he could see us. This made things easy because we didn't have to block the stairs or worry about him getting into the kitchen. NOT ANY MORE. He noticed that there is a whole new world around the corner. Not to mention he truly is 100% B-O-Y. He is also VERY motivated and one track-minded, he won't quit until he gets what he wants. Today I put one of his toys on the kitchen table. He had been watching from the living room because he crawled over to the kitchen table, reached up for the chair, attempted to pull himself up and after 10 minutes he decided to let my know that he needed help (he cried and stopped when I gave him his toy).
4. My baby is going to lift himself into a standing position (while holding on to something) very soon. I have to add, lifting himself by himself. As we speak his little hands are grasping the couch and I am looking down at his little eyes peering over. He is on his knees and his body is arched. He is trying different ways. Has he fell? Yes =( Scrap on the chin to prove it. He is just to quick. One minute he is fixated on a toy, then something new catches his eye and he is off. Trying to climb or crawling at the speed of light.
5. I need to find my dang Flip to capture all of these moments.
As we grow we learn how to be more Christlike and how to overcome the "natural" man. When learning about this in seminary and in EVERY Gospel Doctorine class at BYU I always found myself thinking, "I can see that but children are so innocent, pure and genuinely good."
THEN today as I was preparing some lessons for tomorrow, Cache caught my eye. He had toys scattered all around him. His play mat eqipt with animals that make noises, squeak, light up, crinkle and more stuffed animals over his head for him to swat, pull on and bite. He also had a mirror, keys and trains. For about 5 minutes he was having a blast with these safe, fun, baby toys.
THEN, the CD player and PS3 caught his eye. Off he went, baby on a mission. I watched as he ejected a movie out of the PS3, watched in delight as the CD came out and then continued on to take out the movie with his mouth. I scooted him away and back to his toy haven. I played on the floor with him and when I saw he was happy with his toys, I went back to work. SECONDS later he was back, this time trying to CLIMB (yes CLIMB) our T.V stand and grab the CD player. I pulled him away again, then like de ju' vu the same thing happened. This time he went for the speakers (they are long and skinny) he started chewing on that, when he had toys specially made for chewing right there.
See, baby wants what is forbidden.
So I learned some things today.
1. I suppose we are naturally "man" or whatever. BUT we have the ability to learn, we naturally love and want to be loved and we also want to be the best we can be. I also believe we have parents, church leaders, teachers and life experiences to teach us better. Thank goodness that I have the gospel in my life to help me raise my lil' Cache man .
2. Cache crawls even faster now. He is almost crawling on all floors. No obstacle can get in his way. If there is a leg or a pillow, he will simply plow over it. He doesn't mind if he face plants, he just keeps on going.
3. Cache is getting braver. He used to limit his crawling to where he could see us. This made things easy because we didn't have to block the stairs or worry about him getting into the kitchen. NOT ANY MORE. He noticed that there is a whole new world around the corner. Not to mention he truly is 100% B-O-Y. He is also VERY motivated and one track-minded, he won't quit until he gets what he wants. Today I put one of his toys on the kitchen table. He had been watching from the living room because he crawled over to the kitchen table, reached up for the chair, attempted to pull himself up and after 10 minutes he decided to let my know that he needed help (he cried and stopped when I gave him his toy).
4. My baby is going to lift himself into a standing position (while holding on to something) very soon. I have to add, lifting himself by himself. As we speak his little hands are grasping the couch and I am looking down at his little eyes peering over. He is on his knees and his body is arched. He is trying different ways. Has he fell? Yes =( Scrap on the chin to prove it. He is just to quick. One minute he is fixated on a toy, then something new catches his eye and he is off. Trying to climb or crawling at the speed of light.
5. I need to find my dang Flip to capture all of these moments.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Game Day
Oh wow, today was a big day for my boys. GAME DAY! It was so cute to see Steve all excited about watching the game with his boy.
In our family we cheer for two teams (the day they play eachother, if ever, will be interesting) BYU!! *(can you tell who I would root for?) and Ohio State. Today Ohio played at 10:00 a.m and BYU at 5:00 p.m., which Steve loved because there was no conflict of interest.
Our family woke up earilier than usual for a Saturday and I was glad because I wanted to beat the morning rush at Walmart. The store took longer than usual...as it always does for me. When I got home I saw Steve beaming as he was watching the Ohio game with Cache in his arms. It was so cute, he had Cache dressed in his BYU jersey and an Ohio hat that was way too big.
After the Ohio game and some chores we headed to BYU to take pictures of Cache with the cougar at Lavell Edwards Stadium (as you may have seen in the previous post). We didn't stop taking pictures there (what? It is in my blood, they weren't kidding when they said Asians take lots of pictures) we took pictures throughout the day.
SO...here our the Game Day Pics
In our family we cheer for two teams (the day they play eachother, if ever, will be interesting) BYU!! *(can you tell who I would root for?) and Ohio State. Today Ohio played at 10:00 a.m and BYU at 5:00 p.m., which Steve loved because there was no conflict of interest.
Our family woke up earilier than usual for a Saturday and I was glad because I wanted to beat the morning rush at Walmart. The store took longer than usual...as it always does for me. When I got home I saw Steve beaming as he was watching the Ohio game with Cache in his arms. It was so cute, he had Cache dressed in his BYU jersey and an Ohio hat that was way too big.
After the Ohio game and some chores we headed to BYU to take pictures of Cache with the cougar at Lavell Edwards Stadium (as you may have seen in the previous post). We didn't stop taking pictures there (what? It is in my blood, they weren't kidding when they said Asians take lots of pictures) we took pictures throughout the day.
SO...here our the Game Day Pics
Lil Cougar/ Buckeye
Watching the Game with papa
Just being Cute
Posin
OHIO had victory over Navy (whoever the heck they are) and that made my boys happy
On to Game #2 for the day
Thought I should throw in this picture as it is applicable to this post
I shall narrate for Cache
Cache nervously sucking his binkie during this nail biting game.
"Are you sure you want to call that play Bronco?"
"Ya buddy! Are you guys seeing this?!"
"We WON!!! HA HA!! YESS!"
"Oh man, that is how you start a season!"
Not like those U of U pansies...I threw that in there for Jonas
"Good game Bronco. I knew you guys could do it."
"Way to upset em' Cougars!"
BYU 14 Oklahoma 13
Very Happy Husband
We had a good day. Ohio won, BYU won, we took pictures, had a fun weekend outing, got lots of things done but most importantly we got to spend some time all together.
**Heavenly Father I LOVE Cache so much and I LOVE that he is a boy. He was just meant to be one and I wouldn't have it any other way. But, do you think I can have a girl next time I plan/unexpectedly have a child? A girl who will love to go shopping with me during football season and do all the girly girl stuff I love to do. And if you can throw in a love for sparkles and the ability to sit still for as long as necessary while I do her hair and paint her nails, that would be fun.
One boy and one girl. Just think about it. But just so you know I will love whatever you choose to give me. And you will have a VERY long time to think about this as I am not planning on any more babies for a couple years. Amen.
One boy and one girl. Just think about it. But just so you know I will love whatever you choose to give me. And you will have a VERY long time to think about this as I am not planning on any more babies for a couple years. Amen.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
BYU
Today we went to BYU for our weekend outing. We chose to go there because today was BYU's first game of the season.
Fun Day For Our Lil' Fam
Oh man I love these boys
In memory of my Grandpa Shelley who, while in heaven, probably taught my son all about being a cougar fan.
I Love You a Bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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