Livin' Life: January 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

One BIG Day!!

So, today was filled with excitement like every day...but with some "firsts" in there as well! Since we had the day off, we got to go to our first "play date", if you will, at our friends' house, the Gonzalez'. Aiden is a month older than Cade, so I know as they grow they will be great friends! He also got a chance to meet some potential girlfriends that were 6 months as well. It was quite funny.

Then, as the day progressed I began thinking of Cade and starting his journey into the solid food realm. I originally wanted him on breast milk only for 6 months, but then was thinking it might be good to start him on it now, so that when we go to his 6 month apt in a few weeks we could ask the doctor about concerns or questions if we had any. We read all the pamphlets and books again (just in case we missed anything) and then started mixing it up! For those veteran parents out there, you know that all the excitement was over in a matter of 10 minutes, but it was still a fun memory that I will never forget. Here are some pics and video of him eating. I was so proud of him and I just can't believe he is growing big enough to eat solids! Where'd my baby go??

Testing the Waters...

Gimme Gimme Gimme!!!

Shovelin it in!

I want MORE!!!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

15 Year Veteran....FREDERIFIC HALL

What can we possibly say to explain how in awe we are of this amazing accomplishment?! Our Dad/Grandpa just completed his 15th Marathon today! At the ripe ole age of 53, he still has it! With a finishing time of 5 hours and 55 minutes, he finished!! I cannot even fathom running for 30 minutes straight...more or less almost 6 hours!! We are so proud of you and are continually amazed by your dedication and committement to do this every year! Way to finish strong 15 years in a row!!!

Cade practicing his yelling for Gramp-ee in the hotel

Cade looking for Gramp-ee

Go Gramp-ee Go!!

Crossing the finish line!

The Fam

15 Fingers = 15 Years!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Pregnancy Prayer

I had the joy today of going to a baby shower for my friend Laura Watson. She is having twins!! Annabelle and William will be arriving soon! When I got to the shower, I was reminded of just how much pregnancy love we have in our Sunday School class! It is powerful to see God building the families around us. Thank you Lord for the blessing of families, and bless our friends!

Dear Heavenly Father,

Please watch over our friends who are blessed with babies at this time. What a special and joyful time this is! We pray for all the little ones in their bellies (and the belly that has 2!) right now and that your will be done in their lives. Keep constant watch over them as they grow and help their parents teach them daily about you.

Amen

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Happy 61st Birthday Daddy!!

Here is a very special birthday wish going out to Papa!! We hope this year is filled with joy, love, and excitement! We appreciate all you do on a daily basis, calls of love, answering all 400 of my phone calls, and lots of harassing emails!

Remember: If your birthday card does not come in the mail today, IT'S YOUR FAULT!! If you would actually wait to open cards on the right day, then maybe people could mail them early. Instead, I have to calculate the exact day to mail your cards/gifts!

Love you,
Charles, Stacy, Cade, and Baylor :)

Happy 5 months Cade!

Can't believe my lil angel is turning 5 months old today! Feels like yesterday I was sitting in the hospital SHOCKED that I was in labor! And now, I have one of the best gifts in my arms anytime I want! Thank you Jesus for all our blessings! Below are some pics so that you know pretty much how Cade spends his days...laughing playing, smiling, eating, and napping. Anyway, here's a few more pics to celebrate our special day!

Monday, January 4, 2010

So long 2009, HELLO 2010!

I am fully aware that the longer I wait to blog, the harder it gets to catch everyone up on what has happened in our CRAZY HIGH SPEED LIFE! I have said it a dozen times and will say it again, life has definitely only gotten crazier with a lil one! There is no slowing down in our life AT ALL! So, what has happened in the last 2 weeks... Let me attempt to catch you up on a few things!

1- Cade is growing...he has quickly learned the art of cause/effect. Complete with sticking out his tongue at you (my favorite) if you show him yours. It is the best EVER! He also likes peek-a-boo and checking out everything around him. He does not like to be laid down and prefers to be sitting up where he can see all the action! He will even squeal at you if you start to ignore him for even one second! He is now up to 7 ounces every 3 hours and sleeps 8-10 hours a night. We believe he weighs almost 16 pounds, which is double his birth weight! He is simply the happiest baby you could ever imagine. We are so blessed by his love and personality!

2- I can't believe Christmas is over already. Every year I look forward to this time of year as I believe that it is a time of remembrance of our Savior and most importantly a time of reconnection and growth in him. This Christmas took on another meaning with Cade present. The giddy Christmas spirit and magical beliefs came to life once again for us. This was our first Christmas at home, as we usually go to Lubbock. The only thing missing this Christmas was my Grandma. It is so hard for me to realize she is not "just a phone call away" and the pain seems to get worse as it slowly sinks in that she is gone. Even through the pain, it was a Christmas I will never forget, perhaps the best one ever.

We started by celebrating with Charles' family here in Spring, TX on the 22nd. We had a great day of hanging out, talking, EATING, and opening gifts. Of course, Cade was the star of the show and it was a blast to watch him pull off the wrapping paper! His favorite gifts (in my humble opinion) was his cell phone by Uncle Corey and his rocking horse by Gam-ee and Gramp-ee. The cell phone has already saved us quite a few times at resturants! :) Charles' parents decided Charles and I should have a "throw back" Christmas with toys of our own since Cade got toys. It was hillarious! I got a Hug-A-Bunch and Mario Brother PJ's (Don't be jealous everyone, they ROCK! And... I am still the champ of Mario Brothers and will take you DOWN Mendy!). Charles got to play with his He-Man set, including the Castle, PJ's, and matching lunchbox! We had so much fun!

On the 23rd, we went to Round Rock for the week to celebrate Christmas with my parents, Sis, Bro-in-Law Chris and neice Mackenzie (Kennybug). It was a fun week that flew by so fast. The week consisted of shopping, cooking, playing games, lounging around in matching PJ's, eating, more gifts and watching Kennybug play with "Baby Cade". On Christmas Eve as we were leaving to go to church, it snowed for about 15 minutes! I stopped what I was doing and got to run around like a little girl in the snow (OK, flurries) with Kennybug. I loved it! Everyone stayed the night at my parents house on Christmas Eve so that the kids could open gifts from Santa together. Nana and Papa had bought Cade and Kennybug matching PJ's and they were all set for Santa! Christmas morning was even more fun watching Kennybug go through each little gift from Santa. I had no idea Santa was so rich! He did a great job! Even Cade got his gifts and he's only 4 1/2 months old!

3- 2010 is here! We rang in the new year with a group of friends in Conroe, and even woke Cade up at Midnight for hugs and kisses (he was REAL IMPRESSED, NOT!). We had a great dinner together, wine, games, and lots of laughter.

When I look back on 2009, I realize that it was such a beautiful year that I was sad to let it go. All in one year we accomplished so much as a family and gained countless blessings. To name a few: my pregnancy, Cade's birth, Babymoon, Celebrated 5 years of Marriage, Baby Showers, my new job, Charles continuing his Doctorates, Baylor turned 5 years old, and who could forget my 10 yr High School Reunion! Our hope is that 2010 can be another year of growth for our family and committment in our Lord.

OK, that's all for now...I am not a lengthy blogger, so this is all you get! As always, I will try to post more often, but sometimes I give in to that lil smile on Cade's face and do nothing but snuggle on the couch next to Charles with him in my arms. Hope everyone is having a great year so far and May God continue to Bless us all!