Fair 2011

We had our Annual Fair Trip this Friday night!!  It was such a blast.  I love going to the fair and watching my children and their amazement at all the bright lights and big rides.  Their absolute favorite part, hands down, were the animals!!  I think we stayed with the animals the biggest part of the time!!  Ofcourse, with that said, MY absolute most favorite part of the fair is the FOOD!!  I look forward to the "fair cinnamon roll" every year!!  They never let me down and they didn't let me down this year!! Cayden had lots of  fun, but we could tell that he wasn't himself!  When we got home, we realized that he was running a fever.  Been running one all weekend!!  Poor little guy!  He sure wasn't gonna tell us until we were home though.  He didn't want to miss out on all of the fun! :) 

As usual, we wish daddy could have been here to share in the fun, but it won't be much longer at all and he will be home!!  Hopefully just in time for the holidays!!  Wise words from my hubby...."Although time may be going very slow, the good thing is we can't stop it"  so that just means that we are getting closer and closer with every passing day!!  Have I mentioned that this has been a dang long year?!?!??! 

Here are some pix from our fun at the fair.....

Grayson was actually really scared on this ride at first, but he warmed up pretty quickly

 

Christy and me riding the scrambler

Going to see the horses!!

Cayden milking the cow....

Nana milking the cow!!  She had to show us how it was done

Our family minus a very important person!!  We are not complete til he comes home!

My beautiful mom and me

Can you just see the enthusiasm on his face?!?!? LOL

"Look mom, no hands"

Nana rides this ride with Cayden every year....We added Grayson this year!  :)

Ki Ki riding with the boys

This absolutely freaked me out!!  As you can see Grayson's face....he wasn't loving it either

Cayden is all boy!

Cayden finally got to ride the bumper cars this year! 

He was mad every time we had to get him off of a ride!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Military Wife

This is for the young women that are waking up at 6 a.m. every morning with small precious children that they have been left alone to care for. This is for the pregnant military wife wondering if her husband will make it home in time to watch their miracle happen. This is for the childless military wife, living in a town or on a base alone where she is a complete stranger to her surroundings. This... is for the women that feel like a third leg when they go out with their friends and their husbands. This is for the military wife that canceled all her plans to wait by the phone, and even though the phone breaks up and cuts off every time you speak to him you waited anyway. This is a pledge to the women that cry themselves to sleep in an empty bed. This is to recognize the woman that felt like she was dying inside when he said he had to go, but smiled for him anyway. This is for those of you that are faithfully in that long line at the post office once a month handling 2 large boxes and 2 small children like a pro. This is for that woman that decided to remodel the house to pass time, and then realized that she had no idea what she was doing and sighed and wished she had a little help. This is for all the lonely nights, all the one-person dinners, and all of the wondering thoughts because you haven't heard from him in days. A toast to you for falling apart, and putting yourselves back together. Because a pay check isn't enough, a body pillow in your bed is no consolation, and a web cam can never compare. This is for all of you, no matter how easy or hard this was for you. Our military men are brave, they are heroes, but so are we. So the next time someone tells you that they would never marry a military guy, don't bother explaining to them that you can't control who you fall in love with. Just think of this and nod your head, and know that you are the stronger woman. Hold your heads up high, hang that flag in your front yard, stick 100 magnets on your car, and then give yourself a pat on the back. Be proud to be the woman that you are, be proud to be a MILITARY WIFE ♥

1st For Both

Two weeks ago my little angel started Mother's Morning Out (little boy school).  He prefers to refer to it as "school" cuz Bubba goes to school and he just has to do everything that Bubba does!!  He is really loving it!!  I have missed that time with him, but knowing he is loving it and getting to interact with kids his own age has made it alot easier.  Not to mention.....his awesome teacher Mrs. Jill!!  WE LOVE YOU!!!

 These are some pix from his first week of school......

Playing with his toys in school....so happy!!

"Look at my lunchbox"

Walking in from the car

 

Also, Cayden started soccer this week!  We opted not to play soccer last year cuz he wasn't really interested and because daddy wasn't going to be here we decided not to push it seeing as how I was already stretched thin with all the other activities.  I have always said that if either one of them don't want to play a sport there is no way that I would ever push it!!  This year, he was begging to play soccer.  He is soooo funny out there on that field.  I will not say that he is very good, but he sure loves it!!  He runs up and down the field with a constant smile on his face!!   He is going in the direction of the ball so that is a move in the right direction!  :))  He has the BESTEST coach ever..... Marcy Jones....YOU ROCK!!  Here are some pix of him at his first game......

HUDDLE TIME

Time to play and sooooo ready!!

So as you can see...we are having tons of fun and staying SO BUSY!!  I'm not complaining though.  The busy evenings takes away the loneliness just a little bit.  There are times I do wish to just sit down, but I am sure every mother has those feeling once and a while!! 

Daddy, the boys sure wish you could be here to see all that they are doing.  We will keep the pix coming and that will just have to do until you can be home!!  Hopefully not much longer!!  Love you so much!  Miss you more and more everyday that passes!!

Cayden-Our Big 1st Grader

Yesterday was Cayden's first day of the 1st grade!! I am so very proud of him yet, I am sad to see it all go so fast. It seems like yesterday I was in the hospital delivering that sweet bundle of joy and that is exactly what he has been to us for the last 6 years, is a pure bundle of joy!! Cayden is our first born and my life's calling was fulfilled when he came into this world. To be a mother.....that is all I have ever wanted to be in life is a mother and a wife!! God has truly blessed on both accounts!! JD and I have 2 amazing little boys who literally carry our hearts where ever they go!!!

He got in the car both yesterday and today so excited and happy to be in the 1st grade!! So far, he is loving it!! He loves to learn so this should be lots of fun for him!! Did you know they give spelling test in the 1st grade now?!?!?!? So much has changed since I went through and I AM NOT THAT OLD!!!! Let's just hope he takes after me in spelling and his daddy in math.....he will be in good shape if he does! :))

Here are some pix of my baby boy through the years until now!!

The day we came home from the hospital

1st birthday

2 years
2nd birthday

3 years
Cole, Carson, and Cayden playing in Mighty Mites
3rd birthday

4 years old
4 year old preschool graduation
4th birthday
5 and 6 years old
First day of Kindergarten
5th birthday
His first lost tooth
6th birthday

I know this is a lot of pix, but I went down memory lane and got carried away! :/

And now we have made it to THE BIG 1ST GRADE
On the way to school...

Olivia and Cayden

Sitting at his big boy desk....

No matter how big our baby gets, he will always be just that....our baby!! JD and I as parent's main goal is to instill Jesus into his sweet heart!! Our little guy is off to a good start!!

We are so proud of you Cayden! We can't wait to see how much you learn this year!