Uncle Mark Has a What????

A small stick???????

Caiden is not able to say words with an "s" blend right now, like sticker, shampoo, and stick. Mike realized that stick does not sound like stick but more like a nickname for a man named Richard. So in preparation for their trip to Washington, he taught Caiden that Uncle Mark has a small stick. Caiden now says "Uncle Mark has a mall #$!&." It is hysterical! We know it is totally inappropriate but oh well. He really thinks that Uncle Mark has a small stick.

Not My Day

So today was not my day. It belonged to two of the loves of my life, Michael and Beckett. Today, Mike turned 29 and Beck turned 1 whole month. Mike spent the day as always with Mark in Washington. It seems that they have gotten into a tradition of taking turns traveling to spend their birthdays together. Mike said he was going to go there this year and to butter me up, since I have a new baby at home, said he wanted to take Caid. I looked at it as a trial and blessing all at the same time, Caid being away from me longer than ever before but alone time with Beck. I miss that I was not able to spend Mike's birthday with him but know that he shares it with Mark not me. They have spent their birthdays together since the day they were born.

Michael, I hope you had a wonderful birthday! I am so blessed to have you in my life and our sons are so lucky to have you in theirs. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for loving us! I love you and miss you!

Beckett, you have captured my heart and changed my life. You have made me so much of a better person. You are the best baby! You are so mellow, crying only when you want to eat. Which must be more often than I realize because you have grown so much in just a few weeks. You have filled out and lost hair. It is too funny! You are awesome in the car, almost always falling asleep. You love to be held and your daddy and I are always happy to oblige. You are so accepting of your brother and never protest when he wants to hold you, get in your face, or push you a little too hard in the swing. You are such a sweet baby! I can't believe you are already a month old. Slow down! You are such a joy and I want to enjoy every little second of you. I love you my sweet Baby Beckett!!!!

If You Could be a Fly on Our Walls

Caiden: (Feeding something to the dogs)
Mike: What are you feeding to Tucker?

Me: Oh, he feeds his boogies to Tucker now. (It's gross, I know. At least, he's not eating them.)

Me: (looking into my sunglasses) Caiden, did you lick my sunglasses?

Caiden: Yes! Caiden lick Mommy glasses.

Me: What do you want for breakfast?

Caiden: Artichokes! (That is so my kid)

The Olsons Are in Town

Georgetta, John and the kiddos came to town and their stay was way too short!! I so enjoyed meeting Jack for the first time and catching up with them. Caiden adored John and Joey every second they were here and is still talking about them whenever he can. We had dinner with them and Marci and Todd at my parents house on Saturday, took advantage of their hotel pool on Sunday and went to the zoo on Monday. We had a blast the whole entire time. We miss you guys and hope you come to visit again soon!!!!!

Jack! Isn't he darling?

My little ragdoll

The Tises, Olsons, and Beagleys

We all loved the grizzlies

Caiden, Joey, Jack, John