Canyon Lake Vacation

Schlitterbahn

The Gristmill in Gruene


Madison, Jackson, and Hope

Caden loved the kid's pool b/c it was only 2 ft. deep. He was able to swim around on his own.

Braedon, Nathan, Kristin


In June we stayed in Canyon Lake, TX. My parents and all the Smith's came down for a few days. Later in the week Kristin and Braedon came to visit. We had fun swimming, going to Gruene and Schlitterban, tubing, and playing putt putt and skee ball (Caden loved the balls). We were so grateful to have time to spend together as a family.

21 Month Pictures

Hope and Caden

Caden's making car noises as he works hard to drive Daddy's car.
Madison, Mamama, and Caden playing in the backyard.


Caden had so much fun at gymnastics this summer. He was fearlessly jumping off of everything, no matter how high up.

Caden is texting while wearing a"hat" that he found in the guest room.

Caden LOVES to play ball. It's his obsession. He insisted on holding these two during his therapy.

Papa Joe and Caden at Kemah.

The playground at the zoo.

My mom and I took Caden to Chuck e Cheese. All he wanted to do was play basketball. Look at that form!

Hailey and Caden are best friends. He chases her, gives her hugs and kisses, feeds her, sits on her, pulls her ears, and anything else he can think of to drive her crazy. She won't admit it, but she loves him, too!

Mamama and Caden playing in the sandbox at Lupe Tortilla.

"I Want a Hug"

Tonight when Caden was on his changing table, he stretched his arms out to me and said, "I want a hug." So I gave him a big hug, and then he kissed me. Then he said, "I love you Mama." And I responded, "I love you Caden." Then he said, "I love you, too." I love my sweet baby boy so much!

Hello, Goodbye

Yesterday we went to the grocery store. As soon as Caden got out of the car, he said "hi" to someone in the parking lot. Caden always enjoys talking to people when we're out, so I decided to conduct a little exxperiment. I counted how many different people Caden greeted while we were at the grocery store. Drum roll please......37!! It is so sweet how he cheerfully says hello to complete strangers with such confidence. It's usually well received and so Caden often proceeds with further chatter. Once we got to the check out line, he began telling everyone from there on out "goodbye." And of course he said "thank you" to the checker. I just smile thinking about this because it encompasses Caden's friendly, happy, and loving personality.

My Waterbug

18 Month Pictures

Playing a serious game of baseball.

Thank you Great Strides walkers!

Amy, Nikki, Melody, and Jaime at Amy's wedding celebration.

Now that's a mischevious face!

Pointing at the airplane in the sky.

My mom with the grandkids on Mother's Day.


Caden is such an outgoing and energetic little boy. He is very social and thoroughly enjoys playing with others.

Favorites: -This past month Caden has been enjoying playing on our bed. He likes to wrestle and be thrown down on the pillows. -Playing with balls continues to be his favorite past time. He can put them in containers and buckets (or pitchers he pulls out of the cabinet), and he makes up games where he either throws it into something such as the wheelburrow or over something like a chair. -Bananas are no longer the obsession. He is now in love with fruit snacks. They must be served in a small cup and he always comes back for a second bag. - Caden loves to play tee-ball. He has a good aim and he likes to chase after the ball so he can place it back on top.

New words/phrases: I see ball. I play ball outside. I need milk. I need snack. I take bath. It's stuck. There you go Mama. Let's go. It's hot. I go outside. Brush teeth. Buckle. Nose. Shirt.
There's so many I can hardly keep track anymore!

Happy Half Birthday!

Caden with cousins Eden and Braedon.


Friends, Keaton and Levi.

Papa Joe, Hope, and Caden in the swing.

Caden, cousin Jackson, and friends Carson and Keaton.


That's right! Caden is now 18 months old!

Favorite Quotes:
"Poo-poo. Eeeewwww!"
"Daddy. Where are you? Mommy. Where are you? Mamama. Where are you? Joe. Where are you?"
"I get you!" (when playing chase)
"I do it!"
"Thank you Mama."
"Night night Daddy."

Favorite memories:
-Singing the ABCs (over and over and over)
-Making funny faces (his favorite is the classic fingers in mouth and pull cheeks out)
-Banana OBSESSION! He is eating about 5 bananas a day right now, and would eat more if we could keep enough in the house.
-Nathan fell asleep on the couch and Caden went over and kissed his cheek, patted his back, and told him "night night." It was so sweet.