Big Helper

Turns out Cadence is already a big helper.  Here she is helping me unload the groceries this morning!

Stuck

The only trouble with being so mobile is she seems to get herself stuck in the most interesting places!

Slimdown Sunday

So here I am again - Deja vu!  It's time to start working on getting healthier.  I'm a bit annoyed at myself as I weigh more now than I did right after I had Cadence.  But I know what to do, and I think being public about my efforts it will motivate me to succeed.

So I'll be checking in every Sunday night to let you know how my week went and report any losses, or heaven forbid gains.

Here it is - my starting photo.  Wish me luck.

What Cadence Wore Sunday

This morning as I was getting Cadence ready for church I put on her cute little black and white striped dress - didn't even cover her bum.  Too small.  So I put on her black dress with the white collar and white bows - little bit longer, but still much too short.  Third times the charm.   Cream flowered dress with pink gingham ruffles.

So here is what Cadence wore to church - finally!

Valentine's Day

It was a low key valentines at our house this year.  Firstly, only Bowen needed to do valentines for school.  Apparently, Ashton is too old!  Tuesday Bowen got his valentines ready for school the next day while I prepared cupcakes for his class party.

Free printable online, and glow sticks from the dollar store.

Saturday after we put the kids to bed Jason and I had a romantic dinner for two.  Jason planned the entire menu and prepared the most delicious meal for me.  He spend hours in the kitchen preparing.

He knew each course would take a bit of prep work so he wanted me in the kitchen with him so he set up a "chef's table" for us.

First course - the appetizer.  Crab salad on cucumber slices with smoked paprika.  These were so delicious - I wanted more, but needed to save room for the rest of the meal.  He even went and bought white dishes (I don't have any), so the plating would be pretty.

Next course - a fantastic salad with mixed greens, poached pears, red bell peppers, etc. with a homemade red bell pepper/balsalmic dressing.

The third course - a homemade roasted butternut squash soup, with toasted garlic baguette slices.   Also amazing!!

The main course - Steak Oscar, one of my favorites.  Steak wrapped in bacon, topped with asparagus, crab meat and made from scratch bearnaise sauce, with roasted cauliflower puree and roasted red pepper puree.  It was so incredibly good, but I was sure getting full at this point.

Not that we had much room left but last course - dessert.  A layered frozen dessert.  Top layer icecream with oreos, then a strawberry layer, then a chocolate ganache layer and lastly an oreo cookie crust.  So yummy!!

Such an amazing dinner and evening with my hubby.  I'm so blessed to be with such an amazing, talented, sweet, generous, loving husband (but don't tell him I told you that!)

Happy Valentine's Day!!

10 Months Old

Double digits!!  Alright it's only months, but still - our baby girl is 10 months old today!

Age - 10 months, February 7th, 2015
Weight - 21.5 lbs approx.
Hair - getting thicker, and still really dark
Teeth - none
Crawling
Standing without holding onto anything for a few seconds
Walking along furniture
Can climb stairs
Eating - nursing, formula, baby food, little bits of table food
(as long as it's tiny, see above - no teeth)
Sleeps - 12 hours a night
Naps - once or twice a day
Very vocal - babbles, and loves to growl
Loves to play with her toys
Is quick to smile - has a very pleasant personality
Has a cute laugh - mostly for her brothers

Trying egg yolks, Had lots of fun smashing it all over her tray before eating it!

Happy 10 Months Cadence!  We love you!!

Enjoying every Minute!

Cadence is a busy little girl.  She loves to walk along the couch and explore all over the house.  She plays with her toys and loves snack time.  Just thought I'd share a few pictures of her today.  I think she's about the cutest little thing going!

Checking out her toys in the toybox.

Playing around when she's supposed to be having her bottle.

Having a little snack.

Enjoying every minute with you sweet Cadence!!

Birthday Weekend

Today is Jason's birthday.  The birthday celebrations started on Friday.  My mom volunteered to come up and babysit the kids so Jason and I could go out to celebrate his birthday.  We went to Earl's for a very yummy dinner, and then to the Hunger Games movie.  We had a fun night and enjoyed spending some time alone.  Mom said Cadence did really well and didn't fuss at all.  Saturday the boys and Jason joined Ty and Dane at the movies.  They went to the Hobbit at the Imax.  While they were at the movie, mom, Cadence and I went out for lunch and then shopped at Ikea.  Today's birthday celebrations were pretty low key.  Church this morning, dinner and of course cake!!

We love you so much!!  Hope you have a fantastic year!!

9 Months Old

Our baby girl is 9 months old today!!  I know every month I say I can't believe - but,  I really can't believe it!!!  We love having Cadence in our family so much.  The boys still spend lots of time with her and are enjoying that she is so much more interactive now.  She still has daddy wrapped around her little finger and momma is loving having a little girl.

Age - 9 months on January 7th, 2015
Weight - 21 lbs approx.
Hair - continues to fill in and dark brown
(thicker on the top of her head so she looks like she has a mohawk)
Eyes - blue/green
Size - 6 - 12 month clothes
Sleeping - to her mother's dismay has been waking up around 4 - 5 am to nurse for a few minutes and then go back to bed (not sure if she's teething, or having a growth spurt)
Teeth - none
Has quite the little temper if she doesn't get her way!
Eating - nursing, formula, and lots of pureed foods (loves to eat)
Is crawling on hands and knees
Pulls up to a standing position (allllll the time!!)  Thinks she can walk and just lets go - had a few accidents
Puts everything in her mouth
Makes lots of funny faces

Is always on the go - so it is nearly impossible to get a decent picture ...

So glad you are ours!  Love you Cadence!!