Some new pics of the boys!

My friend Rachael took some pics of the boys- she is an amazing photographer and you can see them at www.rachaelbrinton.blogspot.com

Hopefully I will be posting about a new addition to our family soon!

The mind of a 3 year old... and his father

Just the other night we were playing a new cute game called "The Take Out Family Dinner Box of Questions" and I just had to document some of Cade's memorable responses and one particular comment of Scott's (Thanks for the game, Cheryl- we love it)!

Question:

What is your favorite family activity?

Cade's response: The Baby Jesus. (No matter how many times we tried to repeat the question, Cade always had the same response- seems activity means NATIVITY to him no matter what.)

What do you like most about the person to your right?

My response: Since Cade was sitting to my right- I said when looking at him- "Your smile."

Cade's response: He apparently thought I was to his right because he looked at me and said, "Your heart, Mommy." (My heart about melted.)

If there is one rule you would change, what would it be and why?

Cade's response: Going to bed. After some prompting from Scott on elaborating on his response, he decided that he would change it so he would never have to go to bed. Ever. It's just too much fun to be awake.

What is your biggest fear?

Cade's response: A wolf.

My response: Having someone in my family get hurt.

Scott's response: Having too many kids!

I say- You must face your fears in the face! Needless to say, Scott will have this opportunity in about a month and a half! And if I get my way, another couple years later too! Ha!

How 'bout a family pic too-

Colton's first haircut

Colton got his first "real" haircut today. I say "real" because Scott trimmed the back of his mullet a couple of weeks ago, but it wasn't enough. He needed the royal treatment of a hair salon. He was adorable. He cried as soon as they started with the scissors. But he just sat there. He didn't move. Just sat and looked at me and cried. I was smiling because it was so cute! Then I gave him a sucker and he calmed down for a minute. When she got out the clippers he was mesmerized and he stopped crying. It just got funnier and funnier. Here are some pics from the event.

A Very Merry Christmas

Just wanted to post some pics from Christmas at Nana and Papa's house! We had a blast, Cade was so excited when he woke up! Colton just liked climbing on all the new toys. Note: Colton's hair clearly needs a haircut! Look to next post for pics of that!

Notice- it's still dark outside! That's 'cause Mr. Cade woke up at 6:30!

The boys opening their stockings

The boys' new Diego sunglasses

Cade opening his first present- he said- "I asked Santa for this!" Scott and I felt good about that.

Colton on numerous toys- some that you are not supposed to necessarily "sit" on.

Santa forgot to bring me a haircut!

The end of a really good day!

A Spooky Christmas Tale, Anyone?

Every night before Cade goes to bed, he wants a spooky story. Spooky as in- a dark dark night, a scary house, a scary animal, or a giant. Yes, it all started around Halloween. But, it has continued. So, tonight, this is how our conversation went:

Cade: Mommy, I want a spooky story, no a spooky Christmas story!

Me: What would that be like, Cade?

Cade: Well, how 'bout Santa's flying his sled and he falls in a pool and the sharks try to get him!

Me: Okay, I suppose I could do that...

And so I did it. I told a spooky Christmas story that involved Santa and his reindeer almost getting eaten by sharks- real nice, eh? Well, don't worry, Cade and his brother Colton came to the rescue and saved Christmas! He loved it so much he wanted another spooky Christmas story, this one involving a mean Polar Bear!

I do love his imagination!

My Little Ball Players

One of Colton's favorite things to do is play baseball! Cade loves to play too! Cade got a really cool baseball hitting thing from our good friend Jim for his birthday, and ever since Colton has started playing with it, Cade wants to do it more and more! Go figure!

Some new pics

I am such a slow blogger and have been such a slacker! Just wanted to post some new pics of the boys! This is such a fun time- they are really starting to play together! Halloween was a blast and we can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Cade was so proud of all the candy he got!

Our cute little monkey boy!

Spiderman! He never wanted to wear the mask though!

Never too young for a little sucker!

Nana and Cade at our church Halloween party!

A weekend with the girls! Me, Jen, Michelle, and Chris!

All the shopping we did!

Cade's preschool field trip to the apple orchard!