Kaden caught his first fish !!!

Jeff, Kaden and I decided to go fishing while we were at Tamarack. They had a small fly fishing pond that was actually on the golf course. So we decided that Kaden and Daddy would have a great time and I was basically along for the photo ops. Jeff had gotten Kaden a fishing pole before we left and he of course was showing Kaden how to use it the night before. He of course had his fly rod out and was practicing as well. He has not fished since we lived in Michigan, which is going on four years. We had to trek a little ways through the brush to get to the pond, but it was worth it. Except for the fact that Kaden did not like his regular little cheap rod, (spinner fishing) he wanted to use Daddy's fly rod. So, Jeff got it ready and with his first cast they had a fish, only to loose it. Second cast, what do ya know, a fish. Kaden was so excited to catch a fish for the first time. He even reeled it in with Jeff's help. He was a little confused as to why we had to but it back. He kept telling me that we have to "CHOP" his head off and eat him !! It was so much fun to be able to see Jeff and Kaden together. I don't know who was more excited, Kaden or Jeff. Not too bad for not fishing in 4 years. However, I don't think he got another fish the rest of the time.

Here are some great photos of Jeff and Kaden fishing together !! I am glad that Jeff will be able to share all of these wonderful "ADVENTURES" (as Kaden would say), together with both of the boys. Maybe they will let mom tag a long every once in a while !!

Grandma, Papa and Tyler's Visit !!

We had Grandma, Papa, and Tyler in to visit for a week so we decided to take a trip to Tamarack over the Labor Day weekend. Jeff and his dad were able to golf at Jug Mountain Ranch on Friday and also at Tamarack on Saturday. Two places that he has definitely been looking forward to playing. It was Kaden's first time in the mountains and he was so excited. He kept saying that we were at "Our House" in the mountains. We stayed in a townhouse in Tamarack and it was absolutely beautiful up there. I was however a little disappointed because I thought there would be more to do up there. I guess with all of the financial problems the resort is having the construction has come to a halt. It was kind of like a ghost town.

The first day, Kaden, Jaxon, Grandma and I drove up together. We found out that we would not be able to get into our townhouse until 4 so we thought we would have a bite to eat and see what the resort had to offer. Well, I was a little disappointed because it was like a ghost town. The only place to eat was at the little market. All of the restaurants were closed with the exception of the one at the Lodge. So we just got a quick bite at the Market. We tried to eat outside, but the bees were terrible !! Once we finished, we walked down to the area where the chair lifts were. Kaden kept calling them the Zip line. He said that he wanted to ride the "Zip line". So I stayed with Jaxon and Grandma and Kaden trekked down to the lift. Neither of us knew that it was actually quite a walk to get to the lift. Grandma was wearing her slip on shoes, white pants and Kaden was wearing flip flops, but that didn't stop them. I kept wondering why it was taking so long, then I realized what lift they had gone up. It was Kaden's first time on a chairlift and it went probably two thirds up the mountain. Grandma did not realize that it was going to go so high, but Kaden absolutely LOVED IT !! I tried to take a picture of them coming down, but I did not have my telephoto lens on so they look like little dots in the picture.

Jeff and I had scheduled to do the Zip Line on Sunday, and of course, the weather was 50 degrees and a down pour. I was really looking forward to spending some time with Jeff and the experience of the Zip Line together, but I guess we will just have to try and do it another time. I did however get a massage instead, which was really nice. I think Jeff felt bad that we were not able to go and wanted to do something for me. Thanks Honey !! It was nice to be able to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Both Kaden and Jaxon love to be outside, I wonder where they get it ?? Daddy ??? (Another post to follow of Daddy and Kaden in the outdoors.)

It was great having Jeff's mom here, she loves just to spend time with the kids. She is great !! I feel guilty when she leaves, because I feel like she does so much for me. Helps with the kids, cooks dinner and yes, even does my laundry !! She assured me that her mother used to do the same for her. Somehow, I don't think THANK YOU is ever enough !! I'm sure Jeff loved it, because he actually had clean underwear and great home cooked meals when she was here!!

Here are some great photos of Grandma and Papa with my BUG, (my little love BUG !!) Those baby blues could melt any heart !!

It was a great time had by all. It seemed to fly by too... quickly. We loved having everyone to visit !! More to come on Daddy and Kaden !!!

Best Friends !!

Kaden, Jaxon and I took a quick trip to CA in August to visit our great friends, Jen, Paul, Brooke and Brandon. Jeff had two free tickets that had to be used by Sept 1st and the two places we could fly was either San Diego or Ontario. Lucky for me I was able to use the tickets, (thanks Jeff) and take a quick trip with the boys. Kaden called it our Adventure !! It was great to see our friends and the kids had a blast playing together. Kaden and Brooke loved driving each other around in Brooke's pink jeep, it even had a stereo in it. Kaden thought it was pretty cool. They also spent a lot of time in the jump house. As you can see from the pictures they really had a great time together. It was great to be able to see my sweet friend Jen. She and I met when I lived in Murrieta and we had our first kids within a few weeks of each other. We met at a breastfeeding support group of all things and then I ran into her again when the kids were about 3 months old at our Pediatricians office. We think it must have been fate. Sometime it feels like we have been friends forever. Now we each have two kids, Brooke and Kaden are 3 1/2, Brandon is just over one and Jaxon is 9 months. Hard to believe it, but we survived the first one and actually decided to have another one. Jen and I were reminiscing about when Brooke and Kaden were little and Brooke was a terror and Kaden was so mellow. Now the second time around I have the terror and she has the more mellow one. Brandon is such a cutie !! Don't you just love those cheeks !! It was so great to see the kids together. Kaden and Brooke both said that they were each others best friends. Just like their mommies !! Jen and I actually had an afternoon without the kids thanks to her nanny, Shannon. We had some fantastic sushi, great conversation (uninterrupted), manicure, pedicure, and a frappachino from Starbucks. Need I say more !!! I had such a great time that Jeff was sure that I was not going to come home !! It was a short, but very fun trip. I actually got to see a couple of friends and their kids as well, my girlfriend Gina has a son, Troy that is Kaden's age and a little boy Grant that just turned one. Jenny has two little girls Mia, 3 and Lyndee just turned one as well. It was great being able to catch up with each of them. I am glad that I was able to meet such great women when I lived in CA. So with this post I say, here is to great life long friends !! :)

Updates Coming...

Well, I am finally getting a moment to update my blog. I have started so may posts and not finished any of them. So they will appear as if they have been back dated. You would think that I would be able to find some time to blog !! Not so much !! We have had lots of visitors and fun adventures this past month. So I have lots to catch up with !! My sweet friend Michelle reminded me this morning that I have not updated my blog in a very long time. The positive side is that she loves to turn her computer to my blog while she is getting ready in the morning because I have such great music !! Thanks, Michelle for always pointing out the positives. So with that said, I will try and get as much updating done tonight and this weekend, because come Monday, Jeff will be back to work in HIS office and I will no longer have access to MY computer !!