Lesson learned, trust your instincts...

Well we decided to take Jaxon in for a second opinion for the helmet. We had not been satisfied with the current orthotist so we sought out a new company. We took Jaxon in for an evaluation and low and behold, our concerns were validated. He told us that the helmet was too small and we should not even have him wear it for now. So we decided to have a new mold of his head made and get a new helmet. We are still in the process of obtaining a new prescription from the Cranial Facial Dr. Hopefully she will see the need for a new helmet. I feel so extremely frustrated. We have been voicing our concerns with the helmet for the last couple of months to the current orthotist and are basically being told that we are paranoid parents and that we should just trust that they know what they are doing. I guess it just goes to show that when you have that feeling in your gut as a parent that something just is not right, you should always trust your instincts. So now I feel as though I have failed Jaxon in some way and can only hope and pray that we have not done more harm than good. We will keep everyone posted as to what happens next.

Good Morning Jaxon !! :)

One morning I found Kaden in Jaxon's crib with him and now he thinks that he needs to get in bed with him every morning when he hears him wake up. He also thought Jaxon needed like five million blankets. At least this time they weren't all on his head !! My silly little boys !! I don't think Jaxon seems to mind !! Too cute for words !!

Our little ROCK STAR !!!

Kaden loves to jam out on his guitar and pretend he is a ROCK STAR !! He actually is really good at keeping the beat to most songs. It is so funny to watch him when music comes on, because he usually starts with the head moving and then the body follows. He also loves to dance around all the time. He thinks these PJ's are his rock star pajama's. Too Funny !! He also likeS to look at himself in the reflection of the TV, I think he gets that from Jeff not me !!

Look at that form...

ROCK ON DUDE !!!

Spending time with cousins...

A few weeks ago, I decided to drive to Logan and visit Jason, Becca, Madison, Hadley and Emma. Needless to say, I told Jeff that if I ever think of making the drive again by myself with the kids to shoot me. It was the longest trip ever. I made it as far as Mt Home, which is only 50 miles from Boise, before I had to stop. Jaxon was screaming like no other. I finally made it to Tremonton, only to find out that the road to Logan was closed due to construction and that I would have to go to Brigham and then over the canyon, thus adding more time to my nightmare of a drive. I think we finally made it to Logan 6 hours later, when it should have probably only taken 5. As for the ride home, it was just as bad if not worse. I think I stopped a total of 5 times between Logan and Meridian. Finally the last stop was in Jerome, (I think) and I just had to laugh, because this is MY life !! Really !! Between Jaxon screaming and Kaden not listening when I would ask him to give Jaxon a toy, binky, something. It was one fun ride !!

The first day we got there Kaden found a new toy, GUNS !! Yes, my son became obsessed with guns. Not that anyone who knows Hadley or Jason should be surprised. I can't believe that I actually was able to get a picture of Hadley smiling. I guess the fact that he has a sword and was playing Pirates with Kaden, might have been the reason. Notice the gun in Kaden's pants !! Madison joined in the dress up fun with a wig that Grandma Olsen left for the kids to play with and her pretend guns !!

We decided to take the kids to Willow park and see the animals. I use to go with my dad when I was a little girl. For some reason I always remember it as being much larger than it is. I guess when you are young everything seems like that.

Hadley was climbing on some boulders so I tried to get a quick picture of him, hopefully smiling, and then there is my cute little boy, who says, "Mom take a picture of me and yes, he even posed for it, on his own of course, really, ask Becca, he is such a ham !! Love the glove that Hadley wears, he is such a little Jason !!

Two cute little boys !! They have so much fun together !!

Cute little Madison just turned 9, I can't believe it !! She is such a good helper to her mommy and daddy !! What a beautiful little girl !!

They had a lot of fun feeding the fish and ducks.

Jaxon and Emma also had a relaxing day at the park hanging out in their strollers !!

The next day we took the kids to first dam and had a picnic on our way to Stokes Nature Center, which is up Logan canyon. Madison was trying to help Kaden climb the tree.

Hadley also wanted Madison to try and climb the tree and was a very helpful little brother and tried to give her a little boost !!

Just a little more... and finally...

She made it !! Way to go Madison !!

Once again... Kaden trying to get in on the photo ops !! He is such a poser !!

I swear I don't tell him to pose, REALLY !!

We had to walk about a 1/3 of a mile to this little cabin, which is the nature center. The kids were able to see snakes, spiders, skulls, fossils, birds, etc. Kaden had a blast. He was so excited. He actual touched a snake and brave little Madison actual held it and it started to slither up her arm, Hadley was also brave and touched it as well. There was a huge tarantula. Kaden kept yelling, "Look mom a big spider !! " He loved it !! Here are a few photos of their little adventure.

The rest of this post to be continued.....

You say Corn......

We say HUSKERS !!! I actually got Kaden to eat something new the other day. He said that he wanted some corn on the cob so we made some and what do ya know he actually ate some !!! Could it have been that he was wearing his Big Husker shirt? (I only happened to notice the coincidence while he was eating the corn.) Really, It was not planned !! Probably not, but if that works in the future, great !!

His shirt says, "I may be small but I'm a BIG HUSKER fan !! I guess the corn goes to prove that !!

Great Grandma and Papo Ferrara and Great Grandma Giles and LeRoy would be so proud !! GO BIG RED !!!

Tubby Time !!

I can't believe that Jaxon is almost 8 months old. Where has the time gone? He just loves his bath time. He gets so excited when he hears the water start, he can hardly contain himself. He starts kicking his legs and flapping his arms like crazy. He sits up now and with the stinky helmet I bathe him every night. And Kaden of course has to take a bath with him. The two of them have so much fun together.

Look at those rolls and those beautiful blue eyes !! Watch out ladies !!

My two handsome little boys !! I swear sometimes Jaxon can stare at Kaden forever !!

Kaden loves to make Jaxon laugh !!

I have a feeling that they are going to be the best of friends !!

My little observant one !!

So Kaden, Jaxon and I were at Winco the other day. We were back at the tortilla's and a guy walked up with long hair in a ponytail, with tattoos and my cute little boy said, "Look mom a ROCK STAR !! I have no idea what gave him the idea that he was a rock star. He is soo.. funny sometimes. Maybe it was all of that American Idol we watched. Because every time we see a ford pickup truck or the coke a cola emblem he also says "Look mom American Idol !! " All I can say is, he is definitely very observant. I can't decide if that is a good or bad thing??

Fourth of July !!

Our development had a get together at our little splash park for the kids, with a BBQ and a bounce house for the kids. They also let off fireworks, illegal ones, they were great !! The best part about it was that we walked two blocks from our house to enjoy the festivities. It was a late night for all, but a fun one!! Here are few fun pictures of the boys. Kaden had a great time with all of the kids. He was so excited for the fireworks.

Look how hi I can jump mom !! I don't know about you, but it sure would be fun to be a kid again, sometimes !! :)

To fun !!

There were a bunch of older boys in the bounce house, not that it bothered Kaden much. I think he can hold his own most of the time.

Jaxon's first fourth of July celebration. He had a great time, he loves being outside. Wonder where he gets that from. Daddy????

Jaxon and Daddy !!

Kaden was waiting very patiently for Daddy to get the fireworks going.

Kaden had the best time watching the fireworks !!

Big Boy Underwear !!

Yesterday we took Jaxon to get his helmet adjusted and Kaden refused to wear a pull up. He is still having accidents and not consistent with the whole potty thing, but I didn't feel like arguing, so needless to say, he wore big boy underwear out of the house. I made sure I took an extra pair of shorts and a pull up just in case. Wouldn't you know, he went potty at the DR and the grocery store. NO accidents all day !! Mommy and Daddy were so proud of him. Maybe it was because I told him that he would make Lightning, Mater and Mack sad if he went pee or poop on them. I guess you do what you have to some times. It worked, at least for yesterday !!! We will keep working on it !!

What UP Jeep ?

Kaden has some of the funniest sayings. The other day he was wearing some pjs that are gangsta looking so Daddy and Mommy started saying "What up Gee?", so now he goes around saying "What up Jeep !! " Too Funny !!

Here are some photos of my little gangsta's !!

Peace Out !! :)