The Robinson Journey

Birthdays!!

2010-02-14T14:15:00.000-08:00

We had birthday parties for Jason and Kaden. It was a surprise party for Jason with friends and family and we just had family for Kaden's bday. Lots of fod and fun!! Seems Kadens bday is the time to tell everyone we are pregnant!! I am due Aug 25th!
Kaden looking even more handsome at age 3!!

He was sneaking some icing from the cake.

Kaden and his friend Grace giving each other a hug.

Jason got some cool tools!

Jason cutting his Baked Alaska cake that his mom made.

Kaden helped daddy blow out the candles.

Kaden sneaking some icing from the spoon....

Mammoth Lakes

2010-02-13T01:00:00.000-08:00

We spent Christmas with Jasons family in Mammoth Lakes, CA. We got to stay in a beauitful condo and enjoy some relaxation. Well as much as you can relax with kids. Jason went snowboarding several days, even though he had knee surgery a month earlier *cough cough**

I forgot what it felt like to breathe in high alititude, well not really breathing. After the kids went to sleep, the adults drank and played games. Jason's family is pretty competitive (youknow who you are) so it made for interesting nights! Lots of laughs though! SHADE, YOU DO IT! We are just glad that Justin didnt die of that weird rash! =0Aunt Lydia and Brooke

The boys laughing at photos....
(Jason, his dad and his brothers, Will and Robbie)

Me and kiddos

Jason and Will trying to figure out Koles toy. I think the toy is for ages 5-11 cause these guys took awhile to figure it out!

Daddy and Brooke

Kadens first bike!! And his pirate look!Waiting for our plane, the kiddos were tired!

Christmas 2009

2010-02-13T00:17:00.001-08:00

The kiddos got a kitchen for Christmas! They love playing with it!Jason and the kids!
Jamie and the kids! They are in their Christmas pjs. Not very Christmasy but I wanted something they could wear till they outgrow.

Kaden pouring daddy some coffee.

Brooke loved trying to get the ornaments.

Kaden admiring his work

CHEESE!!!

Kaden loved helping put up the tree. You could tell how tall his arms reached cause all the ornaments were towards the botom!

Christmas morning!

Cuttin of the Tree

2010-02-12T23:56:00.001-08:00

We started the tradition of cutting down a Christmas tree when we first got married. Granted, we dont have pine trees up here so we dont get the fullness of the tree, but its fun and memorable! This year was the best by far cause Kaden was older and got to enjoy it more. Jason's sister, Janell, and her son, Alexail, came with us for their first time. Kaden loves eating snow....I am teaching him dirty and clean snow. He likes to eat it off of cars and shoes.
The tree Janell picked. Next year we will bring a chain saw instead of a hack saw! Poor Jason!

Brooke sayin hello!!

I love this pic of Kaden, he is such a good lokkin kid!

Brooke somehow seems to have hats go over one or both of her eyes.

Scoutin out trees

The boys having a blast

Jason haulin our tree

Kaden lookin for a tree

Been awhile!

2010-02-12T23:55:00.000-08:00

Been awhile huh!! Ill try to catch up as much as possible.............

Random

2009-11-12T22:31:00.000-08:00

Here are some random cute pics!

Seward Day Cruise

2009-10-04T15:32:00.000-07:00

We decided to take a day cruise out of Seward to see some of Alaska's sites. We had a beautiful drive down with all the Aspen, Birch, and Cottonwood turning yellow. Carmen and Billy got to see the undescribable color of the glacier fed lakes and rivers.This was taken of our drive through Turnagain Arm.We went on the only cruise that was still open for the season. We went on the Kenai Fjord boat through Resurrection Bay. The captain warned us that the water was a little choppy so told us the best places to sit. I took motion sickness medicine and was ready to go! This pic is Billy feeding Kaden lunch.......Jason was taking a cat nap and I was trying to close my eyes to ward off the sick feeling I was getting......This picture was taken after Kaden and Grandpa Billy were cleaned up. Kaden had thrown up all in his jacket and Grandpa Billy. Carmen woke me up to tell me what was going on, then I preceeded to tell Jason he had to take care of it and wobbled to the back of the boat with Brooke still attached to me. I threw up and a very nice man got some napkins for me. I got to know the people on the back of the boat (because that's the best place to be if you are sick) really well! Grandpa Billy was a good sport, he didnt throw up! Obviously Kaden was feeling much better with everything out of his system! Brooke did really well! I was hoping she wouldnt throw up because it would have been all over me!
Daddy and Kaden taking a nap.

Jason with the kids while Billy, Carmen, and myself went to go look at the Glacier.

Billy and Carmen with Aialik Gacier behind them.

Me and the glacier, we were over 1/2 a mile away, it was huge!

Daddy and Brooke.

Kaden and Grandpa Billy watching for caving of the glacier. Caving is when a piece of the glacier falls off into the water. We saw some great splashes! It was crazy hearing the errie sounds of the glacier.

They puled in some of the glacier ice and Kaden got to touch it.

Carmen enjoyng the scenery. Pictures do not do the landscapes justice!

An iceberg. There were harbor seals out on the ice bergs as well.

Mommy and Kaden, thanks daddy for letting Kaden borrow your jacket while his clothes hung up in the engine room!

Kaden, Grandpa and Grandma

Kaden happy even though he was hungry, we wouldnt give him anything else to eat until we were on land.

Harbor seals. We also saw a sea otter, Steller seal lions and 3 killer whales!

It was a great trip eventhough it lasted 6 hours and we got sick. But it was great going with Grandma and Grandpa and seeing all the beautiful sights!

When you watch the video, make sure you have your volume turned up load and you can hear the glacier caving! You can see a some of the splash that would have been as tall as a 2 story house!!

Grandpa Billy and Grandma Carmen visit!!

2009-10-04T13:28:00.000-07:00

Jason's dad and stepmom came to visit us from Pasadena, CA. We had a great time just relaxing. Kaden LOVED having Grandma and Grandpa here. He was always asking what they were doing. Kaden was in charge of holding onto Grandpa Billys hand so we wouldnt lose him.

Brooke loved all the attention from Grandma and Grandpa.

Kaden loving on Grandma Carmen. Kaden loved getting his toy chest that Grandpa Billy made. He loved hiding in it!

Jason and his dad started working on a new project. They were making a place for the tv, dvd player, etc to go. We are getting rid of the entertainment center to make some more room. Almost done! Ill post more pics when it if finished.

We had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa, wish they could have stayed longer! They finally got to see more of Alaska!

Jason's Work

2009-10-02T01:12:00.001-07:00

I wanted to show everyone some of the work that Jason has done! It is beautiful and I cant wait for him to do some work in our place!He put up all the trim and paneling for a cigar club.
He installed all the cabinents

He built these shelves, notice how big they are! They are custum built and he also built a ladder to go with it!

More of the cabinets he installed.

He installed teh cabinets and laid the tile.

Installed the cabinets

He installed the trim and closet organizers

He installed all the tile

Installed all the trim

Trim and cabinets!

He does an amazing job at custom building things. Once we get into a house, look out Jason cause I am going to have a huge "honey do" list!

Fall

2009-10-02T00:51:00.000-07:00

Fall came and went! Well its still here but winter will be here very, very soon. There is already snow on the mountains! So we are trying to get outside as much as possible. Brooke swinging. She is actually getting big enough to sit in it without a blanket. She is 14 lbs now!!
Cuddly little teddy bear.

One of our sunsets. It is finally dark! It was weird seeing stars!

Kaden going down a wacky slide.

Mommy and Brooke enjoying a crisp fall day.

Kaden and his friend Jackson diving!

Brookes 1!!!

2009-10-02T00:31:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe that over a year ago, Brooke was in the NICU and I was a total mess! I am so blessed to see how much Brooke has grown. God has truely given us a little miracle!Brooke in her cute little blue and green dress! We had family and friends to celbrate her special day!
Yummy! Her first taste of cupcakes!
I think she was playing with it more...Finally eating it!

Grandma Bev bought a bouncy house, wahoo! Kaden is in the mess of kids somewhere in there.

Kaden, Uncle Nate, and Aunt Kristi

Kaden and Daddy enjoying some grubb.

Opening up gifts from Pawpaw and Grandma Carmen.Of course...a cheerleader shirt from Grandma Carmen!

Play, Play, Play

2009-10-01T23:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics that were taken during play. The mom's group that I started keeps us really busy and is keeping me sane! So some are from playgroups and others are just hanging around the house. Hope you enjoy our crazy, cute kids! Kaden is the cheese pit at Arctic Gymnastics. He gets to jump on the trampoline and run around in a huge gym. Brooke all dressed up like a little princess!

He is ACTUALLY sleeping! I had to take a pic because this is how he likes to sleep.

Jason and Kaden went to Lowes and built this cool drum!

Brooke and me at a playdate. Brooke is passed out!

For the most part, Kaden is really sweet to Brooke. Brooke jsut adores Kaden! Brooke gets really excited when Kaden walks in the room in the morning or a nap. She likes to hit him and Kaden just takes it. Sometimes I do have to step in cause Kaden thinks he can pick Brooke up by her head.

Playing together. Brooke is not crawling bu she tries to scoot. She is enjoying laing on her stomach more. She is getting stronger and is able to hold herself up on her arms a lot longer then before.

Brooke LOVES to bounce as well! If i hold her standing up, she just bounces. SO I had to get a jumperoo. She actually fell asleep in it.

She can get some height when she jumps! She will do this for 15 mins straight!

I love when she presses her lips like this.

Kaden playing with his friend Jackson. That water is FREEZING and he is sitting in it! I tried to keep him dry, but he went in past his boots. By then I just said, "forget it!" So he was soaked but kept on playing!

Going farther in the water with his boots...

We went to a stream behind our house with some neighborhood friends. Kaden loves playing in the water.

Kaden playing in the water with neighbors dog Bauer.

Brooke being cute as usual!

Kaden watching a video in his "house."

Alaska Fair!!

2009-10-01T22:32:00.000-07:00

This was the first year taking the kids to the fair! There was so much to look out! I think Kaden was a little overwhelmed, as the video at the bottom will show you! The fair was a packed house, but it was fun!Brooke enjoying watching Kaden ride a horse!
Kaden riding off into the sunset...

This was Kaden's 1st pony ride. He would not let go of Jason. When Jason would let go, he would freak out. But as long as daddy was holding on, Kaden loved it! Jason had a blast, especially since he was wearing flip flops and avoided horse poop and pee.

Kaden and daddy waiting for their pony. Geez, they dont look ANYTHING alike do they?

Kaden having fun with the music, animals, and food!

Kaden petting a sheep.

Brooke loves ballons!

Kaden in the petting zoo.

The kids checking out the chickens and ducks.

Fun with Daddy

2009-10-01T22:21:00.000-07:00

Jason and the kids

Kaden LOVES to jump! He will jump anytime and anywhere! He loves jumping to daddy!

Moose Dropping Festival

2009-09-18T23:22:00.001-07:00

The family went to Talkeetna for the weekend for the Moose Dropping Festival. Jason worked, we played... The Alaska Train and the kids
Jumping on the bed of our "above the bar" hotel room.

Brooke taking a little nap.

This is all Kaden remembered of the weekend, the bunnies!

Ancient snowmobile

The family

Jason doing who knows what. He went to high school here.

Summer Fun

2009-09-18T22:48:00.000-07:00

I know I am really behind! So here is some pics throughout this summer.... Brooke relaxing at a playdate.
Walking in a park in midtown.

Kaden getting a ride.

First time wearing a headband, Aunt Glenda sent it. Too cute!

We actually got to get in the pool several times this summer! Kaden loved playing on the slide. He like to jump off of it into the pool.

Kaden came down the hallway in daddys shoes.

Kaden stealing Cheerioes from Brookes tray.

I love putting dresses on her! She is too cute!

She used to wear the glasses, now I cant keep them on her!

They both adore each other, better enjoy it now!Sorry this one is sideways. Kesid loves these kids, especially cleaning up after the eat!

Visitors

2009-07-02T01:38:00.001-07:00

My dad, Carmen, and Sam came to visit for the weekend because Nate was getting married. We went to the zoo for Carmens birthday. Auntie Sam and Kaden
Cant stop kissing these two!

Kaden petting a goat. He was nervous at first and then went to each goat to pet.

Little Peanut

Seattle

2009-07-02T00:49:00.000-07:00

The family flew down to Seattle to surprise our friend Erica for her birthday. We also spent Memorial Day weekend there. We went to the lake and played in the pool for our relaxing weekend. Kaden and Brooke eating lunch.
The kids and Erica watching the dads jump in to the water.

Jason playing catch with Kaden. he loves to play catch and he does a great job!!

Cooper and Kaden- new toddler fashion

Brooke taking an afternoon nap

Kaden loves playing in the water! Aint he cute!

I have good looking kids and a good looking husband!

I think its hilarious when the diapers are so full!!

Kaden checking gin on his sister. He always wants to know where she is at.

Jason relaxing and enjoying the sun.

Mommy and the kids

Kaden laying on the ground, as usual.

Mt. Rainer from Jon and Ericas back yard.

Kaden bouncin...

What?

Kaden loved playing with the hose.

Kaden

2009-07-01T23:59:00.000-07:00

Oh my little 2 year old! He is already talking about it being his birthday. He makes me laugh everyday! He also makes my blood pressure go up everyday! Kaden is doing great. He is a little bowl of energy and I wish I had the energy to keep up! Kaden always wants to "see Kaden" in the camera so if I want to take a pic of him it has to be quick beacuse he starts going for the camera. Even videotaping he wants to see himself and will just stand there and stare. This is a shot of him asking to see the camera, I am sure he was doing something cute....

Oh good ol Alaskan pools! This one keeps his toys from being thrown everywhere, still happens. Grandma Bev did get them a baby pool so now we are waiting for another hot day!

I think he was growling in this photo. He loves tigers and lions. He is always asking me what certain animals say so he can hear a bear, cow, dog, etc. He has asked me what a giraffe, turtle and a hippo say...... He also likes to ask what does a mommy, daddy, and baby animals says. Jason roars really load for the daddy lion. It actualy scares him so Jason will say "kaden want to hear the daddy lion?" and Kaden will say NO! He doesnt like loud noises. He was affraid of loud trucks and motorcycles that would go by.

Sorry I forgot to turn this photo. All I have to say is Kesid puts up with him a lot. She probably does this because he feeds he pretty well with food on the floor.

We went for a hike on Mothers Day. Kaden loved hiking and picking up rocks

Brooke trying to grab kadens hair...

This is the after pic.....

The before pic I asked Kaden to put his head next to Brooke, the few times that he actually listens to what I say.

This boy LOVES to bounce. He will just start bouncing in the middle of the living room. He has Jasons strong legs. he is also starting to jump off things. He likes to jump from the coffee table onto the couch. I am trying to get him to stop cause the coffee table has wheels on it. I guess he will jsut have to learn.

he is like me in a lot of ways. I used to love to lay or sit on the ground. He just starting doing this recently. He likes to lay in the dirt or on the floor in stores.

i love this pic of him, he is such a good looking kid. Im a little biased.

Brooke

2009-07-01T22:45:00.000-07:00

I figure the easiest way to "catch up" is to show pics. Im more of a writer then a typer so I will try to put as much down as possible and my patience allows.... Brooke is very expressive like Kaden. She surprises us more and more.She is behind on motor development, but she likes to take things slow. You can see the wheels a turnin with her. We had her 9 month checlup, even though is is 10 mons. She weighs 13.6 lbs and her head has only grown a centimeter.

She is starting to eat solids and uses her arms and hands much more. She is going to physical and ocupational therapy once a week. We are working on her using her muscles together and relaxing them because they are so tight, especially her right side. Her left arm is more dominant, and we think its due to the damage on her left side of the brain. But she is feeding herself and is almost rolling over. She sits up by herself for almost a minute. We are trying to work on her using her hands to hold herself up because she like to keep them up.

Yep Brooke is wearing glasses. She was actually leaving them on but now she is taking them off. She is farsighted and has a stigmatism, so hopefully the glasses will correct that. If not, then they will have to do surgery to cut her muscles. But her eyes use to cross a lot and now I rarely see them cross.

I am having a lot of fun putting her in dresses!!

For the most part she is a happy baby. She does not like being away from me but does fine with family and friends. Gets a little rough at night because we have to lay next to her to get her to go to sleep or hold her. She is a very light sleeper and wakes up if we are not next to her. I know she is getting older and I am trying to figure out when to just let her cry it out. Its hard though because I dont know where she is at mentally. Just a couple of months ago she had the motor development of a 3 month old so its hard to say where she is at mentally. So I have to do a lot of shuffling back and forth to put her back to sleep.

As you can see here she is doing much better with head control. I have to help put her arms under so she is able to hold herself up. Brooke loves to say "dada" and she mimics me when I shake my head. She has one of the brightest smiles and she lights up when Jason, Kaden or myself walks in the room. She loves her big brother. Whenever Kaden sits near her, she always tries to touch his face. Sometimes she grabs his hair, but Kaden loves the attention from her

Blue and green dress how fitting!

This is the picture after I took the paper away....

Brooke who grab a piece of paper from me and starting chewing on it. Brooke enjoys anything that makes crinkly noses, she loves paper and the wipes package.

Kaden got up in the chair to sit next to her. He adores her.

When she does fall asleep, I try to leave her where she is at, whether that is the car seat, stroller, my bed, etc. Since it has been so nice, we have been going to the park more. Brooke loves to go on the swing. Of course I have to put a jacket in wih her because it just swallows her up. Brooke also loves to bounce. As soon as you stand her up, she is bouncing and she presses her lips and her cheeks get all big.

Birthday Weekend

2009-04-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

My family came down for the weekend to celebrate my brother and sisters birthday. We had a murder mystery...... Grandma Carmen, Grandpa, Brooke and Kaden
So this is what you call babysitting huh.......

Mommy and Brooke

Jordan and Sam

The Kids-Nate, Jamie, Jason, Jordan and Sam

"Huh?"

Nate AKA Juan Bandito

The boys eating cupcakes

The whole gang

Brooke

2009-04-18T18:30:00.000-07:00

Our little Peanut is well still a little peanut!! She is a wopping 12 lbs now!! She is on the charts for her height and weight but still not her head size. But she acts like a normal 7 month old baby. She loves to talk and laugh. She loves smiling especially at Kaden. She is a mommy girl and hates to see me walk away. I love that she is a mommys girl but sometimes its nice to be able to put her down and get stuff done.

She still loves to be swaddled. She will only stay asleep if she is swaddled or held. She wakes up every 3-4 hours so I am still not getting great sleep. One day......

Brooke is pretty content and loves to watch Kaden. I have been able to give noth of them a bath and she loves the water just like her brother.

Brooke has started eating solids and loves fruit. I hope she is like her brother and not picky. I love being able to give Kaden vegetables and he eats them. His favorite meal is chicken, broccoli and rice. I think Brooke's is yogurt.

Whoever invited the pacifier is a genius! Brooke loves hers and it helps when others are watching her. She loves to hold it, chew on it, and turn it around and put it in her mouth.

She is finally wearing 6 month clothes, but still in some 3 month clothes. If you know me well enough, I dont like girly stuff but I love dressing Brooke up!! She looks great in pink and I have these little tights that are to cute on her! She is fun dressing up, boy clothes are boring.

Her she is eating bananas. I have been making my own baby food, trying to save money. She basically eats what we eat anyways so sometimes it is easier. Meal times can be a challege from feeding a toddler, to a baby, the dog and oh yeah Im hungry to so I should eat something!

Just another cute picture of her cute little outfit!

Im sure some are wondering about her health. She had a well baby checkup and is doing pretty good. We have a 2 hour assetment on the 27th. The doctor will test her on some things and they will let us know what we can work with her on at home. She isnt rolling over yet and she is not really interested. She tries to sit straight up, she will have killer abs. She loves kicking her legs and gets herself rocking even when being held. She also has an eye appointment because her eyes still get crossed eyed. Her hearing is doing really well, she responds when I call or talk to her. Her arms and legs are a little tight still, but hopefully the doctor will give us some things to help losen her up.

She is such a blessing and I cant stop kissing on her and Kaden. Kaden tells me "i lobe you" and Brooke gets so excited when I walk in the room. They both melt my heart and I love them more everyday. There are days though that I havent gotten in the shower, the house is a mess and I just want a large glass of Malibu rum and orange juice and then go to bed cause the kids are driving me nuts. After I take a deep breath and ask God for "help!" I remember that my kids are really great and I couldnt imagine my life without them.

Kaden

2009-04-18T17:59:00.000-07:00

Gosh where do I start with Kaden! He has so much energy!! He is all boy and tries to get into everything. I can't take my eyes off of him for a minute. Here is a classic example of my ball of energy. I was trying to put Brooke down for a nap so I baracaded Kaden in his room. 5 minutes later I went into Kadens room and found him, well you can see for yourself........ It was on the floor and his bed as well. I had to take pictures, but then call poision control because baby powder can be bad if inhaled, I later found out. Luckily ther was no talc in his baby powder.

But there is still powder on his changing table. He gets on his changing table and knocks down pictures and then pulls out all his clothes in his three drawers before he goes to bed. Ugh!

I found him sitting inside his drawer one time when he was suppose to be in bed. He has a toddler bed but he wants to sleep in his crib, even through he climbs out. He has climbed over two gates on top of each other as well.

This is Kadens first haircut from mommy! I was so tired of the hair in his face so I just started cutting it in the bathtub. It wasnt THAT bad. Lets just say luckily he is young enough that kids couldnt make fun of him yet.

Kaden is getting better at using a fork and spoon. But he loves mac and cheese that he doesnt have the patience to use a fork so he just uses his hands, which gets everywhere. He is a messy little boy.

He has been trying to take his clothes off and this is how much he has figured out. Some days he doesnt want a shirt on, some days its pants. Luckily it is getting warmer.

Great news, Kaden is using the potty!! Well when we remember to put him on the potty. He loves watching Elmos Potty Time and enjoys using the big potty. His favorite part of it is flushing. There has been a couple times now though where he had "poopy" on his hands. One time I find his with his diaper off and the smell of poop but couldnt find it! He kept telling me he went poop but I couldnt find it, the next day, Jason found it on the wall behind his crib.

Kaden loves to learn and sometimes I feel like I cant keep up with him! He knows his ABC's and can recognize them as well as numbers. He knows colors and shapes and loves to sing songs. Sometimes I take a step back with some of the things he says!! He uses please, thank you, and you welcome. I have to remember that he is only 2, especially when he throws his crazy tantrums! He loves to bounce, he will stand in place and just bounce for a minute. Boy if I could bottle that energy! He still loves Brooke and always tries to get her to do something. He gave her a dry bean one day, good thing I caught it in time.

A Robinson Day

2009-02-10T18:22:00.001-08:00

As most of you know, Im a stay at home mom. The days can be long, but never short on entertainment. Here are just some photos to show you how the kids entertain me. Brooke and Jason hanging out.
Kaden loves to sing and dance. Some how he took his arm out.

Oohh colors!

Kaden probably watching Wonder Pets in his chair. He is also wearing bear slippers.

Had to put this in here, Brooke is in MY baby blanket!

Kaden hated to be swaddled, but Brooke loves it.

Kaden and Brooke playing with Kadens old baby toys. Of course he wants to play with them NOW.

Our little babbling Brooke

Kaden was playing a game with me. He would shut the door and run to his bed laughing, while I opened the door. It made him winded which was great for me!

Him jumping on his bed. He would shut the door and say bye bye mommy

I have to protect Brooke from her brother sometimes, this is him being gentle.

Sad to say, but while I cook, I use DVDs for a babysitter. Kaden came into the kitchen like this, I couldn't stop laughing. He loves to make everyone laugh, he is such a ham!

Kaden is 2!!

2009-02-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

We had a little shindig for Kaden's 2nd birthday! It was just a little get together with family. Jason was in chrage of the video taping.
Kaden playing with his Old McDonald Farm set.

Kaden eating cake and saving some for later.

Kaden's Great Aunt Nene and Great Grandma America

Grandma Bev, Brooke, and Uncle Nate

We wished we could of had all the family here! Hopefully this helps show some of what went down! I tried to upload a video to it, but it didnt take. When I get it uploaded, Ill let you know!

Out in the Snow

2009-02-09T23:29:00.000-08:00

We needed to get outside! We were getting cabin fever! It was somewaht warm, almost 30, so we bundled up and went to the park! It took me about 30 mins just to get Kaden ready. He reminded me of the little brother on A Christmas Story as he said " I cant put my arms down."

Brooke was bundled up and I carried her in a Baby Bjorn inside a nice puffy jacket with me. She slept the whole time we were outside. I dont blame her!

Brooke sporting her cute teddy bear jacket, fleece pants, and cute booties!!

Kaden had "fun" walking in the snow. He asked for me to pick him up several times. I was looking forward to getting him tired out! We met up with a friend at the park, also named Kaden.

Kaden was trying to throw the snow up in the air and got a kick out of it. He also went on the swing, but that lastest about 5 minutes.

As the sun started going down, we headed home. Kaden would stop every 5 steps to throw snow up in the air.

Kaden got tired of walking and of me telling him I wouldnt pick him up. So he laid down in the snow to throw a tantrum. That didnt last long either....

Come on Kaden!!

Kaden was eating the snow.

Here is a video of Kaden eating the snow.......

More Florida

2009-01-04T19:43:00.000-08:00

Sorry the pic isnt turned, but its cute isnt it! Brooke was in her little polo! Im glad she actulaly got to wear it once because its to cold to wear in AK!
Brooke has discovered her right hand and she likes to stare at it. It is the cutest thing.

Kaden playing the drums.

Memaw and Brooke-that outfit was just for Memaw cause she loves butterflies!

Kaden throwing a tantrum.

Kaden makes his own entertainment. I found him in here when we were staying on base lodging.

So you see that small space inbetween them...yeah thats where I slept. Several times Kadens feet were in m face. Luckily Brooke isnt able to get her hands free to move around!

Kaden was jumping in a puddle, then laid down in the puddle, then started drinking the puddle...

Uncle Nate and Brooke chillin.

Kaden sitting in Pawpaws chair watching Barney.

This is what Kaden does when he doesnt want you to put him down, pretty strong boy!

The kiddos

Kaden loves Brooke. He goes and lays next to her all the time. He held her hand here, he always has to be near us.

I love this picture!

We took Kaden to the park and it was actually cold!

Going down the slide head first! He is all boy!

Kaden and Pawpaw

The cousins were great with helping me with the kids! Jessica enjoyed holding Brooke, until she threw up on her!

Kaden playing in the wheelbarrow with his animals

Our babbling Brooke smiling as usual!

Kaden, Mary and Jesus-he loved playing in Memaw and Pawpaws front yard

The Cate Family

2009-01-04T19:25:00.000-08:00

My memaws cancer came back in her liver and esophagus. I wanted her to meet her great grand daughter before she left to be with the Lord. All of her kids and grandkids got to spend time with her. She is currently at a hospice where my 2 aunts and dad rarely leave her side. She is an amazing woman who gave tons of love and had an effect on everyone she befriended. These days are hard as we watch her fade. This morning she said it would be a beautifl to meet Jesus and proceeded to sing the hmyn "Come dine with me, the master calls." When she is awake, she still has her humor. She will be greatly missed but know we will see her one day.

Memaw with me (her first grandkid) and her 2 great grandbabies

All the grandkids together

The whole family, minus Jason

Memaw, Pawpaw and their kids-Aunt Susie Aunt Glenda Uncle Danny, and my dad

Memaw meeting her great granddaughter

Flying across country!

2009-01-04T19:04:00.000-08:00

Uncle Nate and Kaden trying to get some sleep. Luckily Kaden loves sleep and we can tell him to close his eyes and take a nap and he will. HUge blessing!

Brooke likes to suck on her hands. She is pretty close to fitting it all in her mouth. SHe was just haning out in the 3rd concourse we were in on the floor.

We all had breakfast in concourse B...then lunch in concourse C...snacks in concourse A.....bathroom break back in concourse B........cat nap in concourse D.......

Brooke chewing on those hands again.

Kaden watched his Wonder Pets and Tigger movie.

So flying from Alaska to Florida is not the most fun thing to do with 2 kids, even if we rode first class! Kaden and Brooke actually did pretty well. Kaden only had 1 screaming fit on the plane. But it seemed like when Kaden was getitng upset, Brook ewould get upset. Nate was there to help luckily, but we need to teach him how to be the Baby WHisperer. (He is getting better!) Kaden watched a lot of DVDS until the battery ran out. He didnt sleep to well and neither did I! The worst part of it was flying out of Atlanta. Okay so we were able to get out of ANchorage and Seattle which was snowing like crazy. But we get to humid Atlanta at 7am and missed our connecting flight due to not getting out of Seattle on time. Okay, we will catch the 830 flight that was leaving. Lets just say they moved our gate 8 times and canceled our flight once! Luckily we FINALLY got in at 3pm. We visited almost every concourase and rode the tram way to many times! None of us had sleep so we were all easily frustrated. ANd we had to wheel dad around in a heavy wheelchair due to his knee surgery. Ugh!

Christmas

2009-01-04T18:39:00.000-08:00

Kaden and Mommy on Christmas Morning

Kaden playing on the couch next to Grandma Bev. We had a white Christmas!

Daddy and Brooke

Kaden, cookie monster, and elmo!

the kiddos!

Brookes first Christmas was a little crazy. The Robinson gang actually celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve due to us flying to Flrodai on Christmas day. I got an amazing camera from Jason and have been taking lots of pics. Christmas morning we went over to my Aunt Nenes and Uncle Jeffs. I got a cricut (a really cool machine for scrapbooking!), new ipod, comfy slippers, and some other cool things. The kids got toys and video and really cool clothes that were embroidered by my aunt. Jason got a new ipod and a contraption that keeps count of pulse, caleries, etc when running. AND WE GOT A NEW KEYBOARD!! I think we haev gotten 3 new keyboards so now you guys can actually read what I am saying!!

So here are some pics from Christmas day. The kids and I flew to Pensacola Fl to spend time with my memaw because her cancer came back and she wasnt doing well. So we are still here in Fl until the 7th and trying to spend as much time with her as possible.

2008-12-20T00:46:00.000-08:00

Okay we are going to go bakwards beause I dont feel like moing photos, sorry. So we all flew to Seattle for a week for Jasons work. While there we isited family and friends. I hae to say Kaden and Brooke are frequent fliers! Kaden has been to FL, WA, and cA! So this is a photo of Kaden and Brooke a ouple days after we got home. Kaden asked to "hold Brooke."

Brooke is a happy baby. She is almost weaned off her seiure mediine. She hasnt had any seiures but she stiffens up a lot. Hopefully she will grow out of this. She is trying to roll oer. In this pi, we were staying with Jasons brother Will and his family. THey lie in Lynden,WA.

Kaden wathing some T waiting for his ousin Kole to ome home from shool so he an play with him. We spent 4 days in Lynden. It was so green and rainy, strange just oming from snow. We also go to do some shopping.

Kaden and Brooke enjoying a sunny window.

Kaden and his ousin Kole both just woke up, an you tell?? Dont they look like they ould be brothers! What uties!

Kole, Kaden and Brooke. Kole was wanting to hold Brooke and be by her just as muh as Kaden.

Our friends Jeff and Tiff with their boys Josiah and Eli. They lie in Albany, OR. We stayed with them for a night. We droe to OR on a monday got there at 9pm, stayed up till 2am talking and left for Lynden, WA around 7pm Tuesday. Lots of driing! It was great seeing the Johnsons! We last saw Eli when he was a baby!! Kaden loed playing with the boys!

Sorry I dont know how to flip the photo. So we flew down to Seattle on a Saturday. As soon as we arried, we went to our friends, Jon and Erias work hristmas party. What a day!

Kaden got his fae painted for the first time, he did pretty well. He has a Rudolph nose.

He was tired beause he didnt take a ery long nap on the plane. He atually flew asleep in the terminal waiting for the plane! I was impressed! Yep it was Jason, Kaden, and Brooke, all sleeping beause we got up at 4 in the morning and eeryone was tired. Poor ol mom!!

Our friends Jon, Erica, and cooper.

Kaden eating pia and holding onto his balloon animal. It was a dog.

Lets see what else has been going on. Jason is coahing the freshman squad for basketball at South High. It is the same shool that I coah at. Sad thing is he gets paid and I dont and I am the head coah of the whole program!

We arelooking forward to hristmas. This year was more fun buying gifts for Kaden. I guess it only gets better as the years go on. More epensie I am sure!

Kaden surprises me eeryday. He is atually speaking in sentenes now. They are kind of broken but I understand, like he will say "mommy where you are!" He is suh a friendly kid. We went to a party tonight and he jumped in with all the kids like he knew them for years. He would also go up to other adults without being shy. He is singing songs like jingle bells, twinkle little star, and abs just to name a few. He is ALWAYS talking about pirates!! I think they are ingrained in his head from Jason taking him on a ride at Disneyland. He likes to sing the song "yo ho yo ho." He is beoming more independent whih means more tantrums. Jason and I are figuring out what works best for him. Usually it is timeouts or spankings. He likes to sream and that is a hard one to break. He usually does it when he is frustrated. Okay so I think I am jsut rambling now, I should probably go to bed!

Random

2008-12-20T00:37:00.000-08:00

Here are just some random photos that I ouldnt pass up! Brooke loes to sleep under her blankets and enjys being swaddled. Our friends were up from Seattle and spent the night with us. After a night of pia, the boys needed to be hosed down!! Kaden had so muh hair so of ourse I had to mess with it! I loe Brookes toothless grin, she is suh a happy baby!

PS-Seeral of my keys are going out on our keyboard, an y ou guess whih ones!! Time for a new one!

Brooke's Birth

2008-12-20T00:18:00.000-08:00

I just got these photos from a friend and wanted to share them. These were taken when Brooke was about 2 hours old!

Kids

2008-11-28T20:52:00.000-08:00

Isn't she beautiful?! It's amazing how preious they are when they are this little. Then they grow up and start throwing fits! Yeah I am speaking of Kaden. He still is a great little boy and will always be. Yes he is starting to beome more independent and its sad, not my little baby boy anymore. Good thing I have Brooke!

This is one of the many photos I got of Brooke smiling. I love to see her huge toothless smiles! She loves to talk as well. She has this high pith squeal that is just too adorable! Kaden loves loving on her. He is always asking where she is and makes sure she is with us if we go somewhere. He always wants to give her a kiss and hug. But when he starts crying he says, "loud, noise."

These two were having a jolly good time! Kaden says "Hey Brooke" in his cute little voice. He is learning so much. He sings twinkle twinle, abcs, and itsy bitsy spider to name a few. He loves bingo and always wants me to sing it so he an run around in circles, jump or clap his hands. He loves doing push ups with daddy and counts to 10. His push ups consist of his hands being on the floor and his head bobbing up and down.

She is such a sweetheart, I am always kissing on her! We are learning how to handle her more and now she is such a happy baby. She loves to move and be held, so I have been using the swing a lot. She also loves to be swaddled, which Kaden hated.

Yeah I had to put this photo on here, I thought it was to funny. Wont be able to do it when she is older! She was working on something!

Here is my little monster! He just woke up, can you tell by the hair! He has so much of it! I need to get him a haircut! Kaden is doing awesome with sleeping. He actually tells me if he wants a nap and when he is tired! Gosh it seems like yesterday he was waking up 12 times in one hour and I was getting up throughout the hours of the night!! Brooke sleeps pretty well. She wakes up only 3-4 times and goes right back to bed! Thank you Jesus!

"What?" Yes he actually says this and it is the funniest thing. He is starting to form sentences and it is so fun to seem him learn new words. He knows colors and some shapes. This boy loves to learn. I have a feeling when he gets into school we are going to have to give him extra stuff to keep him busy and not bored.

Brooke in her swing. I am so glad she is getting use out of it cause Kaden hated it. I am starting to get the hang of having two kids and how to juggle them. I remember thinking "how am I going to do this?" when we first brought Brooke home. Jason has watched both kids so I could get out of the house a couple of times now.

We also had Thanksgiving and enjoyed our time with family. Christmas is right around the corner and I ma having more fun shopping for Kaden this year. Im sure each year will just get better!!

Jason has been busy with work and he opened up his own business called JR Corporation. He does side jobs through his work. He designed a several thousand dollar kitchen and has been installing cabinents as well. He is looking at getting a plow so he can start plowing as well.

Seattle

2008-11-04T22:13:00.000-08:00

We all flew down to Seattle for our friends annual Murder Mystery. The kids and I went down early to spend some time with our friends. The muder mystery was set in the wild west, I was a telegraph operator and Jason was a undertaker. Jason made me a really ool telegraph prop. He enjoyed measuring everyone and asking what kind of wood they would like for their offin. Kaden and Kooper are sitting with the Sheriff who was shot. Kaden kept on referrin to him as "the man."

Kaden and his buddy Kooper wanting to get upstairs.

We took the kids to the park, for a hike and to the library. It was suh great weather down there! I loved being able to take Brooke out of her arseat and not worry about her freezing to death! Kaden was swimming in the roks.We also went to a pumpkin patkh and a korn maze. Kaden and Jason were eating some kettle korn. Kaden wanted to get down and go through the korn. We did pretty good going through.

Brooke was sleeping of kourse!

Kaden was huggning the pumpkins.

Kaden and Kooper were wathing Fraggle Rok with Jon.

Kaden and Kooper on a hike! The boys did pretty good until they ran into some blakberry bushes whih have thorns. We just wanted to get them tired out!

Brooke was under my jaket. We had to get some ppis with some fall weather.

Fall In AK

2008-11-04T21:36:00.000-08:00

(The "see" is not working on the keyboard) So it has been awhile sine I have updated this, sorry! Brooke is growing but she is still little! When we took her in for her 6 week hek up she weighed 8 lbs 8 oz, about the size Kaden was when he was born! She had her BAER test and we found out that her left ear is fine but she has mild to moderate hearing loss in her right ear. We have to have another test in 4-6 months to make sure it is not getting worse.

One fall afternoon, we took the kids to a nearby lake. We walked around and enjoyed the risp air and fallen leaves. We had to enjoy it quikly beause the leaves were gone so fast. Brooke was hidden in my jaket, she was taking a nap.

For Halloween, we arved a pumpkin and handed out andy. Kaden was an elephant and the utest one at that! He had fun stamping bats and spiders on the pumpkin as well as sooping out the goop. Everyone time he put a peie of any in someones bag he would say thank you. He is still asking about "andy" so he an hand it out.

Home Sweet Home

2008-09-29T21:41:00.000-07:00

So it has been a couple of weeks back home. I am finally starting to get in the swing of things. Brooke sleeps for 4 hours SOMETIMES at night and that feels great for me. Its those wakenings every 2-3 hours that kill me. She is doing well and growing. She did fail 5 hearing tests so we have to go take a BARE test. It is a 3-4 hour long test to pin point waht kind of hearing problems, if any, she has. We do know that she hears because she reacts when Kaden is loud orthe cabinent closes. I will keep everyone posted when we find out after the test.

My grandma came to visit Brooke. So this is Kaden and Brooke's great grandma. This is America Moore, who Brooke and I get our middle name from. She was so exited to see Brooke.

This is a hat I knitted for Brooke while in the hospital. I finally finished it at home. It will come in handy because it is starting to get cold. There is what we call "termination dust" on the mountains, which means there is first snow on the top of the mountains.

Kaden loves his sister. He is always giving her kisses and saying "hi Book" in his cute little voice. Its amazing how different these 2 are though. Brooke HATES her car seat and cries when she goes in. So we are not going very many places unless we need to. She also loves to be held and has to be held to go to sleep. I used to be able to sing to Kaden to get him to stop crying and I cant do taht with Brooke. They only way to get her to stop crying is to hold or feed her. She is already a princess! She also makes so much noise! She grunts and hums herself to sleep, its pretty funny to hear. She gets fiesty sometimes. But other then being held, she is pretty content.

At least someone is getting sleep around here!

Jason and I got to get out by ourselves for a couple of hours thanks to Jason's mo Lou. We went to Kincaid Park and hiked. This is one of our first dates when we were young and full of life!

Hiking down a hill. Jason basically ran up the hill. I slowed him down, he had to check to make sure I wasnt rolling down the hill.

Jason skipping rocks.

There are moose all over this park. There were 2 moose and I think this was the baby moose. Down a ways was a bull moose and I am glad we didnt run into him. They have been more agitated this season.

This was the view from the side of the hill we were climbing. Its fall time here so all the leaves are turning and you see the snow!

She's home!

2008-09-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

This is the first day we brought Brooke home. Kaden was pretty exited to have his sister home as well!
I forogt what it was like having a newborn in the house! As you can tell, I didnt get very much sleep. My mom helped me out the week we were home which was really nice.
Our little peanut! She is so small compared to Kaden!
Kaden loves his sister. A little too much sometimes! He is learning what it means to be gentle. He loves to give her kisses, they are more like licks. Whenever he gets up in the morning he asks where she is. Every 15 mins he has to see her. One time I moved Brooke and he asked where she was and I said I dont know and he started crying. He is going to be a great big brother.
Our little pink lady. She looks good in it!

Isnt she a cutie!

Prince William Sound Galcier Cruise

2008-08-28T22:44:00.000-07:00

Jason, Kaden and I was given a free glacier cruise by Jason's mom. So we drove down to Whittier and hopped aboard a boat. Kaden loved seeing the water and boats.

I forget the name of this glacier. But you can see the size of it compared to the boat in front of the rock. We got to hear and see some of the glacier falling into the water. Kaden is my little cuddlebug, he loves to give hugs and kisses. Him and daddy are showing their teeth.

Kaden did really well as we rose out to the different sights. He FINALLY took a nap on Jason. Of course Jason used that time to take one as well. Kaden is still learning how to point to the body part instead of poke it. He is saying "eye" as he pokes daddys eye. We might have to buy Brooke goggles.

I love this photo of KAden looking out at the water and boats. Kaden and I sat outside for a little before we started moving. Boy you cant tell that Kaden looks a lot like his daddy huh? The last photo is just a random shot of Alaska's beauty. We saw an eagle and other birds, as well as otters. No whales, which I was hoping for. Oh well, maybe next time.

Swimming

2008-08-28T22:18:00.000-07:00

For one of the warm days we actually got, I decided to fill up the "pool." Seeing as I would have passed out trying to inflate a baby pool, I "Alaskanized" and filled up 3 pools. One pool was a sled and the other 2 were toy bins. You can see Kaden had a blast. He loves sticking his face in any water and drinking.

Kaden sat in one of his pools. Yes it looks like he is calling me a dirty name in this pic, but he is actually saying "egg" for the egg seperator he is playing with. This boy has a thousand expressions.

Here Kaden is sitting in the sled pool. I had to cover up the 2 holes that hold a seatbelt with good ol duct tape. Can't live in Alaska and not have 3 rolls laying around. Kaden is waving "hi" to me in the other pic.

Kaden and I went to a neighbors house to go swimming. She was able to blow up her baby pool because she doesn't have a baby kicking her lungs. I watch Caleb when his mom and dad are working and going to school. Caleb is just a couple of monthes older then Kaden so they have a blast together.

We visited my dad, Carmen, and Sam in the hotel they were staying in. There was a pool so of course we had to take Kaden swimming. It was so cold!! You would think being in Alaska, they would have a heated pool due to ll the tourists! Kaden loved "kick kick kick"ing with daddy.

Mountaineering

2008-08-17T23:42:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos of Jasons trip to Glacier. This photo shows where the planes land and drop off gear and climbers. This place also acts as base camp for those who are going to climb Mt McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America.

Jason with Mt. Foraker in the back ground.

Here Jason and some others started making an igloo. Everyone quit but Jason. He wanted to be able to use the bathroom in peace and not in plain sight!

Here is the finished product. Jason was charging people to use his bathroom, such an entrapunuer.

Here is his little igloo bathroom with a beautiful backdrop.

Mt Denali!!

Jason with all his gear, climbing with Mt. Hunter in the background.

This is why Jason was stuck on the glacier for 3 extra days. Planesw could not fly in due to visibility. They started getting pretty bored.

Here are some crampons that they where when hiking. A guy in his group caught himself in the calf and tore it up pretty good.

Out and about

2008-08-02T20:11:00.000-07:00

With the weather being rainy for 2 weeks, Kaden and I didnt get out very much. I was also pretty exhausted for Brooke and chasing Kaden. But when we finally did get beauitful weather, we got out and about!

Of course this picture is a day that it rained. Kaden and I went to the Alaska Wildlife Refuge with some out of town friends. Kaden loved the bear, moose and eagle. We saw a fox and he just laughed, it was the cutest thing! But I think his favorite was all the rocks! He had to bend down and pick up one every five feet!

This was one of the few beautiful days we have had this summer. We went to Music at the Library. We met up with some friends and had a little picnic. Kaden loved running around and seeing all the kids there. He actually left his hat on!! I think because I left mine on. Afterwards, we didnt want to mioss on the sunny day so we went to a playground. As you can see, there were tiny rocks everywhere! So Kaden had a blast playing in that. He always manages to find water as well and had to splash in it.

We went to the Saturday Market that is held downtown in the summer. Kaden loved seeing all the dogs walking around. He had a blast with the juggler and was trying to do the same thing he was doing. He would just laugh and yell "ball!" He got tired of the stroller, and I wanted to wear him out more, so I let him walk around. He loved pointing out all the bear, moose, eagle, fish, etc taht he saw. This kid knows his animals!! From the picture, you can tell how big I am getting. I have only gained 10 lbs so far. With Kaden I gained 26. I think Kaden keeps me in shape chasing after him! His Aunt Nene taught him how to show his teeth and that is what he is doing on Grandma Bevs shoulders.

This is one of the days we were stuck inside. He loved having that bandana on his head. Then when we added the glasses, he couldnt help but smile!! Isnt he a ham!

These are extra photos from the 4th of July that a friend sent. Kaden looked playing in the cold water. It was too cold for me! But he insisted on picking up rocks and throwing them! Later on we found a leech in between his fingers.

My mom and aunt took Kaden to the zoo. He loved seeing all the animals and let everyone in the zoo know when he saw a tiger, bear, or bird. My aunt said that Kaden stood next to a little girl and put his hand ever so gently on her back and patted her! He is such a big flirt! I have told him that he is not allowed to date until he is 20!

I have a feeling we will have to teach Kaden soon about strangers and only to talk to them when mommy or daddy is around. Wherever we go, he is saying hi to everyone. The other day he had a great checkup with the doctor and didnt fuss at all, until he got his shots. But he is very social and will hug just about anyone. He seems to be very sensitive to what is going on around him. When other kids are upset he will start to cry. Or even when parents are very stern with their kids, he will run to me and start crying. Of course when I tell him "no" he just tells me "no, no" back!

He is starting to be more independent and understand a lot. It is very trying and can be exhausting. Jason and I want to discipline him the correct way and not just as a qiuck fix. So when he is freaking out, I get to his eye level and talk to him. He calms down and then listens and somehow seems to understand. He is becoming more of my little helper.

Jason is back from his glacier tour and hopefully will be getting pictures soon. He was snowed in so had to stay 3 extra days. He came back stinky and with a nice farmers tan. He is trying to convince me to agree with him on climbing Denali next year.....

4th of July and other stuff

2008-07-15T13:59:00.000-07:00

One day we all decided to go for a little walk. We couldn't go 5 inches without kaden saying "rock!' and picking it up. The boys loves rocks! The mosquitoes were getting pretty bad so we only stayed like 10 mins. But we took Kaden down to the creek and he was ready to jump in! He had to put his hands and feet in. He didn't care how cold it was either.

It has been so fu watching Kaden lately. He is starting to walk backwards, spin around, and tries to jump. He can only get one foot off the ground but it is so funny. He is also trying to talk a lot more. He talks none stop and its all gibberish, but so cute! He is running as well. He likes to run with his hands behind his back. He surprises me with as much as he understands I told him something he picked up was trash and to put it in the trashcan. Sure enough, he walked over to the trashcan and put it in. Whenever I say lets get in the bath, he darts upstairs and stands next to the tub. The best is when I say lets take a nap and he SOMETIMES walks into his room and stands next to his crib asking for milk. That doesnt excite him as much unless he is really tired.

For the 4th of July, we went to visit some friends in the Kenai area. Kaden enjoyed playing with the 6 kids and 2 dogs that were there. We went to a parade and Kaden just loved watching, mainly the dogs that would go by. He also loved the little mascots as well. One lady stopped the whole parade just to come over to him and give him some candy!

Some of the "big kids" did a sack race. It was hilarious! Jason won by a hair. It was great getting kettle corn and just letting Kaden run around. Like I said he loved seeing all the dogs walking around! Everytime he saw one he would let you know, "Doggie!"

I am not sure what Kaden and Jason are looking at but I just love their faces! Kaden is my cuddlebug! He loves giving hugs and kisses. He always has to have his hand on us when he sits near us, whether to read a book or just play. In the other picture, Kaden is trying to give his friend Cooper a high five. Jon and Jason are being great dads and letting me take photos of them. There are more pics of our weekend trip and I will post them as soon as I get them.

As for Jason and I, we keep pretty busy. Jason is actually on a glacier somewhere in Denali National park with a mountaineering class. He comes back tomorrow and I am so excited to see him. He has been gone almost a week. He has also been trading out the engine on his bronco so he can get taht up and running. Me, I TRY to do stuff but I am so tired. I am just under 2 months away to having Brooke. This time around I seem to lack energy. I usually take naps when Kaden takes naps. My back has really been bothering me so I try not to pick Kaden up as much. I am enjoying not having any commitments right now. So I try to get the house ready for Brooke, but seems like most times I am finding a place to sit and relax. I have been reading some great books and that has really been enjoyable. My docotor still wants me to gain more weight and I promise him that I am eating a lot! I dont think the skin on my belly can handle it though!

Florida Trip

2008-06-19T20:44:00.000-07:00

Kaden, my mom and I just got back from our trip to sunny Florida. We were there a week and it flew by. My relatives surpirsed us by renting a condominum for us to stay in. It was in Perdido Key and it was a home away from home.

We spent most of our time in the shopping, swimming, and eating! We all went to the Gulf Shores Zoo and boy was it hot!! I forogt how you can sweat by just standing!! Poor Kaden, his cheeks were so red, but he loved seeing all the animals. We would usually take a swim before bedtime and this wore Kaden out! He loved it though! We also took him to the beach and he just had a ball in the sand and water! There were a lot of jellyfish in the water so we couldnt go to far in.

Mom and I had to do some shopping! Of course we hit Target!! I think we spent 3 hours there. We also went to the outlet stores and did some damage there! Then there was Super Walmart! I think we went there 4 times while we were there. I couldnt believe the prices! We pay at least $2 more on everything up here in AK.

Then of course there was the eating! We hit up several restaurants that we do not have here. We tried to get to Olive Garden but I wasnt feeling to well. We did go to Lamberts where they throw rolls at you and have good Southern food. My doctor told me I had to gain 4 lbs by the next visit and I think I obtained that in the week I was there!

Not only did I get to see family but I got to see friends as well. I wish there was more time to see everyone though.

Through this trip, I have come to the conclusion that I will NOT be traveling anymore when I am pregnant!! We spent 18 hours trveling back to Anchorage and it was not fun! I dont know waht I would have done without my mom! It was worth seeing all my friends and family though. So I hope you enjoy the photos. Kaden was a hit with everyone! You might also want to check out Kadens site through Google, there are more pics on there.

Summer

2008-06-09T23:20:00.000-07:00

Well it is summer time in Alaska! It was in the 60's today and felt great! Kaden , my mom, and I leave tomorrow for hot Pensacola. I think we might melt!!!

Ill catch everyone up. We decided we are going to name our little girl Brooke America. She is moving a lot more. Doc has given me orders to gain 4 lbs by the next visit. I have been eating all the time so I dont know where it is going!! I have only gains 6 1/2lbs!! My stomach is getting big so I think I am just carrying air!

Kaden is growing so fast! He is running everywhere! He loves to crawl in and out of things. His best friend is Kesid. He just lays on her. She loves him especially because he drops all that food! He is so cute, he plays with a cell phone and says "Hi papa, hi moma." He is actually saying ho to all his grandparents cause he calls jason dada and me mama.

My dad and Carmen caome up to Anchorage and Jordan flew in as well. Kaden enjoyed spending time with family.

Softball season is over for me. Bittersweet. Now more time to spend with family. Jason is busy with work and projects. He will be doing a class up in Talkeetna for several days in which he got a scholarship. He will be learning the basics of mountain climbing. This class will get him prepared for his goal of climbing Denali. (We are still talking about that though!)

Hope everyone enjoys the pics! I will try to keep this thing updated when I get back. I definelty have more time now that softball is over!