Special Moments

We all have had special moments, I had one yesterday that I want to share. The boys and I were driving to church and like always we were listening to primary songs. The song "I know That My Redeemer Lives" started to play and Caden said with conviction "He does live, Mom". I said "Oh, really. How do you know?" He said " Because I do". Then I shared with him how I too know that our Redeemer lives. He is an amazing little boy.

Mommy Called the Doctor and the Doctor Said...

....It needs to come out.

Most of you have heard that Caden needed his appendix out on the 21st of October. I thought I would show you all the gory pictures, no, it really wasn't that bad. Caden was a real trooper and has healed nicely. Thanks everyone for the prayers and phone calls.

Happy Halloween

Thanks to AquaMan® and his trusty Penguin friend we had a great Halloween. Heidi decided to take on the project of sewing Caden's costume (since none of our local stores carried it). I think she did a great job! Colton's was a little easier since we bought it on clearance last year. Now we just need to figure out what we are going to do with all this candy.

ps- Heidi also finally got her long awaited haircut. What a hot mamma!

The Boys - October 09

Here are a couple of pictures of the boys. As you can tell, Colton has quite the head of hair. As for Caden, this is him getting off the bus after his first day at school. He is really enjoying it (especially recess and riding the bus - anyone surprised?).

Car Accident

Here is what is left of our Corolla. Heidi got hit from behind as she was stopped at a red light. Fortunately, they boys were with me at Caden's soccer game and she was okay (just sore). Two weeks later we finally got a replacement car (another 2000 Corolla).

Safety Town

After a grueling week of learning, Caden is now a proud graduate of Safety Town. Before Caden went to safety town we had a couple of special talks. It took us a week to convince Caden that he shouldn't tell the fireman that Mom and Dad let him light fireworks and fires. Especially, that Grandpa Williams has let him throw a matches into a pile of leaves. I think it worked because I haven't been reprimanded by a fireman yet.

Calling all Super Heros!

Caden just celebrated his 5th birthday with six of his friends. Heidi made all of them capes that they then decorated to represent their favorite super hero. He had everyone from Lavaman to Aquaman join in on the fun.

Heidi's side note: Every year I tell myself I will tone it down and make the party easier for me. I won't invite so many kids, I won't sew outfits to fit the theme, I won't kill myself planning so many games to keep the kids busy and lastly, I won't out do myself on food when I am feeding 5yr olds that can't tell the difference between a cake from scratch and one from a box. Well... I accomplished one of those things, I invited only six kids this year. I guess I just have too much of my mom in me. The goal for next year is a bowling party.