Extreme Makeover

BEFORE

AFTER

Travis thought Caiden needed a haircut. I mean, yeah he had a bit of a mullet, but come on! So I buzzed his little head and couldn't tell a difference. Can you?

Sickness and Soda

Travis is sick.... again. He keeps getting the same cold over and over and over, each time whining more and more and more. The other day I had Caiden screaming, Corgan whining and Travis coughing and complaining and I threw up my hands and said, "I'm surrounded by babies!!!!" Not nice, I know, but I was under duress.

Travis was wondering why the heck he keeps getting sick and I said he'd be healthier if he worked out. He pointed out that I'd be healthier if I quit drinking Diet Coke. Point taken.

Back on the Wagon

The other day the weather was nice enough to take the boys for a wagon ride! Caiden had a blast and Corgan was very sweet to his brother. Not like today. He was NOT nice today. The kid comes home from school, walks in the door and kicks Caiden. ARGH!!!

Happy Happy Birthday Corgan Dear!!!

We FINALLY celebrated Corgan's third birthday this past Friday at McDonalds. A lot of people didn't realize McDonalds still had birthday packages, but let me tell you! They do and it's super affordable!!!! I think I may do it for Caiden this year...

You know, I always wanted a birthday party at McDonalds. That was the "in" thing when I was in elementary school and all the cool kids had their parties at the local Micky D's. We'd wear our hats and drink our orange punch, jump into the ball pits and eat greasy fries and hamburgers. Sigh... I never did get a McDonalds birthday party. With a Dad in medical school and three older brothers and a sister we didn't have much (i.e. ANY) money for that sort of thing. Sniff. Don't you feel sorry for me? Isn't your heart just breaking?

Anyway, enough about my poor white trash childhood void of birthday parties and Happy Meal toys.

We had a great turn out at the party, but my camera totally stinks and I didn't get many pics before the battery gave up the ghost.

This is a great shot to hold on to and show his prom date:

Tammie and the boys were able to be there, as well as the all important NANA.

I LOVED how the hat made Corgan's ears stick out... Made him look a bit like someone else I know....

2008!!!

Holy freak! Is it seriously already the new year?! I'm kinda freaking. I did horribly with my new year's resolutions. We won't even go there. Just didn't happen. Anyway, it's time to make some new ones to break...

1. Stress less. I am super duper hard on myself and I need to just get over it. It doesn't matter that I have dimples on my butt (I know, great visual there) or grey hairs. In the long run, those things just don't matter.

2. Take Yoga once a week. I need the relaxation and the stretching. Already I'm sucking at this resolution since we've had two weeks in the year and I have YET to take yoga.

3. Blog more. Once again, not doing too hot on this one. But I'll try. I promise...

4. Work out more. Just kidding. HA!!!!

5. Get a makeover. Right now I roll out of bed, slap a hat on my head to hide the perma hair flu thing I have going on, pull a wrinkled t-shirt out of the dresser and pull on my most comfy pants that are way too big that I keep having to hike up to prevent a full moon. I haven't plucked my brows since before Caiden was born. Definitely need a major overhaul.

6. Be a nicer mommy and wife.

7. Read my scriptures and go to church regularly. I've been slacking...

8. Actually keep my resolutions...

Ten Months Old

Caiden turned 10 months old on December 23rd!!! He is such a big boy. He is taking steps, standing independently, playing peekaboo and clapping his little hands. I think the sound of a baby's hands clapping has to be one of the sweetest things in the world! Caiden LOVES to dance and sing, pester his brother and drool. He has SEVEN chompers and likes to use them at will. I'm a bit concerned because he is not eating solids very well. He is just not interested! I don't know what the deal is. I guess he just prefers nursing!

Chrissy took these pictures and they just make my heart melt....

Corgan's First Day of School!!!

Corgan started his first day of school on Thursday at the Regional Day School for the Deaf. His teacher and teacher aide are WONDERFUL and there are only five other kiddos in his class, so he gets PLENTY of attention! We were rushing to get him to school on Thursday, had the camera all charged up, his backpack ready and then could only find ONE hearing aid. Sheesh. Then, as he's walking up the sidewalk to the school with his cars backpack on I tried to get his picture, turned the camera on and had no memory card in the stinking thing. GRRR!!!! But, luckily Ms. Ray took plenty of pictures for us. She rocks!

The Cole Family Four!!! Caiden is jealous...

Eating his breakfast.

Playing house with Sam. He didn't take his coat off all day. Weird.