Kayden's First Bite!

Sorry it has taken so long to post this, I was trying to upload the video of Kayden taking his first bite, but was having trouble figuring it out. So, instead, I have pictures.

Kayden had his first bite of rice cereal on Saturday and he didn't seem to mind it too much. He ate it and seemed to enjoy it until about half way through when he started crying. Kyle and I thought it was pretty fun to watch, but boy, was it messy. I was surprised at how well Kayden did with the spoon though. He seemed to have it figured out for the most part. He likes to bite the spoon and not let it go, he's discovered his teeth and how you can bite things to hold onto them. He does the same thing with his pacifier and bottle, it's a real fun game to him. Well, enjoy the pictures of Kayden taking his first bites!

Kyle getting ready to assemble the high chair. Look, those are instructions in his hand, we are off to a good start!

Kyle assembling the high chair, so far so good.

Kayden watching and waiting! And it is assembled! Good job, Kyle!!!

Kayden waiting for his first bite! Well, did I make a big enough mess???

Kayden's Six Month Check Up

Kayden had his six month check up today and he's growing perfectly. He's 28 inches and 16 lbs. The dr. gave us the go ahead to give him solid foods so we'll start this weekend with rice cereal and introduce new foods once a week from there. I'll post pictures of him taking his first bite of "real" food. So, check back often.

Here are some pictures we had taken last weekend. All of them turned out so cute, it was hard to narrow it down to just a few.

Kayden 6 Months!

Kayden's six month birthday was yesterday! I know I say this in almost every post, but he's getting so big, it's crazy. We go in on Thursday for his six month check up and I don't look forward to those at all. I love finding out his weight, heights and discussing his development, but I hate the shots, probably more than Kayden does. It is so hard to know he's going to be crying at the end of the appointment. Luckily it is only for a few minutes, but it still is hard for a parent to witness it. He takes one look at the nurse and starts crying, it's sad. He loves the dr though. He smiles like crazy at her and talks to her, it's fun to see, but as soon as the nurse arrives, it's back to tears. Poor guy and poor nurse. It must be an awful feeling knowing every time this kids sees you he cries! No one wants to make a kid cry.

We've had a good weekend, made some progress around the house. Yesterday we went and got Kayden's pictures taken and then went for a drive. The weather here was so nice that Kyle and I had to take advantage of it and get out there. So, we took a drive and then did some walking around, it was fun. Kayden had a good time also, he really enjoys being outside and looks awfully cool in his shades. He surprisingly doesn't try to remove them. Here are some pictures of Kayden in his shades and some taken on his six month birthday! Enjoy.

Kayden rolled over from his back to stomach!

Kayden just rolled over from his back to his stomach for the first time just a few minutes ago! He's been rolling over from his stomach to back for a couple months now, but hasn't done it the other way around until tonight. I'm very excited! Seeing him develop has been so much fun! I'll keep you posted on what happens next. He has his 6 month check up next week and will let you know how it goes. I dread those appointments, the immunization shots are miserable for both of us!

Off to Work!

Well, today is my first day back at work and I'm not too happy about it. The last six months have gone by fast, too fast as a matter of fact! Well, everyone wish me luck, hopefully I won't cry too much on my way to work.

Kayden's First Trip to CA

We had a great time on our trip to Fullerton, CA. Kyle's Uncle John was getting married so we all went down to help celebrate. Kayden did awesome on the airplane, and trust me, Kyle and I were nervous, we didn't want to be those parents who's child cries the whole way, but turns out we didn't have to worry about anything, he slept pretty much the whole flight. Once we got down to CA Kayden did awesome also. He loved all the attention he was getting. Kyle and I enjoyed ourselves too. Had fun staying up late playing poker with all of the family and had fun listening to all of Aunt Joyce's stories, and I tell ya what, she has some good ones. She is 82 years old (but don't tell anyone! LOL) and has a good time sharing all of her stories from over the years. Overall it was a great trip and I'm sad to have had to leave. Can't wait to visit again.

Another Tooth!

Kayden is getting another tooth, it is his other bottom one and he seems to be dealing with this one coming in a lot better than he did the first one, thankfully! I don't think his top teeth will be making an appearance anytime soon, YAHOO, but I could be wrong, I had no idea his bottom ones were coming! Kayden is getting really close to rolling over from his back to his stomach, I'm watching him right now trying to do it. Once he figures out how to get his shoulder out of the way it will be all over. I'll keep you guys posted. Hope all is going well with everyone!

Kayden Rolled Over!

In the middle of last night Kayden started crying so I went in to check on him and what do you know, he had rolled over. I know I say this in every post, but he really is getting so big and it makes me sad and happy all at the same time. It's good he is developing on track, but I'm sad because he won't be little forever!

Kayden's New Toy!

I got Kayden a new toy today, he seems to be getting a little bored with the few activity toys we already have, so I saw this chair at Babies R Us today and just had to get it. The chair has a tray with different types of toys on it and the tray rotates. He really seems to be enjoying it. I think he likes to be sitting up instead of laying on his back or reclined in his swing or bouncer. Here are some pictures of him playing with it.

4 Month Check Up

Kayden had his 4 month check up today and he's doing well. He's getting so big, he's almost 15 lbs already and he's 27 inches. He's 95% for his height and 50% for his weight. The dr. says he has Psoriasis on his legs and back, so we've got to put hydrocortisone cream on it and if it doesn't clear up in a week or two we'll have to go to the dermatologist! The dr. also said his gums look inflamed and he'll probably be getting more teeth soon. :( I tell ya what, teething is no fun for him or us! The nurse said that Kayden is looking more and more like his dad, which is what so many other people are saying too! Other than that, he's doing well and growing like crazy. Hope all is going well for everyone!

First Tooth!

Well, just one day after his four month birthday, he is getting a tooth. Ok, well, it's been coming in for a while, but I just realized it today. We've had a couple rough days and nights, so I decided to stick my finger in his mouth today and what do you know, there's a tooth popping up! I was shocked and it really took me by surprise, no wonder the poor kid is cranky and very clingy lately. Just another way to prove to me that he is getting older and bigger! I try to deny it, but every time I turn around there's just something else proving to me that he is getting bigger. It's a part of life, I know, but it doesn't make me any less sad to know he won't be a baby forever.

4 Months Today!

Kayden's four month birthday is today! Happy Birthday to him! :) He is pretty close to rolling over from his back to his stomach, probably not much longer before he has success. He doesn't like to be on his stomach much, so he isn't even close to rolling from his stomach to his back, but we'll get there one day! One thing at a time, right? He's also starting to giggle, it's pretty cute. He's growing fast and goes in on Monday for his four month check-up, those are never fun, for him or me! At the end of last year he was 13 lbs 9 oz, so I'm going to guess he's close to 15 lbs now. Here are some pictures taken of him today.

Finally, Success!!!

Well, we had an awesome night last night, Kayden slept in his crib from 10pm - 6 this morning, I couldn't believe it. Kyle and I still woke up and had to check on him, but he was perfectly fine, just snoozing away. I can't believe that we have achieved success. Hopefully it wasn't a fluke and he continues to sleep well in his crib! Hope everything is well with everyone. Take care and check back often!

Sleeping in his crib....well, sort of!

So Kayden slept in his crib for the first time yesterday during his naps. We had tried to get him to sleep in his crib Tuesday night, but he didn't like it so much, so I decided to put him in there during his naps and he didn't seem to mind it. Then last night we put him in there and he did really well, slept in it until 2:30 this morning, it's not the best situation, but it's progress nonetheless. We've got to start somewhere, right? I am hoping to get him in his crib full time by the time I go back to work, which is coming up way too fast. I'll be returning March 1! :( It's going to be a sad and difficult day.

Here are some pictures of Kayden in his crib and just some other random pictures. He's getting so big, almost four months and starting to giggle, it's too cute. He is such a smile monster and is a very happy baby! We couldn't have asked for a better baby!

There's also a picture of Kayden, Charlie and me on New Years Eve! Let's just say, neither Kyle, Kayden or I made it to Midnight! :)

Kayden's First Christmas

Kayden had an awesome first Christmas. Santa was nice to him and so were his grandparents, auntie's and uncles! It was a lot of fun. Can't wait for next year when he might understand the concept of opening gifts. If not next year, then definitely the following year. Kyle and I enjoyed our Christmas also. It was a lot of fun, we went to my parents house on Christmas Eve and had a lot of fun opening gifts and playing poker. I cashed out $19.00, almost the big winner of the night. My brother, Brandon, won the most with $23.00. Then on Christmas Day we went to Christy's house and had a good time there too. We had a nice dinner and then opened gifts. Once gifts were opened we played Catch Phrase, it's such a fun game, people really get into it. Have to say, the girls kicked the boys butt. :) Hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and have a fun and safe New Year.