Mom & Dads Anniversary

This is the 2nd year that my brother and sis-in-law and me and Cody took my parents out for their anniversary to the Wildcatter Ranch.  Its worth the drive to Graham for a different and quiet atmosphere, not to mention they have great food.  The first time we came (2 years ago) I was pregnant with Caden and very sick... so I didn't get to enjoy the food or adult beverages.  This time I was pregnant with Hadley and feeling good so I was able to at least indulge in the food.  Hopefully next time we go I will not be pregnant and I can finally have that margarita...or beer...or both (?) with my meal. 

Kaelli and Caden

Pop and Dylan

The gang's all here (with Hadley on the way)

Dusty, Melanie, Troy, Dylan and Kaelli

It just makes me laugh :)

Married 37 years

Cousins

Cade man leading the way out

Christmas 2011

We had an awesome Christmas!  Since both of our families live so close, we usually spend most of our days off bouncing from one Christmas gathering to another in a really short time.  It can be a little chaotic but I love that we don't miss out on much this way.

Once again, Caden was spoiled by his grandparents and uncles/aunts with lots of toys (which are now getting bigger as our house is getting smaller).  It's a good problem to have though!  This year, Caden was more excited about unwrapping gifts and playing with his toys although he still doesn't understand why we are doing these things.

The organized person in me is VERY annoyed that these pictures are out of order, but I'm doing good to find the time to even get them on here so I'm making myself just leave them as they are... it is painful though.

Me, Caden and Kache

Loving the bubbles

Cory, Tamie, Kache and Paislee Coltharp

With my in-laws



Randy and Cindy with their grandkids

Randy playing with Kache and Caden

Cindy and P

Uncle Caleb and Krista with the kiddos

now with their Uncle Callan

Playing with his new car

Someone was getting sleepy

Josh, Cody, Cory, Caleb and Callan holding Ryder, Caden, Kache, Paislee and Parker

PawPaw and Mimi

Cody's Uncle Chris with most of his clan

Cody's Aunt Delesa, Peyton, Addie, Uncle Jeff, and Corbin

Nenaw and Pepaw with their grandkids and spouses (there were still several that couldn't make it)

James and Henrietta with their great-grandkids

Chris, Jeff, Cindy, Henrietta and James

Christmas morning at home

Gift from 'Aunt' Diana

He knew exactly what it was for... just like at daycare

He was excited to unwrap gifts this year.

Waiting on daddy to get his new battery powered car ready.

Wore out from all the excitement

Dylan, my nephew--such a happy baby!

Me, Caden and his Bebe

Cody's roping dummy wrapped specially by my dad in a feed sack.

Gigi and Pop with Caden and Dylan

Dylan, Mel and Dusty



Caden watching Daddy put together another toy and learning how to use a screwdriver

Helping daddy bring in the box of gifts

Feeding Cows- 16 months old

Caden recently started getting really excited about cows.  He loves to see them on t.v., in pictures, and up close and personal is his favorite.  He tells me they say "mmmmmm". 

Daddy and Caden

 These pictures were actually taken in late November, but I love them so much that I think they are still blog-worthy.

Daddy showing Caden how to feed cubes.

Caden trying it out by himself.



Pop and Cade--this one was actually bottle fed as a calf so she's very calm.



He's not even a little nervous around them.

Next best thing to feeding cows... driving.