11 months

This last month was a big one for Caden....he learned to walk!! At about 10.5 months he took his first step and every day he would take more and more steps until he was just walking everywhere all the time! He enjoys kicking a ball around the house, dancing, clapping, swinging, and throwing balls (and food off his high chair tray). He is fascinated with keyboards and iphones. He has figured out how to send voice texts with photos to people. He says a few things (mama and hi). Loves walking to the park and playing with Callie (pulling on her tail). It is hard to believe that he will be ONE in a matter of days! He is a cute chunka monka!!

Beauty Shop

Addie's newest passion is "beauty shop" aka Addie's make-over. She has a basket of beauty supplies that she would take everywhere with her if allowed. Anytime some one comes to our house she ropes them in to being a beauty shop client. Her beauty shop entails: lotion, hair brushing, hair clips, bracelets, rings, lipstick (4 kinds), and a photo. She takes a before and after photo of all her clients!! Here are some of the funniest (remember she is taking these photos with her camera).

I have to add that Ryan is such a good sport. He goes along with it and let's her do her magic on him! Best Daddy ever!

Happy Birthday

I am a bit behind on my posts, but I wanted to comment on Ryan's birthday. Unfortunately, Addie was really sick on his birthday so we couldn't do anything super special for him. He ate lunch by himself, went to work, and picked up a cake mix on his way home! Not being able to leave the house made it tricky for me to get the supplies to make a special dinner or cake. Instead, we found some streamers to throw up around the house and tie around Caden! It was special just being together.

I threw Ryan a surprise birthday party a few days later and about 20 of our friends came out for the fun! Ryan was surprised and we enjoyed the time with our friends without children!! Happy Birthday, Ryan! We love you!

Top Ten of Twenty Eleven

On New Years Eve, we compiled a list of our favorites memories from 2011. With Addie as our helper, this is what we came up with:

1. Ryan started his career as a Financial Advisor with UBS
2. Moved from Sisters to Bend
3. Welcomed Caden Ryan McHugh in to our family
4. Addie started Montessori school
5. Addie was a flower girl in two weddings
6. Spent time on the Oregon Coast
7. Went to two Zoos- SF and SD
8. Heidi turned 30 and celebrated with friends from Idaho (Matt and Leah, Ben and Lauren)
9. Christmas in San Diego
10.Spent a week in Reno with Katelyn, Hannah and Will

Happy 2012 everyone!!

Just remembered that Uncle Dan came to visit us for Easter with Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Bill- that would make the list too!