More Reno photos

Four months old

Now that summer is officially upon us, we have been so much busier. Going to the park, swimming, road trip to Reno, and small hikes. Caden has been the best little baby! He has a mellow personality and he loves to smile and laugh at us. My only complaint about him is his sleep, but it might be partially my fault too! We went to the Sisters Rodeo this month and he was amazed at all the horses, cowboys, noises and people. He is noticing a lot more of his surroundings- like our dog Callie. He loves to be outside and with his big sister.

The highlight of this month was our trip to Reno. The Churchill clan met us there for a week and we packed it all in (with 4 kids under the age of 4 in toe). We spent a day at Sand Harbor, Rodeo Carnival, Scheel's to ride the Ferris wheel, pictures in Verdi, Reno Rodeo, shopping, and some pool time. Addie was begging to ride on the roller coaster at the carnival, so I let her. About half way through it she was trying to get out and staying "Mommy Stop!" I was very proud of her for even trying it by herself. She has no fear!

Caden is rolling over, getting very good at putting things in his mouth, and wanting to eat our food. He gets plenty of food and has a big belly to prove it!

The BIG 3-0

My birthday was extra special this year thanks to my amazing family and friends!! Sherril and Dustin came up for a quick visit a few days prior to my birthday. They are expecting a son in July so it was great to see her adorable baby bump. Matt and Leah got to town on Friday just in time for all the birthday celebrating! After dinner, we went to the Old Mill District to catch the Death Cab for Cuties Concert. Great show and awesome entertainment from Addie and Luke. Saturday amidst the blizzard we walked around downtown, ate at the Deschutes Brewery and shopped with out the husbands or kids (huge for me)! Saturday night we had a BBQ at our place and then Sunday was the big bike race (25 miles) for Matt and Ryan. Thanks for coming to visit us---we miss all our Idaho and NV friends so much!

3 months old

This last month Caden has really come alive! He no longer likes to be laying flat on his mat or blanket because he is missing out on all the action. He watches Addie like a hawk, analyzing her every move and laughing at her funny behaviors. He smiles in response to us and our facial expressions. He laughs when he is tickled and enjoys playing pat-a-cake! Recently, we put him in the Bumbo chair and he loved it! He must weigh about 14 pounds now and is 25 inches long...he is a little chunk!

Addie still continues to be an awesome big sister- very helpful and concerned about him and his moods. He loves to give him big hugs and kisses and hold him. I even saw her attempt to pick him up off the floor...yikes! Addie blows us away with her artistic abilities and verbal skills. Every day there is something new that she has learned from someone somewhere and it is locked in her brain forever! We love our kids more and more each day (if that is even possible)!