The Pumpkin Patch

Last week we took Cadynce to the pumpkin patch to take some pictures and to pick out a huge pumpkin. We had a great time taking pictures, and we got such a big pumpkin for a good reason. We will reveal the secret next week. We put Cadynce in the Johnny Jumper while we carved the pumpkin and she never stops jumping in that thing. View Album for more pictures.

Six Months Old

The past few days have been pretty exciting for us. We started Cadynce on rice cereal on Monday night, and she did very well for the first time. Tuesday we finally bought a high chair for Cadynce, and I'm using it a lot more than I thought I would. I roll her around the kitchen with me while I'm cooking, doing the dishes, or doing laundry, and she loves it.

We had her six month check up today and Cadynce weighs 14 pounds 13 ounces and she is 26 inches long. She got four shots and she only screamed for about 20 seconds until they gave her a sticker!

We celebrated her half birthday today with half of a birthday cake and a learning puppy. The huge stuffed bear was a gift from someone Don works with. It was a very fun evening for us all. View Album for more pictures.

Jon and Jordanna's Wedding

Thursday morning we flew to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for Jon and Jordanna's wedding. Jordanna and I have been friends for a long time. We went to pre-school, middle school, and high school together. Jordanna did her undergraduate at Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach, and went on to med school in Florida. You may remember her as a bridesmaid in our wedding almost three years ago.

Jon and Jordanna were so kind to let us stay in one of the 6 bedrooms in the beach house. The beach house was pretty much where everything happened; the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and the wedding.

Thursday night we hung out at the beach house and got to know Jon's family. Jon's brother and family also stayed at the beach house and they have a 3 year old and an 8 month old, so Cadynce had a friend.

Friday morning we woke up early for the "Runaway Bride Fun Run." They had a half marathon and a 5K mapped out for anyone who wanted to run. Don ran the half marathon plus another five miles, and I pushed Cadynce in the jogger for the 5K. We had the rest of the day to go on our own until the rehearsal that evening. We had the rehearsal dinner at the beach house where we had California Pizza Kitchen pizza and soup, salad, and bread sticks from Olive Garden. It was wonderful to be able to go upstairs to give Cadynce a bath and put her to sleep then go back downstairs to hang out.

Saturday morning we got up and walked across the street to the ocean and took some pictures. I got my hair and nails done, then we got ready for the wedding. The weather was perfect and the ceremony was beautiful; they did such a great job with making their wedding to fit their personalities and interests. We took pictures then the bridal party got on a boat to go across the inlet where the reception was held. We stayed for dinner, cake, and the first dance; then we had to get Cadynce in bed and our bags packed so we could leave the next morning by 5. Cadynce did great again on the plane and we got home around 5:30pm. Both of Cadynce's bottom teeth broke through this weekend too! View Album for more pictures.

Clap, Clap, Clap

Miss Cadynce clapped her hands for the first time last night. We were just playing with her blocks like we always do, and every time she claps her blocks together I say "Yeah" (you'll hear in the video). Well, this time she clapped her hands and I immediately looked at Don and asked if he saw her. We grabbed the camera so we could get it on video and she just kept clapping for us. It was so cute. View Album for videos.

Our Visit to the Dentist

I had a dentist appointment yesterday to get my teeth cleaned; I wasn't sure how it would go since this was the first time I had Cadynce with me. It was getting close to her nap time so while I was getting my teeth cleaned the dental hygienist was talking to Cadynce and telling her everything she was doing. Eventually that wasn't working so she picked her up and layed her on me. Cadynce absolutely loved it, and she was playing with my bib and reaching for everything...but she was so happy. I told the hygienist I take my camera every where, but I didn't think I'd need it at the dentist office. She said when she was done cleaning my teeth she would get her camera out and take some pictures for me then email them to me. That was the best trip to the dentist I've ever had, plus I had no cavities!!! View Album for more pictures.

Don and Rhonda Move...

Don, Cadynce, and I flew home to help Don and Rhonda move into their new home this weekend. We got home late Thursday night so we could start the big move on Friday morning. We worked all day Friday and Saturday, and by Saturday night it looked awesome!

I was able to watch one of Robbie's football games and also go to Alissa's birthday party on Saturday. Alissa is four years old now!! Sunday morning I went to church with my parents and Don ran 18 miles with Jeff and Julie. We got to go see Mum Mum, Pappy, and Linda on Sunday before we left. We also had a little cookout at my parents house so we could see everyone before we left for the airport. We had a very busy, but great weekend. View Album for lots of pictures.

Dedication

We had Cadynce dedicated at church on Saturday afternoon. It went very well except they called her by the wrong name and we had to correct them. Each family went up one by one and while we were up on stage they had a picture of Cadynce on the big screen along with the meaning of her name and a verse to go along with it. The verse they picked for Cadynce was Galatians 5: 25-"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit". Cadynce fell asleep right before we went up on stage so she missed it all! View Album for more pictures.

Five Months Old

Cadynce turned five months old today and she is sitting up all by herself now. She's still falling over some, but she is getting better every day. We did a little photo shoot in her room while she sat on the quilt that Rhonda made for her. View Album for more pictures.

Cadynce Kisses

Cadynce has learned how to give big, wet kisses. However, I think she's been observing Hoosier kissing Don a little too much because she does a lot of licking herself!! Cadynce and Don had a great Daddy-Daughter Day on Saturday while I was at work, and when I got home we went to the pool.

We had our Saturday night ritual, which is going to church then eating at Chipotle, and we didn't get home by 7 which is when we start Cadynce's bed time routine. There's a very small window we have to work with for putting her to bed without crying. I knew I was in trouble when she was done eating and looked at me and started talking. I figured she wasn't tired enough, and I didn't want to be frustrated for an hour trying to calm her down so we went downstairs and played with her blocks and read her books until she was tired. Don took some great pictures of me and my bundle of joy. View Album for more pictures.

Grandpa and MiMi Visit

Don and Rhonda came to visit us for Labor Day Weekend. Cadynce sure had a great time hanging out with her MiMi and Grandpa Don. On Saturday afternoon Rhonda and I took Cadynce to the pool and just as we were about to get out of the pool it started pouring rain on us. We had to run for cover at the pool house and wait for the rain to stop before we walked home. It was a cloudy and rainy weekend so we were so glad we got to the pool one day. Grandpa Don and MiMi got her the swimsuit and robe in the pictures and boy did she look cute. View Album for more pictures.