Cookout

Monday we had a cookout with Jason, Nicole, and Cadynce's best friend Blake. The kids had a great time in the backyard playing in the sprinkler and the pool. View Album for more pictures.

Memorial Day Weekend

We took a day trip down to the coast on Friday. It was a 2 1/2 hour drive to Corpus Christi where we made our first stop. We took Cadynce to the Texas State Aquarium, and she loved looking at all the fish. Cadynce napped in the car while we drove to Port Aransas. The beaches were much better in Port Aransas, and Cadynce would have stayed in the water all day. She didn't seem to mind the sand either. We had lunch and dinner at a couple of local places on the water. View Album for more pictures.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! We had so much fun last year we decided to do it all over again this year. We got up at 6am and drove to the Magnolia Pankcake Haus and waited outside until they opened. Cadynce enjoyed walking around outside and waving to all the others who were waiting too. Our breakfast was delicious. In the afternoon Cadynce and I went into Barnes and Noble while Don shopped in the neighboring stores. I tried to read a few books, but all Cadynce wanted to do was walk. Cadynce found all the stuffed animals to her favorite show "The Backyardigans." When Don came in to meet us she had them all out, and she took turns carrying them around the kids section. Daddy's little girl went home with all 5 of them! View Album for more pictures.

Sea World Again

On Friday, Don's work provided lunch at Sea World and a day in the park. We had a blast. After lunch we went to the water park to cool down, and Cadynce loved walking in the water and going through the sprinklers. We visited several of the other animals then headed home for a nap. View Album for more pictures.

Grandma Carol & GG Visit

Grandma Carol and GG flew in to visit this weekend. They had fun watching Cadynce walk all day, every day. Friday, I enjoyed running some errands by myself, and that evening Don and I went to a movie. Saturday and Sunday Grandma Carol and GG stayed home with Cadynce while Don and I went shopping for a few hours. Sunday night we all went to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside and ate dinner, and the food was great. It was a fun weekend. Don and I enjoyed doing some things we haven't done in the past year. View Album for more pictures.

Fiesta!

Last week it was "Fiesta," which is a really big deal in San Antonio. We've never taken part in the festivities, but we did go to the Fort Sam Houston Army Post on Sunday. They were having their own Fiesta. We took Cadynce in her wagon and walked around for an hour listening to live music and letting Cadynce practice walking in her first pair of StrideRite shoes. I'm amazed at how well she walks already; she doesn't fall much for a kid who just learned to walk. She wants to walk everywhere, and she did great walking in the grass. As we were leaving, we passed a park that had a baby swing, so we stopped for a family swing! Cadynce loved it. View Album for more pictures.

Cadynce is walking!

Well, it's official. Cadynce is walking. She is walking all over the house now with her arms up in the air and a big smile on her face. View Album for videos.

Grandpa & Mimi Visit

Grandpa Don and Mimi flew in for the weekend to visit their grand-daughter who just turned one. We went to dinner, did some shopping, and just enjoyed hanging out at home watching Cadyne play. She made some big strides in her walking this weekend, and she also learned to steer her stroller all by herself. That means less work for me and less whining for Cadynce. Cadynce had a great time hanging out with her Grandpa Don and Mimi. View Album for more pictures.

She's the Big One Today!!

We got Cadynce a red wagon for her first birthday and she loves riding around in it. We took a trip to the zoo and looked at all the animals then had a picnic dinner. We were the only people at the zoo which was wonderful. We got to hear the lions roar and see the monkey's eat. View Album for more pictures.

Cadynce's 1st Birthday Party!!

We had a birthday party for Cadynce this afternoon with all her friends. She didn't enjoy her cake like I thought she would, but she really loved putting the icing in her hair. Cadynce has also started walking a little bit. She's taking about 5 or 6 steps and learning how to balance at the same time. View Album for more pictures.