Great to Be Eight!

It happened. In a surreal moment, my baby was baptized on October 19, 2008. It was a great event and we were blessed to have both sets of grandparents show up for the event. Cade had several friends from school as well as nighbors come out and support him as well. They grow so quickly! It is just hard to believe that this moment finally came. We are so proud of Cade. He is such a wonderful young man. He is the perfect leader at home for his brothers and always sets a good example. Cade has always been a very obedient child and we feel fortunate to be his parents. We are so proud of him and the choice he made. Cade, we love you!

Birthday Pictures

Splish Splash...

It is hard to see in the pictures, but there are gummy bears laying out on towels sunbathing. One bear (yellow) is diving in and making a splash, one is floating on his back, and others are carring innertubes!

Cade had his birthday party on the 17th and he chose to have it at the Nadatorium because he wanted a water theme since he was getting baptized this year. I always come up with ideas and Jeremy has to "create" them because he is the artistic one. I was excited about the swimming pool cake but wasn't sure we could do it. Once again, Jeremy out did himself. He spent most of the afternoon making the cake just right. The kids liked it, however, were so anxious to go swim, barely ate it. The kids had a great time and were so excited because we didn't leave until the place closed. It is so easy to please 7 and 8 year olds!!

2 weeks to go...

It is October, which in our house is the craziest time of year. We have three birthday parties in three weeks at the end of the month every year. Cade and Easton have birthdays 10 days apart and Davis' is Christmas Eve, so we have his friend party a week after Easton's to avoid any holidays. It can be a little hectic but it is a fun time as well. This year there is a bit more pressure as Cade is having a special birthday. That is right! My baby is going to be turning 8 and getting baptized. I can not believe that this day is here. It has gone by way too fast. He is so grown up and ready but it is hard for me as the mom to deal with. We had his birthday pictures taken yesterday which just reminded me how close it is getting to the actual event. As much as I hate to see them grow so fast, we are so proud of the young man Cade is turning out to be.

For the next few weeks, I will be submerged in birthday parties, baptisms, and Halloween. By the time Thanksgiving comes around, I am just thankful October is over!!

Easton first soccer game

Easton has watched his brothers play soccer, basketball, and baseball for the past few years and could hardly wait for his turn to join a team. The time has finally come and even though it now means we have to sit through three hours of soccer games on Saturdays, Easton is on a team. He is a SHARK. He had so much fun during his first game and even managed to score a goal! Way to go Easton!!

Easton's First Day of School

Easton and Dad getting ready to go to preschool for the first time!
Funny boys making funny faces

Cade and Davis showing support to Easton

Easton gets busy!!

Feelings

This is some of Cade's artwork from school. My favorite is the surprised!