Papa Retires

After 30+ years Papa retires from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters on February 1, 2009! Congratulations Papa! The boys have papa's retirement planned out more then he does....fishing, boating and sleepovers just to name a few. They remember to ask papa often if he took his nap today!

These are a few pictures from a small "Congratulations" party that we had for him on his last day at work but what he did not know what that the best was yet to come.........

Brenden's BOBCAT Badge

Brenden has been in Cub Scouts this year and really enjoys it! Him and Papa went camping this winter and had a blast, well at least Brenden did! He was very excited to be able to shot a bebe gun (yicks) and actually did very well at it. He also made a pinewood derby car and will be racing it this weekend. Below are a couple of pictures from his badge ceremony that was held in February.

Happy Birthday Kaiden

Kaiden turned 3 on February 1st! He is a big boy now and is "working" on going on the potty all the time. He had his Diego cake at his party and got lots of great presents from everyone!

Kaiden Shaking It!

Kaiden showing off his moves!

Merry Christmas!!

And yet another Christmas brings way too many toys into our home! Despite questionable behavior from the boys on occasion (ok, more than on occasion!) Santa spoiled all the boys! The boys were very excited that mommy bought them a Wii (mommy was happy to be able to find one - THANK YOU Uncle John!). I just will not tell them that the only reason I gave in and got it for them is because mommy wants Wii Fit! Besides the Wii they received many great presents that I am sure I will forever be finding ALL over the house!

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Love Jen, Brenden, CJ, Kaiden and Cody

Good Morning, Merry Christmas!
(They actually slept until 7:00 a.m. !!!)

Santa left us a note!

A Few Christmas Morning Pictures!

Christmas Eve at Papa & Grammys!

Our Cousin Austin's 1st Christmas Eve!

Nana and Papa Bayer spoiled us too!

Cody - 4 Months

4 Months
14 Lbs
24 Inches

Cody is now 4 months and getting so big! He is getting baby food and so far likes it all especially his nighttime bottle that has cereal in it......following in the foot steps of his older brothers (my poor grocery bill!). He is still doing well sleeping through the night and is a great baby. He loves to talk and be tickled! He gets very excited when he sees Brenden coming to get him out of his swing to play with him, He loves Brenden!

Cody has been working hard to roll over and finally did it on Christmas Eve! He was a bit surprised and laughed! Mommy is very proud of him! Cody is also starting to play with his toys and loves to cuddle!

Cody LOVES moving his legs non stop so now he is happy that it actually helps him bounce without mommy!

Happy Birthday Brenden

Brenden turned 7 on November 10th, he is very excited that Grammy and Papa bought him a Nintendo DS! He keeps adding to the list of games he "has" to get! My baby is getting big :(