SeaWorld

Caydin's first Seaworld Trip - Thanks Mentillo family for bringing us along!

(I love Brilee's pose in the picture above - she's saying, "Bring that camera near me one more time and I promise you, it won't be pretty."

Cheezing it up - I like Landen's face -- he's like "Dude, I can do that too!" Then showed us!

Caydin making Sea Lion sounds.  Or maybe he's saying, "It's beeping hot out here!!!!" 

Caydin loved the Dolphin show - maybe the quietest, non-moving 30-ish minutes I've ever seen him.  I honestly think he was in shock.

I take Caydin out all the time (obviously) but Seaworld was my first BIG morning trip with him alone without a stroller.  I'm sooooo glad I was able to borrow the Mentillo's stroller for alittle bit while Caydin melted down into a super fake tantrum.  We won't be returning anytime soon but I hope to get passes to go when the weather cools off some... you know... when its like 80 degrees instead of 108 degrees!

Caydin's cars

2 Year Stats

Caydin had his 2 year appointment this past Monday *July 26, 2010*.  We figured it would be a very easy appointment because he finished up all his shots at 18 months (and is done until he goes to Kindergarten!) buuuuuut Caydin had other ideas.  He refused to stand on the weight scale.  It was a normal grown-up one so it wasn't scary at all... but Caydin thought it was a good time to throw a super-big-fit! We ended up putting him on the baby scale (which he also hated).  Then it was on to check his height... which we did having him stand again the wall (again, should have been a simple process).  Of course, he hated that too and it took a few nurses plus myself to get a somewhat accurate height! 

So here are his stats: 

Weight: 26 lbs, 6 oz

Height 36 1/2 inches

Pretty standard - he stayed on the same growing curve that hes been on since he was a little baby.  You know, the curve that screams - your kid is tall and skinny!  I'm always concerned that he doesn't eat enough (as in, he takes 3 bites of whatever we give him and says "All done.") but the doctor wasn't concerned. Our main questions were about his lack of veggies... since he won't eat them and questions about how safe his crib is now that he is bigger, stronger, and smarter! 

Overall, a good visit for the little man.  On the way out, Caydin got a "choo-choo" sticker which he was very excited about. You can see the Super Patient sticker in the above photos! We put it on his shirt and he left it alone (AMAZING!)  He told everyone he saw that day that he had a "choo-choo stic-a" and pointed right to the sticker each time.  Our next visit with the doctor is after Caydin turns 3!

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And as an added bonus:

 

Maybe its just me... but I keep thinking he looks like my brother Josh.

Pictures taken July 28, 2010

Park with Grandma and Grandpa

Caydin is really into slides (as long as he doesn't see a swing nearby!)  I like it too because he has to do lots of steps (i.e. makes him tired!) and the area is fenced in so I know he can't go far!

(Our music class motto is just so happens to be: "Don't let your children have all the fun!")

Pictures taken: July 25, 2010

Playing Catch-Up Part 1

Caydin's first ice cream truck ice cream! I'm surprised we lasted this long without getting anything from the ice cream truck man! That guy is on our street everyday around 6 pm!  He's dedicated, for sure! Somedays we happen to be outside when he comes around and Caydin always likes to look and wave (and say "Whats that?") BUT on the day before his birthday, his daddy brought Caydin around to the front of the house and was suckered into buying some ice cream! The part that cracks me up is that the ice cream trunk was playing CHRISTMAS music! Who buys ice cream from a truck singing christmas music in July?!?! Who knows, maybe the ice cream has been in his truck SINCE July!

And just so you know, the Oreo cone thing was super yummy but the Jolly Rancher Icee thing - yuck!

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Happy Birthday Caydin from Aunt Katie, Aunt Julie, and Uncle Josh!

Caydin requests daily hourly to go outside and play in his "how".  This thing is huge and fit quite a few kiddos in it at his birthday party.  Note to self: read to see how large said playhouse is BEFORE buying!  Oh well! Eventually it will head outside and live in the grass but for now, its hanging out on the porch.  Caydin bonked his head a couple times the first day we put it together so my Dad bought a noodle and cut it up to make a "head protector" (Lets play Find Noodle in the Playhouse!) and now Caydin is a pro at ducking! 

If you didn't already think this house is super cool, with its door and garage looking door thing, you should know that Caydin (my super cool child!) finds pleasure in not using either door to enter and leave the house.  Yes, thats right, my child climbs through the windows.  That is.... when he's not busy planting balls in the flower boxes!

Wordless Wednesday - Caydin's 2nd Birthday

Huge thanks to everyone who made Caydin's big day special!

Happy Birthday

July 23, 2010

Tunnel Fun with Grandpa in the morning!

Cake and singing happy birthday in the evening!

Caydin touched the cake!!!!!!!!!!!

(But then wanted Mommy to clean off his fingers!)