Thanksgiving

Before I start the normal blog, I want to just say thank you.  I am so unbelievably blessed.  I have an amazing life in every facet, and I deserve none of it.  My family, my friends, my job, everything is so great and I am so lucky and undeserving of it all.  So thank you, Lord, for all you have given me.


On to the blog...

Today was Cade's first Thanksgiving!  I am stunned that in less than 2 months he will be a year old.  He gets more and more like a little boy and less and less like a baby every day.  I have loved spending time with him the past week or so, I had a tough run of about 7 weeks in a row gone traveling for work so it is great to just be home with my family.  We fried a turkey, and had tons of good food.  Cade was a mess with sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes.  But what took the cake was whipped cream.  He would have sucked down and entire can if we let him.

Someone call Nelly, because Cade has a grille...sadly only some of you will get the reference.  Cade has 4 top and 3 bottom teeth now, with the 4th working it's way in fast.  I also think the 1 year molars are showing up a month early.  Brushing his teeth has now become an OSHA issue.

My little buddy is getting more and more brave with his walking too.  He used to "scoot" around the couch and what not; now he will let go, turn around and take 4-5 steps on his own towards you...or towards anything he deems worthy of his attention.  And let me tell you, if he deems it worthy, you are best suited to move and let him have it, lest you get reprimanded by him.  It is so neat to see him taking steps...I remember holding him as a little 9 pound peanut, now he is laughing and jabbering, and walking around. 

Basketball started for Jess, I have been "removed" from the bench...Unreal, it is due to jealousy over my utter genius basketball knowledge...and someone needs to give Grandma and Grandpa a break from watching Cade too I guess.

In all seriousness, the team started off 1-0, beating a heavily favored Panther Creek team.  Jess and Ali do a great job, I assure you I am not missed :)  Speaking of basketball, when Cade sees it on TV or live he says "ba-bol"!  He loves it already.  And, just so you all are aware, he has already had his first dunk. 

Now, I was in 8th grade before I could dunk a ball, but Cade did it last night in the tub.  Granted, it was a fish shaped ball, and the hoop was suctioned to the tub about 20 inches high, but that is irrelevant.  What is important is that he picked up the "ball" and jammed it through the hoop.  Like father like son.

We are so excited for Christmas, Cade will love the boxes, paper, empty cups, paper towels...and he may even play with something we buy him.  We will take him to see Santa Clause soon too, 10-1 he yanks that man's beard right off his face.  Oh well, job hazard I suppose.


Well, that is it for now, we are doing great and enjoying every day.  Hope to see you all soon.

Love,

Tim, Jess, and Cade