Real Campout

I came home from scrapbooking Friday evening to find my two older guys having a camp out in the backyard! Caden was so excited that it was contagious! Cory had the tent up, sleeping bags out, etc. Carter played in the tent a little bit, but went in to go to bed! Caden asked if I would be okay in the house with just me and Carter. He told me that he and Daddy were going to sleep outside! His joy was so precious! You would have thought his Dad had given him the world!

The pics are not that great, I got home late and it was pretty dark outside, so just imagine!


Not that Cory reads this or anything (so I did tell him this in person): I love that my husband is such a wonderful father, that instead of putting Caden to bed Friday night and then getting to rest and relax on his own for awhile, he did something out of the ordinary that absolutely made our kids day! He played with Caden and Carter and showed them total attention! Cory is one amazing man and I love him so much!

Painting of the Birdhouse

Caden made a birdhouse several weeks ago with my dad, and we just hadn't gotten around to painting it yet. So Thursday evening we made time! Then the boys played around in the driveway for a little bit, so of course I had to get out the camera!

Here is Daddy and Caden painting...Caden picked out the colors on his own

Here is the finished project...it is for our neighbor! Caden is so excited to give it to him.This is what Carter was doing while they were painting. I can't remember why he has no clothes on, but I am pretty sure it had something to do with dinner. I know we had applesauce that night! He was being Jack's keeper and making sure Jack was where mommy could see him!
Carter loves to sit in Cory's car and pretend to drive...it was locked and he wanted in so badly!

After the painting, we stayed outside a little while and let the kids play. Caden rode his bike and Carter was chasing Jack, playing with chalk, just causing trouble. Here are some priceless shots of my 17 month old and one of his classic tantrums. He got in trouble from Daddy for going into the street. He really didn't appreciate Cory's discipline!

Now he is running to Mommy to tell me all about what Daddy did, like I am going to rescue him! Caden can cruise around on this bike for hours, literally!

Here is what Big Momma did most of the night...sit and try not to sweat!

Wonderful World of Boys

I was just initiated into the Wonderful World of Boys. I mean, I already have two and one on the way, but today I am totally a mom of boys!

We were all out in the back yard playing this morning. I took a break to come in and sweep and mop the floor while the two boys stayed out playing. I had the back window open and heard Caden yelling at me. "Mom, I have a present for you. It is a surprise on the playground." I told him I would come out in a second, I just wanted to finish sweeping the playroom. Well apparently that wasn't fast enough so he brings the present to me at the backdoor.

My surprise was a lovely dead bird! Caden was carrying it by its wing and was so proud of what he found! YUCK!!!! I quickly ushered him to the fence and through it in the alley and washed his hands! Isn't it so sweet when they think of those lovely gifts for their mom!

Hope you enjoy your laugh for today at the Reid's expense :)

Playing Out Back

We were out back the other night and the boys of course got in the mud! They were having so much fun, I just had to snap some shots! Then after the mud fun, they conned Cory into pushing them on the swings and helping them on the monkey bars!

Cory was appalled at their muddy faces, but I thought they were too cute!

Jack was worn out just watching the boys...he is getting so lazy!

ER visit for Caden

Sunday evening while with Gigi and Pops, Caden was playing out back with Pops and we hear him crying...no big deal I thought! Then I see my dad rounding the corner with Caden in his arms and blood pouring out of Caden's knee! Fun! He tripped over a garden weasel while digging out back and cut open his leg. Gigi held Caden while I got my first aid kit out and got the bleeding to stop sort of, then called Pops back in to examine the wound. It was only about an inch long, but was really wide. Almost 1/2 inch wide but not very deep so I wasn't sure about stitches. Pops said we needed to take him in, so off to the ER we went.

Since it wasn't too deep they were able to use the dermabond stuff instead of stitches! Caden was relieved! He was in quite a bit of pain and was also a little on the anxious side. All in all he was a trooper as long as Pops was by his side holding him or his hand! He couldn't run or jump for 2 days (yeah right!) and couldn't get it wet for 24 hours. Other than that we are good to go! It is still a little sore, but he is doing a great job of keeping it off the ground, and out of the dirt!

Here is his sad face, waiting for the doctor to come in! He was anxious to have to lay on the exam table...but as long as Pops didn't move he was better.

Here is a shot of the wound...doesn't look too bad glued shut!

Boot Scooting Boogie

The boys thought they needed some shoes to accesorize with after dinner! Carter loves to wear Caden's boots, so Caden decided to get out Daddy's! They were too funny!

Kiddie Pool

We got desperate this week with the 100 degree heat and got a small kiddie pool! The boys loved it so of course I had to get some quick pics and video! Enjoy!

Farm Machines

Also while in Guymon, Cory's friend Landry took Caden to see some big farm machines. Caden was very excited! Landry is his new favorite farm buddy! Hopefully when they harvest Landry will get to take Caden on a combine...the boy will be in heaven!