Sleepy Kids

So, Kaden was refusing to take a nap for me. It was about 3:30 in the afternoon on Monday or Tuesday this last week, and he was throwing a tantrum because I told him he couldn't watch any more movies. So he laid down on the floor (as you can see above) and was doing his fake cry. After fifteen minutes he didn't move, and I figured he'd fallen asleep. I had to take some pictures because I thought it was pretty funny.

I moved his hand a little bit so you could kind of see his face; notice he even still has his toy in hand.

Aaron loves to suck his thumb. During the night, I'll often wake up to sucking noises instead of him actually crying.

It just makes me laugh. Kaden never sucked his thumb. Aaron used to put his whole fist in his mouth, but somehow he's figured out how to get just his thumb. It's pretty noisy, but whatever works. Brad's worried about it; he doesn't want Aaron's teeth to get messed up or whatever. I'm just glad he has his own way of calming himself down. Too bad it doesn't work all the time...

What a Weekend!

Aaron in his blessing outfit.

He is such a happy guy.

Brad and Aaron

Brad, Aaron, and Chelsee (Kaden was asleep.)

This is my favorite picture of Aaron. Just looking at it makes me smile!

This last weekend was so crazy. We had all of Brad's family come down for Aaron's baby blessing on Sunday. Saturday was Brad's birthday, Piper's birthday, and Doug was sealed to his family in the Salt Lake Temple. Sunday was Father's day, Aaron's baby blessing, and Chaden's birthday. Busy, busy, busy.



First I have to thank Doug and Amanda for letting us be apart of their special day, Saturday. It was such a great reminder to me of the importance of eternal families. I cried the entire time, and my eyes still water when I think about it. Thanks for sticking with it and getting there. I think that all the hard times you guys went through before made this experience even sweeter.



After the sealing Brad and I went with Brad's family to chuck-e-cheese's to celebrate his birthday and Piper's birthday. What a parent trap. I'm not so sure I'll ever go there again. Kaden was exhausted from going to the zoo with Brad's family, and it was pretty late. He was pretty difficult to deal with, and on top of that the music is really loud and really obnoxious. But it was the first time I had ever been there, and it was great to spend some time with Brad's family.



Sunday was another incredible day. Our ward starts at 9am, and if you're not there early, it's impossible to get a bench. Luckily all our family got there before us because we were running later than usual. I'm grateful for my wonderful husband. He spent some time that morning with Aaron, trying to get a better feel for his personality. His blessing was beautiful, it made me cry (not that that's too hard to do these days...). I love the power of the priesthood and I'm grateful for the gospel. I was especially grateful that all my brothers were able to stand in the circle... I've been waiting a long time for that. And I'm also glad Brad's brother, Mark, could be there along with all of his brothers-in-law. It was a big circle, but it was awesome!



All in all it was a busy weekend, but I wouldn't trade any of it for the world. Luckily I have a husband who is very patient with me, since he didn't get his Father's Day gift until Monday, and his birthday gift yesterday. Here are a few pictures from this past weekend... Enjoy!