Dentist

Yesterday Weston and I went to the dentist. Me for my biyearly check up him for his first check up ever. I wanted him to do prepared so he wouldn't be nervous so all day Sunday I was telling him he was going to the dentist and he was going to check out his teeth and clean them. We practiced opening his mouth wide. On Monday we brushed his teeth real well and off we went. Weston wanted to bring Big Bird so I said sure. When we got there Weston said I don't want to go to the dentist. I reassured him he would be fine. He sat on my lap while I was getting my teeth cleaned and checked. Then it came to be his turn. While we were waiting for his turn, Weston turns to me and says, "I need to go to another dentist, this one is a bad one." I was dumbfounded. I recovered and tried to reassure him again. The hygienist gave him glasses to wear, nope didn't work. She tried looking at Big Bird's teeth that helped. To get him to open wide she had him look in a mirror at his teeth. To put the fluoride on she used a paintbrush. All in all not to bad. His teeth are healthy and strong and we go back in 6 months.

9 months

Sorry for the repeat on pictures it the only one I had at work that was recent.
My sweet little Casey Roo turned 9 months old on the 12th. My Grandma and I would talk about how in December my Grandpa would finally get to meet Cason when they come out to visit around the holidays. I discussed how he would be 9 months old. That seemed like so far away (it is when he is 2 months) but now that time is here. I know I keep saying this but where has the time gone? I just can't believe how old my sweetheart is getting. Here is the latest. Since turning 8 months old he has learned to crawl. pull himself up to standing, put his own pacifer in his mouth, feed himself, and cut a tooth a few month after he turned 8 months old. He has now cut 3 more teeth in one weekend. He now has his 2 front and 2 bottom teeth (atleast cut, only one is all the way in). Cason is such a hambone. He love to eat bread, mush, cooked carrots, mashed potatoes, rice crispy cereal, and donuts (thanks Grandma). He is a little chatterbox when he is happy. I just can't believe how big he is getting. Pretty soon he will be walking and talking. Love you Cason. His 9 month appointment isn't until January so stats will follow then.

Elmo Grows Up (finally)

Last night Jon and I took Weston on a date. We went with our friends Cherie, Brandon, and Brooklynn and went to the Seasame Street product Elmo Grows Up at the E-Center. All I can say is FABULOUS! We had WONDERFUL seats right on the floor only 9 rows back. Weston was mesmorized. He sat completely still the entire time. He didn't do this at Disney On Ice or the Circus but man did he ever for Seasame Street. I hadn't told him ahead of time we were going because I didn't want to face a possible tantrum. I told him Thursday morning that he had to make sure he was really good for Grandma because he was going to go on a date with Mommy and Daddy. We were going to go see Elmo. He immediately began asking "Is Big Bird (his new favorite), Cookie, Zoey, Oscar, and Ernie going to be there?" After assuring them I was sure they would be he was set. After work I picked him up and Cason stayed with my mom (thank you again Mom) and we went home and got ready. Then we picked Jon up and he got ready at a friends house. Then we headed to Cherie and Brandon's house. We drove down together and after getting our customary popcorn and drinks we sat down. Weston was completely mesmorized and only talked to ask where Big Bird was then he left the stage or to say "train" when they brought out the big train and say "We've been working on the railroad." Weston even had to bring Big Bird into the performance and when we came home he was quite upset that Dad even thought about leaving him in the car. It was a great night and we will for sure be going again. Enjoy the pictures and movies.

O Christmas Tree

Jon got to be Clark Griswald once again this year. We went back to Neville Farm to pick out a tree and take it home. Too bad it was so cold and snowy. Weston wanted to get out and pick out the tree too but we kept him in the warm truck until we had picked the tree. Then we let him watch Jon cut it down. He was smart this year and brought his chainsaw.

Me getting ready to go (my new hair color as well)

Jon concentrating on the terrible roads

Here is Jon posing with his chainsaw and our tree

Jon actually cutting the tree down When we got home we set up all the decorations while Jon cleaned up all the dead branches and drilled a whole in the bottom. Weston was so excited when we would get out something new. It was hilarious. He was like "look mom its santa, or a snowman, or an ornament."
Weston posing with the final product.

Weston insisted on wearing Jon's 49er's baseball hat instead of his beanie. It was so big on him this is what he looked like in the carseat. I thought he was asleep because he wouldn't talk to me but when I said we were there he popped up and said "I want to get out I want to pick my tree." Cason getting the tree. Don't you just love Weston's cluster of ornaments?

Cason enjoyed chewing on the bar stool while we decorated.

What a smile!

Some of the decorations

The final finished product. I need to get a star this is the first year I our tree hasn't reached the ceiling. LOL!

polar express

A month ago I was talking to my Aunt Kim and telling her what a train nut Weston has become like her son Sean. She suggested going on the Polar Express. After first I declined the offer due to the expense so close to Christmas. But my amazingly GENEROUS Aunt wouldn't take no for an answer and with a tiny bit of convincing we accepted the offer. I am so glad we did. It was amazing. We started out the evening by meeting my Aunt Kim, Uncle Colin and cousin Sean at the local dinner Dairy Keen which is not only good but they have tons of trains for the kids to play with. We got there a little early so the kids ended up having tons of time to play. When we were getting ready to leave Weston wasn't quite getting the idea that we were going to ride on a train but once we went over the tracks and he saw the train the whole idea came to life for him. We picked up our tickets and then took some pictures out in front of an ACTUAL steam engine. Weston was getting thrilled by this point. I had the boys wear their pajamas to go along with the story. I was worried they would get cold so my mom bought Cason a new thick pair of pj's and slippers, and she also put a pair of long johns on him too. She also bought Weston a nice thick robe. (Thanks mom) It was so fun because the train was all decorated for Christmas and the workers were wearing elf costums and chief costumes just like the movie. Once the train started to take off we were served hot chocolate too bad it didn't taste like melted chocolate bars, but still good, we also got good cookies. Cason kept trying to take my cookie and hot chocolate (yea that was great LOL). The train stopped a few times before it finally got underway. Weston was so thrilled when it stopped stopping and got going. He kept saying, "(insert anyones name because he had to tell each of us) its not stopping now, its not stopping...." We sang Christmas carols and then a lady read the story of the Polar Express while we all had copies to look at. We were also visited by Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus. It was so much fun and we had a blast. Weston didn't want to go home. Thank you so much for the fun night Auntie Kim you are the GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanksgiving

I thought it would be fun to say all of the things that I am thankful for:

1. My Family: I have the best family ever. My husband makes me laugh daily and though he might not be a romantic he does do little things that make me smile. I have two of the sweetest, funnest boys around. I love them so much.

2. My house. With so many people facing the foreclosure of their houses and so many people that don't even have homes it makes me so thankful that Jon and I are able to provide a nice home for our family.

3. My Job. I really do love my job. If I have to be away from my family to work atleast I love my job and its a job that still allows me to be a good mommy and be at home with my kids as much as possible. Plus I have great colleges and a good class this year.

4. My mom. My mom and I may not always get along or see I to I but I am so thankful for the things that she does for my family and I. I am also thankful that she watches my children everyday so they don't have to go to daycare.

5. Food. As you can see by my weight I am very thankful for food. I love to eat and bake. Its the greatest.

6. My extended family. I have the best Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins around. I really wish I got to see them more but I really am thankful for their presence in my families lives.

7. Friends. Jon and I have some great friends and I am so thankful them and their presence in our families lives.
I am sure there is much more but that is all I could think of. Happy Thanksgiving and I hope your day is filled with love, thanks, and happiness.

cRaWleR

Cason has had a BIG developmental weekend. My mom text me on Friday to let me know that Cason had started crawling. Now he has been doing all the moves to be a crawler since he was 6 months old and I thought by the time he turns 7 months he will be cruising. Wel he just turned 8 months old and then the next day he took off. He didn't realize what he was doing so when my mom tried to show me when I got home he wouldn't crawl. But this weekend. He defiantely showed he that YUP he is a crawler. He only crawls enough to get what he wants and then over he turns. Or he crawls just a little and then reaches out to get what he wants. Its so funny. He usually wants Weston or one of Weston's trains. He just loves Weston and if Weston happens to give Cason the time of day then he just birghtens up. Anyway so now I can say he is officially a crawler. Here are so videos of him crawling. Sorry about the super cheesy mommy voice. But hey don't all mom have it?






First Tooth:
Cason also is cutting he first too. He has been a little more irratable but not much. He just gets the rosiest cheeks that are so cute. It hasn't completely cut through but I can feel it and if he lets me pry his mouth open I can also barely see white peeking out. I can't believe how big my baby is getting.