Happy 1st Day of Fall!

Happy 1st Day of Fall!

Here's to cooler weather and gorgeous fall leaves!

NHRA Races in Ennis

Tim and I went to the NHRA races today in Ennis. It was my first time to experience the sights and sounds though Tim has been many times. It was so fun! Every muscle in my body moved the first time the top fuel dragsters went down the track! It was crazy! We actually got on T.V. also. The ESPN cameras headed over to us when the first pair went down the track and we taped the races and happen to see ourselves on T.V. tonight! Thank you to Grammie for keeping Caden last night and today while Mommy and Daddy had a date night last night and fun at the races. I know Caden had a blast and we really appreciate you watching him!

Here is a picture of us right before we made our T.V. debut!

The Mall & Swinging

Today we ventured out to the mall to run around. Caden had fun people-watching and I had to take him to the Great American Cookie Company (a mall tradition with my sister and me!). Here are some shots of him having a double doozie.

'I'm ready for my cookie Mommy.'

'Come on Mommy, give it to me.'

'Whoa, this is soooooo good.'

After we got home and he had dinner, we headed outside for some more swinging. I guess the mall wore him out because not long after we started, he was out. I might also add that two doors down, our neighbor was having his tree trimmed and Caden slept through the chainsaw noise and all! He caught me.

Who can resist these brown eyes??? I'm telling you, it will be hard to say no to them some day!

More Caden Happenings...

We have been playing this week waiting on Caden's little spots to heal. Here are some pictures from yesterday.

'Peace!''I am too cool for words.'

'Check out my Hollywood sunglasses.' 'That's right...Caden Pox Ivey too cool for daycare this week.'

Grammie came over to check on him and bring some super cute fall outfits, mittens, socks and Halloween clothes. Here is Caden not too thrilled about her leaving.

Caden Pox

Caden and I were home today trying to let his little spots heal up. After I bathed him tonight, I noticed new ones! I am still hoping that given the amount of spots that it is vaccine related though. He should have less than 20 total for it to be related to his shots. Here are some pictures of him from tonight.

Big brown eyes...

The one on the side of his head looks the worst. The ones on his cheek and forehead are new.Oh, and did I mention, he's getting his 8th tooth on the bottom now...obvious by the drool on the p.j.'s! The new tooth that is coming through is on the bottom left if you are facing him.Here he is playing with a new toy Grammie gave him. It reads nursery rhymes to him. He loves to push all the buttons of course.

Chicken Pox

Well what I thought was a few bug bites on Friday evening, turned out to be a reaction to Caden's Chicken Pox vaccine he had back on August 25th. I noticed 3 little bites on the inside of his leg on Friday night and then Saturday morning there were more and now they have blistered up. I took him to see Dr. Berry today and she said that it is a reaction to the vaccine and that he should not be around other children until the blisters scab over (TMI, sorry!). So, I was out sick today as well and we will both be home tomorrow or at least until his little bumps have healed. The good news is that he is not scratching them and there are only about 15 little spots. WAYYYY less than what I had back in 2nd grade when I got the Chicken Pox WAYYY before they had a Chicken Pox vaccine! So, always drama at the Ivey house, that is what we are dealing with for now!

The family in Conroe is still doing well, thankfully the weather is much cooler today which helps so much! Thanks for all the calls and prayers though!

Weekend

Caden LOVES to read his books. One of his favorites is Pat the Bunny. Here are some cute pictures of him with his book.

'I love you Pat the Bunny book...I'm giving you some kisses.'

'I'm playing peek-a-boo with Paul.'

Here he is trying to read a DVD. He thought it was a book.

This look on Caden's face is a new one. He tucks his upper lip in and sticks his bottom lip out and so I got a shot of it on camera.

'I would love to go Swimming Mommy!'

'I'll be right back.''I have to put my shapes back in the Mickey plane.'

That has pretty much been our weekend. We have been watching IKE on T.V. and talking back and forth to Mom and Dad. They are doing well other than no electricity so we are hoping they get it back on soon.

IKE

I have spoken to my parents in Conroe and they are okay. No damages to the house that they can see. They have a lot of limbs and debris down in the yard, but nothing major. They are without power of course and have been since midnight last night (Friday night). I am so frustrated however because their home phone is out and Mom's cell phone service is with Sprint which is not working! Dad's cell phone is working but his battery is low and he doesn't have his car charger. My Mom spoke to my sister earlier this morning and they are okay as well. By the way, their phones are with Sprint as well! Thank you to all of you who called me to check on them.

Pizza?

Our chatty little son has come up with a new word. Well, new to him perhaps...

'AhhhhhPeeeeeza!'

Which to the untrained ear, sounds like, 'Ah...Pizza!' Tim and I think it is hilarious so we are going to try to video him saying it.

7 Short Years Ago...

I cannot believe it has already been 7 years ago today. It is one of those times that we as a country will be able to say, 'I remember where I was when...' just as my parents have said, 'I remember where I was when JFK was killed...' I pray that my son never has to experience something so tragic as we witnessed back in 2001. We are in constant prayers for all the servicemen and women that daily put their lives on the line in a country far from home to keep us safe in ours. Click here for information on Patriot Day.