Teething

Nobody warned us that we'd feel the pain of teething as much as Caden! The poor little guy is getting in all 4 of his top ones at the same time. One cut through last week and the others are close behind. We just want to take all his pain for him. I suppose this will be the first of many times we'll feel that way.

He's a tough cookie though and is still surprisingly happy most of the time. He's soooo close to crawling, I think he can taste it. Brian left today for a 2-week trip to San Diego and we're sure he'll be crawling by the time he returns. He also sits by himself fairly easily, sometimes for a few minutes at a time.

Lately, we've been busy with visitors, including Brian's parents and his sister Shannon. They really helped make Virginia seem a little closer to Iowa. Caden didn't seem to mind the sightseeing. My friend Abby arrives the 28th and my parents will probably be out sometime in September. Can't wait! We love visitors so let me know if you're interested...


Just messing around


Taking a break at the MC Museum


Checking out DC with Brian's parents


Teasing Grandpa Pat


Catching some shuteye


Laughing at Aunt Shannon's antics

Playing with his rings (chewing mostly)

Showing off his cuteness (His expression reminds me of photos of me as a child...am I right, Mom?!)