We just spent the last 10 days on our 1st Family Vacation! We went to Oregon! Kaden did a great job on the plane! When we got there, we of course had to check out the local University's...specifically the football stadiums! 
The first part of our trip was a family reunion with John's Family. It was in the mountains and had beautiful water falls! I couldn't believe how green everything was. Look at this beauty...
We took a 2 mile hike through the falls. Kaden loved all of the tall green trees. He just kept pointing at them and wanted to touch everything! 
Here is John's immediate family at the reunion.
Kaden made a friend at the reunion, it is his 2nd cousin, she is 2 weeks younger than Kaden. Kaden wanted to pet and feed her so bad. He would get mad if I wouldn't let him. He tried getting to her in the high chair with out me. He literally hung like a monkey on the tray trying to get up to her.
After the reunion, we went and visited my Aunt and Uncle and their boys. It was alot of fun. Kaden had fun at the park!
Teeter...totter..... 
The first part of our trip was a family reunion with John's Family. It was in the mountains and had beautiful water falls! I couldn't believe how green everything was. Look at this beauty...We took a 2 mile hike through the falls. Kaden loved all of the tall green trees. He just kept pointing at them and wanted to touch everything! Here is John's immediate family at the reunion.Kaden made a friend at the reunion, it is his 2nd cousin, she is 2 weeks younger than Kaden. Kaden wanted to pet and feed her so bad. He would get mad if I wouldn't let him. He tried getting to her in the high chair with out me. He literally hung like a monkey on the tray trying to get up to her.After the reunion, we went and visited my Aunt and Uncle and their boys. It was alot of fun. Kaden had fun at the park!Teeter...totter..... Uncle Tommy, David, Daddy, Kaden and Matthew somewhere!
Kaden also got to visit the beach for the first time!
Kaden loved the beach. He had a great time playing in the sand. He was very happy just playing with a bucket and shovel.
He then got 2 shovels!
Snack Time!
Kaden also took his first carousel ride in Portland! He had a great time!
On our trip we also decided to take a trip up to Seattle! Kaden is all about steps right now, he loves to go up whether big or small steps!
We went to the Seattle Needle and went all the way to the top! It was pretty cool, this is the view!
At the top of the Needle!
Kaden also loved the live music we would come across on the street. He would stand right in front of the band and dance. It was so cute! After a while he spotted their tip box and tried to take their money, that is when it was time to leave!
This was an awesome waterfall near the Needle!
We ate the Crab Pot in Seattle. We had awesome Crab and Salmon! They bring a bucket of seafood, corn and potatoes and dump it on your table! It was yummy!
We visited Pike's Place and the fish market! It was pretty cool!
The fish market is the place that throws fish around and are a bunch of fun guys! It was fun to watch them throw the fish, they are fast! We couldn't even get a good picture because they were so fast! 
We had a great trip! The weather was awesome, never above 75 degrees! We had a lot of fun seeing the sights and visting family! Special thanks to Uncle Tommy, Aunt Maria, and Cousins Matthew and David for letting us stay with you and showing us all of the sights!
Kaden also got to visit the beach for the first time!Kaden loved the beach. He had a great time playing in the sand. He was very happy just playing with a bucket and shovel.He then got 2 shovels!Snack Time!Kaden also took his first carousel ride in Portland! He had a great time!On our trip we also decided to take a trip up to Seattle! Kaden is all about steps right now, he loves to go up whether big or small steps!
We went to the Seattle Needle and went all the way to the top! It was pretty cool, this is the view!At the top of the Needle!Kaden also loved the live music we would come across on the street. He would stand right in front of the band and dance. It was so cute! After a while he spotted their tip box and tried to take their money, that is when it was time to leave!This was an awesome waterfall near the Needle!We ate the Crab Pot in Seattle. We had awesome Crab and Salmon! They bring a bucket of seafood, corn and potatoes and dump it on your table! It was yummy!We visited Pike's Place and the fish market! It was pretty cool!
The fish market is the place that throws fish around and are a bunch of fun guys! It was fun to watch them throw the fish, they are fast! We couldn't even get a good picture because they were so fast! We had a great trip! The weather was awesome, never above 75 degrees! We had a lot of fun seeing the sights and visting family! Special thanks to Uncle Tommy, Aunt Maria, and Cousins Matthew and David for letting us stay with you and showing us all of the sights!
Kaden's Birthday Party theme was Disney Cars!
Birthday Wish.....
Kaden wasn't so sure at first especially with everyone staring at him, but he quickly figured it out!
Yummy frosting!
Kaden has had some big milestones this month. He is no longer drinking out of a bottle! He is also eating almost all table food, baby food every now and then for convinience! He loves big boy food! Anytime some is eating he stops what he is doing and goes right over to them and basically begs to get some! He helps to have 8 teeth! Although, he can't get it in his mouth fast enough sometimes! Kaden wieghs 23lbs and is 30.75 inches long.
I was surprised at what a good job he did opening presents. He lasted the whole time! Cutie pie!
Kaden is very curious. He wants to be a part of whatever you are doing. He gets mad if he can't see what your doing. He is so cute, his eyes will get really big and he will stick his neck out and just stare! He is so smart too. You can't trick him. He knows what is going on!
Kaden is a better sleeper now. He is much more cooperative to take his 2 naps. They don't always last too long, but will take them. He is better at sleeping through the night as well! He never clinged to anything like a binki or blanket, so I think he is just now figuring out how to comfort himself.
He definetly knows what he wants and he will let you know if he doesn't get it! He has 3 moods. Happy with tons of smiles and shows off with all his tricks. Curious, he gets real quiet and just observes and then just ticked off!
Kaden loves his mommy and daddy! Which is a good thing because boy do we love him! He just lights up the room and fills my heart! I love that little guy so much! I can't believe it has been one whole year! It feels like he was just born and yet it feels like he has been apart of our family from the beginning! He is getting so big and I look forward in watching him grow and figure out this crazy world!
We are so lucky to have so much family and friends that love him so much and to share memories with!
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY LIL' K!!!
Somehow he gets himself into the little spaces, he is so funny!
Definetly getting into trouble! He pushed his couch over to the gate, flipped it over and then climbed on top of it and started yelling...oh boy the adventures we will have!
Kaden is still technically walking on his own...but boy does he walk against everything. He can walk, but is chicken. Once he realizes he is standing by himself he sits down or dives to the ground, which is pretty funny!
Kaden is still eating baby food, but is eating table food as well. He is a begger. If he sees you have a drink or food he comes directly to you and begs and doesn't leave your side. Same if you go into the kitchen or bathroom, he will stop what he is doing and book it for you.
Kaden still loves the outside. If he is really upset the only thing that will get him to stop crying is going outside. Just step outside and he is fine. He loves to look out windows.
Kaden is doing better with sleeping but still isn't great. He is a snuggler, what can I say! He will sleep through the night a few times a night..the other nights he wakes up and will not stop crying until you pick him up. He is a lover that guy!
Kaden is making lots of noises, which is so funny! He gets loud too!
Kaden is so much fun and is turning into such a smart little boy!