If you have never experienced the succession of sounds listed above then you are truly missing out. These sounds are exclusive to one event life that is most likely unavoidable. An event that you would rather not witness. An event that you want to leave as quickly as possible. A happening that will haunt your dreams every time you look at the place where it occured. Yes, these four sounds in succession could mean anything, a train is coming and splashed through a puddle, a car horn is honking as the rain drops fall. Unfortunately in my case it was something worse..something gross..something stinky! My sweet precious, blonde hair, blue eyed boy was the culprit, his daddy was the witness and clean up crew and I was in charge of transporting culprit to a new location.
that's right IT WAS
the dreaded......
the terrible....
POOP IN THE TUB!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Thankful
I am thankful for so many things and being the first week in November I thought it would be a great time to start! In no particular order.
1. My Husband! He is crazy, sometimes messy and sleeps odd hours but he is the best! when he plays with Kaden it melts my heart!
2. Kaden's feet! they are so cute and ticklish! He laughs just if you take off his shoes and socks in anticipation of the tickling!
3. Kaden's laugh..what can I say...so so cute!
4. DVR....seriously it is awesome!
5. A job that I love!
6. A fabulous babysitter for Kaden.
7. Instant oatmeal...seriously, it's easy, delicious and i can make it at work if I don' t have time for breakfast at home!
8. My microwave...seriously how did people have time to cook without it! Pre-timed buttons for fresh vegetables, baked potatoes and reheating! Genius! A working mom's best friend!
9. Kaden's belly, it is so cute and ticklish! I can't wait until he can point to it on command!
10. Baby snot sucker....ok Kaden HATES it but when he wakes up and can't breathe it makes it much easier for me to free his breathing! so what if I have to practically put him in a head lock, it works great for the pre-blowing nose phase!!
11. Great Friends! I have so many great friends who have supported us while I was job hunting and who offer up financial and babysitting services as needed! Especially for my sister, AKA Aunt Sissy. She is always there and willing to offer a helping hand. Unless it is a stinky diaper, those she only does if she is the only one there.She is the best! 12. Jon's brain. He comes up with the greatest ideas. He is so creative and once he has it in his head to do something there is no stopping him! You can thank him for the birth announcement, birthday card and yearly Christmas card. I sometimes have the ideas but he makes it happen!
13. Hot showers! I have the hardest time getting out of the shower! I can actually get dressed, do my make-up and hair in less time than I spent in the shower...sad huh???
14. Pillows! I sleep with at least 3...4 if I can manage to wrestle them away from Jon. Two under my head, (one must be my memory foam) one to snuggle with in front and one behind my back! Ah, Paradise! Good thing we have a king size bed!
15. Having no laundry...ok it rarely happens but it is nice to feel organized!
16. Freshly vacuumed carpet. Looks so nice and fur free!
17. I am thankful that even though Kaden will sometimes (like this morning) fight me when it comes to eating breakfast, that he will eventually (when we are already 10 minutes late) decide he wants to finish off the whole bowl! Thank you flexible job!
18. Rain. I love the smell, the sound and napping in the rain! I love cuddling on the couch and watching a movie while the rain pours down outside!
19. Movies, they are so fun. Even if they are stupid....trust me I have seen my share....they bring laughter, joy and an escape from the everyday worries of life!
20. Hugs! Whether quick, long or from your one year old while he falls asleep there is nothing better than a hug!
1. My Husband! He is crazy, sometimes messy and sleeps odd hours but he is the best! when he plays with Kaden it melts my heart!
2. Kaden's feet! they are so cute and ticklish! He laughs just if you take off his shoes and socks in anticipation of the tickling!
3. Kaden's laugh..what can I say...so so cute!
4. DVR....seriously it is awesome!
5. A job that I love!
6. A fabulous babysitter for Kaden.
7. Instant oatmeal...seriously, it's easy, delicious and i can make it at work if I don' t have time for breakfast at home!
8. My microwave...seriously how did people have time to cook without it! Pre-timed buttons for fresh vegetables, baked potatoes and reheating! Genius! A working mom's best friend!
9. Kaden's belly, it is so cute and ticklish! I can't wait until he can point to it on command!
10. Baby snot sucker....ok Kaden HATES it but when he wakes up and can't breathe it makes it much easier for me to free his breathing! so what if I have to practically put him in a head lock, it works great for the pre-blowing nose phase!!
11. Great Friends! I have so many great friends who have supported us while I was job hunting and who offer up financial and babysitting services as needed! Especially for my sister, AKA Aunt Sissy. She is always there and willing to offer a helping hand. Unless it is a stinky diaper, those she only does if she is the only one there.She is the best! 12. Jon's brain. He comes up with the greatest ideas. He is so creative and once he has it in his head to do something there is no stopping him! You can thank him for the birth announcement, birthday card and yearly Christmas card. I sometimes have the ideas but he makes it happen!
13. Hot showers! I have the hardest time getting out of the shower! I can actually get dressed, do my make-up and hair in less time than I spent in the shower...sad huh???
14. Pillows! I sleep with at least 3...4 if I can manage to wrestle them away from Jon. Two under my head, (one must be my memory foam) one to snuggle with in front and one behind my back! Ah, Paradise! Good thing we have a king size bed!
15. Having no laundry...ok it rarely happens but it is nice to feel organized!
16. Freshly vacuumed carpet. Looks so nice and fur free!
17. I am thankful that even though Kaden will sometimes (like this morning) fight me when it comes to eating breakfast, that he will eventually (when we are already 10 minutes late) decide he wants to finish off the whole bowl! Thank you flexible job!
18. Rain. I love the smell, the sound and napping in the rain! I love cuddling on the couch and watching a movie while the rain pours down outside!
19. Movies, they are so fun. Even if they are stupid....trust me I have seen my share....they bring laughter, joy and an escape from the everyday worries of life!
20. Hugs! Whether quick, long or from your one year old while he falls asleep there is nothing better than a hug!
Happy Birthday Jon!
I know I am a little late but wanted to dedicate a post to my favorite husband Jon! On Sunday he turned 27, finally catching up to me in age ;) I wanted to let everyone know, that didn't already know, that he is the greatest! He makes us laugh, he works hard and he loves us more than anything! Sometimes he leaves his clothes on the floor but I wouldn't trade him for anything! This is our 9th year of birthdays celebrating together. I hope we have 99 more! I love you the most babe!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Harvest Hopper
** Please note photos have not been downloaded but will be added ASAP**
Tonight is Halloween and if we are able to attend the 2 events that we are planning on attending Kaden will have attended 8 fall fun festivals, had 3 pony rides, 4 hayrides, 2 petting zoos, 1 real zoo and played about 15 carnival games! That means he has gotten to wear his costume 7 times! Jon says he probably just thinks it is part of his rotation of clothing now. October has been a fun busy month. I am all about a free festival and we have hit up as many as possible! Last night we found out that Kaden is a bit of a carnival game prodigy. He was playing bean bag toss, bowling, duck game, and even rode a roller coaster. Ok a little one, but he loved it! He didn't want to stop playing the pick and egg game and was a champ at choosing a lollipop off the tree. He really enjoyed the bouncy horses and with a little help kicked 3 soccer balls into the goal at the same time! We were truly impressed with how willing he was to participate in the games. It was fun to watch him! (Mommy and Daddy did share the candy with him that he could actually eat!
He did go in this morning for 4 shots and managed to break through his first lower left molar. Fun day, so we may not make all planned stops tonight. BTW...he is 30 1/4 inches long/tall and a little over 21 pounds. The doctor said he is in the 30% for weight...that's right a Rynders/Rhodes that is under weight! I think the fact that he is constantly moving unless strapped into something contributes largely to this! Everything else looked great!
We do plan on a little trick or treating, just the neighbors and a few friends. I will write more tomorrow and post pics!
BTW...if you live in Abilene be sure and check out KTAB 10:00 news, you just might see someone familiar in the weather segment!
Tonight is Halloween and if we are able to attend the 2 events that we are planning on attending Kaden will have attended 8 fall fun festivals, had 3 pony rides, 4 hayrides, 2 petting zoos, 1 real zoo and played about 15 carnival games! That means he has gotten to wear his costume 7 times! Jon says he probably just thinks it is part of his rotation of clothing now. October has been a fun busy month. I am all about a free festival and we have hit up as many as possible! Last night we found out that Kaden is a bit of a carnival game prodigy. He was playing bean bag toss, bowling, duck game, and even rode a roller coaster. Ok a little one, but he loved it! He didn't want to stop playing the pick and egg game and was a champ at choosing a lollipop off the tree. He really enjoyed the bouncy horses and with a little help kicked 3 soccer balls into the goal at the same time! We were truly impressed with how willing he was to participate in the games. It was fun to watch him! (Mommy and Daddy did share the candy with him that he could actually eat!
He did go in this morning for 4 shots and managed to break through his first lower left molar. Fun day, so we may not make all planned stops tonight. BTW...he is 30 1/4 inches long/tall and a little over 21 pounds. The doctor said he is in the 30% for weight...that's right a Rynders/Rhodes that is under weight! I think the fact that he is constantly moving unless strapped into something contributes largely to this! Everything else looked great!
We do plan on a little trick or treating, just the neighbors and a few friends. I will write more tomorrow and post pics!
BTW...if you live in Abilene be sure and check out KTAB 10:00 news, you just might see someone familiar in the weather segment!
Friday, October 26, 2007
As Time Goes By..
One Day Old
When I was pregnant with Kaden people told me to enjoy this time because it would go by so fast. At the time I didnt' believe them. How can sleepless nights and throw-up go by fast? They were right..my little rag doll is now a little man! This first year has flown by and I have 20 more fun things to add for this month!
1. He uses the word "uh, oh" with great accuracy...though he does often drop things purposefully so that he can say it. Still in that little voice it is so cute!
2. He has started saying "oh, dough," for "oh, no" also precious. Miss Joyce said he yelled it out when the volcano exploded on Land Before Time.
3. He took is 1st, 2nd and 3rd Hayride.
4. He got his first Halloween Costume. By the end of the month he will have worn it 5 times! How's that for gettin gyour money's worth!
5. He still loves books! He will sit and "read" them by himself!
6. He loves to dance with his musical toys.
7. He can say "arf" and "woof" when "talking" to his dog pals.
8. He goes to sleep with just a little wimper now.
9. He loves going for walks in the stroller.
10. He does not like Giant Clifford's. Though he didnt' mind Madeline!
11. If you ask him to go "bye, bye" He will run to the back door and wait for you to open it!
12. If I need to check the mail he will wait by the car at the top of the driveway for me! When I am about half-way back up the driveway he will turn around and run for the door!
13. He loves his Diego toothbrush, but only if he is doing it himself!
14. He stands up the whole time you are bathing him until you turn the faucet on to rinse...he will then promply sit down. It is hillarious!
15. He LOVES his DADDY! (not that he hasn't always) but this month in particular he loves to look a this pictures if he is not home. Last night he climbed in my lap so that he could look at his picture on the phone.
16. He loves to pick ut the phone, cell phones, etc. and then have you chase him to get them back. He finds this hysterical! He can bring objects when prompted though.
17. He loves to open and close doors. Especially if he is on the opposite side from you! He does get mad if you don't open it back up pretty quickly!
18. He loves BREAD and FRUIT! He will also love a food one day and not want to touch it the next!
19. He loves peek-a-boo, or being surprised. It is one sure way to get a laugh!
20. He looks great in a tie!
My Big One Year Old Boy!
Just for fun!
What time is it? 10:10...Kaden's b-day time!
What's your full name? Angela Jill Rhodes
What are you most afraid of? losing my family, rollercoasters!
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in a Theater? Bourne Ultimatum, wow that's been a while!
Ever been to Alaska ? No
Ever been toilet paper rolling? yes, many times...I lives in Abilene there wasn't much to do!
What's your full name? Angela Jill Rhodes
What are you most afraid of? losing my family, rollercoasters!
What is the most recent movie that you have seen in a Theater? Bourne Ultimatum, wow that's been a while!
Ever been to Alaska ? No
Ever been toilet paper rolling? yes, many times...I lives in Abilene there wasn't much to do!
Love someone so much it made you cry? Yes
Been in a car accident? Yes, when I was 16. I was going to babysit and meghan made me drive Mom' s Buick which I didn't like driving. needless to say the death intersection at Catclaw and Rebecca Lane led to the demise of the almost new Buick!
Croutons or bacon bits? Croutons!
Favorite day of the week? Saturday
Favorite restaurant? La Haceinda, Rio Mambo
Favorite Flower? roses or tulips
Favorite sport to watch? food network challenge?
Favorite Drink? Diet Coke
Favorite ice cream? Ben and Jerry's Phish Food...though it si rather impossible to find!
Disney or Warner Brothers? Both
Ever been on a ship? Yes, I went on a cruise my junior year in college...it was cloudy the whole time except th elast day on the way back...still fun though!
What color is your bedroom carpet? off-white
How many times did you fail your driver's test? None
Before this one, who did you get your last email from? several people at once!
What do you do when you are bored? bored??? what does that mean?
Bedtime? asleep on couch, usually...9:30...actually in bed 10:30
Favorite TV show? The Office, 30 Rock, er, My Name is Earl, oh my new favorite..Big Bang Theory....it is hillarious!
Last person you went out to eat with? Jon
Favorite time of year? winter/spring
Favorite color? red, blue and green
How many tattoos do you have? none...that you can see...he he..... just kidding. there are lots of pretty things in the world but nothing that I want on my body forever. I do enjoy LA Ink though!
How Many Pets do you have? one, a dog named Molly
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Chicken, i have received the whoel explanation from my uncle!
What do you want to do before you die? Have more kids, see my kids get married, become a grandmother, travel (to places like Hawaii, California, National Parks, France, Virgin Islands, etc.), retire and spend my days just hanging out with Jon.
Have you ever been to Hawaii? No...see the list from above
Have you been to countries outside the US ? yes, Mexico and Rome.
Time this survey ended? 10:25
Kaden's Party
Alright people I know I am dreadfully behind but I have been busy! Kaden's party was a success I think! It was rather warm..85...so his costume didn't stay on long. We had almost 50 people and our living room looks like Santa's toy shop! thanks to everyone who came!
Here are some shots of the big day!
The award for Best Costume by an adult goes to: 
Becky!
Becky!The award for Best Duo: 
Zach and Diana
Zach and Diana
The better late than never award goes to:
Jordan and Melynda!
The award for Best YoungestTrio: 
The Hightower boys!
The Hightower boys!The award for Oldest Trio goes to:
Grammy Jane and her Jungle Cats!
The award for Best Birthday Boy Goes to: 
Kaden!
Kaden!
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