Busy Year So Far!

We have kept Caden busy so far this year visiting friends and family and exploring the Peddie campus. While all this activity tires him out, he still has enough energy to smile in his sleep!

We went to visit Great Grandma earlier this week and Aunt Jenny met us there for lunch. Grandma had a great time visiting with Caden and loved holding him in her arms.

Jenny does a great job holding Caden, although it must be difficult being 8 months preggers! We decided that Baby Davis is in there wondering who is squishing her from the outside!

It's been years since Grandma's taken care of a baby, but she hasn't lost her touch! It's amazing how much detail she remembers about all of her babies, and it's really fun listening to all of her stories!

Today was an exciting day for Caden. We walked down to the athletic center and went to the basketball game, and unfortunately the girls lost, but Caden was wide eyed the entire time we were in they gymnasium. He got to meet lots of faculty members and students who were thrilled to see him out and about. Then we went to the pool and hung on deck for a bit, and Caden was ALL SMILES! I think he liked it in there because it was so warm...it put him in a great mood! I forgot to bring my camera so a picture of him when we got back was the best I could do. He was exhausted!

Happy New Year!

Caden was a trooper on Friday night! We went out for a late dinner with the Keefer family and Caden slept in his seat the entire time. We made it back just before the ball dropped, so Caden had to watch through his eyelids, still in his seat.

Happy baby!!

The Ferrari Family came over for a holiday celebration so Caden got to spend some quality time with his aunts, Uncle Russ, and Grandma. Aunt Jenny is getting close to her due date...we can't wait for Baby Davis to finally arrive!!

Uncle Russ, getting warmed up for Baby Davis ;)

Aunt Rissi was exhausted from a long night, so she and Caden took a nap on the sofa together. Too cute!

Caden's First Snow Storm

Driving back from Andover on Tuesday, we stopped to see Aaron, Brea, and Braden. The happy family is doing well and we are all looking forward to the boys being able to play together!!

We returned to lots of snow in Hightstown so Gracie was a happy puppy!

We used our Jeep stroller for the first time and took Caden out for a walk in the snow. He slept almost the entire time!

Back inside playing...Caden is getting better at focusing on objects and following them as they move.
Nap time in his bouncy seat!

Caden's Christmas Vacation

Caden had a great time visiting with his Great Grandma, cousin, aunts, and uncles over Christmas! It was not surprising that all of the Washburns were naturals when it came to baby holding...they have clearly had some practice in the past!

Great Grandma Ellie-Caden was obviously very content in Grandma's arms!

Uncle Kiefer-he was great with Caden and was constantly checking in on him throughout the trip!
Looks like a team for Nerf wars in a few years!

Uncle Taylor-happy to be holding his little nephew! Hopefully he'll come visit and read Caden his new tiger book when he is old enough to understand!

Aunt Summer-hopefully she will teach Caden how to play sports that require coordination when he's older...because as we all know, Mom and Dad will not be very helpful in this area ;)

Caden's Christmas Vacation

Uncle Chandler-very excited for Caden to be old enough to participate in Nerf wars...

Uncle Parker-notice the color of his shirt-we had to sneak this picture while Spencer was not looking.

Brothers and cousins! By this time next year, they will be able to play together! Ellie was very interested in Caden and knew who we were referring to when we asked her where they baby was.
Aunt Skylar-she loved holding Caden and was a huge help when Mom or Dad needed a break. (She also made a killer pecan pie!)

Uncle Walker (aka, The Baby Whisperer)-I believe Caden was in that position on Uncle Walker's chest for hours one night. Caden can't wait to see him again next week!

Caden's First Christmas

Holding up the family tradition of feeding the reindeer!

Caden's first reading of The Night Before Christmas...

Caden got lots of great stuff in his stocking from Santa!

Looking cute in his new knit hat!

The little man made it through stockings and then slept for most of the morning, waking up to eat occasionally!

Cousin Ellie

Caden finally got to meet his cousin, Ellie, for the first time! She came to his house on her way from Boston to Baltimore.

Ellie was so cute...she kept looking Caden and then reaching out to touch him. Adorable!!!

Caden took a quick nap in Mom and Dad's bed after his cousin left.

Smiles on Dad's lap! He's excited to go to Andover to spend Christmas with his cousin and the rest of the Washburns!