Wow...It's Been Awhile!

Well time does sure go by fast. I didn't realize it had been sooo long since I had posted anything. We are having a busy summer and have done some fun things, so here is our summer so far in pictures. We started the summer with a trip to New Jersey to see Grandma and Grandpa Skidmore. This trip we decided to fly into Philly and spend a day there before heading north. Sorry I uploaded the pictures backwards, but this is our time in Philly.
(p.s. this might take a few posts to get caught up...I am way behind but want to show off the kiddos still.)



My favorite picture of Caden. I LOVE his smile!




Abby getting her first taste of a snowcone. She doesn't look like it in this picture but she really did love it!



Doing the "National Treasure" tour.



So anyone who knows Eli, knows that he can always usually sweet talk his way into a nicer hotel room, car, etc. This trip was no exception. He was so nice to the lady at the front desk that we got the FREE upgrade to the Presidential Suite at the Downtown Marriott in Philly. The room was huge and had a kitchen, dining room, a grand piano and lets not forget the giant flatpanel TV. It was amazing.



Obviously this photo was taken at the beginning of the flight. I mean look at us we are all still smiling. Traveling with kids is not by favorite thing. Caden was pretty restless and Abby was pretty grumpy until she fell asleep at which time I tried to not move for over 2 hours so she wouldn't wake up!

What we have been up to

Okay, so I admit I have totally neglected this blog lately...sorry to all those who like seeing pictures of the kiddos. Anyway here are just some random photos of the kids.


So I had to take this picture of Abby in one of her cute new summer outfits. I am such a sucker for a great Gymboree sale!

Caden wanted his picture taken too so he decided to give an all out cheesy smile for the occasion!

"Yep, I'm standing on my own!" Well that lasted for about 5 seconds but Abby sure was having fun. She actually thinks it's funny to fall down when you let go of her hands.

Caden trying to stowaway in dad's luggage. That would have been a looong ride to Africa!

One of Caden's new favorite activities is to feed the ducks, although I think the seagull end up with more bread than the ducks. Anyway there was a bunch of babies that Caden wanted to feed. Well he got a little too close, can you see the momma duck hissing at Caden??? Yay, Caden didn't care...I had to grab him because I was afraid that momma was going to come afer him!

Hanging out in the stroller.

Chencking out the frog exhibit at the Museum of Natural History. They have a cool program where they have free admission the 1st Monday of every month.



Digging for dinosaur bones at the museum...okay really Caden was just throwing the dirt. Eli tells me it's a guy thing, just like kicking rocks down the street.

Abby Playing

Abby has recently really got the army crawl down. She hasn't quite got crawling on all fours..yet, but she is really close. Anyway this is just a cute little video of her doing a little exploring under the table.

Da Kiddo's

So Caden has always been really great about going to bed at night. However, the other night he just wasn't quite ready I guess. I said my good nights to him and left his room well a few minutes later he started calling for us. Eli went in and Caden wanted his flashlight so Eli found it for him and then left again. Eli went back a little while later to see if Caden had fallen alseep and this is what he found! Caden was hiding under his covers playing with the flashlight!

Today when Abby woke up from her morning nap I say a cute little hand reaching out of the crib!

Riding the Trains

Caden is really, really into trains. Eli took him up to the Ogden Train station where they walked around and looked at some of the trains that they have outside. They have a steam locomotive train that Eli said was huge and that Caden said, "this is an awesome train." Then they hoped on the Frontrunner train and took into Salt Lake. Once they were in town the also got to ride on Trax. Let's just say I think that if Caden could have one wish today would have been it!

At the Ogden Train Station

Riding Trax

A Day with Dad

Caden and Eli spent the whole day riding the trains and hanging out in Salt Lake today. Here are a few of the highlights.

Inside the Tabernacle on Temple Square

At the Conference Center looking towards Temple Square.

Sitting by the reflecting pond on the Main Street Plaza.

On the FrontRunner Train

Happy to be riding the Trains. Eli said he held on to the timetable schedule the whole time!

Hair, Hair, Hair

Caden got his hair cut yesterday and this is his cheesy pose. He looks so much older after his haircuts!

Eli gave the kids a bath tonight and decided to give Abby a mohawk hairdo! Its hard to tell but I thought it was pretty funny.