Bainbridge Ferry and The 4th of July!

Cole really wanted to drive, but had to settle for sitting.

Swimming in his kiddie pool.

Family 4th picture.

Caden 4 Months

Cole 4 Months

Cole sporting some cool shades.

Mommy and Cole out at the lake.

On the way to Bainbridge.

On Friday we took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island for the day. This is our favorite day trip. We usually eat lunch at the great place by the marina, then we look in the little shops, and end it with going to get some yummy ice cream. We had to laugh because both Caden and Cole had their first ferry ride at 4 months in the same outfit! It was so hot out, but with the breeze on the ferry made it for a nice way to cool off!

On the 4th we went out to the lake. Cole wasnt so sure about the fireworks this year, as he kept saying, "That Is A Lot Of Noise!" Caden didn't seem to mind one bit! Cole had more fun doing the pop-its than anything. It was so nice having sunny weather, and not having to light fireworks in the rain! We really had a nice and relaxing 4th. We had yummy food and a great time with family.

Tomorrow Jamin and I are going to the driving range gain. I have a new found love for golf, and really want to learn. I have to realize that it is a game that doesn't happen over night, and it takes a lot of skill and practice. Skill is something I don't have, but I do enjoy practicing. We are wanting to take Cole to mini-golf too. I am sure he will love it! What a great weekend!

Suncadia a.k.a. Funcadia!

Family Pool Time!

Two little swimmers.

They just wanted to swim, not pose for pics.

Helping Matt make the breakfast.

My little cheeks first time swimmin'!

We had such a great time up at Suncadia this past weekend, thank you SO much Essig family. Jamin golfed in the member/guest tournament, and we played by the pool. Caden loves the water just like his big brother Cole. The weather was awesome, and my boys could have stayed in the water all day. I thought 5 1/2 hours was plenty, but Cole thought his hands could have gotten a little more prune like. :) He was quite the entertainment once again. He was practicing his golf game in the grass, and must have looked professional. A guy actual asked if he was in lessons. Ya, we are trying to have our own Tiger Woods. :) A two year old on the tour would definitely make it to reality t.v.! I love these kind of weekends, and thanks again to all of my family for helping out with my BUSY boys. You guys are the BEST!

Videos..

Since it takes FOREVER to upload videos on the blog, I put a bunch of cute ones of the boys on their flickr page.  www.colesvendsen.com  They really are cute, so be sure to check them out. :)

Happy Father's Day!

Smile Boys!

Caden 4 months

Judging by those cheeks, Caden really doesn't need anymore cookies!

Daddy and his boys.

Happy Father's Day Jamin! Thanks for being such an awesome Dad. We sure do love you a lot!

4 Months!

Our little Caden is already 4 months old, and it is going by so quickly. He can almost roll over, he is SO close! Cole is the best big brother. We have started potty training, and Cole is motivated by the stickers! He is so good at sharing with his little brother, and we are so pleased. We can't believe how much Cole has grown up, and can now hold conversations with us. It is such a fun time, and I am so glad to be home with them now that summer is here!

Family Fun

  We had a great weekend with family.  Cole and Caden both love being outside, and it was nice enough to play outside and swim in their pool!  I have to keep Cole super covered, and judging by some of the pictures, he is not amused by all of the outerwear he has to put on!  Caden is attempting to roll over, and is really liking tummy time.  He is our little chunkster, and even Cole is calling him "Fat Patters."  We have his 4 month check up next week.  The kid is already 15 pounds, and I think a good 12 is in his cheeks!  He is a happy baby, and loves being entertained  by his very "ACTIVE" brother.  School is out on Wednesday, and I can't wait to be home everyday!

Fun and Eventful Weekend!

At the Rainiers Game.

Cole helps with even the not so fun chores!

A cool toy store and an awesome train!

Helping Grandma Julie with her bag.

Cole and Caden loved seeing their Grandma Julie, and we

hope to see her soon!

  Friday night Jamin and I went to the Tacoma Rainiers game to watch a guy I went to high school pitch.  He plays for Reno, and needless to say, he did an amazing job!  It was great seeing old friends, as the event brought a ton of Thomas Jefferson Alumni out of the woodworks. :)  Hey mom, thanks again for watching the boys!  We are going to owe you mochas for a month!

  Saturday morning we all went down to Portland to visit Grandma Julie's new place.  It was fantastic, and my mom wants to figure out how to commute all the way up to Tacoma.  :)  It is a perfect residential neighborhood, and we were all very jealous we don't have something exactly like it up here!  We will definitely be coming down more often.  We loved the shopping too!  I had never been to the Woodburn Outlet Mall, and I will make sure that it isn't my last time there either!!  We did get home a little later than planned, and Cole stayed up almost the entire way home cracking jokes.  We tried our best at times not to laugh so we could get him to sleep, but couldn't help it.  We just ate tacos ,and yes, it is 11:00 pm!  What a great weekend!  Thanks again Julie for having us all!