Another Fun "Fall" Weekend

It was too hot to be a true fall weekend but we managed, although I am SO ready for some true fall weather!  While Caden wasn't feeling the best this weekend, at one point he had 103 temperature, and was finally diagnosed with croup and an ear infection (after two trips to the doctor), we still managed to have fun and do a few things!  We went to Oktoberfest.....in Hickory, not Germany, like some of our friends.  I bet the Oktoberfest in Germany was missing a few key things that we got to see in Hickory, for example, a lot of rednecks with mullets and cut-off jean shorts, almost 90 degree temperatures, every kind of fried food you can imagine, kiddie rides, and the list could go on. 

We didn't stay too long because I didn't realize just how hot it was until we got out there.  So we wandered around for a little while, got some overpriced, not very good food, and Caden had ice cream and lemonade for lunch.  Mom of the Year right here. ;) Then we let Caden ride a few rides and we called it a day. 

I was a little concerned that he may decide he was "all done" and try to get out of the car when it was in the air....luckily he loved it so instead he pitched a fit when he had to get out. :)

Caden riding the "choo choo train"...one of the cutest things he says is "all aboard" whenever he sees a train.

Sweet Mason just hanging out, he is such a good baby. :)

So this was Saturday and on Sunday we went to Toy Story on Ice and it was sooo much fun, but I'm going to make another post about that because I hear somebody waking up from a nap.

Ahh...Quiet!

It is so quiet right now in my house, both babies are asleep and the tv is off...which is rare because I always like background noise...always have.  I have slept with the tv on ever since I can remember, until several months ago when Jason begged me to just put it on a sleep timer so I did.  Anyway, our tv has been having overheating problems and just randomly goes off...usually at inopportune times, but right now it is so nice, the only thing I hear is the hum of the computer and the occasional sweet, sleeping grunts from Mason.  I really wanted to watch the episode of Teen Mom from last night, but that can wait I guess. :) Yes, seriously I watch Teen Mom and not only do I watch it but I love it, it's like a bad addiction, I want to stop but I just can't. 

Anyway, Jason's birthday was Thursday and I intended to do a sweet blog post about what a great husband and such an amazing Dad he is, but Caden got pretty sick Thursday and continued to be sick throughout the weekend, so that didn't happen.  So just to recap Jason's "wonderful" birthday...Caden wasn't acting like himself Thursday during the day and around 4 he just started crying and I couldn't do anything to get him to stop...about 5:05 I called Jason and told him I really hoped he was almost home because I was about to go nuts!  About 5 minutes later Caden threw up all over the nursery and in the hall, all while I was nursing Mason.  Jason walked in the door shortly after and we discovered that he also had a horrible diaper rash and wouldn't even walk it hurt so bad.  Jason changed him and I suggested we leave his diaper off to let it "air out"...good idea! Ten minutes later Caden has peed in the floor, bounced a beach ball in it and kicked it down the hall.  I looked at Jason and said "Happy 28th Birthday!" and all we could do was laugh, otherwise I would have cried.  So on his birthday Jason got the three best gifts any man could ask for, puke, poop, and pee...so disgusting!  Being the wonderful dad he is he gladly handled all of these gross things and said he wouldnt' have his birthday any other way...to which I replied I would have changed a couple of things. :)

In all seriousness I couldn't imagine there being a better husband and father.  I always knew he would be a good Dad but I had no idea how great he would be.  He doesn't hesitate to help with anything and honestly I don't know what I would do without him.  He works so hard at his 1st job and then he comes home from work he immediately begins his 2nd job: playing with Caden or holding Mason or changing diapers or giving baths or feeding dinner or keeping both kids so I can get out alone for a little while.  He is so selfless and doesn't ever complain about doing any of these things.  Not to mention he also does the dishes and cleans too!  No, you can't have him. ;) So HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON! I love you with all my heart!

Nuptials and Animals

We had such a fun weekend! Can I just say that I love fall and all the fun things that come along with it. I have so many things I want to do this fall, I just hope we can fit them all in. This past weekend we were able to check one thing off my list. We also went to one of Jason's fraternity brothers' wedding. The wedding was beautiful and we had so much fun seeing everyone and catching up with friends we haven't seen in a long time.

The beautiful bride and groom!

 Apparently David and I didn't get the memo about being a wierdo. ;)

Jason will kill me if he sees this, but no wedding is complete with out him stealing the dance floor. :)

 No wedding is complete either until Jason has taken over the mic...usually to sing "I Like Big Butts".

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Our only picture together....at the end of the night...looking rough, it was way past my usual bedtime.

On Sunday we slept in since it was so late when we got home Saturday night and after Caden's nap we decided to go to the Lazy 5 ranch.  I have been wanting to go and it was such a pretty day so it was perfect.  It is one of those places where you drive your car through and the animals come up and stick their heads in your windows so you can feed them.  We decided to do the wagon ride instead of the car and we all had so much fun...well Mason slept the entire time but I think he enjoyed himself. :)

Caden was a little unsure at first...the animals were big and were coming at him with their mouths wide open.

He decided to sit with Nini for a little while where it was a little safer. :)

I love this picture...they are looking at him like "Dude where's the food?"

Ah, yes there it is! 

The "g-raff" as Caden calls it...at this point all he kept saying was "feed it" to everything and he would take handfuls of the feed and just throw it.  Right after this picture he was on Jason's shoulders and he threw a handful of food and it landed all over another lady on the wagon. Kind of embarassing but she laughed. :)

This cow was HUGE...and he was basically attacking me, look at that tongue. Yuck!

Our little family on the wagon...sweet Mason is hidden.

Walking to find some more animals to feed, this place was so neat, they had all kinds of animals to walk around and see, from camels to peacocks to parrots. 

Walking with Dad to the playground. 

Lazy 5 was awesome...we could definitely spend all day there because there was so much to do, unfortunately we went a little late in the day and they closed so we didn't get to see and do everything but we will hopefully go back soon.  Looking forward to many more fall adventures! :)