Puddles

We had random rain showers the past two days and today Cason had his first chance to splash in some puddles. He loves water. He is always splashing in Cooper's dog bowl, the sink, etc.

It started raining and Terry took Cason outside and they played. Cason was definitely a fan.

Just before the rain Grandma D and Uncle B left after being here for the weekend. Just a few pictures. 

Grandma D has all these talking animal apps that Cason loves. Here they are looking at them.

Cason and Brian watching some Sunday morning cartoons. Cason was being extra sweet.

July 4th and Cousins

Grandma D and Uncle B came for a visit over the 4th. Cason got spoiled and Terry and I got to go out while Grandma D babysat. It was so nice! I'm always sad when all my Cason helpers leave. We grilled some tasty burgers and watched fireworks on our balcony.  Luckily our neighbors who usually continue the fireworks all night either moved or went somewhere else.  Cooper is the calmest dog but can't handle fireworks. So much nicer this year!

Terry bought Cason a pool for the backyard. He is kind of over it now but we had a few fits when it was time to come inside.

Cason also loves the hose. The night before we spent a certain amount of time hanging out on the back porch while he drenched himself.

Our neighborhood had a pool party and we actually went. I think it might be the first time ever. It actually wasn't bad. Cason and Terry enjoyed the kiddie pool. If you look close you can see Terry's 3 shades of tan. I really like the 2nd shade from his cut shirts. ;) I will probably be in trouble for that!

In between the 4th and meeting up with cousins a few random shots of our cute guy. There is a trend to most of the shots. Cason's belly...he is pretty proud if it and pats it all the time. Cracks me up!

Terry was watching his show and Cason watching some Elmo on the phone. It was a compromise for a tired kid. He loves Elmo. If he really wants to watch he will push you out of the way. He also loves the book in front of him. He will turn every page back and forth forever. It has sound but I don't think he really cares.

Terry was into the Duck Commander before it was cool. He was about 15-20 or so years early on that one and watched it on his VCR. I tried to watch it then and i can tell you it is much more entertaining now. He still has his duck calls and pulled it out for Cason. Terry would do his call and tried to show Cason how to blow in it to make noise. Cason put his mouth to it and went "hmmm hmmm hmmm". Close enough.

Finally my brother, Angie and the kids went to San Antonio with Angie's family and made a stop in Austin so we met them for dinner. There was a splash pad in front if the restaurant so the kids were entertained. 

Brooklyn splashing Cason and random lady and/or her kid in all my shots.

One of the few without a bunch of random kids. 

Connor was loving this move.

Fun Weekends!

The past two weekend have been fun and busy!  Terry had a trip to the coast planned and the same weekend Cason and I had a visit from the Striplings. They were headed to San Antonio but stopped to play with us. Poor Wes was on his own with Erin, me, and 3 kiddos.

Terry with his fish.

We went to the splash park and pool on Saturday. Cason is finally getting used to the water and actually liking it. He doesn't get very far from me though. Here he is taking a water break.

He likes to drink out of real cups and water bottles now. He takes sips and says "mmmmm". 

I didn't get too many pictures of all 3 kids. Most if the time it was a mad house, but in a good way!

Jake was so good with Cason. He even read him some of his books.

Sunday we went to the Austin children's museum and saw the bats downtown. Cason spent most if his time on a slide.

with a ramp a a red bubble he loved.

Finally...the bats. I've never seen it but there's a lot of hype. Still not sure I get it. Cason and Kaelyn weren't that interested either.

Last weekend Erin and I went to see New Kids on the Block. Boys 2 Men were there along with 98 degrees. Could have done without 98 degrees but the rest of the concert was awesome. Erin and I sort if dressed up but not like some people. Yes- we wore matching shirts!

It was a short trip to Dallas but Grammy and Grandaddy watched Cason and he got some good times in.  Grammy had eye surgery so it's dark but they were reading lots of books on the soda.

And Cason got in some swinging and wagon time with Grandaddy. He saw his cousins right before we left but no pictures. I don't think they were ever still enough.

Yes and No

Cason has learned so many things in the last few months. It is sometimes amazing to see him figure things out. He started shaking his head no a while ago and this past week started nodding yes. He is really good with the "no" part!  We ask him lots of questions and he gets them right about 50% of the time. :)

He has become a master at hiding things. You have to watch him closely or you will be missing something and its in the trash. He is constantly putting things in something and taking them out. 

He also has some other less than desirable habits.  This is one if them...cracks me up every time I look at this!

Cason is all boy, all the time. He loves to play, throw, and unfortunately bite. He really bites when he is tired. We gave tried all kinds of ideas to get him to stop but so far I still have bite marks.

He throws everything. And everything is an "uh oh". He has also started really climbing and he will climb in your lap and then throw himself backwards so you can flip him. He has no fear!  Grandma D got him a slide so he could climb. We moved it inside so we didn't pass out from heat exhaustion.

He loves to clap for himself. He was very proud!

First Haircut

Cason had his first haircut this weekend. He was so good! No crying, fussing, or really any reaction at all. He was kind if tired and I thought he was just going to fall asleep. He gets that from his Daddy!

The kid next to him was throwing a fit. Cason just kept staring at him trying to figure out what his problem was. :)

Mommy and Cason's weekend

Last weekend Terry had a fishing tournament and Cason and I were on our own Friday night. We had a dinner date and went to the park. He loves swinging! He isn't quite big enough for anything else but we go down the slide together and he's pretty happy with that and walking around.

On Saturday Cason and I met up with Terry at the lake for the weigh in and we were supposed to camp with him Saturday night. I am not the biggest fan of real camping. RVs are fine but I have a thing about the campground bathrooms. Terry convinced me that these were clean and he rented a tent camper-just to clarify I don't count tent campers as RVs.

The weekend started off a little rough with an upset tummy and ear infection for Cason. He seemed in good spirits and his tummy was better though so I decided to pack up some stuff and head to the lake. Terry was in a good mood because he and his partner placed and got a check. Somewhere there is a picture of Terry and Cason getting the check together. Cason was so cute and he loved looking at the fish in the tank.  Cason had a great time playing in the sand but when we got back to the camper I think he decided it was not for him. In the end Cason and I ended up driving back to the house and leaving Terry in his tent camper. We were probably all better off. Cason slept the whole way home and all night and I didn't have to use campground bathrooms! :)


 

The amount of drool this guy produces is amazing.  I think he has a new tooth on the bottom finally starting to come through.  That is sand on his face and arms.  He kept digging his toes in the sand and was a complete mess by the time he was done playing.  He loved it though and it kept him in a good mood.  He wasn't ready to leave.  The spot on his forehead is a bruise.  He isn't totally steady on his feet and hasn't quite figured out how to balance all the time.