MIA...It's been way too long!

I know, I know! Let's just start off with a little picture update of my little man!

It's been a really long time since I last blogged! So much has happened since the last post that I don't even know where to start.
Here's a short list of what's been happening with Cade:
- First tooth- 8 month birthday
- Second tooth- 2 weeks later
- Third & Fourth Teeth- Just cut through!
- Crawling- 8 months

- Crawling and getting into everything- 2 weeks later
- Standing- 8 1/2 months

- Took his first plane trip- 8 months old

- Ate "real" food (toast, pancakes, pizza, french fries, etc.) - 7- 9 months- I know really healthy, right!

- Crying over everything (i.e.- took away a toy)- 8/12 months

- Had is first taste of dog food- 8 months (Poor Leo only gets to eat twice a day when Cade is sleeping)

- First nasty cold- 7 1/2 months
- Second nasty cold- 9 months

We just took him to the doctor for his 9 month check up.......I can't believe in three short months he will be 1 year old! This momma is not to happy that her baby is growing up way too fast.

Here are his stats:
Weight: 21.5 pounds (50-75%)
Height: 29.75 inches (95%)
Let's just say that he is a big boy!

We are so excited for our first Easter on Sunday. I bought him the cutest outfit! Can't wait to take some pictures.

I've decided to make some changes this spring. I need to break out of the winter blues. I'm sick of this gloomy weather so I am going to promise to do a few things each week:

1) Blog at least once a week (maybe even twice if I feel ambitious)

2) Read at least two nights a week instead of watching TV- I'm on a TV kick that really needs to stop. I feel like such a lazy person at night that I really need to get out of this funk!

3) Make a home made dinner two nights a week with fresh ingredients- Tacos and Spaghetti do not count as a homemade meal!

4) Start running again- On a good note, I ran my first 5K since Caden was born last weekend and actually surprised myself by running the whole thing without stopping! Pretty good for this momma who probably has only logged in 2 miles since I was able to start working out again. I can't say that I am proud of my time but at least I got off of my butt to do it! I would also like to say that my dad and sister both ran it with me and kicked my ass! I'm so proud of both of them. Oh yea, Jim ran it too but he's always running so of course he was going to do good!

5) Spend more quality time with my husband. We are so wrapped up in our jobs and taking care of Caden lately that it has been so hard to get some time in together! Even when we are done for the night, we both are so tired that the only thing we can think of is sleep. Need to work on this ASAP!

6)Pet or walk Leo for at least 2o mins a day. I feel that he has been lacking on the attention lately and I really need to start showing him some love!

7) Make time for myself- Pedicures, manicures, tanning- These are luxury items but if I can do one of these every week or so, that would be fantastic!

8) Read more with Caden- As much as we try to read to him, it is still such a struggle. He only wants to eat the books! I would like to try this every other night!

The list could go on and on but I think I will stop at 8. Just to clarify these items are in no certain order. Jim would be upset with me if I put blogging as my number 1 over spending time with him! Ha!

Well, I hope you all have a great Easter! I hope to reconnect with all really soon!So here's to new changes this spring and climbing out the winter blues!!