3 Months Old Already!!

No Way, it can't be! Kaden is already 3 months old. With a smile so bright he can almost make you forget just how fussy he can be. We were given a bit more of a challenge with Kaden then we ever had with Makayla as a baby. Some say it's just cause he is a boy. . . . . I won't go into that. >smile<>

Oregon Coast Aquarium

We went to the beach for a couple days for Michael and my 5 year anniversary.
The weather was gorgeous!! vsunny and about 70.
While we were at breakfast we were approached by a lady who wanted to give us two free adult tickets to the aquarium, we had been thinking of going but weren't sure we wanted to spend the money on it. We were thrilled to only pay for Makayla and we had such a great time. It has been so long since either of us had been.




Check out these crabs. I think they are the largest in the world.

Kaden was much too relaxed to enjoy much of the aquarium.

Milo McIver Park

Although we recently purchased a small travel trailer, we did some tent camping with my parents and grandparents (Grandma Jo and Grandpa Bob) this Labor Day weekend. We went to Milo McIver State Campground. I had camped there before while growing up, but not for many years. Michael had never been, so we had a really good time exploring all there is to do.

They have a very large and nice disc golf course at McIver so we took an afternoon and went to play. Grandma Jo had never played before and gave it her best shot. She said she had fun but next time we would have to wheel her around the course. >smile<

Osborn Aquatic Park

Swimming!!

Makayla and her friend Katy

Last Thursday we decided to take advantage of what nice weather we have left and go to the water park in Corvallis. I invited my sister, Sarah, and her kids to come down and also my mom, Grandma Jo and the daycare kids. We went during Parent Toddler time which works out really nice. You get to play without all the big kids running you over. Everyone had a really good time and the weather was perfect. They have a big windy slide that we took the kids down and they just couldn't get enough. Of course, we (the adults) had to take turns going down by ourselves too. :o)

Grandma Jo makes Kaden smile. He loves to be talked to. And he Loves not to have any clothes on.

Sarah and Ben

Fishy Makayla

Kaden James' Namesake

Kaden with Grandpa "James" Porter. Grandma and Grandpa Porter came to visit in August, so we made sure we got a namesake picture.

Rafting the South Santiam River

Makayla and Papa Dave

While we were camping this last time (the week of Aug 13) we did some rafting (floating) down the S. Santiam River. Makayla wasn't too sure about rapids at first but once Nana convinced her it would be ok she had a blast. She wanted to go again and again! We would raft from camp down to the day use area and walk back up to do it again. We finally got tired of walking back while carrying the boats so we timed it and told whoever we left at camp to wait 15 mins and then come get us. That was much more fun.

On the last day we camped we drove further up the river and did a 2-3hr float back down to camp which was a lot of fun. The whole Porter clan got involved.

2 Months Old!

We can not believe how time flys bye!! Kaden is 9 weeks old already. It just doesn't seem possible. He is growing and changing so much every day. He loves to talk to you and smile and coo. He is very alert and very interactive. He has quite a little grip on him too. He loves to hold your finger or grab his blankets. . . . . or your clothing or hair. He absolutely loves his baths!! If he is grumpy at all you can always stick him in the bath tub and he will instantly be happy. On the other hand, if you want to make him mad, just attempt to clip his finger nails.

Kaden has been very busy in his very short life. He has already been on 3 camping trips, where he did a little hiking, bike riding, relaxing under the trees. He really likes being outdoors.