2nd Trip to Marshfield, MO

This weekend Jayden took his second trip down to Marshfield to see his Great Grandpa Green. This time everyone went...Mama, Dada, Jayden, Mimi, Papi & Aunt Bear.

Here Jayden and Papi are checking out the farmer with the hose.

They had to check him out up close (with the water off).

Jayden playing with Great Grandpa Green.

Jayden loved Grandpa's tree. Papi helped him up in the tree.

Posing in Grandpa's landscaping.

Great Grandpa showed Jayden how to feed the birds. Here is Jayden doing it by himself.

The Generations!!

Jayden had to pose in HIS tree before we hit the road back home.

Oh, and one last pose with Great Grandpa Green.

Jayden's First Cards/Cubs game

Tonight Mama and Dada took Jayden to his first Cards/Cubs game. Hopefully Jayden will get to enjoy many many more of these in his lifetime. Our tickets were great for Jayden because we were in the first row of our section and on the aisle by this landing which overlooked the visitors bullpen. He learned "Charge" during this game -he throws his fist in the air and yells.

Watching the Cubs pitcher warm-up before the game.

The best part...sharing Dippin' Dots with Dad.

Jayden enjoys a ride on Dad's shoulders back to the car after a great game (more importantly a win against the Cubs).

1st 2009 Cardinals Game

Today Mama, Jayden, Mimi, Aunt Tara and Papi went to the Cardinals game for Papi's birthday. It was Jayden's first game this season. He had a really good time and surprisingly behaved very well considering the game was during naptime.

Aunt Tara took Jayden down to see Fredbird up close for the first time.

Happy Birthday Papi!

Happy Mother's Day

For Mother's Day, we took Jayden and cousin Jacob to get their pictures taken. Jayden is 20 months old and Jacob is 16 months old. They are both starting to look like little boys instead of our little babies.

Remembering Nenapa

Today we are remembering Jayden's Nenapa. Unfortunately, we lost Nenapa one year ago today. However, we know he is looking down upon us and is with us in our lives everyday. There is no doubt that Jayden will know how special of a person he was and how much he loved Jayden.

Our Little Golfer

Jayden posing with his new golf clubs.

New Big Boy Potty

Even though we know its going to be awhile before we attempt potty training, we bought Jayden a potty chair for him to become familiar with it. Tonight he decided he wanted to sit on it. He sat there for almost 20 minutes and thought it was the greatest thing. He is growing up so fast.

Sleepover with cousin Jacob

Last night we invited our nephew over to spend the night. Jayden and Jacob had a great time playing. Here are a few pics of them in their pajamas this morning.

Jayden decided it would be funny if he sat on Jacob's lap. Poor Jacob!

Happy Easter

We had a busy but fun-filled Easter this year visiting with lots of family! We are so blessed.

Jayden Easter morning at home finding eggs the Easter bunny left for him.

Admiring the basket from Mimi and Papi with lots of goodies!

Wow, that Easter bunny was busy. He left eggs at Nena's house too!

Then it was on to find the eggs at Grandma and Grandpa Bettorf's house.

Busted!!

Tonight Jayden decided to get the vaseline off the changing table and lubricate his pajamas. Don't you love the guilty face! I am sure it won't be the last time he gets into something he is not supposed to.

1st Official Easter Egg Hunt

This morning we took Jayden to church for his first official Easter egg hunt. We had breakfast at the church and then it was off to look for eggs. He squealed everytime he found one and he had to open each egg he found to see what was inside before putting it in his basket. He had a large fan club cheering him on, which included Mama, Dada, Mimi, Papi, Aunt Bev, cousin Traci, Brooke & Nathan. We all had a really good time!