This Family

I saw this quote on a blog that I follow, http://www.simpleasthatblog.com. 

I absolutely love it! Just thought I would share :)

7 months

Yup...most of my blogging is about this little stud....but seriously it's making me SO sad how fast he is growing!!!! I love these new pix of him... he looks so grown up! he looks so much like his daddy! He is rolling around so much now, and for the past month he has been on solids (aside from breastfeeding). I first tried feeding him solids around 6 months and he wasn't interested AT ALL....I tried feeding him rice cereal and carrots at first but he wouldn't eat much. I felt kinda discouraged because I thought he would want to eat it but wasn't. So I held off for like 5 days and tried again and he did much better then! Now He is eating Rice cereal, carrots, green beans, butternut squash, sweet potato and apple sauce. His favourite is butternut squash and apple sauce! At first I was buying ORganic puree food but now I am starting to make my own at home. I really want a Vitamix!! Hopefully soon. Yesterday he got up on his hands and knees when he was playing in his crib and crawled!!!!! I totally missed it because I was in the shower but Ryan saw it!!! I'm so jealous he got to see and I didn't! He hasn't done it since but I'm just waiting for it to happen again! He loves to watch me blow dry my hair....I don't know if he likes the sound or what but it's pretty funny! He also likes polka dots....my pajamas are polka dot and when he's sitting on my lap he tries to grab them! it's so hilarious...what a funny kid. I love him. I'm sure I won't be bored with this kid. I can't believe Ryan already wants another kid....he's funny too. ;)

Going on a walk! 7 months old.

Visiting Jennine at the mall!

So it's been snowing here all week and it's FREEZING. I'm getting tired of it....but that's Alberta for ya! I can't wait for summer this year! We will be going to BC in June and July. It's so gorgeous there in the summer and I can't wait to take Kaden to the beach! I just can't wait to lounge around in my bathing suite all day. Warm weather, beach and sand is all I need. We are also planning a trip to California to visit my sister and her husband. Summer hurry UP!

Ryan is done school next month. yes, DONE. FINALLY. He is so excited....he even put in his 2 weeks notice at Home Depot. This is serious stuff. He loves that store and they love him but he's so done working there. He's been applying to Engineering jobs all over Alberta so he could get a job anywhere...kinda scares me but it's exciting! I'm happy for him he has worked so hard to get to this point....4 weeks to go!

Lately I've been exhausted. I got my first visit from mother nature since before I got pregnant. EW. wasn't too happy about that.  anyway....I'm also doing Yoga which I am loving!!!! more like obsessed.  I have also been very crafty lately...I got out my sewing machine and made my niece a crib blanket and some burp cloths. I had so much fun with that and was surprised I was able to get it done in time for her baby shower! Go me!  

Crib blanket full size :)

My handsome boys after church. 

We've been getting a lot of snow lately.....hopefully it's the last of it!

Our Little snow monster! A friend from the ward got him this oufit for Christmas! It's really big on him but it does the job! 

That's all for now :)

Love this face....

Kaden - 6 months

Our little monkey turned 6 months on the 12th! I can't believe he's half a year old already! *tear* In the past month he has learned a lot! he is rolling, sitting up on his own, and has 2 teeth!!! I was dreading the whole teething thing because I've heard it can be a nightmare but he's been doing so well! he just drools all the time and chews on all his toys. no fever or fussiness. I actually had no idea he had his first tooth until one night he was chewing on Ryan's finger and Ryan was like..."Um he has a tooth!" I was like... WHAT?? NO WAY? lol it was his bottom tooth so I didn't really see it coming in and he wasn't fussy at all so I had no idea! and his second one just cut a few days ago. I can also see his two top teeth coming in and I think they will cut within the next week or so. I've also started him on solids. all these new milestones happening so fast!! it's so exciting! ok i'm just an over excited mom too :)

For the past two weeks we have been in Seattle again visiting my mom. She needed a Kaden fix! we had so much fun....went out to lunch with my step sister, Kaitlyn, did lots of shopping, sewing, etc. we had such a blast! we got to visit lots of family on my moms side and we also got to visit with Grandpa Petersen & Grandma Cass at the airport when we landed home in Calgary.  I just realized Kaden has been on a plane 4 times since he was born! he must be related to me....I am so thankful for my job and that I am able to travel like I do because I have so much family that lives far from us.

Our life continues to be super busy as always....Ryan has already started to apply for jobs so we are hoping he will have some interviews in the coming month! lots of exciting things to come...we are hoping and praying he will have a job by the time he graduates in April. once he finds a job we will be moving of course.  it's going to be an exciting year for us full of new changes! as for me...well...got lots and lots of projects i'm working on...and traveling to the coast here and there.

here are some pictures from our trip.....I miss living there...I miss the rain and mild winters!

me and my little man :)

such a big boy! sitting up all by himself

Nana

Lunch date at Olive Garden with my sister, Kaitlyn!

my mom watchd Kaden so I could go relax and have some "me" time...of course I made a trip to the salon! back to my blonde roots :)

Kaden in his kissing booth......we had fun making it and I think Kaden liked it toO! lol

what a cutie he is...love him so much!!!!

Hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day!!! xo

Kaden: 5 months

I need to try and be better at documenting this stuff! It's so easy to forget so I'm going to try and blog more this year so one day I can print my blog out! anyway....My BABY is 5 months now!  ah!! He has had some milestones lately....he is rolling, talking (baby talk), smiling, laughing (a lot!) and playing, having fun with mom & dad! I have to brag a little because Kaden is an AMAZING sleeper! He started sleeping through the night at 4 weeks and now he's sleeping 9-12 hours. I am thankful for that :)  He is so content and happy. Such a good boy! So far he has had his 2 & 4 month shots...he did very good both times. No fevers...just very sleepy and was back to normal the day after. As of now he weighs 19 pounds!! yup he's a big guy! and 25 inches long! he's going to be a star athlete that's for sure! everyone that meets him for the first time thinks he's 9 or 10 months but nope he's only 5! haha we are so proud and just so happy he is so healthy. MORE to Love. :)

5 MONTHS

some recents from my iphone....

Christmas day.*

PlAy TiMe.....

Christmas Day Sweater :)

Baby's First Christmas!! these are some of his gifts...he was sure spoiled from the family and even a secret santa! He got lots of toys, clothes and blankets. :)

  ROLLING!!!!!! (caught in the act)

Santa's Little helper....

I couldn't help myself....he's just too cute and it's his first Christmas! :)

Can't believe he's 4 1/2 months already! He is growing so fast and I love how we can see his personality shining through! As of December 12th he is 19 pounds, 25 inches. Big, healthy boy! WE love him so much. Can you believe I want another one already?? joking.

We have been very busy the past month...Kaden and I went to visit Nana in Seattle! It was Kaden's first plane ride! I was so nervous to travel with him alone but it went so well!! He slept in the airport and was awake for take off but then fell asleep for the rest of the flight! He didn't even cry or anything! I wish I would have gotten a picture of us on the plane but my hands were full! We had a fun time at Nana's....did lots of christmas shopping, went to a christmas craft fair and did lots of fun cooking! Of course my mom LOVED having Kaden around....she changed pretty much every diaper and bathed him. It was a nice little break for me too! and of course it rained the entire time we were there! :)


Ryan just finished his third semester at SAIT which means he only has ONE to go! I can't believe he's almost done....where has the time gone? oh well I'm not complaining....I can't wait until he's done! I can't tell you anxious he is to be done either! We are hoping and praying he will find a good job right away but we have no idea where we will be by next summer!? We might stay in Calgary or move to Edmonton. who knows. It's exciting and we look forward to all the new changes that are in the near future.

Here are some recent photo's of our family....the first one we used for our Christmas card! I really want to get some professional photo's done hopefully in the Spring! :)

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE being a mom!!!?? It truly is the greatest thing in the world! I am loving it! Yes, sometimes I do miss working and being at my own desk and dressing up all nice but I much rather be at home taking care of my family! I am enjoying MAT leave more than u know.... ;)

Here are some more recents of us....

Playing with daddy!

I had to share these...I took some photo's of my friends daughter, Vienna! She is such a ball of fun!

Hope everyone has a safe a wonderful Holiday!!!~

Love, the Shidelers xoxo

Lisa's Baked Apple's

So I saw a picture of these Baked Apple's on Pinterest and was dying to try them but there was no recipe... SO I just went with it and did my own thing and they turned out pretty darn yummy! hope you like it!

Lisa's Baked Apple's

Ingredients:

4 Apples (any kind you like)

1 TSP Brown sugar

1 TSP Cinnamon

Vanilla Ice cream

Caramel sauce

Note: you can always add as much brown sugar/cinnamon as you like, and use any kind of ice cream/sauce you prefer :)

Directions:

Cut off the tops of the apple and dig out the core so there's a pool in the middle of the apple. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon inside and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven. Add a GIANT scoop of ice cream inside the apple and drizzle with Caramel sauce. Serves 4.

Enjoy!