Parade and other things . . . .

Well, it's been a good, busy week. Saturday was the Monroe parade and we were smart this year and rode bikes to it so we weren't stuck in traffic forever. Kaleb clapped to all the music and loved waving back to people. I guess he liked staring at all the cute cheerleaders too :)
The firetrucks scared him though and he clung to me till the siren noise was gone. The parade was still going after 2 hours so we headed out with our fill of candy and free toothbrushes. (Kinda ironic?)

Friday I had good luck at garage sales and just have to share these two things! So this Little People Town set is the same one I loved when I was a squirt and it was hidden under a table in an old box. (All you Blodgetts recognize it?) I saw it and practically ran to the lady to ask how much. She shrugged and said "$4?" I was like what???? I hurried and gave her the money and ran : ) I was so excited and loved setting it up with all the pieces at home. (I think Braydan thinks I'm psycho). It almost kills me to watch Kaleb mess it up or put things in the wrong spot, like the fireman in the police car or mail truck. My other find was this cute pottery barn crib bumper for only $5. Now I'm planning out what to paint her room with these colors. I'm thinking a soft yellow??? Any suggestions?
Braydan got off early Friday so he helped me can 28 quarts of peaches! I was planning on doing it by myself, but he really wanted to help (wierd, I know) but I'm glad he did. It was like a science project to him and everything had to be just so. I finally got out of his way and peeled the whole time.

So before Braydan left on his trip, he made me the gate that I've been bugging him about. He's such a nice husband cause he had a million other things to do. I know it doesn't sound that exciting, but it is to me so I took pictures!!!! Now Kaleb is safe and secure in our backyard and I don't have to worry about him getting out. I love it.

Well, I just have to throw in this picture I made Braydan take yesterday after church. See, I AM showing for those who've argued otherwise. I feel like I'm way bigger this time than with Kaleb, but I guess that's normal with the second. Now I gotta find a name for this girl before I drive Braydan crazy. Everyday I have a new list of even more exotic names for him to shut down. I don't know what it is, but I feel like if she's gonna be kicking me I want to know her name. I guess it will come to me hopefully!

Kaleb had his 18 month checkup this week and he's tall and lean still. Sheridan (the little girl I watch) made a big list before the visit of all the words he can say, but the Dr. never asked about that, so at least I know for myself I guess. Okay Braydan's family, doesn't this picture remind you of Braydan when he was little???