Caden's stats: weight 15% head 20% height 45%. He's such a little bit! He did great at the doctor's today, even though we had to wait forever. He was so exhausted when we left he was asleep before I even pulled out of my parking spot. This morning when I came downstairs with Corban, Johnny and Caden were already up. Caden wanted me to pick him up, so when I did I gave him a great big hug and he turned around, lifted his little face to me, and gave me a huge kiss on the mouth! He's such a sweetie already!

This afternoon while I was trying to cook and clean, I thought that the boys were playing really well together in the living room. A few minutes after I realized how quiet they were Corban came and got me and said, "Surprise!" No telling what that could mean with the two of them. I came into the living room and they had my purse on the floor, completely emptied out. Not a big deal, but still a reminder that I need to check on them very often.

I've got a lot to do today. I've got to make an eclair dessert and a hash brown casserole for our small group tonight. I've also got to clean the bathrooms and the microwave before everybody comes over. On top of that, I've got to take Caden for his one year check up. Yes, I realize he is quite a bit past his one year mark, but the appointment I had scheduled had to be rescheduled because it was while I was in KY, and I wasn't going to miss a trip home for a doctor's appointment. Caden has turned into a big mimic. Everything that Corban does, he does too. They make trumpet noises in the car, they are both monsters A LOT, and Corban does this weird cough/laugh that of course Caden does too. It's so funny watching them together when they actually play together and talk to each other. Sometimes Corban is great about it, other times he can't stand it if Caden touches ANYTHING. I feel like a referee most of the time. Susan, you'll have to tell me if it's any better with 4 years between them, or if that's just wishful thinking on my part.

I've been reading a few other blogs lately that make me question mine. They're all deeply introspective and informative, mine is basically just a list of what we do and what cute things the boys are doing. I guess I would feel differently if it wasn't just the few of you guys following, which brings me to another thought, how in the HECK to these people get so many followers on their blogs? Seriously? I know word of mouth, but still, it's insane that so many people continually check up on complete strangers lives. Oh well.

We've had an awesome weekend! Friday we played mini golf with Corban, Saturday I went shopping and Johnny took the boys to the zoo, Saturday we had a cookout with friends, yesterday we took the boys to the park after church, and today we took the boys to this indoor play center and we even got a few errands done. We're hoping that the boys are both so exhausted that they sleep really well, but I'm not holding my breath on that.

Kerry, the rest of this post is for you. If I had paid full price for everything at Children's Place it would have been $348, I paid $103, so I had a savings of $245. And even though I cringe at the thought of spending $100 on clothes at one time, I basically do this twice a year and then I don't buy them much the rest of the year. If I consider I spend $200 a year on the both of them, I can't complain. Also, the whole family ate Chick-fil-A sandwiches free not once, but TWICE today! The are stores were having a promotion that if you wore your atheletic apparel into the store, you would get a free sandwich today. We went to the mall this morning and wore our Steelers stuff, then we went to a different one after the play area. We bought drinks and fries, but the main part of our meal was free! Gotta go finish 24, we're on the last episode!

I just got home from the outlet mall. The only place I bought anything was Children's Place. Like I said, I generally don't love the outlet mall, but Children's Place is definitely worth the trip. They must get all of the clearance stuff from all of the regular stores in the area plus they have Outlet Only Deals. I bought a ton of clothes for the boys for next summer, plus birthday presents for lots of little boys, and some jeans and sweaters, for only about $100. I'm going to have to try to total up the original prices just to see how much I saved. Plus, for those of you not familiar with PA, we don't pay sales tax. OK, I'm done talking shop (ha ha!)

While I was shopping Johnny took the boys to the zoo. I was kind of concerned, but he said that they did great. After the boys wake up we're going to Don and Bonnie's for a Labor Day cookout. Other than that and church, we don't have any big plans for the weekend. We're trying to watch Season #3 of 24, we're about halfway through now and hoping that we can finish up before the new season of shows starts.

We just got back from the Y and the boys have both had lunch. Corban is watching a Curious George and I'm getting ready to put Caden to sleep. This boy has been so cranky lately! He really needs more than one nap a day, but it's for my benefit that he only gets one. It's either put up with the crankiness or not have then nap at the same time.

I am so proud of myself, this was my third day in a row to get to the gym AND I finally did 2 miles in 30 minutes on the elliptical! Kim, I know that's probably not impressive to you, but I was dang pleased. Then I did a lot more in the weights section than I normally do. That area cracks me up b/c it's usually a pretty even mix of old guys and youngish guys, then there's me. I've been proud of myself for not feeling self-conscience in there either.

Tomorrow I'm headed to the outlet malls! Usually I'm not too impressed with them, but Children's Place generally has awesome end of season sales, so I'm shopping for the boys for next summer - and maybe the next summer! I'm going completely by myself and king of looking forward to that. I don't shop well with other people for the most part; Sherry, Kerry, Laura, and my Mom are the only exceptions to that rule and since that doesn't work out, I'm in it alone. Well, Caden is almost begging to be put down for his nap, so I'm gonna go do my Mommy duties.

This is just a cute of Caden sitting in the toy box. I finally had to get trash cans to put in there to keep the toys separated a little bit. But he loves to climb things and then sit in things. Too bad he never sits still in my lap for more than 5 seconds. Next is Corban being silly at Don and Bonnie's. Seems like we're there a lot and I guess he just felt like getting into stuff.

Caden at his birthday party in KY. He had a chocolate beard! And there's Carter in the back - Hi Carter! The other one is Caden at his birthday party in PA. I still can't believe he's a year old!

Vacation at Niagara Falls. It's awesome and totally worth the trip. If you go though, try to do it from the Canadian side. Next is Abby, Kenan, Corban and Caden at Johnny's parent's house. Every time we get a group shot of C & C like this, looks like Corban is choking Caden.

I guess that's it for now! I don't think that our day is going to be too exciting. Johnny is helping Luke move a couch, then working. I'm hoping to head to the gym this morning. Sometime this evening I will probably head over to Diana's house. I had taken them a chicken Tuesday and I told her that I would make a potpie out of the leftovers, so I will try to have Johnny stay with the kids so that I can do that. Craig went back to work last night, so I'll try to do that after he's gone in the evening so that I can give her a hand with anything she needs. Other than that, I'm hoping to spend some time outside with the boys today. I have a feeling that our outside days are dwindling and I want to take advantage of them.

I thought that I was going to add a lot of pictures this time, but I realized I hadn't downloaded my camera after all. This one is a pic of Corban and Johnny looking at the sharks at the zoo. I have to go back as far as Caden's birthday at some point, you know, with all of my free time! I'm wondering how the person who has to be the most busy of us "bloggers" is the one who blogs the most. Hats off to you Susan!

We've had a pretty normal week so far. Sunday was church, naps, a new park that is really awesome, then Arby's to eat dinner. Yesterday we had to take the car in for inspection and found out we needed 4 new tires, or it wouldn't pass. Yeah, that was a heck of a bill. I'm hoping to get to the gym today. I've been once in the last 4 weeks. I haven't had Nina this week because we're trying to get her bus route figured out. You would be amazed how hard that is in a district of this size with this many schools. I don't see how they do it.

Corban is loving his new tee ball tee, bat, and glove. Rachel and Rebecca Lee gave him the bat and glove, so we went out and got the tee. It's all he wants to do anymore. Caden is finally pretty much off baby food (we had problems with him getting gagged and throwing up for a long time), and he's running around and getting into things like crazy. I HATE that about this age. Between the two of them, I spend my day as a referee because Corban can't stand for Caden to touch ANY toy and all Caden wants to do is play with Corban, or get into stuff that he shouldn't. Well, I had better go get breakfast ready. If I ask Corban what he wants I'm sure he'll say "waffles" and I just might make them for him!