Crashed Out

So the other night Cade took a little nap on his daddy's chest. After almost two hours we thought we'd better wake him up or he wouldn't be going to sleep that night. So I tried....and I tried....and I tried. I held him on his back in my lap and he stayed asleep. Then I tried the changing table and still he stayed asleep. Now, if any of you know Cade, you know he HATES sleeping on his back. So for him to not even flinch was beyond belief to me. He was sleeping so hard that I wondered at times if he was okay. Luckily, I could still hear him breathing, so that was a good sign. Here are some pics that I thought some of you might get a kick out of. Although it may not be interesting to many of you, I know it will be interesting to my cousin Sarah, whom I frantically called because I didn't know what to do!

Recent Pics

This is what we wake up to every morning. It's the best thing ever! He usually just looks around his room until someone finally comes in to get him.

Cade and his uncles Bath Time!

Parker and Cade

Parker, Cade, and their mommas

Sam and Cade

Sam is Emily (Hudson) Harwell's little boy who is just 4 days older than Cade. Aren't they cute!

Sam, Cade, and their grandmas

All the grandkids and their grandmas!

Cade is 8 months old!

Washington D.C.

So we made it home from our big trip to Washington D.C. And yes, we are all still speaking. We have several good stories to tell, between my mother getting her, my sister-in-law and myself lost and on our way to Maryland, and my father getting locked out of our room and asked to leave the hotel after falling asleep on the couch in the lobby. We had a great time and needless to say, several good laughs. Cade was an absolute angel. He was probably the best one on the trip. He didn't complain, he didn't care where we ate, he didn't cost any money and best of all, he enabled us to cut a very very long line! We stayed in Georgetown where they had every shop imaginable, but unfortunately, Uncle Matt's itinerary did not have shopping included. But that's quite alright, because by the end of each day we were all exhausted and ready for bed. We ate at some great places; down at the riverfront where Ryan and I splurged on $35/plate crab cakes and at Mr. Smiths' where I enjoyed a much needed mango daiquiri. The weather was beautiful. The first day was extremely hot, been then it seemed to get cooler each day after that. By the time we left, I was getting the chills from the wind blowing. Here are a few (haha) pics from throughout the week!

Cade watching Toy Story on our way to D.C.

Father's Day

On our way to Congressman Costello's office

At Congressman Costello's office, who by the way, has an incredible view of the Capitol but it is sort of bright so you can't really see it.



Holding Grampa's name tag while passed out during the Capitol tour.

In front of the Iwo Jima Memorial


George Washington's home




Ryan and Abe





WWII Memorial

Korean War Memorial

John A. Logan Tomb



Our final stop: Louisville Slugger-where Cade thoroughly enjoyed his new bat and threw an absolute temper tantrum when we tried to take it away. Look at his face in the last picture below. It is priceless! He looks so concerned that we're taking it away from him. Too funny!

3 years down...

On June 12th, Ryan and I will celebrate our 3 year anniversary. It has been a blast and I couldn't ask for a better partner in life. We have tons of laughs and can't wait to see what's in store for us the next 3 years. Thanks Ryan for always putting up with me and for entertaining me with your sillyness these past few years. But most of all, thank you for our precious son. It has been amazing watching you become a father. I love you both! Happy Anniversary!

Parker Anthony Diehl

Born 6.7.07

12:16 p.m. 6 lbs 5 oz

Parker and family are doing great! From what they've told me, Tonya did a wonderful job. And Bobby was great support as always. Although it all happened pretty fast, it might not have seemed that way for Tonya. She had planned to try no drugs, and tried to wait it out. She thought she had a while to go, and before she knew it, she was in need of her pain medication. But Parker was ready for his big debut and it was too late! So, hats off to Tonya for doing such an awesome job and looking so FABULOUS after delivering that baby. Congrats to Tonya and Bobby! You have a precious baby boy!

HaHa! I'm in daddy's recliner!

Happy Birthday Uncle Kody!

We weren't going to forget a special 14th birthday today! Thanks for letting us spend it with you. Cade and I had a great time! Too bad his daddy missed out, but he sends his wishes too. Hope it was a great one! We love you!