Venice

Everything here is expensive, because this is how everything gets moved around, trash included.

This was one of our final views of the city, as we were on a boat, on our way to the airport.
I thought this was beautiful!
So pretty with all the colorful buildings!
Snow!
A gondolier on his way to clear off the snow, so he can take tourists out.
Aren't they majestic?

Venice is such a beautiful city. They have not had snow in centuries, at least that's what they told us ... so, it was very strange for us to have snow, but we survived the cold and wet. We layered on our clothes and enjoyed ourselves anyway. We were really lucky that we had a second day, and it was a much better day for pictures. We definitely would love to go back to Venice some day!

1st words

I am not sure if it counts as Kaden's 1st word(s) or not but he says "oh wow" - it's really cute :>)

Leaving on Jet Plane

Well, you all know the song, so you can just imagine it while you read this. I just have to say, I'm so excited to be leaving for Italy and Spain today. Seeing Tracy, Amy and my best friend in Italy. It's going to be a great trip, and I'll be sure to post some pictures.

lessons from a child

People always say what they learned from their children. If I just learned a lesson, it was that when grumpy take a 3 and a half hour nap and have explosive diarrhea all over your bed and when you get up, you will be in a great mood.

YOU'RE INVITED!

As Aaron, Kaden and I became a family at the end of June 2009, we would like to celebrate all of our family at the end of June every year. In other words, we are trying to start a new family tradition. So June 26th, 2010 there will be a family BBQ at our new house and we would love for you to be there! We have parking room for camp trailers, yard space for tents and floor space for sleeping bags. E-mail me at halltracy@live.com for our address. I know this is way in advance but am hoping that as you make summer plans maybe you can pencil us in :>)
Tracy

WE"RE HOME!

We have moved! We just bought a house a few miles from our previous address but in a very different area, as you cross the Puget Sound to get to our new area everyone gets more friendly, the traffic slows down and safety goes up. This morning Kaden and I walked around our front pathway so he could practice walking outside in shoes. He loves to look at and point out other people's shoes and play with ours (I love seeing him trying on my shoes:>)) but he isn't so sure about wearing shoes in his own size.

Kaden has taken his first independent steps but would rather crawl or hold our hands and walk . . . and kick. So this morning he got to play soccer outside in the yard for the first time. Aaahhh, it is so nice to have our own space again.

Kaden was busy working on his 10th tooth today, it has been awhile since we've seen that much drool. He is (normally) so much fun, I love being his mama.

Lovin Life!

Happy Birthday Dad/Gramps! We are thinking about you and we love you!!