Grethel

Hugs for Daddy

2008-12-02T19:30:00.000-08:00

Caden loves to give Erich hugs when he comes home from work.

Boys will be boys

2008-12-02T19:27:00.001-08:00

I got out of the shower this a.m to find Caden standing on the counter with his pajama pants off.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-01T06:08:00.001-07:00

Michael Phelps!

Swimming

2008-10-24T13:23:00.000-07:00

Caden is wrapping up his swimming lessons. He now knows how to swim to the wall and roll on his back to rest. He LOVES the water and his teacher Monika!

Caden and Milan

2008-10-24T13:06:00.000-07:00

Caden had a lot of fun with Milan during the visit!

Friends come to visit!!!!

2008-10-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we had our friends come to visit (from Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco). The girls spent the day shopping and having lunch while Erich and Colin took the kids to the Children's Museum and to lunch - talk about good dads/husbands!

Little Baker

2008-10-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

Caden's favorite thing to do is make chocolate cake and brownies for Erich. He will say to me, "mommy, we need to make daddy a cake!"

Houston Zoo

2008-10-24T12:48:00.000-07:00

We joined the Houston Zoo and took Miriam and Helen to visit!

Being a baby again

2008-10-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Caden's cousin Helen was visiting and used his old play center, Caden couldn't resist getting back in whenever Helen wasn't playing in it!

Birthday Pics Belated

2008-10-24T12:34:00.001-07:00

His Elmo B-day Cake

His new pool

Birthday pancake breakfast

Flee to San Antonio

2008-09-23T11:49:00.001-07:00

We decided to flee to San Antonio during Hurricane Ike and were lucky enough to stay with our friends Holli and John Marcum and their 3 little ones. It was a great weekend. Caden had a blast palying with Miles (age 3) and Ella (age 2) and all of their toys. We had great food and a lot of fun - much better than most evacuees.

Galveston Beach Pics - Belated

2008-09-23T11:47:00.001-07:00

Belated Pics - Trip to Galveston (prior to Ike)

2008-09-23T11:23:00.000-07:00

Okay, we finally got our power back on after 10 days without it. So, here are some very belated pics of the past few weeks. Fortunately we had a day trip to Galveston with Aunt Miriam, Uncle Gabriel, and Helen in August. I am so glad we made it there before Hurricane Ike because it probably will take years to restore the little beach town.

Caden at the Train Museum

Moody Gardens Aquarium

With cousin Helen (who Caden calls "baby")

With Uncle Gabriel

Pre-school Open House

2008-08-30T19:59:00.000-07:00

Refusing to smile

Refusing to smile with Ms. Lucy

Resfusing to smile with Ms. Erika

Caden and I went to an open house at his pre-school to be (The Becker Early Childhood Center). Let's just say he was less-than-thrilled with the concept.

Pool Party

2008-08-05T21:20:00.000-07:00

During our trip to southern California we had a swim date with Danielle and her two kids (Presley and Nixon) and Mari and her three kids (Giselle, James, and Callen). The kids were all so cute and had a blast. I had a great time catching up with Danielle and Mari - just like the good old days...

The Mommies

Lunchtime

Group Photo (James, Giselle, Presley, Nixon, Callen, and Caden)

Swimming at Dr. Farmer's

2008-07-22T15:28:00.000-07:00

Caden had a blast swimming in Dr. Farmer's pool in San Rafael.

Evening playdate with Owen

2008-07-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

Pics from one of Caden's last playdates with Owen. The ate Caden's toys and thought it was very funny. Then Caden took a bath and the minute he got out ran over to sit with Owen (who was watching Elmo on TV) - Caden literally sat on Owen while he was naked. Sweet Owen just sat there and said "Caden is crazy". Then we finally got Caden to get off of Owen and get his PJS on and the boys enjoyed their milk (and Elmo, of course).

Going away party!

2008-07-19T20:17:00.000-07:00

We were soooo sad to leave all of our wonderful friends in San Francisco. Marina, Kevin, and Lulu threw us a fantastic going away party - complete with yummy food and Texas Gold Bars, mmmm. Thank you Krim family for such a great send off!

Yosemite

2008-07-19T20:08:00.000-07:00

We spent a day in Yosemite in June. Caden had a lot of fun!

Play date with Owen

2008-05-30T22:27:00.001-07:00

Owen and Kara come over to play

Herbella Family Visits from Brazil

2008-05-30T22:13:00.001-07:00

Denise, Fernando, and Caroline (1 year) visit from Brazil.

The Philly Mullens visit to SF

2008-05-30T21:58:00.000-07:00

Jeff, Suzanne, Connor, Kelsey, Noelle, and Shane Mullen visit San Francisco from Philadelphia. Uncle Jeff was great at making Caden laugh!

Play Date With Lulu

2008-05-30T21:47:00.000-07:00

We met Lulu and Marina for a playdate at the Golden Gate Park Children's playground. Caden had fun looking at Lulu through the window.

Last Day at Daycare

2008-05-30T21:39:00.000-07:00

Caden had his last day at daycare. We were so sad to say goodbye to his adorable friends and fantastic teachers. It is the best center ever! Here is some pics of him with his favorite teachers Sumaira and Bre.

Daddy's home from work

2008-05-30T21:34:00.001-07:00

Erich comes home from work and falls asleep on the bed. Caden tries desperately to wake him and then just decides to give him a kiss goodnight.

Easter Afternoon (Belated)

2008-05-30T20:35:00.001-07:00

In the afternoon we went to the California Club with the Barras and McMillan families (Caden's Nor Cal relatives!). Caden and Carter had fun on the egg hunt.

Easter Morning Pics (Belated)

2008-05-30T20:31:00.001-07:00

We went to the Chowanec's house for Easter brunch and an egg hunt.

Owen

2008-03-17T22:47:00.000-07:00

Caden is obsessed with saying Owen's name (he pronounces it "Ohh-eee") and loves looking at pictures of Owen on the computer. Here is a few pics from their last play date.

Valentine's Day Cake

2008-03-17T22:45:00.001-07:00

Caden and I made a chocolate cake for Erich for Valentine's Day.

Whoopie Pies

2008-03-17T22:37:00.001-07:00

I made whoopie pies (yummie dessert that is popular in Boston) for the superbowl and Caden ended up stealing one off the counter. This was a picture of him after we caught him 3/4 of the way done with his whoopie pie.

Long time, no blog...

2008-03-03T13:15:00.000-08:00

Sorry it has been forever since I blogged about Caden. I couldn't find the cord that attaches the camera to the computer after the holidays and then once I found it I couldn't find the time to upload and organize all the photos. Caden is doing great. His dad came to his haircut appt in December and Caden left with a buzz cut (Erich and I argued over which clipper number to use, and I figured that Erich would know best because he is a guy. Note to moms: Do not go with #1, it is short). We also went to Mexico and Westlake over the holidays. Here are some photos of the buzz cut and his travels if you haven't seen them. I vow to be better about blogging more frequently too.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=9jq75hz.8nq6324v&Uy=4ygztn&Ux=0

Flight risk

2007-12-11T13:50:00.000-08:00

Caden has a suitcase full of water and is ready for his holiday in Mexico
(incidentally this is the image that Erich wanted to use for the Christmas card)

Day in the park

2007-12-02T19:53:00.000-08:00

Some pics of Caden at the park. He got very excited when he saw the birds flying by.

Play date with Owen

2007-12-02T19:40:00.000-08:00

Owen came over to play and Caden showed Owen how to use his house

The Krusty Krab

2007-12-02T19:36:00.000-08:00

Caden loved going in and out of the Krusty Krab restaurant with his Opa.

The next Justin Timberlake?? (minus any relationship with Britney)

2007-12-02T19:30:00.000-08:00

What can I say, the kid loves to dance!

Greek Dancing - Opa!

2007-12-02T19:20:00.000-08:00

Caden has fun dancing to Greek music with Vicki Kalabokes over Thanksgiving weekend.

Cowboys vs Eagles

2007-11-04T07:56:00.000-08:00

Erich is a huge Cowboys fan and Grandpa and Uncle Chris are big Eagles fans. The two teams face off today and this is how Erich dressed Caden this morning.

Pumpkin Patch with Owen

2007-10-29T23:06:00.001-07:00

Caden hits the SF pumpkin patch with his best bud Owen!

Grandpa!

2007-10-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

Caden's Nonna and Grandpa came to SF for a visit and he could not get enough of his grandpa. He just wanted Grandpa to pick him "up" all weekend long!

Apple Picking with Lulu and Wylie

2007-10-29T21:59:00.000-07:00

Caden had a great time apple picking at Phipps Ranch in Pescadero with his friends Lulu and Wylie. Caden probably bit into a dozen or so apples during the outing. He also had fun performing his favorite new trick - showing off his belly button to his friends. For more adorable pics of the day look here:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=9jq75hz.1j06br3b&x=0&y=-404hbv

Lemos Farm

2007-10-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

Caden and his buddy Josh (from Mission Bay Day Care) enjoy the ducks at Lemos Farm

Caden has a blast in the bouncy house with his dad.

More Zoo Pics

2007-10-11T12:37:00.001-07:00

SF Zoo with the Kellys

2007-10-11T12:29:00.000-07:00

We went to the zoo with Dan, Juliet, and the beautiful Emma grace Kelly. Unfortunately none of the photos of Caden and Emma Grace turned out but here are some of Caden at the petting zoo.

Playing with Lulu

2007-10-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

Lulu and her parents came over to watch the USC game.

USMC

2007-09-25T09:46:00.000-07:00

Support our troops! Thanks for the shirt Auntie Bonnett and Uncle Weirick.

Bath time with Owen

2007-09-11T17:13:00.000-07:00

Owen comes over for a bath and slumber party.

Caden and Daddy

2007-09-09T15:25:00.001-07:00

Caden and Mommy

2007-09-04T10:21:00.000-07:00

Pajama boy

2007-09-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

Helping around the house

2007-09-04T10:11:00.001-07:00

Caden helps sweep the kitchen floors - this is definitely one trait that he does not get from his dad.

Playing with Weirick

2007-09-04T10:05:00.001-07:00

Caden thought this game was really fun at first - then he didin't like it so much!

Bonnett & Weirick come to visit

2007-09-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

Stephanie and James Weirick are in town for a wedding and got to spend some time with Caden.

Caden and Owen at the Discovery Museum

2007-08-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

We went to the Bay Area Discover Museum with Kara and Owen.

Caden & Zadie

2007-08-23T21:38:00.000-07:00

Caden and Zadie finish their summer Kindermusik class - we are so sad not to see Julie and Zadie every week.

Wagon Ride with Lulu

2007-08-02T22:00:00.000-07:00

Handsome boy

2007-08-02T15:36:00.001-07:00

Naked boy

2007-08-02T15:28:00.000-07:00

He's going to hate me for this. We also have some full-frontal shots but I won't post that on the world wide web in case he wants to run for office someday.

He's going to hate me for this

2007-08-02T15:27:00.001-07:00

Dinner with the Surgery Chiefs

2007-08-02T15:23:00.000-07:00

Caden got to hang out with Madeline Grahn at the monthly gathering of the UCSF surgery chiefs. Yes, Caden is likely picking his nose in the group photo.

Dx: Torn Labial Frenum

2007-07-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

Caden fell at daycare on Friday (again) and tore his labial frenum. He also has a big fat lip! His injury was diagnosed by Dr.Lichtman who viewed these pictures online from his computer at home in Westlake. Gotta love the internet - and growing up next to a dentist!

Christening

2007-07-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

7-14-2007

Christening

2007-07-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

July 14, 2007

Happy 1st Birthday Caden

2007-07-17T14:19:00.000-07:00

Caden celebrates his birthday with his buddies at Mission Bay Child Care (Krishna, Kazou, Takeuma, and Justin).

Brasil Boy

2007-07-17T14:13:00.000-07:00

Caden shows off his Brasil soccer shirt (thanks Denise and Fernando!)

Tech Boy

2007-07-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

Caden steals Mommy's cell phone

Walking boy

2007-07-04T22:54:00.001-07:00

Ready to go on a walk with Nonna

Attack of the carrots

2007-07-04T22:50:00.000-07:00

Sunday Brunch

2007-07-04T22:43:00.000-07:00

Opa, Grandma, and Aunt Mimi come to visit

2007-07-04T22:38:00.000-07:00

Father's Day

2007-07-04T22:34:00.000-07:00

Check out the shirt!

New man in charge

2007-06-12T15:18:00.001-07:00

Caden snatches the remotes from Daddy while he sleeps.

Caden and his girlfriend Lulu

2007-06-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

Caden and Lulu had fun playing in her pack n play while their mommies ate dinner. Note: For the record Caden did not undress Lulu, her shirt is off because she spilled her dinner all over it!

Caden and Grandpa

2007-05-31T14:52:00.000-07:00

Uncle Bobby visits with Caden

2007-05-31T14:49:00.000-07:00

Uncle Bobby came over to play with Caden

Brunch in Manhattan Beach

2007-05-31T14:47:00.000-07:00

We met Anne, Colin, Milan, Dana and Keith for brunch at Poncho's in Manhattan Beach

Caden has fun with the family

2007-05-31T14:44:00.000-07:00

With Auntie Meaghan and Uncle Chris

Caden hangs with the big kids

2007-05-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

Caden has fun watching Braeden, Britton, and Paige swim - he wants to join in too.

Into everything

2007-05-22T11:01:00.001-07:00

Caden is crawling and into everything (even his dad's electronics)

Piggy Back Ride

2007-05-22T10:30:00.001-07:00

Daddy's Birthday

2007-05-22T10:23:00.000-07:00

Caden goes to Zuni Cafe to celebrate Erich's 32nd birthday. Caden was a perfect angel and the other diners even commented on how well behaved he was.

Caden in the backyard

2007-05-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

Caden joined Piya and Asher for a Sunday afternnon din the kiddie pool.

An old favorite

2007-05-04T10:09:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken by Caden's daycare teacher a few months ago. It hangs on the wall of his classroom and I just love the photo.

Fang Photo

2007-04-29T09:10:00.000-07:00

Just had to put this photo up so everyone can see Caden's fangs.

More Zoo Photos

2007-04-29T09:03:00.000-07:00

Caden, Mommy, and Daddy went to the San Francisco Zoo on a beautiful, sunny San Francisco Thursday because daddy had the day off.

Caden at the Zoo

2007-04-28T15:31:00.000-07:00

Baby Mozart

2007-04-20T19:37:00.000-07:00

Nonna bought Caden a piano so that he can showcase his musical talent. He performs concerts daily.

Up to no good

2007-04-20T19:29:00.000-07:00

Caden turned 9 months old and decided that he likes to stand up in his crib. We have now lowered his crib so he can't get out.

Nonna comes to babysit

2007-04-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy went to Mendocino for Colleen & Jason's wedding and Nonna came up to SF to babysit Caden. Caden was a perfect angel for his Nonna.

Meaghan & Tim's Visit

2007-04-20T19:14:00.000-07:00

Aunt Meaghan and Tim (we like to call him Uncle Tim to scare him) came up to visit and run in the presidio 10K in memory of Ashlyn Dyer. Caden had fun playing with them. Tim would throw Caden up into the air and he loved every minute of it. Caden also showed them how he can clap.

Christmas Eve

2006-12-29T08:24:00.000-08:00

Rice Ceral Trial

2006-12-18T22:11:00.000-08:00

2006-12-18T21:58:00.000-08:00

Daddy feeds Caden some rice cereal.

Solid Foods

2006-12-18T13:50:00.000-08:00

Caden has recently started eating solid food.