Caden's trip to Delta, CO

Back in November, Layne and I had booked a trip to Houston, TX to go visit my brother and sister-in-law. We had asked our parents if they would be around and we would let them each keep a kiddo--they both said yes, and then Layne's family added that they might be going out to see Jake and Janell--could they take Caden with them?! And so the adventure began! Mommy was a little nervous (as only mommies can be) about letting Caden venture out without her, but he had flown before and loved it and I knew he would be in great hands. Just as I was getting comfortable with the idea and Caden was getting excited as the trip got closer--the week before we all left, sickness visited our house--bummer! I came down with strep throat, Brynn had an ear infection and the start of pink eye, and Caden had a slight fever and tummy ache. Caden was suppose to leave on Wed. and he started the fever and aches on Monday. Tuesday he seemed to recover fine, got some extra sleep, and was acting normal. Wed. we get a call from our daycare and she told us that Caden was complaining of an ear ache--so back to Stat Care we go (for the third time that week)--as our Dr. was already done for the day. Sure enough--he had an ear infection--although the Dr. did not recommend flying with an ear infection, he gave us some good medicine and some pain killers, and told us to go ahead if he was feeling ok. So, back to mommy worrying again! Grandpa Parry came up Wed. evening after we had gotten back from the doctor's to pick Caden up--we ate supper together and Caden was sooooo excited to show Grandpa his suitcase with his movies and movie player inside. The flight to Colorado was not until the next day--so we decided to see how Caden did through the night and day on Thursday and if he was feeling ok--he would go. So after hugs and medicine instructions, and many "I love You's"--even from Caden--he and Grandpa were off!
The next day, Layne's mom called us to check in--Caden was doing good--had not complained once about his ear and had woke up at 6:05 Thursday morning to tell Grandma that he had taken a long "nap"--"Was it time to go on the plane now?" FYI--their plane did not leave til 5:30 that evening, but Caden was feeling good and was just a little bit excited--so let the day begin! Caden helped Grandpa do chores that morning, and then they all packed up and left for the airport in Wichita. Our cousin Jess, who lives in Valley Center, took them to the airport and she assured me that Caden was very excited and was pulling his suitcase way ahead of Grandma and Grandpa!
Grandma and Aunt Janell sent me pictures almost every day on my phone giving us Caden updates!

Caden and Grandpa with their luggage ready to get on the airplane in Wichita.

Friday, Jacob and Janell took the Parry's back to Grand Junction to a Dino Dig Museum (picture above), Cabela's, and Chuckie Cheese--all right up Caden's alley! Jake's parents hung out with them as well during part of the trip and Caden really enjoyed hanging out with Jake's mom--they got to be good friends and Janell said he even invited them to his birthday party. :)

Caden with his bear friend at Cabela's!

Saturday--the family stayed around Delta--I know they went to Walmart and Caden took a nap!

Sunday--everyone went to church--here is Caden with Aunt Janell and her Sunday School kids. I am not sure if I remember reading about cowboys in the BIBLE :)

Sunday, Jake and Janell also took Caden to the rec. center to swim--one of his highlights of the trip.
Monday--the family went to Teluride to see the pretty mountain village and enjoy some icecream. I also heard there was some Wii action going that afternoon!

Tuesday--Caden got to visit Aunt Nell at the hospital and saw Uncle Jake in his scrubs getting ready for surgery--it took him a bit to realize that it was Jake!
Tuesday evening, Grandma, Grandpa, and Caden flew home.
We got a tired, but happy boy back in our arms that night--he told us he missed us, but that he had fun!
The next day I asked him what he liked best about his trip and he told me, "Tackling Uncle Jake and going swimming!"

What a fun trip for our little guy--big thank you to Grandma, Grandpa, Janell, and Jacob for keeping Caden safe and happy and for giving him many wonderful memories!
A funny side note--Caden is pretty attached to both his Grandpa's and I hear he kept Grandpa Parry pretty busy on their trip, but the one time he did need Grandma was to help wipe him after he had pooped! Oh the JOYS :)