tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27143963565474059822024-03-14T01:34:32.948-07:00The Dutilly FamilyA Blog for everything Dutilly family.Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-89142924877805769262015-11-14T14:12:00.002-08:002015-11-14T14:12:44.600-08:00This week has been an exciting week for our family as we were contacted to participate in Good Morning America's 40 in 40 live event. We will be showcasing our Star Wars AT-AT bunk style bed that my husband made for our boys on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30pm EST. Since moving into our new home (and no, it was not easy to move that bed!) we never had a chance to finish their Star Wars themed room. This week my friend Rebekah came over to help me paint and create some fun new features that the boys absolutely love!<br />
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We painted an accent wall, added some fun toys and hung the millennium falcon from the ceiling. My friend also creatively ran with my idea to make light saber holders for the room. She added the stars to make it look like it was traveling at warp speed.<br />
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The AT-AT bed has undergone some changes from the original design to compensate for a different room. We moved the head to look as if it is rotating to look at something and added some dimensions to the stairs since they are now the first thing you see when you walk in the room. Our oldest two sons now share a room so we built a bunk underneath to accommodate that.<br />
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So if you can, tune in on Wednesday to check out our Star Wars room. Darth Vader and Kylo Ren will be there:).JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-62370915119976887892015-11-07T22:22:00.000-08:002015-11-07T22:22:26.322-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time to update our blog, just a few years behind:) With Facebook and Instagram as the means to keep our long distant family and friends informed, I tend to forget to write on here. Been busy raising three beautiful boys. Our life is crazy, but I wouldn't change a single thing.<br />
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When my friends hear of the things that happen in our life they tell me I should start a blog, hahaha, I actually have one and I should utilize it more. I'm sure there is someone out there that can be encouraged from our stories.<br />
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We have a highly accident prone family. Our littlest one has had several hospital stays and the running joke is that we are just trying to collect the free blanket that the pediatric unit gives us every time we check in (they are super soft)! My husband and I said that since we have paid so much in medical bills we will just make a quilt for him out of those blankets as a reminder that he would've had college tuition money had we not had to pay so much when he was little, hehehe.<br />
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Almost every time we go out we have interesting encounters with strangers who are either sweet and helpful, opinionated about me having my hands full, or the "fun" people that are angry in a Starbucks drive-thru and definitely need that beverage faster than I do. Seriously, last Wednesday a young woman with an infant child lost it on me in the Starbucks drive-thru with a large amount of colorful words, I offered to buy her coffee because what new Mom hasn't just lost it at one point or another? Honestly was one of those wrong place, wrong time moments. My 8 year old son was shocked, but thankfully I kept calmed and we moved on:)<br />
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The other fun thing is that I have a severe case of Mom brain, yes, its a thing! Just last week I spent time coordinating my kids being watched so that I could go to my Kindergartner's parent teacher conference. I showered, put on clothes that didn't consist of comfy workout pants, got a coffee so that I would be alert and went to his school. I walked in, proud of myself that I was on time, and saw his teacher with a confused look on her face. Yup that's right, I had the right time, just 3 weeks too early. Not a day early my friends, 3 weeks!!!!! Must have just breezed over that email with the date LOL! That same week I missed an appointment and they called to ask where I was...I'm currently not in your dentist chair so lets reschedule shall we? I think I need Ginkgo Biloba, is that the vitamin we take to better our memory? I think I heard that, but now I forget.<br />
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We love life and all the blessings and opportunities that God puts before us. We play hard, pray hard and dream big. Through all the challenges that we face, we strive to dust ourselves off, get back up and Praise the One who carries us through. Our motto since my husband and I met has always been, "Go big or Go home." You will see that in our annual Christmas light show on our home (our new neighbors are going to love us!!!) and in our love for all things Star Wars (check out the AT AT bed posting). So thanks for following us and checking us out, we hope when you come by our site you smile, laugh, pray for us, or can be encouraged in some way or another.<br />
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<br />JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-41104372521554388172012-06-09T09:55:00.000-07:002012-06-09T09:55:54.300-07:00Luke & Vader's Adventures in Hawaii<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Before we even got off the plane they started battling!</div>
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We're supposed to be resting on the beach, but Luke & Darth had to battle it out on the lava rocks.</div>
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Taking their fight to the jungle.</div>
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Stopping the battling for a quick snack.</div>
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Resting after days of battling!</div>
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<strong>All Terrain Armored Transport installed!</strong></div>
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<strong>6-1/2 weeks, about 60 hours of work.</strong></div>
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Basic Legs are 2X4 as well. Legs run all the way to the top of the side for stability</div>
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It doesn't have a burnt taste, it's from the Brown Sugar carmelizing, and adds extra sweetness.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0q8-gVEmpI/AAAAAAAABgY/0-mtKK5rN1o/s1600-h/DSC00374.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0q8-gVEmpI/AAAAAAAABgY/0-mtKK5rN1o/s320/DSC00374.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />Here's the final product. 5 ribs with a side of Collard Greens & Bacon, and a Garlic-Herb mashed potatoes and gravy.<br />Dinner time. Yum!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0q8-2pHpiI/AAAAAAAABgg/OynXZn_H-pw/s1600-h/DSC00378.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0q8-2pHpiI/AAAAAAAABgg/OynXZn_H-pw/s320/DSC00378.JPG" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:NONE'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-83684466373910179602010-01-10T21:07:00.000-08:002010-01-10T21:07:34.356-08:00Ribs: Part 3:Now that you've softened the ribs up, time to finish them. <br />Here are the ribs after 8 hours. Just right, ready for the sauce.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0qyCfCN83I/AAAAAAAABgI/ea6Opj0xdXg/s1600-h/DSC00368.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0qyCfCN83I/AAAAAAAABgI/ea6Opj0xdXg/s320/DSC00368.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />I use a semi-homemade sauce, starting with Sweet Baby Ray's as a base, then build off of it.<br />Some of the other ingredients include lots of Brown Sugar, Mustard, Worcestire Sauce, Garlic & a dash of Liquid Smoke<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0qyCN6iHfI/AAAAAAAABgA/A1LrE2pUjMk/s1600-h/DSC00363.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0qyCN6iHfI/AAAAAAAABgA/A1LrE2pUjMk/s320/DSC00363.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Liberally sauce the ribs, and put back in the oven (foil top still on) for one more hour, and you're almost there.<br />Ribs ready for the last hour.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0qyC0x4Q6I/AAAAAAAABgQ/dBBVM965Ei8/s1600-h/DSC00370.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0qyC0x4Q6I/AAAAAAAABgQ/dBBVM965Ei8/s320/DSC00370.JPG" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:NONE'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-21907145245597171702010-01-10T07:59:00.000-08:002010-01-10T07:59:16.731-08:00Ribs: Part 3All righty, now we're ready to cook the ribs!<br />Cooking is a 3 stage process.<br /><br />First is <strong><u>LOW AND SLOW.<br /></u></strong><br />I pour one bottle of beer over the ribs, first meat side up, then inside up.<br />I like a hoppy beer, you want to pull the flavor of the hops and malt into the beer. Go for an I.P.A., or something from East Europe.<br />You want to pour it slowly, just so it adds a little flavor, you don't want to wash off the rub!<br />Leave the ribs bone side/inside of the rib up, so that each rib holds a little pool of beer.<br /><br />Next to the bottom of the pan I add about 1/2 cup of orange juice, a cup of water and a teaspoon of liquid smoke.<br />This mixture keeps the ribs moist and sweet, by steaming the ribs. Steaming means we won't need to turn them as often, or baste until the very end.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0n5Uvl9kDI/AAAAAAAABfY/EghnMasTFH8/s1600-h/DSC00358.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0n5Uvl9kDI/AAAAAAAABfY/EghnMasTFH8/s320/DSC00358.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />Oh, it's important to note that the ribs aren't on the bottom of the pan, it's hard to see, but I crumple up enough aluminum foil, so the ribs are 1 to 1-1/2 inches from the bottom of the pan.<br /><br />Finally, tent the ribs, to keep the moist goodness in.<br />Here are the ribs, ready to go in!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0n5U9k3--I/AAAAAAAABfg/YeiyYAV2Xpc/s1600-h/DSC00362.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0n5U9k3--I/AAAAAAAABfg/YeiyYAV2Xpc/s320/DSC00362.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />Like I said, LOW and SLOW.<br />265 degrees for 6-8 hours for this phase, with a total of 8-10 hours.<br />Flipping the ribs over after 3-4 hours, then every hour and a half or so.<br /><br />Back in 8 hours for step 2!<div style='clear:both; text-align:NONE'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-24454060201649278672010-01-09T21:59:00.000-08:002010-01-09T21:59:16.033-08:00Rib Time- Part 2!Now the rub and the rib are ready to get together!<br />I massage the rub onto each rib, cover in foil, and place in the fridge to soak overnight.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lssdhKOaI/AAAAAAAABeQ/J5_TtvHWgPY/s1600-h/DSC00352.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lssdhKOaI/AAAAAAAABeQ/J5_TtvHWgPY/s320/DSC00352.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />And here's happy Caiden, ready for Ribs!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lsspIMYUI/AAAAAAAABeY/kswiI8npy_o/s1600-h/DSC00357.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lsspIMYUI/AAAAAAAABeY/kswiI8npy_o/s320/DSC00357.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />To be continued tomorrow morning!<div style='clear:both; text-align:NONE'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-66052592060582150692010-01-09T21:55:00.000-08:002010-01-09T21:56:04.110-08:00Rib Time!<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px">Well, Jenn is 9 months pregnant, and ready to give Austen the eviction notice. With Caiden my famous ribs worked- she went into labor just 4 hours after dinner... (We say they're soooo good they're labor inducing). So we're going to give it another shot, and i decided to let everyone in on how it's done. It's a 20 hour process, started tonight, and we'll finish tomorrow with some good Southern Sides.<br /><br /><u><strong>MEAT:</strong><br /></u>We like to start with a nice Pork Loin Rib. Beef ribs don't stand a chance next to a well prepared pork. Pork Loin gives a bit more meat on each rib, and ends up extremely tender. We do 3 racks of ribs at once. We've found great ribs at Sam's Club, excellent price and excellent quality. Look for one with a good amount of marbling. You may have to cut off some extra fat chunks, but it's worth it.<br /><br />Key is to remove the Silverskin off the inside part of the rib. The Silverskin gives the rib a watertight seal, and doesn't let the flavor soak in from the rub and sauce.<br /><br />I also chop mine into 4 or 5 rib segments. Makes them easier to work with, and extra flavor!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr8yjiqfI/AAAAAAAABeI/o9Pye2HGBvE/s1600-h/DSC00350.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr8yjiqfI/AAAAAAAABeI/o9Pye2HGBvE/s320/DSC00350.JPG" /></a> </div><strong><u>Wet or Dry? I say Both!:</u></strong><br />That's right, I do both, although i guess that technically makes me a wet-rib lover. So be it.<br />I start with a heavy rub, comprised of a whole lot of spices.<br /><br />The base is a lot of Brown Sugar, Garlice and Paprika.<br />Some of the more unusual ingredients are Dry Mustard, Cinnamon, Parsley and a touch of Allspice.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr7283aoI/AAAAAAAABdw/OUHSBiITL9I/s1600-h/DSC00344.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr7283aoI/AAAAAAAABdw/OUHSBiITL9I/s320/DSC00344.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here's the final Rub, almost ready for application.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr8RJLKDI/AAAAAAAABd4/aRgZ9zkpaMY/s1600-h/DSC00345.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr8RJLKDI/AAAAAAAABd4/aRgZ9zkpaMY/s320/DSC00345.JPG" /></a><br /><br />It's not technically a Dry Rub, I mix in a little bit of Orange Juice (to add sweetness) and enough Apple Cider Vinegar to make a thick paste.<br />The paste method gets more rub to stick to the meat, and allow it to soak.<br />The Vinegar raises the PH enough to let the spices soak in and through the meat.<br /><margin:><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr8fGiTGI/AAAAAAAABeA/tmCMVChVwQA/s1600-h/DSC00349.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/S0lr8fGiTGI/AAAAAAAABeA/tmCMVChVwQA/s320/DSC00349.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"></div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-32795419084654487652008-12-11T19:43:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:44:35.704-08:00Momma Jenn---Caiden's 1st Birthday<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeA05VRGI/AAAAAAAABVc/opS3y5BRRuY/s1600-h/DSC01499.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; clear: both; float: right;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeA05VRGI/AAAAAAAABVc/opS3y5BRRuY/s160/DSC01499.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We had a wonderful celebration with our friends and family <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeBPEPUbI/AAAAAAAABVk/q5QVKaqbHdo/s1600-h/DSC01491.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; clear: both; float: right;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeBPEPUbI/AAAAAAAABVk/q5QVKaqbHdo/s160/DSC01491.JPG" border="0" /></a>for Caiden's Birthday part 2. Nonnie and Poppa bought him a wagon, which he loves to ride to the park everyday!<br /><br />My friend Jen and I worked all day on Caiden's Mickey Mouse cake. It was pretty tasty:)<br /><br />Caiden also got to enjoy some blue cupcakes that I made for him on his actual Birthday, September 23rd.<br /><br />So between Disneyland, parties, cupcakes and lots of presents it would be safe to say that he is one loved/spoiled little guy!!!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeBsxNl0I/AAAAAAAABVs/ZUc7PCi0Rfo/s1600-h/DSC01481.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; clear: both; float: right;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeBsxNl0I/AAAAAAAABVs/ZUc7PCi0Rfo/s160/DSC01481.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeCEK0YtI/AAAAAAAABV0/hkthcfVEQi8/s1600-h/DSC01535.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; clear: both; float: right;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUHeCEK0YtI/AAAAAAAABV0/hkthcfVEQi8/s160/DSC01535.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-83555983037352532582008-12-11T16:06:00.000-08:002008-12-11T16:06:52.694-08:00In September for Caiden's 1st Birthday we went down to Disneyland for the weekend.<br />Derek's parents came from Oregon to help us celebrate <img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrF4bmnUI/AAAAAAAABU8/NhM8S3aKFGc/s160/DSC01459.JPG" border="0" />and my parents came as well. We had an amazing time<br />watching the shows, the parades, riding rides, eating cake, opening presents, etc.<br /><br />Caiden soaked up all the attention. He wore the Disney Birthday pin so that everyone knew it was his<br />Birthday:)<br /><br />At dinner we had a Birthday bucket delivered to our table...everyone watched with joy and laughter as Caiden<br />ate his first piece of cake ever. It got quite messy but worth the fun and memories!<br /><br />Just like his Mommy, Disneyland might become his favorite place to celebrate his Birthday!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrGLzruVI/AAAAAAAABVE/Zt9dSdh4uZ8/s1600-h/DSC00569.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrGLzruVI/AAAAAAAABVE/Zt9dSdh4uZ8/s160/DSC00569.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrGt2FzUI/AAAAAAAABVM/V-voKW0J3X8/s1600-h/DSC01266.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrGt2FzUI/AAAAAAAABVM/V-voKW0J3X8/s160/DSC01266.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrG_1efrI/AAAAAAAABVU/dpmps66I-jI/s1600-h/DSC01325.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGrG_1efrI/AAAAAAAABVU/dpmps66I-jI/s160/DSC01325.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-36788054857493233892008-12-11T15:57:00.000-08:002015-11-08T13:32:39.646-08:00Momma Jenn--Newport Beach Trip At the end of July, we went to Newport Beach and stayed at my Mom and Dad's time share. We stayed for 5 days and enjoyed every second of it.<br />
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Caiden had fun being pulled around in his baby buggy float, making sand castles with Daddy, playing with Nonnie and Poppa, crawling around, playing games and soaking up the sun. We made smore's every night around the camp fire---by the end of the week I looked and felt like a toasted marshmallow!<br />
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It was a very nice getaway for us. We are already looking forward to next year's Newport trip:)<br />
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JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-9534672854073907562008-12-11T15:52:00.000-08:002008-12-11T15:52:15.403-08:00Momma Jenn<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGnrfhc2ZI/AAAAAAAABUM/Ipq7lwLGZc8/s1600-h/DSC00744.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGnrfhc2ZI/AAAAAAAABUM/Ipq7lwLGZc8/s160/DSC00744.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br />It has been forever since I have spent time blogging and giving updates on what the Dutilly family has been up to. The last time I blogged we had gone to the Disney picnic back in June.<br /><br />In July, we were able to fly to Mass. to celebrate July 4th with Derek's family. While we were there Grandma watched Caiden and Derek and I went to Boston for a Boston Red Sox game. The Red Sox have been my favorite baseball team since I can remember so going to an actual game was amazing. While in Boston we also did the Freedom Walk tour...lots of fun, I can't wait to go back!<br /> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGnrqXYmeI/AAAAAAAABUU/_qWonpVBwGo/s1600-h/DSC00672.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/SUGnrqXYmeI/AAAAAAAABUU/_qWonpVBwGo/s160/DSC00672.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Caiden enjoyed meeting everyone for the first time, he was quite the happy traveler.<div style='clear:both; text-align:RIGHT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-72443545370093516622008-06-14T22:03:00.000-07:002008-12-11T22:14:34.444-08:00Disney Company Picnic!Here's some pics from the Disney Company Picnic today. We had a great time & Caiden loved meeting the characters.<br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSineQ5pwI/AAAAAAAAAuk/RUehdM3ZqdY/s1600-h/DSC00569.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSineQ5pwI/AAAAAAAAAuk/RUehdM3ZqdY/s400/DSC00569.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSioDgtvFI/AAAAAAAAAus/P-fo0c5-6PA/s1600-h/DSC00571.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSioDgtvFI/AAAAAAAAAus/P-fo0c5-6PA/s400/DSC00571.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSioc70OEI/AAAAAAAAAu0/LuTyIb6F9ZM/s1600-h/DSC00573.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSioc70OEI/AAAAAAAAAu0/LuTyIb6F9ZM/s400/DSC00573.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSio0ZFAlI/AAAAAAAAAu8/S2AyGIiQfSY/s1600-h/DSC00576.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSio0ZFAlI/AAAAAAAAAu8/S2AyGIiQfSY/s400/DSC00576.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSjwH7XOaI/AAAAAAAAAvE/JMO2qdSPL-A/s1600-h/DSC00580.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSjwH7XOaI/AAAAAAAAAvE/JMO2qdSPL-A/s400/DSC00580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211970715931589026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSjxaZ5vOI/AAAAAAAAAvM/Pc5DRXLBwVY/s1600-h/DSC00583.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSjxaZ5vOI/AAAAAAAAAvM/Pc5DRXLBwVY/s400/DSC00583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211970738071387362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSjzm1xN3I/AAAAAAAAAvU/vkEfOYRAEvU/s1600-h/DSC00586.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSjzm1xN3I/AAAAAAAAAvU/vkEfOYRAEvU/s400/DSC00586.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211970775769233266" border="0" /></a>(The horse that played Seabiscuit in the movie)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSj0hVYZTI/AAAAAAAAAvc/OT6V-dIboTg/s1600-h/DSC00588.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSj0hVYZTI/AAAAAAAAAvc/OT6V-dIboTg/s400/DSC00588.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211970791471080754" border="0" /></a>(The picnic was at Santa Anita raceway, so<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSj1UV7QqI/AAAAAAAAAvk/v7hLqtHwEJI/s1600-h/DSC00589.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSj1UV7QqI/AAAAAAAAAvk/v7hLqtHwEJI/s400/DSC00589.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211970805163573922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSl2N8XNHI/AAAAAAAAAvs/T9aybkspSqY/s1600-h/DSC00595.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSl2N8XNHI/AAAAAAAAAvs/T9aybkspSqY/s400/DSC00595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211973019648865394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSl2tGNbxI/AAAAAAAAAv0/NPWyp50Y-S4/s1600-h/DSC00605.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSl2tGNbxI/AAAAAAAAAv0/NPWyp50Y-S4/s400/DSC00605.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211973028011667218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSl22Ujk2I/AAAAAAAAAv8/X-n62DetIBg/s1600-h/DSC00610.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSl22Ujk2I/AAAAAAAAAv8/X-n62DetIBg/s400/DSC00610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211973030487757666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-29588285953694145762008-06-14T21:49:00.000-07:002008-12-11T22:14:35.461-08:00Wall ArtHere are some photos taken by Yoti, our amazing family photographer. He can take photos like this for you too. Check out his website: <a href="http://www.scphotostudio.com/">http://www.scphotostudio.com/</a><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfWQjrtpI/AAAAAAAAAt8/f34p4wle8fs/s1600-h/DSC00557.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfWQjrtpI/AAAAAAAAAt8/f34p4wle8fs/s320/DSC00557.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />(Miracle of Life)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFShQbU7dzI/AAAAAAAAAuc/7xivfU91Zg4/s1600-h/DSC00561.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFShQbU7dzI/AAAAAAAAAuc/7xivfU91Zg4/s320/DSC00561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211967972360025906" border="0" /></a>(Such a beautiful shot)<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfV01dUuI/AAAAAAAAAt0/C0BpAoLjHHM/s1600-h/DSC00552.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfV01dUuI/AAAAAAAAAt0/C0BpAoLjHHM/s320/DSC00552.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Body Art)<br /></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfWRKfSLI/AAAAAAAAAuE/p_3ONsgSzPg/s1600-h/DSC00558.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfWRKfSLI/AAAAAAAAAuE/p_3ONsgSzPg/s320/DSC00558.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />(Such a cute Face)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFShPoGrT2I/AAAAAAAAAuU/tSHZczIz1wo/s1600-h/DSC00566.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFShPoGrT2I/AAAAAAAAAuU/tSHZczIz1wo/s320/DSC00566.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211967958610038626" border="0" /></a>(Go Red Sox!!!)<br /></div><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SFSfWig-opI/AAAAAAAAAuM/e8so4Bw0S4Q/s1600-h/DSC00561.JPG"></a> </div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-57374117929298533532008-04-12T14:46:00.000-07:002008-12-11T22:14:36.457-08:00Caiden Activity Update!Caiden's having fun growing up, and having big adventures!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SAEuqG8g8HI/AAAAAAAAArk/sTB9oj1tU78/s1600-h/DSC00297.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SAEuqG8g8HI/AAAAAAAAArk/sTB9oj1tU78/s320/DSC00297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188479546661335154" border="0" /></a>Today was his first day swimming! He had a great time and loved being in the water. It's already 90 degrees, so I'm sure we'll be visiting the pool a LOT this summer!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SAEuVm8g8GI/AAAAAAAAArc/PubnUGzUcu4/s1600-h/DSC00295.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SAEuVm8g8GI/AAAAAAAAArc/PubnUGzUcu4/s320/DSC00295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188479194474016866" border="0" /></a><br />(In his floatie boat)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SAEvWW8g8II/AAAAAAAAArs/Vt1t8jIHh7E/s1600-h/DSC00279.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/SAEvWW8g8II/AAAAAAAAArs/Vt1t8jIHh7E/s320/DSC00279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188480306870546562" border="0" /></a>(On the swings, he loves the park in the afternoons!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-36480991318063498212008-03-07T17:07:00.000-08:002008-12-11T22:14:36.821-08:00Jenn: Caiden Eating pears and rice cereal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R9Hng0xe5RI/AAAAAAAAAFo/VCBsD4x6SPU/s1600-h/DSC00191.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R9Hng0xe5RI/AAAAAAAAAFo/VCBsD4x6SPU/s320/DSC00191.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175171997933430034" border="0" /></a>Today was the first day that we have added pears to Caiden's rice cereal. He will be 6 months old in two weeks and we are starting to incorporate solids into his routine:)<br /><br />He loved to take the spoon away from Mommy, he thought it was the funniest thing!<br /><br />After his big meal, he took a peaceful nap...We like to call it the "food coma."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R9HniUxe5SI/AAAAAAAAAFw/0b9_f1zBemw/s1600-h/DSC00192.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R9HniUxe5SI/AAAAAAAAAFw/0b9_f1zBemw/s320/DSC00192.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175172023703233826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R9HnjExe5TI/AAAAAAAAAF4/t2LQLX1JUGo/s1600-h/DSC00194.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R9HnjExe5TI/AAAAAAAAAF4/t2LQLX1JUGo/s320/DSC00194.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175172036588135730" border="0" /></a>JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-35133682261855910702008-02-09T09:26:00.000-08:002008-12-11T22:14:38.159-08:00Derek: Caiden Big EaterCaiden's started eating Rice Cereal from a spoon, and he's already pretty good!<br />That boy loves to eat!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R63i4yFQ0wI/AAAAAAAAAlc/MPZ7R6nVb8I/s1600-h/DSC00088.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R63i4yFQ0wI/AAAAAAAAAlc/MPZ7R6nVb8I/s320/DSC00088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165033812808225538" border="0" /></a>(Get in my Belly!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R63jNiFQ0xI/AAAAAAAAAlk/g5tB9YDiF6U/s1600-h/DSC00087.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R63jNiFQ0xI/AAAAAAAAAlk/g5tB9YDiF6U/s320/DSC00087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165034169290511122" border="0" /></a>(A little Messy, but satisfied!)<br /></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-6842928405667954522008-01-09T21:38:00.001-08:002008-12-11T22:14:38.919-08:00Jenn: Caiden 3 1/2 Month pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3PPOzaI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/BYJSaCC2XUQ/s1600-h/Caidens+feet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3PPOzaI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/BYJSaCC2XUQ/s320/Caidens+feet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153718712113483170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3PPOzbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/dsMEqtswdKk/s1600-h/Sweet+Caiden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3PPOzbI/AAAAAAAAAEY/dsMEqtswdKk/s320/Sweet+Caiden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153718712113483186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3fPOzcI/AAAAAAAAAEg/bRpemtqaUBY/s1600-h/Caiden+and+Mommy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3fPOzcI/AAAAAAAAAEg/bRpemtqaUBY/s320/Caiden+and+Mommy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153718716408450498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3vPOzdI/AAAAAAAAAEo/IpdczOy4Z1U/s1600-h/Thinking+Caiden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sqhW6lRBjqw/R4Wv3vPOzdI/AAAAAAAAAEo/IpdczOy4Z1U/s320/Thinking+Caiden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153718720703417810" border="0" /></a>Thanks to my amazing friend Staci Roth, we have these adorable pictures of Caiden Thomas. We are so very blessed to have such an amazing son. I love seeing the world through his eyes!JennD.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16009251058684159197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-80266755207912006412008-01-01T15:07:00.000-08:002008-12-11T22:14:39.622-08:00Derek: A Caiden New Year:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rIA96oiAI/AAAAAAAAAkY/rW5MOk0iOx4/s1600-h/100_2554-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rIA96oiAI/AAAAAAAAAkY/rW5MOk0iOx4/s320/100_2554-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150649042797627394" border="0" /></a>Caiden wishes everyone a happy 2008!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rIs96oiBI/AAAAAAAAAkg/TN1iFB-6tvE/s1600-h/100_2575.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rIs96oiBI/AAAAAAAAAkg/TN1iFB-6tvE/s320/100_2575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150649798711871506" border="0" /></a>With his Momma New Year's Eve, dressed to Party like it's 2008!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-78174572184182800512008-01-01T15:00:00.000-08:002008-12-11T22:14:40.587-08:00Derek: Christmas with CaidenWe had a great Christmas with our little man.<br />He's growing and developing so fast, we can hardly believe it. Soon he'll be walking, talking, going to college...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rGit6oh9I/AAAAAAAAAkA/2bRQgUIDqTI/s1600-h/100_2527.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rGit6oh9I/AAAAAAAAAkA/2bRQgUIDqTI/s320/100_2527.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150647423594956754" border="0" /></a>Already holding head up.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rHFd6oh_I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/KJAGJ0RVTZE/s1600-h/100_2543.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rHFd6oh_I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/KJAGJ0RVTZE/s320/100_2543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150648020595410930" border="0" /></a>He loves the ducky washcloth made by grandma Di.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rGq96oh-I/AAAAAAAAAkI/l3bqJRtERnQ/s1600-h/100_2532.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R3rGq96oh-I/AAAAAAAAAkI/l3bqJRtERnQ/s320/100_2532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150647565328877538" border="0" /></a>He really enjoyed opening presents.<br /></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-26816174204345201452007-12-23T13:56:00.001-08:002008-12-11T22:14:41.035-08:00Derek: Caiden & SantaHere's the photographer's pics of Caiden with Santa:<br />Such a handsome guy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R27Z996oh7I/AAAAAAAAAjE/iPpYF1HKjg4/s1600-h/IMG_3743.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R27Z996oh7I/AAAAAAAAAjE/iPpYF1HKjg4/s320/IMG_3743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147291082746791858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R27aPt6oh8I/AAAAAAAAAjM/5rq3S9AOzwU/s1600-h/IMG_3746.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R27aPt6oh8I/AAAAAAAAAjM/5rq3S9AOzwU/s320/IMG_3746.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5147291387689469890" border="0" /></a>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-40157559882558786232007-12-15T21:25:00.000-08:002007-12-15T21:30:25.163-08:00Caiden CoosCaiden has really started 'talking':<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyfjgMfoiMTyeZo0jdqWDJhCN7tdhHFDhGzOzVNVgnLkXeFu0bDkrECcm7XWYnDbmqCfrl-AjrPyZW4fTD-0g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-17631518926828143142007-12-13T22:08:00.000-08:002008-12-11T22:14:41.411-08:00Derek: San FranWe just got back from a really great getaway to San Francisco. Keven joined us as our Au Pair, at least until Caiden broke her. 8-)<br /><br />Caiden did amazing on the flights, and really enjoyed seeing the sights. We think he's going to be a great traveler.<br /><br />What a difference just 2 short years makes:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Where we started:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R2Iert6ogdI/AAAAAAAAAUM/aZXH9K9UTvI/s1600-h/100_0585.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R2Iert6ogdI/AAAAAAAAAUM/aZXH9K9UTvI/s320/100_0585.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143707460819255762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R2IeaN6ogcI/AAAAAAAAAUE/U7gZrJydDR4/s1600-h/100_2414.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R2IeaN6ogcI/AAAAAAAAAUE/U7gZrJydDR4/s320/100_2414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143707160171545026" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Where we are now.<br /></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2714396356547405982.post-70557976367604492652007-12-09T23:13:00.001-08:002008-12-11T22:14:41.718-08:00First Pictures with SantaWe had our first pictures with Santa , courtesy our realtor-<a href="http://www.dilbeck.com/dilbeck_cfmfiles/main/agentpage.cfm?id=543&r=o"> Dawn Shaver-Faulconer.</a> She's the absolute best. If you need a house anywhere near LA, <a href="http://www.dilbeck.com/dilbeck_cfmfiles/main/agentpage.cfm?id=543&r=o">check her out!</a><br /><br />Caiden was excellent. He didn't cry or fuss at all. We had a good time, got pictures as a family and with Jan & Keven. Kasia & Michael got pictures with Zofia.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R1znai21qCI/AAAAAAAAATI/GvXZnaFSw3w/s1600-h/100_2409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R1znai21qCI/AAAAAAAAATI/GvXZnaFSw3w/s320/100_2409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142239317769693218" border="0" /></a>(Family with Santa)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R1znhS21qDI/AAAAAAAAATQ/VtzR1JTT8nQ/s1600-h/100_2410.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QDWQZor7XBE/R1znhS21qDI/AAAAAAAAATQ/VtzR1JTT8nQ/s320/100_2410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142239433733810226" border="0" /></a>(With Nana & Papa)<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />We're mailing out our Christmas cards, if you don't get one in a week, let us know, we might not have the right address! (Update 12/14: Haven't made it to the post office yet! Hopefully this weekend!)<br /><br />Hope everyone is having a blessed time preparing for the holidays.<br />Love you all.<br /></div></div>Derek, Jenn, Caiden, Austen & Dillonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02610130364026151050noreply@blogger.com0