1st Birthday Celebration!

The day after Kaeden turned 1, we celebrated with family and friends! We all gathered at Doe and Papa's house for a "Cars" party! After food and a little fun, Bubba dove into his cake....well kinda! Daddy had to encourage and help him along a lot, and he wound up wiping most of it in his lap...good thing Doe is good at getting stains out of clothes!

Grampsy and Papa enjoying the craziness!

Playing with balloons in the fountain ended up being a hit...who knew?

Not too sure about using his hands for the cake!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA! WE LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!

My Dearest Bubba Doo!

Kaeden-
Today you are one year old! The time has gone by so quickly and I can't believe we are here already. You are such a blessing to Daddy and I, and Kirstianna is crazy about you too! You are such an amazing little guy, and I have enjoyed watching you grow and learn over the past year.
You have always been such an easy baby. When you cry, we know something is wrong, and it's almost always an easy fix. You are quiet and calm (most of the time) and such a content little boy. But lately, you have been showing us a whole other side of you. Your personality is coming out and while still content...you are strong willed!
In the past few months you have started fighting back with Sissy over toys, pout and scream when Mommy tells you "No no", and laugh when you get in trouble. Yeah, that's right, you think Mommy rushing to grab breakables from you is hilarious! Thanks!
Also recently, you are a snuggle bug. Quite a change from my baby who would rather be laid down than rocked to sleep! You love giving kisses, being tickled, giving loves and snuggling up with Mommy.
I love watching you experience new things. You are so serious when looking at something new and so curious about everything. Most recently you love playing in the dirt and sand, but haven't learned not to put it in your mouth. But that doesn't surprise me because everything goes in your mouth!
You are learning so much everyday! You crawl in record time now, climb on everything and I'm sure you'll be walking anytime now! You say "Momma" "Dadda" "Sissy" "Hi" "Yucky" "Yay" (while clapping...usually for yourself!) and "Uh-oh"
Everyday you continue to amaze me and bless our lives. You are an amazing gift from God and I cannot tell you how grateful I am to get to be your Mommy! I love you so much and can't wait to see what your next year holds! Thank you for being you!

Things I didn't think needed to actually be said...

" It is NOT ok to hit people with the bible!" to which she responded " Oh, well now I know!"

Rockin' the faux-hawk!

In preparation for his 1st Birthday...Kaeden is sporting a new hair do. He wasn't too fond of the process, but now he thinks he is pretty tough! :) Although I wish I could have taken a picture of his reaction upon first seeing it...he put his head down and covered his eyes with one hand! Too cute! Love this growing boy more and more everyday!

Easter 2010

We spent Easter at my parents house. Food, egg hunt and fun with cousins...what more could you want? Oh yeah, strawberry shortcake too! It was such a beautiful day!

Time Flies!

So, a while after Kirstianna was born I decided I should blog. Not only to keep everyone up on the happenings of our lives, but also to have something to look back on and remember the things that we may forget! Now, a few years and another kid later...I am actually following through with it.
We tend to get so busy that we let things go, and I don't want our memories to be one of them. Kaeden will be one this week, and it has hit me hard that time really does fly by. Weeks pass and the kids grow and life continues to be busy. But hopefully I will remember to take time out and document it, so we have it all to look back on when we're old and gray!