Baby Caden is Nearly One!

Can anyone else believe that this little Punk will be 1 on Thursday? I'm speechless. Where did this year go? He's finally got a tooth or two, he's crawling and cruising, he waves and claps, he says mama and dada and wooooo, and he's starting to finally sleep through the night on a more regular basis.
His gift from GrandDan, {Grand}MamaK and the Uncles of the Apocalypse will arrive on time and they are waiting to open it until Friday when we have a Skype date. They are so sweet to us! I can't wait to see him tear into it.

#100HappyDays: Day 99

 

Day 99 of #100HappyDays
Little Caden just turned 7 months old. Isn't he precious?!
Cannot wait to snuggle him when they come to visit in a few weeks!

#100DaysOfSummer
#BabyCaden — feeling happy.

 

Baby Caden: Sweet Smiles

Random cuteness overload courtesy of Baby Caden. You're welcome.

Baby Caden 4.5 months

Caden got a high chair and from the looks of it, he's pretty excited about it. For now, he will be using it to play with toys while his mama cooks dinner and such, but he's already dreaming about having some of his own food while sitting in it.
Stop growing up so fast, Caden!

Baby Caden 4 Months Old: A New Toy!

Baby Caden has a toy that he's been waiting to grow into and he's finally big enough to enjoy it. These bouncy/jumper/exerciser things are pretty cool and with a rotating seat, he can see everywhere in the room and reach all of the toys. But today, he doesn't care about that, he's just happy that his toes reach the floor so he can bounce up and down. Way to go, Caden!

Baby Caden: 3.5 Months

Baby Caden is growing up WAY too fast for my taste. He's so stinkin' cute! When Pat saw this photo, he asked if human babies 'grow into' their hands, like puppies do with their paws. I had never thought about that before.
Things that make you go Hmmmm.
'Shua and Lauren, kiss that sweet baby from {Grand}Mama K please.

Baby Caden: Sleeping Again

Caden is so precious, whether awake or asleep! I can't believe he's already 3.5 months old.

Baby Caden: 2 Months Old

It's hard to believe this little guy is already 2 months old. He's growing so fast that it kind of takes my breath away. According to his Daddy and Mama, he's holding his head up pretty well now and smiling on purpose. Go Caden!

Baby Caden: 1 Month Old

I can't believe he's already a month old and I haven't gotten to IL to hold him! Thankfully, tickets have been purchased and I"ll be there is less than two weeks to do some catching up.
Hang on Caden, {Grand}Mama K is coming!

Baby Caden: You're So Vain!

The caption on this photo on FB basically said that his mama thought he was vain because he stared at himself in the mirror for so long. Cracked me up, BIG TIME. Vain little babies, they always like to look at themselves. 

In other news, he's growing so fast already that it's breaking my heart. I can't wait to get to IL to hug him so tight. How can you miss someone so much that you've never met?
He's obviously the cutest, smartest, best baby ever born. Amen.

So Much to Tell!

It has been a busy 2 weeks here since I wrote you all last, so I will TRY to keep this brief, but I make no promises...ha ha! I think I shall use bullet journalling as it lends itself to brevity.

• Dan is still working, but is sitting around most days playing his video games. He would rather work, but I'm just glad that he is employed. ; )


• Tyler turned 15 this week...where DOES the time go?


• The boys have discovered the wonderful game of spoons and want to play it every night...spoons, anyone??


• We made it through the month of June with no visitors, but found ourselves getting lonely, so we were all kinds of excited when Mike and Jay announced that they WERE, in fact, going to make it down here for a few days.


• They arrived safely last night about 10ish. We all stayed up way too late chatting, even Derek was up past 11pm...and then Mike cooked me breakfast...I like that!!


• Dolli and John welcomed their little one into the world on Friday morning...a baby girl named Ryan Elizabeth...she looks just like her daddy except for the dimple in her chin which is all her mama...sorry no pictures yet. They are both well now, Dolli is having trouble with her blood pressure and Ryan is struggling to keep her blood sugar at a good place, but both things are doing better each day.


• The boys finished school on Friday and boy were they happy about that! I also am looking forward to the break that summer brings for me...time to work on other projects, like learning to can veggies or do a little scrap booking, finish that book I started 5 months ago.....


• For those that don't know, Josh and Lauren have postponed the wedding, which is probably a good thing...a little extra time to grow up and closer to each other.


• Jodi has managed to still be hanging on to Titus, although it's my opinion that now he is wedged in there so tightly he couldn't come out if he wanted to....ha ha!


• Work is going well for me, they FINALLY hired a few new people to fill out the crew and now were are working more like 8-12 like we are supposed to, not until 4 am like 2 weeks ago...that's just NUTS!!


• I'm running out of things to tell you but I saved the best for last...


• When I got home last night...my 'Shua was here! Mike and Jay brought him along...YEAH! I feel like my little family is complete, at least for a few days. Hurray!

I suppose that's about it for now...I'll keep you posted on any other new developments...but first a few prayer requests...

• Jodi~that baby has to get out sometime...and soon! She is uncomfortable and tired of being pregnant...the fun is over!


• Mike, Jay and 'Shua for a fun visit and safe travel home


• Dolli~John and Dolli are having serious marital issues and are considering a divorce...please pray against this and for a renewal of their marriage especially with their new addition.

That's really and truly it this time...I love you all so much! Missing you and can't wait to see you all again...hopefully soon!

Blessings,

~Kristy

'Shua, Jay and Mike in front of the rental car...it's a long drive!!


Jay says they aren't the Charlie's Angels...they are the Gnarly Angels...LOL!

This picture makes him look so grown up...darn it!! NO growing UP!!