Baby Caden: February 14

First Valentine's Day!

💘 2 weeks old, already breaking hearts! 💘

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.

Baby Caden: It's a Dog's Life

Baby Caden is adored by his fur-"brother" Rusty, who guards him carefully each and every day. I love this photo so much as it shows not only Rusty's kind and sweet face and Caden's little punkin cheeks, but a lovely glimpse of perspective into how tiny Caden is right now. Teeny Tiny Baby Caden.

Baby Caden: 1 Week Old Already?

Baby Caden is a week old already and is home from the hospital with his Daddy and Mama. All reports are that he's well and wonderful. He's too precious for words, I can tell you that all the way from here. I'm dying to hold him, to tell his parents what a great job they are doing, to sing him silly songs, to introduce him to his New Mexico family, to read to him, and watch him fall asleep in my arms, but since *someone* was extra eager to arrive and {Grand}Mama K already has a ticket purchased, I shall have to wait a few more weeks. I'm counting the minutes.
Until then, my love...

Welcome Baby Caden Robert!

Here are a few photographs from Caden's first set of professional photos, taken while still at the hospital. The photographer did a superb job of catching the myriad of emotions a new baby brings to your life.

 This one makes me cry every single time I see it.

In other news, I can't wait to get to IL and throw my arms around 'Shua and Lauren, and kiss this little guy's face right off!

He's here, He's here, He's here!

Our sweet grand baby is here! He arrived early this afternoon and is completely perfect. 'Shua and Lauren are doing well. How I WISH I was there with him in my arms right now!
Caden Robert Bean
6 lbs 13 oz
19.1 inches
1:41 pm
Feb 1, 2017

If you follow me on Facebook, I'll be using the hashtag #BabyCaden and if you are looking for grand-baby updates here, search for the label Baby Caden.

Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today: November 12, 2016

Looking out my window: It is dark now, courtesy of last week's time change, but I don't mind. The moon is nearly full and the sky is cloudless so I can see it clearly. Lovely.

I am thinking: That the sound of my youngest son and hunky dunky hubby laughing over silly video clips is a wonderful sound in the mostly quiet house.

I am thankful: For an evening to rest and recuperate before another busy day dawns bright and clear.

One of my favorite things: Autumn's cooler weather and an excuse to pull out my long neglected favorite mug for some orange and spice tea.

I am creating: happy memories

I am wearing: jeans and my Mama K Gym Magic t-shirt

I am reading/watching/listening to: Confessions of a Prayer Slacker, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and my new Pandora Station based on Pentatonix

I am hoping: that this week is less hectic than the last few have been.

I am learning: that small bits of time, carefully used, can lead to great things. It's easy to overlook that in hustle and bustle of life.

In my kitchen: Meal Plans courtesy of Life As Mom (found here: http://lifeasmom.com/free-printable-meal-plans-grocery-lists)

In the school room: Reading Eggs, cooking, board games and spelling lists were all that happened this week. But, it's enough.

In my garden: nothing much, but I'm delighted that Dan ran out into the hailstorm of last week to rescue my pineapple plant and my ficus tree that were enjoying the last of the sunshine for the day.

Post Script: Life can be hard, and messy, and difficult. But it can also be sweet, and deep, and immeasurably wonderful. Don't let the scary parts keep you from enjoying the good stuff. 

Shared Quote: Government is not a solution to our problem government is the problem.”
― Ronald Reagan
A timely quote after this week's election.

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