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

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