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!

A Grand Surprize!

Guess what?? Guess who is going to be a Grandma? GUESS?!?

>>This girl right here<<

Woohoo doesn't even begin to express it. SO stinkin' excited! Dan and I recently found out from our beloved 'Shua and Lauren that we were going to be joining the ranks of grandparent-hood. This post is long overdue, but we were asked to keep it quiet for a while until they were ready to share it with everyone. It was such a fun secret to cherish long before everyone else.
After MUCH deliberation, discussion, and trial and error, we decided on names that cover who we are without stepping on any of the other grandparents toes.  Dan shall be Poppy D, and I shall be {Grand}Mama K at the suggestion of Lauren, although the little one will just call me Mama K.
So, the countdown begins until our little one arrives. He/she is due on the 27th of February 2017. 

Congratulations to The Boy and our Darling Daughter in Love!