Happy Birthday Kaden!

I can't believe your nine! It seems it was only yesterday, that I was holding you in my arms. Rocking you to sleep. Hugging and kissing you all over, just because. Staring at you chubby little cheeks, and wishing I could have that moment forever. You were such a good baby. You never cried. Not even when you were hungry or tired. Maybe because I was always holding and loving on you. You were content to play by yourself. But if Brianna wanted to join you, it didn't bother you. You found happiness playing in the dirt, coloring, sitting in your elmo chair watching t.v., chewing gum, playing with cars,and taking bubble baths was your favorite. I loved every growing moment with you. Especially now that you are our only boy. I can hardly get mad at you, and I rarely say no to you. I cherish the nightly hug and good night. I never want that to end! Even when your a teenager I hope you will come into the bedroom and remind me that you love me.
I'm looking forward to more silly faces, smart and funny come backs, not so funny jokes, wonderful artistic drawings, puppy dog eyes, the sound of your contagious laugh, the way you say "Oookaay" whenever we ask you to do something, and your gummy smile. I love you Buddy! You have truly been a blessing in our lives, and I'm so glad your a part of it.
Love you more than the stars in the sky!
Mom

Uncle Jr. thought it would be funny to shove a cupcake in his face. He didn' appreciate it, but we did. It was a great Kodak moment.

For the longest time Kaden was terrified of Chuck E. He would scream bloody murder and run the other way. The other people that were there would look at us as if we were beating our child. I was afraid someone was going to report us to CPS. So whenever we went we had to make sure Chuck E. was not in view of Kaden or else all hell would break lose. One time, we were so desperate, Spencer requested for Chuck E. not to come out at all while we were there. And he didn't. I think they remembered us from our previous visits, and decided not to take any chances. Thanks Chuck E. Cheeses! But, he eventually grew out of it, and now we just tease him until he gets frustrated, makes a funny face, and says "MOM, DAD!"