April Showers Bring May Flowers.....

Gearing up to get drenched in my new digs!!! Rain, Rain, Go Away......

My Cousin Ty.....

Here are a few pictures of my cousin Ty from New Jersey. We had fun together this weekend in New Jersey. He had a really good fortune from the Chinese Restaurant that gave him super Ninja power!!!!

Also in these pictures are other family members, to mention a few...Ella, Ya Ya, Jenna and of course me (Kaden)!!!

Look Ma....No Hands......

Professor Kaden.....

Kaden at 9 months....

Kaden keeps us VERY busy, hence the reason for the time between posts.

Kaden's 9-month check-up...
Weight 20 lbs 5 ounces (40th percentile)
Height 29 inches (60th percentile)

No shots this time, but doctor routinely orders blood work (CBC and lead since the lead was found in toys). This was very traumatic for Kaden and mommy. They stuck him with the needle, missed the vein, and then prodded and poked for what seemed like an eternity, until I finally said I think it's time to stop and try another day. We have yet to do that, but since mommy had such a hard time, daddy will be taking him for his blood work a day this week. Apparently, there is a phlebotomist that is good with babies who wasn't there at the time of his blood work. I wish they would have told me that before hand, I would have waited.

Again, Kaden is a handful. We are still patiently waiting for those first teeth to pop through. He may sleep through the night once or twice a week, but on the norm gets us once during the night. He hates being on his tummy and will roll over instantly in protest. Since he doesn't like his belly, he doesn't crawl, but he is walking when holding one hand, but very wobbling. He will take off on his own if you don't hold onto him good, but again, too wobbly to even think about that.

I have included some current professional photos (our favorites). He did very well at the photo shoot, but the "real" bunny was a bit scared!! At least we got 1 picture of the front of the bunny, in all the other pictures, all you saw was the bunny's back side, as he was running away from the grips of Kaden!!!

All Dressed up (kindda).....

Sneak Peak at Kaden in his Christening Outfit.....

Kaden will be baptized on 02/21/2009, but here are a few sneak peak pictures before the big event!!! It was pretty obvious that he didn't like the outfit, he was really squirmy. It's a little big, but I think he looks adorable!!!

Linell and Kaya!

Linell and John have recently returned home from Vietnam, they left as a family of 2 and are now a family of 3, with this precious little baby girl named Kaya!!!

More Kaden Pics....just can't get enough of this little guy!!!

Kaden with Christy (one of his big sisters)!!!

Another very cute post hair cut picture....

Yes, that is a scratch on his nose, but since then, daddy cut his nails (which is a job in itself, just getting Kaden to sit still). Love the drool too!!!

Kaden's first hair cut!!

Kaden was a trooper, he loved his hair cut or should I say, he loved watching everyone else in the shop!! I tried to pick a good before and after photo. We didn't want to go too short, so I think it is just right!!

Kaden, Just being sooo cute!!

Linell and John traveling to Vietnam!!!

I met Linell and John through our adoption agency from Vietnam. They received their referral for a baby girl just before Vietnam closed adoptions to the US, after waiting about 2 years. On 01/08/2009, they begin their long journey to finally meet their new daughter Kaya (born 07/13/2008). Kaya is absolutely beautiful and I will post a picture of her after their Giving & Receiving Ceremony in Vietnam, which is 01/12/2009.

Please pray for Linell, John and Kaya as they travel around the world to be united and become a family of 3!!!

Kaden has Gone Country...This is for you Gram & Pappy Sam!!

What did you say about my hair????

Kaden is a trooper at bathtime, and I know, he needs a hair cut, but the question is.....will he sit still long enough for it????

Can you find Kaden????

Kaden's First Christmas!!

The girls had so much fun with their brother this year, it was like they were kids again!!!!

Kaden playing!!

I know this is long, but it's so hard to stop recording when he is being so cooperative!!!

Visiting Santa....

Kaden did very well for his first picture with Santa...on the other hand, Santa doesn't look real happy!!!