Madison had a busy week (last week)....

Last week, was busy for all of us, but especially for Madison, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, we had Maddy's finalization. This was almost one year to the day that we finalized Kaden's adoption (November 4, 2009). Both happened to fall on Election Day. On Saturday, November 7, 2009, Madison was baptized and what a blessed day it was!!! Here are a few pictures of these events plus a few others that I just had to post...

Kaden is 17 months old today....

Now what am I supposed to do?

So many pumpkins, so little time...

Doing the happy dance....

Ha ha, I just got away with kicking a pumpkin!

You call this a hat?

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Kaden loves to cuddle, give kisses, rub noses, swat at things (and people), get into cupboards, slam drawers (on his fingers sometimes), climb up the stairs, take a bath, play outside and just play, dance, watch Elmo and Baby Einstein, steal his sister's binky and hide it, steal his sister's bottle and drink it (he's been off the bottle for 3 months now), steal his older sister's cell phone and hide it, grab the remote and try to get video on demand, look at himself in the mirror, be the center of attention and Kaden loves to eat.

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Kaden doesn't like to take a nap, keep his shoes and socks on, go shopping (unless in a grocery store cart where he can see everything), and really that is all I can think of for now, but definitely, he is the cutest and happiest little boy ever!

Madison's 2-month well baby visit

Someone is getting so big....
Weight is 11.4 pounds (60th percentile)
Length is 22 inches (60th percentile)

Madison (AKA Princess Catherine)....

Can you even believe the Maddy is 2 months old today?? She goes to the doctor for her check up later this week, so I'll update on that later, but for now, she is growing like a weed, she has more rolls than the Michelin man, doesn't miss a feeding every 3 hours day and night. She's very alert and isn't afraid to tell you when she wants something or just isn't happy. Her pictures are funny, every other shot, her eyes are wide open, I'm guessing the shock from the flash, but it's too cute. She is cooing and smiling a lot, so of course, that makes us all smile. She has a head full of long super soft curls/waves. It feels like she has been with us forever. Other than sleep deprivation, I can't remember what life was like without her. We love this baby girl so much and count our blessings everyday!!!

On this 15th day of October......we got snow!!!

Daddy and Kaden at Jesse's wedding

This past Saturday we went to Jesse & Angela's wedding. How cute are my 2 boys!!!! Kaden and Madison were both well behaved, Kaden loved to dance as long as I was the one doing the dancing and holding him. Madison just went with the flow. The wedding was beautiful. Our friend, Donnie, was the photographer at the wedding and captured this great photo. This is Kaden's second wedding, he didn't know what to think at first, but once he warmed up, he had lots of fun. What a character he is. My hands were full pretty much the entire time, but I may have been able to get a few good pics, so when I have a minute (or 2), I'll see what I have in my camera and post more if I got any good ones. In the meantime, I just love this picture....thanks Donnie!!!!

So much cuteness....

Miss Maddy...

I finally got some pictures of Madison with her eyes open, but most were blurry but I did manage to get one good one....

Just a few more fresh pics...too cute not to post!!!!

New Look...

In case you didn't notice, our blog has a new look. I'm going to really try to post more pictures. I know I've been slacking. Here are a few updates on Kaden and Madison.

Kaden's 15-month check up he weighed 24.7 pounds and 31 inches long.

He is in the 50% - 60% percentile all the way around.

He loves Maddy and always wants to kiss her, but you can't take your eyes off him, in the next second, he may want to drag her across the room!!!

Madison's 3 week check up she weighed 7.15 pounds and 20-1/4 inches long.

She eats like there is no tomorrow.

She hasn't been tolerating regular formula lately, so I've switched her to soy based a few days ago and so far, so good!!!

I have also posted a few pictures......fresh off the press!!!

Kaden, Maddy and Daddy......

Is this the cutest profile or what!!!!!

Short on time (wonder why???), but here are a few current pics of Kaden and Madison. One day, I'll try to get them in a picture together!!!

Our new baby girl.....

So, I've been quiet about our new addition until now. So in case you don't know our wonderful news and to make a long story short, we received a phone call in mid June from our adoption agency that placed Kaden with us. Kaden's birthmom was expecting another baby and asked if we would like to adopt her baby girl that was due in August. Of course, this was a "no brainer." We felt so blessed and forever grateful to her. Really, there is no way you can ever repay a birthmom for this precious gift. After only a few days, we got our home study updated, our clearances, etc., etc., and were ready to welcome this new precious baby into our arms. Madison was born on 08/20/2009 at 12:26 p.m., weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and 18 inches long. She is beautiful. We are happy to be home and are settling in. Here is a picture of our beautiful baby girl and I also have to include a picture of her big brother, Kaden.

Short on time, so here are a few current pictures...

This Onsie says it all......

Go Sox........

Guitar Hero.....

Here is a picture of my precious new niece "Kadee" with great grand pap, Christy and Kaden. Kadee can care less about getting her picture taken but Kaden on the other hand, just wants down to roam!!!

Jeremy & Michelle

This is my very handsome nephew, Jeremy and his beautiful new wife, Michelle....

Kaden's First Year Photos

Again, I can't believe that it has been over a year (13 months to be more accurate), that we have been blessed with this precious little boy. Here are more pictures from his 1 year photo shoot.