Lately...

Kaden had plenty of family over for his birthday... finally one, yet hard to believe. My parents are having a good time in Alaska, and my mom went through her seaplane rating in Anchorage. What a great location! We have been busy with a lot of "little of this, little of that". We have been fill in house parents at Kindred and Jaron has been working with Kyle from our church. I finally finished two more masters classes! I've had another interview... just waiting. Jaron starts at the corrections academy on Sept. 8th. Well, that's the quick side of things. Pictures to come. Right now we are relaxing in Sutton's Bay. (Not actually IN the bay...)

Almost there...

Well, I can't believe how time flies, but yes, here we are... Kade is almost one! I need to do a lot of updating, but this was one that just couldn't wait!



This summer has been a very busy one... aren't they all? After our trip I was working at Kindred here and there and am taking 2 summer classes. I wasn't sure if I wanted to or could even do the load, but it will be very nice to have two out of the way. Jaron has been working with a guy from church doing some construction type work and that has really been helpful for our budget. He has been called for a position for corrections so the academy will start in September. I haven't heard about anything yet, but we shall see.
Hopefully I'll get more posted about some of the things we have done this summer... in the midst of it all.

Nebraska, Father's Day and Grandma's Birthday!

We traveled to Nebraska to visit Jaron's brother after school was out for the summer! This was indeed a long drive for Kaden to sit in his car seat, especially after he has learned the freedom of walking! He doesn't let go yet, but he is mobile. Derek enjoys the library where he lives... so did Kaden.

On the last night of our stay, the tornado sirens went off at about 10:30pm and so we had to scoop Kaden up and scoot to the neighbors. Kaden enjoyed his little late night party.

I entertained Kade in the back seat and he loved the camera the most. He would smile and ham it up, then cry when I put it down.

On Father's day, which was Grandma's birthday, the airport my parent are at has a big fly-in, so I went up and Kade stayed with Grandpa and Grandma while I went to church. Kade had lots of fun!

SO BIG!

Kade is so big... He is Grandma's little copilot!

miscelleous information

Kaden loves playing with balls and found it difficult to choose when there were three...

Then here is Kade at his allergy appointment, which told us that yes he is allergic to milk, not soy, but also (!) not peanut butter, wheat, eggs or dog!

Recently he has found his legs and now does not find it fit to stay on the ground... and can reach a whole new level of exploration!

softball season!

Kaden definately adds a new dimension to the season! After keeping score for the team for the last few years, it is a little more difficult now. Thankfully I had help tonight!

9 months

Wow! To think back to all of the exhausting nights we had when Kade was first born... and last night. Poor guy couldn't sleep because his nose is so stuffy! When he lays down he struggles to breath. He kept waking up and would panic! So we were up too! :)

It is amazing to me at how quickly time goes! I know every new parent says that... but to look back, I am amazed. How everything is new again and exciting as we watch things that we have seen every day become new when watching through his eyes. Like opening and closing doors! He has taken particular interest in this habit!

And of course my favorite... looking at the flowers!

Which I'm sure that one day he will pick and bring in the house. :)