Caden Turns 11 !!

We ended 2012, just as we have ended the past 10 years--with a birthday! Caden spent his birthday curled up by his Papa Trent watching a Packers football game.  He really wanted boats for his birthday, he had a special boat when he was 4 and asked us if he could have another boat.  We sailed his new boats in the hot tub after the football game. It was a chilly night with a brisk wind on December 30th!

What a special boy! He is such a special person! I just am constantly taking pictures with my heart -- he is such a neat guy and I am proud of him! Caden is having a great year as a 5th grader. He is learning to play the trumpet and is involved in wrestling this Winter. He LOVES to tell stories...and very often loses our attention :)  He is a fantastic big brother. He and Macy are buddies and Noelle is partial to him...JuJu on the other hand, kind of nerves him--but I tell them they are a lot alike! Caden really is the same as when he was 4-just bigger! I loved it that he asked for boats, they say to keep kids little as long as  you can and this was an example of his innocence to me. I know it is a short time, but hey--it the kid asks for a boat--give him a boat!!!!  This kids loves God and is often in tears over the question of someones salvation. He wants everyone to be in Heaven with him!
Happy Birthday, Buddy! You really are the best kid!!!