Kaden's 1st Birthday

While I don't think Kaden knew why we were celebrating, he sure had a lot of fun on his first birthday! I experimented with some fun cupcakes for Kaden and his counsins to enjoy, which Kaden managed to destroy in a matter of seconds, of course. Kaden seemed a little confused by the candle, the green furry thing on his tray, and the loud singing, as you'll see in his smile-less pictures. He sampled the green furry cupcake, nearly gagged when he took a large bite, then decided it was better as body paint. Grandpa helped him with a quick bath before he opened some gifts.

With the help of his cousins, he was able to open his gifts. I think they were as excited about new toys to play with as he was! Poor Nick was in bed, having suffered from food poisoning just hours before, so you won't see him in many pictures. He made one quick appearance to make sure we were all having a wonderful time while he was suffering in bed! It was a wonderful day for our little Kaden!

Hi Travis and Bryana!

I love to laugh!

Do you need a good laugh? I thought I should share this so everyone else could enjoy what I get to enjoy every day! The kid chuckles at the drop of a hat (or piece of bread, in this case). Isn't it wonderful to be so carefree and cute as could be?!

Christmas in Bethlehem

For our ward Christmas celebration, "Journey to Bethlehem," we were asked to dress like those who lived in the time of Christ. It was a wonderful experience as we reflected on the events that surrounded the birth of the Savior and celebrated that great event with friends and family.

Piano Man

OK, I couldn't resist adding another one! Isn't he cute?!

Music Lover

Here's our little prodigy-in-training :). Whenever I sit at the piano, Kaden is sure to be close by. He puts his little hands on my feet while I pedal. Fairly often, I'll see him scramble off into the living room, hear him climb up to the piano, then plunk way at the keys. Don't worry Dad (Nick), we'll make sure he has plenty of exposure to sports, too!

Flagstaff Snow Adventures

Winter time isn't complete without a trip to the snow! We treked up to Flagstaff with Sean and Rhonda and crew for some way cold fun! Nick an Bryana posed for a pic at the bottom of the hill after a nice run!

Christmas Joys and Boys

Travis loves to help out, whether it's helping his little brother figure out a Christmas gift, helping his cousin get ready for a picture, or helping another cousin learn how to make (and eat!) gingerbread houses.