Happy Birthday Kaden!

3 Years Ago....

Wow, I can't believe the baby above (my premie) is my 3 year old today! I will have to say this is the first birthday that it has hit me how fast he is growing up. He is truly not a baby anymore. He doesn't wear diapers during the day anymore. He starts T-Ball tomorrow. And will go to preschool in the Fall. It is so fun to watch him gain independence and learn new things but is a little sad at the same time. But, this is what is supposed to happen and I am thankful for a healthy little boy.

We celebrated today after church. (Which, by the way was probably the last time he will go to the nursery. It is on to the 3 year old Sunday School Class.) We went to Pizza Hut with his cousins. Then we came home to open his presents from Mommy & Daddy. A trike, golf clubs, and water blasters. Of course, we had to go outside and play with everything. We will end the day with cake and ice cream with his grandparents. We will have a party with a few of his buddies in a couple of weeks.

6 Years of Marital Bliss

Today is our anniversary! That means between dating and marriage we have a combined total of 12 years of memories. And boy are there memories! One thing is for certain it has not been boring.

We got to celebrate by going out to breakfast without the kids (Thank You Aunt Kristen). We got to have a conversation and everything. What a luxury!

Actually over the years we have celebrated our anniversary in some unique ways but all have been memorable. Here is a run down.

June 2, 2002 - 1st anniversary - We were students and had a budget so we splurged on good steaks at the grocery store. And went home and cooked and ate dinner at home complete with some 1 year old wedding cake for dessert. Yummy!

June 2, 2003 - 2nd Anniversary - We went to KC and ate dinner on the Plaza. You can't beat the Cheesecake factory. Probably one of our most traditional celebrations.

June 2, 2004 - 3rd Anniversary - My water broke so most of the day was spent in the hospital. Kaden missed our anniversary by 45 minutes. What a party!

June 2, 2005 - Tim had a meeting in Dallas the next day so we spent the day driving. I think we grabbed McDonald's on the road. Romantic.

June 2, 2006 - When I was in labor on our 3rd anniversary I was adamant Kaden not be born on our day. I didn't want to share. Well he wasn't but now most of our anniversary's are spent preparing for his b-day party. I was up late decorating an Elmo birthday cake this year and Tim was cleaning the house. Oh, of course we went out a different night.

And that brings us to this year. To most this would seem very pathetic. Not the stuff of soap operas or romantic comedys. But, to us it is wonderful. I am very lucky to have such a wonderful husband. He is truly my best friend.