Papa and Grandma Great came down the beginning of March for Madix's blessing and Danny's baptism.  We sure do love when they come visit.


Grandma holding Brynlee and Kaden

Grandpa bought this tractor from an auction and he had it dropped off at my parent house so he could pick it up when they came down.  It wouldn't start when it got to my parents house, but all the boys in the family worked very diligently to get it working by the time my grandpa took it home.  Once they got it working all the guys took turns driving it down the street.

Happy Family

During February work for Braden was a little slow, so we got to spend some quality family time together.  Anytime Kaden is outside he is happy.  Kaden loves his dad so much.  Whenever Braden gets home Kaden always runs to him and gives him a big hug and kiss.  Our children are lucky to have Braden as their dad.

The Van Boerum Bunch

Sam and I headed down to California after Grandma Mitchell's funeral on Feb. 4th to babysit the Van Boerum children while Sarah and Rob went on a Cruise.  Their cruise didn't go so well, but we had a blast with their children! Kaden loved always having someone around to play with.

Gracie and Kaden playing together


Ethan, Maddie, and Gracie really wanted to take a bath with Kaden.
They had so much fun, they didn't want to get out.

  We went to a beach in Carlsbad one day to meet up with one
of Sam's friends.  Kaden was mostly interested in eating the sand.
The other children played their little hearts out.  All the kids fell
asleep in the car on the way home.  

Baby Madix

We were able to watch Taizlee while Jana was having Madix.  Taizlee and Kadan always have fun together.  Taizlee is such a big helper and she likes to be Kaden's mommy.  The best part is that Kaden doesn't even mind.  We sure do miss having them live so close to us! We can't wait to go visit them in Oregon in July!!!

Grandma Mitchell

Our dear Grandma Mitchell Passed away January 31, 2012.  She was Diagnosed with multiple myeloma around March of 2011.  She fought a very hard and valiant fight.  We were able to spend time with her right before she passed.  It was a very difficult time but she knew her calling here was complete and it was her time to go.   I am sad that Kaden didn't get to know her very well but I know she is watching over him.  I know that our future children will come to us already having been taught and loved on by grandma mitchell.  I will always hold the memories of grandma and what an amazing lady she was close to my heart.

Random Cuteness

Kaden's First Christmas

Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell gave Kaden a Toy Story four wheeler.  Hayden got a Cars four wheeler and i'm pretty sure that was his favorite gift.  Santa brought Kaden a radio flyer wagon, some clothes, and some other small toys.  I do have to say that I think Christmas is more fun when you have your own children.  

 Kaden couldn't figure out how to make it go so we put him on with Hayden cuz he had no problem making his go.