Bells Are Ringing!

School Bells

Today was the first day back to school for Kaden, Garrett and Ellerie. Garrett had a short 7th grade day yesterday but today will be his first real day. He was pretty anxious and a bit nervous as well. I'm having a day of "I can't believe they're this old"...

Kaden turns 14!

Okay so Kaden is 14 now and by the looks of this first photo, you can tell what's on his mind! ha ha The Iron Gym is something Dad has been eyeing now for a few months. What a crack up! I guess we'll either have some sweet looking young men and a 5 yr. old soon or it will make a really cool toy for all the neighborhood kids to "swing" on!

Kaden is going into 9th grade! I can't believe he is that old. It's been such a joy to watch him grow into a great young man. I am so proud of him and all his hard work in school, church, music and sports! He is a well rounded young man.

Grandma Smith (aka my mom) sent up this huge clown face pinata! We thought it was such a great addition to his gifts! Here he is waiting to open his presents.

Kaden is probably my most predictable kid. He always picks the same cake and has for the past 4 years; Heath Bar Cake. Here you can see we had to get creative with the candles being it was SUNDAY and I forgot to check my candle stash on Saturday. Oops! Good thing Kaden is a math whiz! He thought it was pretty funny that I put the addition signs inbetween. What a good sport!

Kaden's prized possession- or best gift was the ipod touch he bought with his own money (with a small donation by mom and dad) He really is such a great teenager. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he will continue to keep his positive attitude and pretty good nature. We feel so blessed to have him for our son! Happy Birthday Kado! You are one amazing 14 year old!

Love,

~Mom

Another dedication...

Oquirrah Mountain Temple

Today was not only Kaden's birthday celebration but it was another opportuntiy for us to attend a temple dedication. We feel so blessed to have such a special year. Draper Temple was dedicated on Ellerie's b-day this year, March 22nd, 2009 and then today the Oquirrah Mtn. temple was dedicated. What a special memory that will be for both Kaden and Ellerie.

We attended the 9 a.m. session this morning. It was such a wonderful meeting and all the talks seemed to be just for me. I love it when that happens. It was a remarkable day and one that we will always cherish!