Validation

Maybe if we all gave each other the uplifting compliments we needed to hear, we would go about our days with a more happy demeanor.  I've just been thinking alot about how we treat each other, whether stranger or not, it has more impact than we can ever imagine . . . even just a smile.

Christmas for Kayden

I think I could forgo all gifts for the rest of my life if I could watch Kayden open gifts and get excited as he did on Christmas.  It made me extremely happy.

*Enjoying his Mickey Mouse Airplane from Great G & G Bennett

He's such a wonderful addition to our family and we are so grateful for his sweet little self.

Black Dog Touring

Hey all!  Feel free to follow our other blog: Black Dog Touring Co. 

We are really excited about this!  We will be posting photos, stories, experiences, and adventures that go along with BDT so keep your eyes peeled for new posts.

-Mal

Random Pictures

 

just a few photos I found on my phone ...... so cute!

Family Photos

We did a combined photo shoot for family pictures and Kayden's one year pictures.  It was so much fun!  We had my cousin Malissa Mabey do our pictures and had fun taking them around a friends "farm" up in Manuta.  It was looking like fall and was so beautiful.  She did a wonderful job!

*This is a photo that captures Kayden's personality to exactness

*He loves pretending to drive . . . such a boy!

Halloween

This year was kind of a bust, but we still had Kayden dressed up. . . it was pretty dang cute, especially since he toddles about.

He's growing up too fast!  I can't believe I have a child who is walking and talking (sort of, in his own language atleast).  We sure do love him!

Kayden's Birthday Bash (belated entry)

So, like I said below, Kayden turned 1 year old last month.  The theme was "Puppies" since we have two now.  I guess I'll let the pictures do most of the narrating . . .

Cake made by Yours Truly

Once I gave him permission (aka forcing his hand into the cake), he loved the sugary sweetness.

We made the wall underneath our island a chalkboard to hopefully deter any writing on "non-chalkboard" walls . . . we'll see how that goes in the coming months.

He got some awesome presents from family/friends.

Thanks to everyone who joined the celebration.  I know he's only one but it was a fun party none-the-less!

One Whole Year

It's amazing what one year can do.  In my son's case it took a baby and made a little boy.  We celebrated his birthday and he loved every minute of it . . . pics to come soon.  Until then, here are a few to reminisce how small he really was.