Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

Dear, sweet Caden-

Happy Birthday, son!

Wasn't it just yesterday I found out I was pregnant? When I grabbed my head and squealed in excitement at the doctor's office when the nurse confirmed what I had only dared to believe
(while your dad looked on smiling)?


Wasn't it just a moment ago that you came into this world with a cry, prompting tears of my own, though they were from pure joy?

Amazing how a tiny little baby can swell such love in a mother's heart! (and Daddy's, too!)




Each precious moment and first has flown by and although you are still a baby, you have changed so much! I love the silly person you are becoming, a little boy full of fun and joy and interest in the world around you!


I can't believe it's been a whole year, an entire year, since God trusted us with you! 365 days of the most wonderful, blessed moments I could never before have imagined parenthood would bring. You are precious to us, my dear and Daddy and I love you very much!

XOXO,
Mommy

Caden Surgery Update

Thanks so much to everyone who sent kind words/thoughts and prayed for Caden! I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get this update up (but you know me- busy, busy, busy!)

The surgery went fantastic! Caden did super! My nerves were a bit on edge, but I felt God's peace and I know you were praying for this momma! =) The first week of recovery was pretty tough- Caden had to have a catheter and it gave him bladder spasms. I must say that he is quite the little trooper, though- such a good-natured boy!

We have to go back in another few weeks for another checkup to make sure things still look good and are working right. :)

Thanks again to everyone who prayed for my family!

Caden's Surgery

Caden is having his Hypospadias surgery tomorrow (Thursday, June 3) at 7:30am.
I am a little freaked out about the whole thing, but I know that God's got it all under control and the team at DeVos Children's hospital is amazing. If you think of us tomorrow, we would definitely appreciate your prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery.


For my customers- thanks for understanding that my family comes first and so there may be a slight delay in communication from me. I am taking tomorrow through Monday to be the most attentive mommy I can be and will resume designs and shipping at that time.

Blessings!

Easter Cuties

We had such a fun time visiting family and getting all three little ones together!

Caden looked so adorable in his little suit coat. What a dapper little man!

I think Isabelle thought so too! :)
And of course, she looked pretty cute in her dress...

...which she had to change out of almost immediately, haha.

Layton, such a sweetie with all that hair! Be sure to take his shirt's advice to heart- "Lock up your daughters!" LOL

I just love this next shot of Layton's feet. Caden and Layton weren't bothered too much by the grass, but Isabelle was having none of it!

Oh, it is just too fun having all three of them so close in age!

Hope you had a blessed Easter. We sure did!

He's a Ladies Man...

Well, he's definitely THIS lady's man!

Ooh, girls, eat your hearts, out! This one's a killer!
(just ignore daddy's dirty socks in the background...)

He has so many looks... :)

Have a hug and a
Happy Valentine's Day!

Where Did It Go?

189 Days.


27 Weeks.


6 Months.


Half a Year.


1/200th of a Century

(okay, maybe that's being a little dramatic...)


I can't believe Caden is 6 months old already! Wasn't I just pregnant? Wasn't he just a tiny little cuddlebug all snuggled on my chest?

Is this how it's always going to be, with the time flying by so fast, and him changing so much that I fear if I miss one moment, I'll miss it all? (Tell me I'm not the only one who feels that way!)

How did this happen??? :)

She's One Talented Lady!

She's my best friend, Trisha, of

Trisha Grace Photography

Just look at these awesome photos of Caden & Bella's photo shoot! (and there are zillions more fabulous shots were these came from!) We had tons of fun with our precious models. =)

If you live in West Michigan and want some spectacular photos done by a friendly and talented photographer, you MUST work with Trish. Just let me know & I'll hook you up with her digits!

Kissing Cousins (Aren't they cute?)

Oops, Josi forgot Bella's stroller- no problem- just put them both in Caden's!
(Caden was a little bewildered at his companion, I think :)

Awww... c'mon- aren't they the cutest?

Baby Caden Avery is here!

Wow- it seemed like it would never happen, but it finally did-
Caden Avery Beyer is here!
Our little angel was born Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 5:55 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 21" long. He came via unplanned C-section due to a few complications- a long labor that wasn't progressing quickly enough, his sunny-side up position, and his dramatically dropping heartrate upon every contraction (poor kid was wrapped too tightly in his cord!)

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