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Nine years ago we brought home a 9 lb. 10 oz. baby Caiden!  We took him out of the carseat and put him in his crib - and he didn't stop crying until the next day (at least it felt that way)!  Chelan and I frequently talk about how we knew so little.  Nine years later, we still feel like that!

This year, Caiden really wanted to have a party.  I finally agreed after realizing we don't have friends over that often.  His goal was to play 3-on-3 basketball and a little football.  It was pretty chilly outside, but they braved it for a little football.  The shop is heated, so basketball wasn't a problem at all!  We had pizza for supper and then more playing.  The KU/K-State basketball game happened to be on at the same time, so a few of them gathered around the radio for a bit!  From what I could tell by the sounds of laughter, yelling, and general boy sounds, I think they had a good time!

Happy 9th birthday, Caiden.  We love you!

Caiden's cousin, Mace and friend, Timothy
Logan
Luke - he definitely wearing the wrong colors for this house!
Caiden and Jacob


Looking over his stacks of new football cards.  We gave out
football cards as party favors, so there was a lot of trading
happening as I drove them all home!
Listening to the KU/K-State game

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