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Twelve!

Caiden turned 12 last Friday - during Spring Break.  Although we had been enjoying warm springy weather at the beginning of the week, his birthday turned out to be snowy!  It didn't pile up, but the flakes were beautiful - it was definitely the most snow we saw all winter!

The fact that his birthday falls during Spring Break every year is a good thing, according to Caiden.  And this year, the opening weekend of the NCAA basketball tournament coincided with his birthday.  He also got to spend most of the day with his cousin.  And there were gifts, too:
mint Oreos from Delaney - he actually shared one
with me!
A new book from Cambry
Finally - a Kindle Fire!  I think he knew he was getting one,
but the look on his face is still fun! 
March Madness
Watching BB with Ty (and Delaney)
After looking through the family scrapbook, Caiden wanted me to make the same cake he had for his 2nd birthday - a giant cookie cake!  However, he wanted ice cream in between the layers instead of icing.  I must say, it was messier, but still pretty tasty!
Look at that face - 10 years ago!!
Didn't have quite enough candles!



It is a blessing to watch our children grow up - not always easy, but always a blessing!  We love you, Caiden!

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