Birthday Wishes

Danielle and Caden

His first real Halloween!

First time in T-ball.

He got to choose his props and background. 

Ashlee and Caden

Russ and Caden

Those lips!!!

And cheeks!!!

Caden was always so happy!! And tan!!

We still have not heard from the doctors this morning whether he will be able to go home today. He had 8 more ounces of liquid yesterday than the day before and 3 times more calories than the day before. We sure hope they see how hard he's trying!! We don't want to go home too soon, in case we have to come straight back, but he is very determined. I hope they take into account the massive amount of weight taken out and not hold that against him;) We'll see. 

He woke me up today at 5:30AM. He commented that 13 years ago I was in a hospital, too. Ashlee sent me all of the pictures this morning minus the one with Danielle. Danielle sent that one to me the other day. He is so loved by everyone. I was in the cafeteria when they first came in. I was filled with so much low and happiness for his early childhood that I burst into tears. Right there for everyone to see. I ducked my head to shield my face, which only made it worse. I must have looked a sight with my bright red nose leaking, my second-day hair in a ponytail, and tears running down my cheeks while eating an early breakfast. I just love my birthday boy so much. I am so grateful to be a mom. To have such amazing kids. To be the one to raise them. Oh my gosh, I have a teenager!!! And I wouldn't change it for the world!!

Happy 13th birthday, Mister!!! You have such beautiful eye lashes!  Haha, I am so funny!!

Can you all imagine his eye roll? If so, then you know my Caden well! Doesn't he make you smile?!