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Tuesday, November 29, 2005

1st trip to HU


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Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
This was Caden's 1st trip to Harding University. Although the place was empty because of the holidays, we still enjoyed showing Caden where his Mommy and Daddy met.

Go Blue!



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Originally uploaded by The Emersons.

Caden carries on the Emerson tradition of being a Michigan fan! In this picture he is wearing Daddy's Michigan jersey from when he was little.

Friday, November 18, 2005

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

After Bath Time


After Bath Time
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Daddy really enjoys bath time with Caden. Caden loves the warm water and the gentle touch. What is more precious than a clean, naked baby wrapped up in a towel?!?!

Sleeping


Sleeping
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
He does this alot. Bright lights, loud noise, swinging chair, vibrating bouncy seat, nothing phases him. Praise God for a Champion Sleeper!

Dawson Loves Baby Caden


Dawson Loves Baby Caden
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Dawson asks about Baby Caden all the time, and we're sure that they (along with the other 2 nephews) will be the best of friends in a few years. Dawson and Owen are both so sweet with Caden, and it is a joy to spend time with them!

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Sweet face


Sweet face
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Can you tell he's gaining weight? His little cheeks are starting to become chubby...in a sweet-baby sort of way.

Sound Asleep


Sound Asleep
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Caden loves to be swaddled when he sleeps. However...last night, he was out like a light and slept nearly 5 hours with his arms in this position! He also kept his passifier in on his own. Brett took this picture with a flash in the dark bedroom...Caden never moved.

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Little Giraffe


Little Giraffe
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Too cute for words!

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Church Day


Church Day
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Today was Caden's first day at Grace Pointe church of Christ. Everyone oooed and awwed over him. When the announcement was made that Caden was in the audience, Daddy held him up for all to see (think Lion King). Daddy was excited to wear his new shirt which read "Caden's Daddy". We were quite the proud parents today!

Friday, November 04, 2005

Mattie & Caden


Mattie & Caden
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
We hope to take Caden's picture with Mattie the bear throughout his life to document his growth.

Emerson Grandsons


Emerson Grandsons
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
...and Caden makes four!

The girls & Caden


The girls & Caden
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
April's grandparents drove from Arlington, Texas to visit their first great-grandson. This was a surprise visit...even to Caden's Nana (April's Mom).

Our little gloworm


Our little gloworm
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Our precious little boy had jaundice the first few days of his life. We were blessed to be able to treat him with photo therapy at home. Sometimes, photo therapy is given by placing the baby under certain lights to help break down the biliruben. Caden had a light that he wore on his back which strapped to his little body. This allowed us to hold him and feed him. Unfortunatly, it required us to keep Caden close to an outlet, making movement limited. The light let off a "glow" making him look like a gloworm. We also had to suppliment his feedings with formula until my milk came in. Caden had his heal pricked to check his biliruben count until it was down to a safe level. Praise God he was only on the machine for four days.

New Daddy


New Daddy
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.

The Emerson Boys


The Emerson Boys
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Caden's 1st Halloween


Caden's 1st Halloween
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
We never dreamed he's make it for Halloween. We always thought he'd be a November baby. Boy were we wrong. Thanks to Gamma for making him a "Caden's First Halloween" bib. November 1st, Caden will be one week old...they were right, time does fly.