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Saturday, December 31, 2005

Caden the Wise Man


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Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
We don't know what the point of this pic is, he just kinda looks like some sort of sage, hermit, or holy man. It's a good look for him...

Pope Caden IV


Pope Caden
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
We just couldn't resist taking a pic of Caden in this very tall, red hat. He looks like a young Pope Benedict III...

Friday, December 30, 2005

2 months old


2 months old
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Caden Darrel is now 10 lbs. 9 oz. and is 24 inches long. He's in the 25th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height. He also received his first shots...3 at one time. He screamed and then calmed quickly with the help of Mommy & Daddy.

Uncle Allen


Uncle Allen
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Uncle Allen was working in Birmingham this week (he was recruiting for Pepperdine) and made a special trip to Montgomery to see Caden. They hadn't seen each other since Thanksgiving. Uncle Allen thought Caden didn't even look like the same baby since he's changed so much. They enjoyed getting reacquainted.

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Nathaniel, Owen, Caden, Dawson



The Boys
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.


We had a great time with Brett's family for Christmas. We went to Florida and stayed in a condo with an amazing ocean view. This picture is of the grandsons wearing outfits that Gamma made for them. Aren't they cute?!

Thursday, December 22, 2005

Uncle Chad and Owen Sing to Caden

Owen has taken a special interest in his newest cousin! Tonight Uncle Chad and his family all came over for pizza, and Owen tried hard to figure out what he could do to make Baby Caden happy. He tried toys, he tried talking to him, and he tried singing him songs. The songs, classics like "Old McDonald" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", were a big hit; Owen made Caden smile over and over. Caden loves his cousins!!!

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Sunday, December 11, 2005

Caden & His Whoozit


Caden & his Whoozit
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
One of Brett's best friends, Chad Hicks, brought Caden this "Whoozit" toy when he and Mike Baur came to visit. The Whoozit is Caden's favorite toy, and he loves to track it with his eyes. Today he even smiled when Daddy shook it near his face!

All Smiles


All Smiles
Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Caden has inherited a dimple from his Daddy. He is smiling more every day and learning to coo.

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Caden & Santa


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Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Apparently, Santa shares all his secrets with Caden!

Friday, December 02, 2005

One Month Old!


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Originally uploaded by The Emersons.
Our sweet little baby is growing. Everyone told us that time flies...and they're right! We had our one month doctor's visit this week. (Remember, at birth, Caden was 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 inches) Caden is quite healthy...he now weighs 9 lbs. 1 oz. and is 22.5 inches!!!

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!