Kaden's 1st Sunday at Church

We took Kaden to church for the first time today.  He was very well behaved during the service.  And, everyone was excited to finally meet him.  He was looking pretty cute in his sweet outfit from Momma Pam.  In a couple of weeks, we plan to start leaving him in the nursery.  He is just growing way too quickly!

Kathryn on the way to church....she loves "Sunday Church"

Kaden dressed and ready for his first church service

My sweet boy!

Some post church fun!

Soccer Fun

Today Kathryn had another game.  She is really enjoying soccer.  She loves being out there and playing with her friends.  Not that we keep score, but her team won today :). 

Getting ready for the game

Kaden is ready for the day!

Kathryn and Audra Grace Binkley

Taking a quick break

A fun Sip and See for Kaden

Today my coworkers hosted a fabulous Sip and See for Kaden.  They are too kind!  We had some YUMMY YUMMY food, pretty flowers, great conversations, and some sweet gifts.  I am blessed to work with such caring and wonderful friends!!!!!  Big Thank you to Tishia, Liz, Tara, Kirsten, Ms. Peters, and Ms. B. 

Ready for the Party

The Delicious Foods!

Sacked out during the party

Kaden's 2 Month Check Up

Kaden had his two month well visit today.  He is doing great as per Dr. Aquino.  He weighs 13.2 pounds (88th percentile) and is 23 inches long (78th percentile).  I was concerned that he was a little overweight, but it seems that all is just fine.  He got his first set of shots today.  He didn't care too much for them as he expressed his dislike through loud crying.  However, after a minute, he was over it and sleeping.  He continues to eat 5-6 ounces every four hours and is going between 5 and 7 hours between feedings at night.  He is generally a happy baby.  He loves to nap and eat!  We are so blessed to have a healthy, happy, and adorable baby boy!

Ready to see the doctor

  

Weekend Wrap Up - Game Day Style

This weekend, Kyle and I headed to Tallahassee with Jay and Eric Huneycutt for the Florida State vs. Clemson Game.  It was a fun weekend!  We drove all the way to Florida on Friday, went to the Mid Town Filling Station for dinner, and got a full night's sleep Friday night.  Saturday, we were up early and headed to campus.  ESPN College Game Day was on campus, so it was a little crazy.  We walked around and did some shopping, then headed to our favorite spot...The Palace.  We stayed there for the afternoon watching football and playing darts (my first time ever playing was this past weekend...and I have discovered that I LOVE the game!).  Our game started at 8 PM, so we went on to the stadium around 7 PM.  The Noles didn't play a great first half, but they came out the second half ready to play.  It was an exciting game (lots of scoring) and FSU won!  It was a perfect weekend!!!!!

FSU purchase for Kathryn and Kaden

Pre-game

With Eric and Jay

Beating Eric at Darts

Almost Game Time

FSU Victory!!!!!

We had so much fun, but we were definitely excited to get back home to these sweet faces...

Sunday night snuggling!

A week of firsts....

This week Kaden had a couple of "firsts"
1. An intentional smile...His first intentional smile was this past Monday in which he was exactly 6 weeks old.  Since then, he gives the sweetest grins (especially in the morning time). 
2. Shopping trip in Nashville...This past Wednesday, he went shopping with me and Mimi.  He did a great job.  We left at 9 AM and didn't return until after 7 PM.  He was a trooper. 
3. Sleep over...This weekend, he will have his first sleep over at Mimi and Papa's.  Kyle and I are headed to Tallahassee for the FSU/Clemson.  So Kathryn and Kaden will stay the weekend with the Luthers.  This will be my first night away from Kaden.  I know that he will be in great hands, so I am not remotely worried.  I am excited about getting away for the weekend and having some time with Kyle. 

First Shopping Trip in Nashville

Kaden and his cuteness...

He is such a sweet baby!!!

Getting back to church

Since Brother Roger left First Baptist Church, I have been in a "church slump."  I haven't really wanted to go because I haven't loved the guest speakers and interim pastor.  I am praying our church finds a pastor soon, and I pray it is someone our family loves.  This past Sunday, Kyle and I went to hear Brother Roger preach at a church in Springfield.  I will have to say, I really needed the message he spoke on.  I haven't felt that touched by God's Word in a long time.  Brother Roger's message focused on the Christian Home and Marriage.  The message was a great reminder that God always has to be the center of our home and marriage.  With the busyness of life, I sometimes forget this, and the entire message really hit home for me.  Kyle and I are so blessed.  God has given us everything we have asked for and more.  My hopes for Kathryn and Kaden are one day when they are married that they always remember to keep God in the center of their marriage.  I hope they pray daily for their spouse and family.  And, I hope they always remember that everything they do is for the glory of God.     

Weekend Fun

Here is a look at this past weekend through photos...

So sleepy and cute!

Outdoor fun with Mommy...Chalk, Bubbles, Bike Riding, and we went for a walk

And, Kathryn also wanted to water the flowers

Playing Cooties...From left to right...Daddy, Mommy, Kathryn, and Kaden

Kaden playing on his mat for the first time...Kathryn wanted to play too

Sweet!

Enjoying the music and lights

Two cute smiles

Of course, Bailey had to get in on the action

Kathryn wanted to lay on it while watching TV...silly girl!

Kathryn's First Soccer Game

Kathryn had her first soccer game this past weekend.  She enjoyed running around and chasing the ball, but she wasn't real sure about kicking it.  None the less she had a good time, and that's all that matters!!!!!

Warm ups

Ready to play

Chasing the ball

First game is over

Taking Advantage of the Beautiful September Weather

Balancing

My girl LOVES to swing!

See Sawing with Mommy

After Dinner Treat

Fall weather is arriving!  We have had several beautiful days this month.  We have tried to take full advantage of playing outside.  Today we took Kathryn to Coy Lacy Park.  She had a blast!  And, we ended the night by having a fudge pop...her current favorite after dinner treat!  I love days like today!!!!!

Finally into a good routine

I am definitely a routine kind of girl.  Since Kaden's birth, it seems that things have been a little hectic and unorganized.  Life is finally settling down, and things are seeming more routine.  Kaden is on a great schedule for a 5 week old.  He is now eating 6 ounces every 3-4 hours during the day.  He takes his first bottle around 7:00 AM, then one around 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 9:30 PM.  After his 9:30 PM bottle, he goes to sleep in his crib.  He then wakes around 2:30 AM for a bottle (after this bottle, he goes right back to sleep), and then he is back up around 7:00 AM.  So essentially, I am only having to get up once in the middle of the night, which is really nice!  His wake and nap times during the day are sporadic.  He is generally up for a couple of hours each morning, then takes a good nap.  And, in the evenings he is up from around 4:30 until 9:30.  During this time, he is often fussy, which we call "Fussy Thirty."  Kathryn went through the exact same thing during this time as a baby.  It is actually quite normal for babies to have a fussy time of day, and it is usually in the evenings per what I have read.  Things are forming into our new "normal," and everyone is adjusting well! 

This past week in photos

It is no secret...I love pictures, and I especially love taking pictures of my family.  Here are a few from this week...

My sweet 13 and a half year old boy

Bailey loves to snuggle

Sleepy

Full of milk...

And happy!

Another snuggly sweet boy

1st soccer practice and Daddy is the assistant coach

Water break

Kaden and the picture Kathryn colored for him at school...so so sweet!

On the way to our 2nd soccer practice

Ready to play sporting her new shirt and shorts