Happy 8th Birthday, Caden Parker!

Another year has zoomed by!  Caden turned the big 8 on March 9th.  Unbelievable!  Curt had to work until 10pm on the big day, so Caden got to open presents first thing in the morning before school.  What kid likes to wait to open presents anyway?! 



Cole delivering a present to Caden as Kieran watches with curiosity

Kieran decided that he wanted in on the present action

Caden received a new baseball glove, as well as Spy Gear, books, and Legos.

A new bike was his big gift from us

 After presents, a candle in his breakfast, and the birthday song, Caden went off to school. Sounds like he had a great day! I dropped off cookie cakes for his class to enjoy.  For dinner, Caden picked Buffalo Wild Wings, and then we stopped at Culver's for ice cream sundaes. 

Nana and Papa arrived before bedtime with presents for the birthday boy.

More books for our lover of nonfiction! Caden LOVES to learn!

Opening his Kindle Fire, his most requested gift

Caden's birthday celebration continued the next day with an Angry Bird party at Chuck E. Cheese's. 

Cole practicing for tball

Caden and Nathaniel--This photo is so frightening that it's funny. 

Guitar Hero with Mason and Griffin

Dominic and Michael

Brady and Ali winning a ton of tickets

Our cul-de-sac girls--Sophia, Stella, and Greta

Kieran playing basketball (no surprise there!)

Grammy went above and beyond on Caden's Angry Birds cake! It was AMAZING!

Caden getting crowned

Probably wishing that he didn't have to wear the crown

The reason Caden selected Chuck E. Cheese's as his birthday party location...The Ticket Blaster!

Caden and his friends had a great time playing games and hanging out.

Papa and his buddy, Kieran enjoying an Angry Bird

Back home to open presents



Opening lots of fun presents from Grammy and Grandpa, Aunt Mariah, Uncle Jason, Aunt Shannon and Josh, and his friends

After presents, Caden and his family enjoyed the beautiful weather outside with basketball, bikes, and chalk. 

LEGO building started the next day with this Star Wars ship from his friends, Olivia and Ethan

It's been over a month, and I still can't believe Caden is 8!  Such a blessing to our family!  Love him so!