Caden's 11th Birthday

Caden turned 11 in March, which simply amazes me. Time sure flies!

On the morning of Caden's birthday party day, we had two basketball games. After that, we ate lunch at one of Caden's favorite places, McCormick's with Nana, Papa, Grammy, Aunt Mariah, and Neil. After lunch, Caden opened presents from Nana & Papa, Grammy & Grandpa, and Aunt Mariah & Neil.

Added to his Lego Architecture collection

Star Wars plasma ball from Aunt Mariah & Neil

Marvel wall art from Aunt Mariah & Neil

One of his books from Nana & Papa

Later that day, Caden celebrated with friends at Springfield Archery.

The party leaders did an excellent job teaching the boys about archery. The boys seemed to really enjoy it.

Caden getting set in the back

Cole's turn

Kieran's favorite viewing spot during the party

Jacob, Caleb, Saurya, Andrew, Cole, James, & Caden

After mastering target shooting, the targets switched to dinosaurs.

After an hour in the range area, we moved to the party room for 30 minutes of cake and presents.

Time for cake!

Being serenaded

Making a wish

Present time--mostly gift cards for the first time

Back out on the range to shoot at balloons

Saurya, Caleb, Andrew, Jacob, Cole, Caden, & James

The boys couldn't resist a goofy photo.

The next day, Caden opened presents from us.

Look of genuine surprise

Pretty thrilled with his gift

His own iPad mini

Caden's actual birthday was the next day.

Enjoying some time on his new iPad mini

Opening presents from Cole and Kieran--Minecraft Lego set and the final Genius Files book

I think Caden was pretty pleased with his birthday celebration. 11 years! Hard to believe!