Happy 7th Birthday Kayden!

They always tell you that time goes fast and to enjoy it while you can. I should listen because in all honesty I have no idea where the last 7 years have gone! Isn't your baby supposed to stay your baby?  Well not this kid.  He insists that he is no longer my baby and that he is growing up.  We had fun celebrating his 7th birthday this year.

Kayden started out the morning with a phone call from Grandma and Grandpa Haacke.  They are visiting Kayden's cousins down in Houston.  After Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Juli sang Happy Birthday to him he sincerely told them, "Thank you!  That was beautiful!"

This 7 year old is all set for school.  He took Krispy Kreme doughnuts to school to share with his class to celebrate his birthday.

Dad brought home this Happy Birthday hat and Kayden wore it the rest of the day.

The hat did come off so he could get bonked on the head.

Making wishes.  "Dad my wish for you is to have good days at work."

His own set of headphones.  He had his eye on these for a while!

After opening presents, Jeremy took Kayden and the boys out for ice cream while I attended a church meeting.  Kayden was proudly wearing his birthday hat while waiting in line for ice cream.

Kayden and Josh got to celebrate their birthday together at Grandma and Grandpa White's house.

7 Things We Love About Kayden:

1. He is one smart kid!  He is quick to get his homework done and is a fantastic reader.  Math is his favorite subject at school.
2. Kayden loves to play with his friends.  It isn't long after school before our doorbell starts to ring.  Kayden and his friends love playing outside, playing the Wii and in the basement with the giant cushions.
3. His writing assignments at school are always good for a smile and/or chuckle.  Here is a good example:
   
   He also writes letters to his aunts and uncles while at school.  He brings them home and insists on mailing them right away.
4. He loves his brothers.  He just likes being with them.  He loves it when McKay will build Legos with him, when Jaxon will play the Wii with him and when Josh lets him play with him and his friends.
5. He enjoys playing sports.  He hasn't chosen a favorite yet.  He loves what ever sport he is currently playing.  He also lets everyone know how "awesome" he is at sports.
6. He is a good snuggler.  I love to snuggle with him on Saturday mornings or on the couch watching a movie.  I especially like it when he plants a giant kiss on my cheek out of the blue.
7. He always tells me he loves me.  Whenever he leaves the house I always hear, "Bye Mom!  Love ya!"  or he will flash me the sign for I love you when walking by.  He also lets you know he loves you by giving big hugs.

How blessed we are to have Kayden as part of our family.  Happy Birthday Kayden!  We love you!  (Insert giant wet kiss here.)