Watch Me Grow....

Caden is getting bigger each day! Last Monday he measured 20.5 inches and weighed over 8 pounds. He is also growing in ability. Just this weekend he started trying to hold his head up, plus he can turn it over when he is on his tummy! This morning he started reaching for the lion that hangs on his bouncer and actually hit it once. Some of my (Alycia) favorite times are when he is eating as he makes the most adorable - and often humorous - faces! He is such a sweet boy!

I am doing well. My recovery from the c-section has gone better than planned. I was able to resume regular activities (including driving) after 2 weeks. I still can't lift heavy things - with the exception of Caden in his car seat - but overall I am doing great. We seem to be getting into a routine and our house has definitely become "baby central". Toby is a great daddy - he loves to spend time with Caden and doesn't even mind diaper duty - or helping with the midnight feeding. So far this parenting thing, although challenging at times, is a lot of fun and very rewarding - especially when we see Caden's precious smile!

Welcome home Abts Family welcome home

The docters during the time of this picture is already on her way into Alycia busting out Caden from his dark den within his mom.

Caden's very first photo after his birth on August 30th, 2007 at 5:50 pm.

Proud PAPA holding our very content little boy.

Our bare chested little boy.

On his way home from the Hospital on Sunday afternoon around 3:30 pm.

As Ty Pennington would always say to the family coming home to their creation on Extreme Home Makeover "Welcome home Abts family welcome home".

Mom and Baby are doing great by the way.

Thank you again for your many prayers and your continued prayers.