HaPPy 4th oF JuLy!!

The weather was unseasonably cold and rainy today so we spent the day inside, which was probably a good thing b/c Kayden had a bit of a fever. You wouldn't know it here while he was playing with his dogs! They are FUNNY!Then he decided that he was going to 'help' Mommy put away the groceries...ok, maybe just play with the toilet paper - it does make quite a soft, comfy seat!

It's kind of hard to see in this picture, but you can see the bruising that is on his head - it has taken over the right side of his head- poor little guy!! But he is our trooper and he'll come thru this - he is going to be one tough little boy!!

Good times.....and bad

Grandpa Ken came to visit us for a week and we had such a great time with him!! He helped us out around the house and got to play with Kayden who has changed quite a bit since Grandpa saw him last! We spent the last few days of his visit here by driving over to Indiana to visit Aunt Jodi, Uncle Troy and Cousins Jordan, Jenna and Tanner! Here's Kayden enjoying lunch with Grandpa! Kayden enjoyed his new pool at Aunt Jodi's!!

We tried to convince Cousin Jordan and Cousin Jenna to get in and play with him -but this is the best we could do! I can't believe how quickly my little nieces are growing up - and they are beautiful!! I love you girls!!

We finally had to say goodbye to everyone so we could get Grandpa back to the airport - so we enjoyed our last morning out on the deck. Kayden LOVED all his grandpa time- he was spoiled!!

And Mommy and Aunt Jodi even got a photo together!

Mommy even got a decent picture with Kayden - then it was time to hit the road!

Unfortunately, our trip to the airport was not uneventful~ we were rear-ended by a truck on the interstate. It spun us around and threw us in the ditch. Luckily, we were all wearing our seatbelts and stayed inside the vehicle! My dad and I walked away with some cuts and bruises and whiplash but my poor Kayden was not so lucky. He had to be helicoptered to the children's hospital in Chicago because he had a skull fracture- very traumatic for us!!! He spent a couple days in the hospital where they monitored him to make sure the swelling went down and he did not have excess pressure on his brain. He is now at home and resting and doing ok. He definitely has some bruises (and maybe even a black eye which I keep telling him that the girls will LOVE!) and his head is still very tender to the touch - and I'm sure VERY painful for him! He is getting back to walking around again - although he is still a bit unsteady on his feet. We will have a follow up visit with our dr next week to make sure he is doing ok. But he is doing well and we thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes!!

Below are a couple pictures of my car if you want to see the damage done.

Father's Day 2009

Happy Father's Day Kraig! You are a wonderful father and Kayden couldn't have asked for a better Dad -- we LOVE you!! And Happy Father's Day to Grampsy, Grandpa Ken and Grandpa Jan too!

Happy Birthday Grampsy!

We celebrated Grandpa Johnson's (aka Grampsy) birthday this past weekend - here he is with Hunter, Myranda, Kyra, Connor, Devyn, Kayden and Landry. Kayden hanging out with Connor and Hunter -they are all so close in age and are going to be the best of cousins as they get older - we can't wait to watch them grow up together! And of course Kyra had to join them too - she's such a good cousin and big sister!

ROCK on!

Our neighbor's band played tonight and Kayden got in the spirit by rocking a mohawk! Here is Garrett and his band in action -they were awesome!!! Neighbor Sheila and Mommy having fun in the crowd!

Here is Kayden enjoying his time outside listening to the band -Go Garrett!!

Rock Star Garrett and Kayden hanging out between sets! Great job Garrett -we enjoyed listening to you - you guys rock!!

{Biker Babe!}

Kayden went for a cruise on his bike today - he LOVES it! Every time we go into the garage, he climbs on it and waits for someone to push him - it's so cute!! Now if he could just learn to peddle himself......maybe when his legs get a little longer!

MmMmMm....BeeF JeRKeY!

For those of you who know Kraig well, you know how much he LOVES his beef jerkey!! And ever since Kayden was born, he hasn't stopped talking about Kayden eating beef jerkey with him. Well....today was THE day! Kayden tried beef jerkey for the first time - and he really did seem to like it! Here he is watching daddy tempting him with some.... And here he is with his very own bite~ Yum, yum!!