It's a . . .

BOY!! That's right, Doug, Caden, and I will become the proud uncle, cousin, and aunt to our nephew/cousin on December 26. Tim, Melissa, and Tegan went for the first glimpses of the baby on the sonogram today and apparently Baby Livesay has all the right parts to be considered a man. Happy Birthday, Mama Melissa!! Your little boy is on his way and he'll melt your heart!! I know my little man melted mine. :)

bike ride

Caden has owned a bike for over a year now and he's really been wanting to learn to ride it. He got really interested and over his fear about 3-4 days ago. Well, preschool is good for something. I picked Caden up today and was surprised and pleased to see him pedaling a bike all over the play area outside at school. He was desperate to practice on his own bike at home. So Daddy took him out for awhile this evening. I'm happy to say that though he needs some assistance at times and lots of encouragement, Caden has a new mode of transportation mostly mastered. Here's the video of him showing off for me after several trips up and down the street with Doug. Forgive my videography skills; they're terrible!

Could the grin be bigger or prouder?

First Day of Preschool

Today was Caden's first day of preschool at Newton Medical Center. He was so excited last night to go to school this morning. His cousin, Tegan, is in his class which is good because I think he'll adjust better knowing a familiar face will be around. Doug took Caden this morning and I cried as they drove away. I've always taken Caden to daycare and it was hard not to drop him off today. After a few tears as Daddy left, Caden had a GREAT day!! We're very relieved. I picked him up and he seemed so happy. His teachers, Miss Gina and Miss Melody said he did well. Miss Gina made us a photo collage of his first day. What a wonderful surprise for Mommy this afternoon. I had proof my baby. . .eh, big boy did fine. He's growing up.

Happy boy before school this morning!

Photographic proof of Caden's first day of preschool

It's difficult to see in this photo of a photo page, but this

shows Caden during circle time, nap time, play acting in

Little Miss Muffet, playing dinosaurs with Tegan, and
holding a C for Caden. What a SUPER day for my boy!!