Missing Tooth

Kamden will have a visit from a special person tonight...the tooth fairy!  His tooth has been loose for at least a month.  While we were at dinner tonight at Red Lobster, Kamden took a bite of his chicken tender.  With a worried look on his face, he started saying "Daddy...Daddy..."  We looked at him, and realized that he was pointing to his tooth.  He reached in his mouth with his fingers and very gently pulled out his tooth.  To everyone's amazement, Justin told him to put his bloody tooth in his hand while Kamden took a drink.  We were so surprised how easily it came out, and how grown up he became with that one missing tooth.  Before bed tonight, we stuck his tooth into a special pillow and laid it on his headboard.  Now, I wonder what the tooth fairy will bring this special boy?!?!

Bubbles, Bubbles

Bubbles can be so much fun, 

especially through the eyes of a one-year old!

1-year check-up

weight:  18 pounds, 4.5 ounces (25%tile)

height:  29 inches (41%tile)

Got 4 shots today

Brother tried to calm her down with a sticker!

Happy 1st Birthday, KadyBug!

I can't believe Kadence has been a part of the Hibbitt family for one year now.  It seems like just yesterday that she was was still in my belly, and we were preparing for her arrival.  But, on the other hand, it seems like she has been with us forever!  I have enjoyed spending this summer with her and watching her grow.  She definitely has her mommy and daddy (and even her big brother) wrapped around their fingers.

Though Kadence can say Da-Da and Ma-Ma (at times), she has her own way of communicating.  She just simply points that little index finger towards the direction of the things she wants, and kicks her legs and laughs whenever we get close to it.  She is not walking yet, but I think she will before we know it.  She is starting to cruise all around the furniture, and she is just starting to stand at times without holding on to something.

Kadence loves to play pat-a-cake.  Her silliest face is when she sticks her tongue out.  And her favorite song, and one that will calm her down, is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  She plays often independently, but loves it when her brother plays with her.  Kadence is great at giving hugs.  And she is also adopting mommy's love of books!

Kadence's nickname has always been KadyBug, so it was fitting to have a ladybug theme for her 1st birthday party.  We tried to incorporate the lady bug theme throughout the entire.  From the red and black decorations to the picnic theme food to the dessert table, ladybugs could be found hidden everywhere.  Kadence did a great job with the smash cake.  She wasn't shy at all taking her first bite.  We even gave her a fork to make it easier for her to get bites of the cake, and she knew exactly what to do with it.

Ladybug cookies

Ladybug cupcakes and smash cake

We had "picnic" food to eat

Sandwiches, fruit, pasta salad, and chips

First time eating with a fork and she knew exactly what to do!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with Kadence!

Happy Birthday, Kadybug!

Kamden's 1st day of Kindergarten

Today marked Kamden's first day as an elementary school student.  He is attending Mark Twain Elementary.  I was so very proud of him.  He walked into his classroom without any hesitation.  I think Kadence and mommy had more emotions going through us than Kamden showed.  He did tell me after school that he was a little nervous about starting school but he was not scared at all!  I can't believe how much he has grown up in the past two years.  We have gone from being a weepy kid at every school drop-off to Mr. Independent! 

Big brother loving on little sister

Celebrating Independence

Happy 4th of July! 

For the second year in a row, Justin and Kamden ran the Westerville Rotary 5K.  Justin says this may be the last year that Kamden gets to ride in the stroller for this run as he is getting heavier and heavier to push.  But he was still impressed with the time he ran it in.  I rode my bike uptown with Kadence in the tow in the trailer to watch them cross the finish line.  

The Hibbitt boys make a great team!

After the 5K, Kamden got to run in the kids race.  He was so excited to be able to show his speed and run with other kids. 

At the starting line

Look at that focus and determination

In the afternoon, we were able to continue with the 4th of July festivities by taking Kadence to her first Independence Day parade.  She enjoyed watching the floats and listening to the marching bands. 

We ended the day by attending the annual 4th of July Cookout at Power Steering Specialists with long-time friends and family.  Kamden enjoyed riding his bike and catching bubbles.  And Kadence was not fazed at all by the fireworks!

Moore family picture

Cruising

I don't know what is more cool...that Kamden loves driving his baby sister around in his car and she loves it, or that he is very protective of her, putting his arm around her as he cruises so she doesn't bump her head.  Either way, it is so awesome that they love being with each other!

Will I be this calm in 11 years when Kamden is driving off with his sister?