Melissa's parents
Grandpa Fred (Melissa's Dad)
Grandma Rita (Melissa's mom)
Aunt Cheryl (David's Sister)
Grandma Rita & Grandpa Fred Monroe
Grandpa Cliff (David's dad)
Uncle Keith and Aunt Kristen (David's sister)Today was a wonderful day for Caden. He was held ALL day by his aunts, uncle, and grandparents. Enjoy these photos from the day. We are excited to have my parents up again from Southern Illinois. Thanks for making the trip.
Love,
David and Melissa
How awesome! Glad Caden had such a great day with his family! I'm sure everyone loved spending time with together!
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Great pictures! Was Grandpa Monroe taking a nap? So glad that your family got to love on Caden...looks lilke he was enjoying it. Blessings,T&G
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see Grandpa and Grandma Monroe had a safe trip and getting some hands-on loving from Caden. Praying daily for all, especially Caden. Jane
ReplyDeleteWe cannot begin to thank you enough for letting us come up and love on Caden. I will treasure that time FOREVER. Being able to hold him, feed him and rock him to sleep put a smile on my face and joy in my heart that will last a lifetime. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou three are a beautiful family and we are blessed to have you in our life.
We love you all
Love,
Keith, Kristen, Carson and Chase
Good morning Caden-
ReplyDeleteToday is Monday May 25th and it is Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate" While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor our soldiers in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in General Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
Have a wonderful day Caden
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great visit we have had! We'll give you all a rest from all the visitors and then be back for Caden's second surgery. None of us could get enough of sweet Caden! He is such a good baby. Of course, since we all held him all day, Melissa may have her hands full for his want of attention after we all go! Love you all!
I had such a wonderful visit! Holding Caden and seeing him smile brought such joy to me. He is growing so fast and is such a good natured little boy. Thanks for letting me come up and love on him! We love you all!
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Cheryl
There will be some very exciting photos coming your way from the good 'ol Osceola Smith Reunion at Bethel Chapel. I am sure Caden will be thrilled when he sees them! His fame is spreading quickly! It is wonderful to see Caden enjoying the holidays of the summer--4th of July sparklers are just around the corner, Caden!
ReplyDeleteYou are always on our minds and in our hearts!
Priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Ya
ReplyDeleteRick Nancy Girls
It was so nice to see your family with you over the weekend. What a great family you have. I bet Caden loved all the lovin he got.Great pic's. Love and Prayers for you all.
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Dawn
What great family pictures. I am sure Caden loved all the extra attention. We will continue to pray for Caden. We will specifically pray that God with stengthen his body for the next surgery. Wishing you all the best.
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