Jaxen Kayne

So here are some pics of Jaxen. Born Sept. 17 at 6 pds 11 oz and 20 inches long. He is already 2 weeks old today! Time has flown! He has lost his umbilical cord, he is already using a pacifier, and he is getting bigger every day. I can't wait to see him every day after work. Family has been here for the past 2 weeks so we finally have the next few days for just the 3 of us. I do feel bad though... Toby and Molly have not had much attention lately. Hopefully they can come in tonight and play. Cant wait to see Jaxen play with them some day. But for now they just enjoy licking him in the face lol.

Fatherhood

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I'm feeling...

Excited
Nervous
Scared
Confused
Worried
Anxious
Joy
Surprise
Optimism
Love
Anticipation
Pride
Wonder
Uncomfortable
Wary
Apprehensive
Stress
Panic
Hesitant
But most of all I am impatient. I cant wait to see Jaxen. To hold him in my arms. I have loved him since the moment I found out Melissa was pregnant. I cant wait to see the little person I love but have never met. How can I love someone I have never seen or met. I am excited to get to feel and see a glimpse of how God loves His children...all through my son.

Weird words... My son.

Been A While

Wow! Its been a while since I have blogged. Just got back from 2 weeks of camp. Worn out! But had an amazing time! We really got to see God work on some hearts. Im nervous but excited for the students to restart school. When their summer is over I feel like mine is over. I havent even began to start organizing for the fall. So READY for Jaxen to get here! We are getting his room ready but we still need some of the big stuff. We have 2 more showers to go I hate them being so close to the due date but it is what it is. From the words of my wife, " Put your big girl panties on and deal with it" So thats what I do.

Vacation

Just got back yesterday from vacation. We have been really wanting to go on a big vacation again, especially before the baby gets here but it didnt happen. We went to see family. It was fun and relaxing. Nothing was planned. We just hung out with family and friends. I got to see my sister, brother n law and my nieces like 4 nights in a row. I miss them so much!! Melissa's mom and dad also got their results from their cancer scans...

Her mom, Cathy, is "technically" cancer/ tumor free. There are no cancer spots on her chest. She has to get some more scans in a few months. A huge blessing and answer to prayer!!!

Her dad, Jim, had 2 stage four cancers. His liver, colon, and lymph nodes were covered in cancer last year. June 2008 he was just hoping to see his last son graduate high school in 2009 and they told us if we wanted to make any plans for vacations, we shouldnt put it off.

The scans showed that his liver and lymph nodes are clear of cancer. There is a small spot in his colon. He is scheduled to have it removed in surgery next Thursday June 2. We are planning on going down to Springfield for a few days next week. Please pray for him and his recovery. He will be off work for a month. God has worked a miracle in his life. The fact that surgery is an option is amazing! God isnt done with her parents yet. He has big things in store and I am excited I get to be a part of it!

Crazy Week

It has been a crazy/ awesome week! This week is VBS at church and I'm the VBS director. I have been a part of a lot of vbs's but never in charge. It's a lot of work! But I have an amazing team to help me. Tonight is the last night. Our highest number was 74 kids on Wednesday. We have raised almost $300 dollars for a missionary. The theme is Boomerang Express. I have been on stage all week doing the motions for the songs. I look like a goober but I love it and all the songs get stuck in my head. One more night to go.....

Man's Best Friend

This is my shout out to my dog Toby. I feel like I betrayed him today. I just took him to get him neutered. He was so excited to go on a car ride this morning, He probably thought he was going to the park. He had no idea what was going to happen to him. He made it worse on me. I dropped him off and they gave him a shot. I never thought that I would be so attached to a dog. But now I am totally one of those people. Since we don't have kids(yet) those are our kids. We spoil them and treat them like people. So I'll post again later after his surgery and let you know if he hates me or not.

Little Boy

So most of you have probably already heard but we are having a boy! This is like last weeks news but oh well. Melissa has already spent the last 2 weekends going to garage sales. We can't decide on a name so here are our choices...

Jaxon
Cooper
Gavin
Brayden

Which one do you like?