Sunrise over DC

We woke up at 5:20 and went to the mall to take sunrise pictures which was really cool and then we went and played laser tag with some other missionaries and it was really fun.

Last Day of Preschool

Kadence had her last day of Preschool for this school year.  All of the kids made these cute shirts that they got to wear on the last day.  We got to come for an hour and watch them receive their certificates and sing songs.  

 Kadence and her teacher.

 Kadence and Daddy.

 Kadence and Mommy.  Love you bug!

Back to the Zoo

We needed to go back to the Springs last week for Dentist Appts. so I decided I would take the girls back to the zoo for a couple of hours because the ponies were closed when we went for Kadence's birthday.  They loved it and Avery didn't hesitate the invitation to ride her first pony!

 We went to the chicken's as well while we were there and got to feed them too!

Birthday at the Zoo

Kadence wanted to go to the Zoo for her Birthday so we did!  I think she really just wanted to ride the horses, but they were closed when we got there.  Oh well, we still had a blast and saw lots of animals.  Kadence wanted to keep her distance from the Giraffes and Avery wanted to stay there forever and feed them.

 Kadence was kind and gentle in the Aviary with the birds...

 While Avery got in trouble for man-handeling them....

 Over looking the Springs.

 Hanging out with the Wallabies.

 Kadence trying to get this one in the stroller so we could take it home.

 When we got home we opened her present.  Ma, Pa and Kiki joined us on FaceTime so they could watch her open her gifts.  She loved all her presents!  She got a bigger bike that she loves and she asks everyday if she can wear her Kiki shoes and has tried multiple times to pack her new suitcase for at trip to Ma Pa Kikis!  Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Kadence!

 Happy Birthday to sweet Kadence, 4 years old!  Kadence has a beautiful smile that makes everyone around her smile too!  Kadence's biggest accomplishment this year has been learning to ride her bike, she absolutely loves riding her bike and asks to go out riding every day!  Kadence has lots of energy and loves spending all her time running, jumping, biking or at the park.  Kadence loves preschool!  She loves to make friends and loves to learn.  She loves her Primary Class and all of her friends in primary.  Kadence has a tender heart and is always concerned about other people.  I am learning that I have to be careful what I say around her, because if it is about someone else that is struggling or hurt she gets upset and worries about them.  She has an amazing memory and can remember anything!  Kadence loves her sister Avery.  She takes care of her everyday, playing with her, checking on her and most of all being her best friend.  They love to give hugs to each other and I find them holding hands watching a show or in the car at least once a day.  She loves helping her Mommy at home and is the best housekeeper I know.  She loves making her bed and picking up toys, I've trained her well!  She loves her Daddy and looks forward to the time each day he walks through the door from work.  She loves when Saturday comes because she knows he will be home all day.  She loves her Ma and Pa and has to talk to them daily or she gets upset.  She has the most loving connection with them.  She loves her other "3 sisters" and loves to tell everyone she meets how her Uncle is a Missionary.  We love you Kadence Happy Birthday Bug!

 On Saturday Kadence invited her Church Friends over for a little Garden Party.  They ate lunch, played games, made crafts and had cupcakes.  It was such a blast and so much fun!