giggling kadence

heres the smile we love. ive only seen it once, good thing we got a picture of it!

Independence Day!

We started off looking not-so patriotic, but we had to coordinate for the family photo we had in the morning. Then it was off to Midway for some R&R, BBQ and Rodeo fun!







Who says she doesn't look like her Dad!

Happy Fourth!

PS...Any Rodeo pics anyone??

Spruces

Well while everyone is having fun in the sun at Lake Powell, we decided to go to our ward bbq up at the Spruces Campground up Big Cottonwood Canyon. It was the perfect night to introduce Kadence to the beautiful mountains. The temperature was perfect and the sunset was beautiful as we drove back down the canyon...of course she loved being up there!

This was earlier in the day...Is this the beginning of a smily baby?? I think so!

ETA: Yay! For our 100th Post!

moab, utah

heres just one photo from the trip.

delicate arch by moonlight

sunday barbecue and the livin's easy

here are some photos from the sunday barbecue! the crowd was a little small today, we missed our scotty and chan-chan! it was also kadences first sleepover! shes such a little chub.

she loves her mommy

yawn yawn, sleepy head

look at those high-rise shorts!! i mean... those blue eyes!!

kadence and her grandpa

kadence and her great-grandma b!

why yes grandma, id love to paint your nails!

okay thats all for now. maybe...

Thank You Auntie!

Where has all the Family gone?

Well things have been quiet around town and I guess that limits the posts, so I thought I would entertain you with a post of random pics from the last couple of weeks. Who wouldn't want to look at lots of pics of Baby Kadence anyway.

First, Happy Father's Day again to the best Father I could ever ask for. And wasn't that cake yummy!

Baby KK has been packing on the pounds and ounces...both important in baby weight! Here she is in the hospital the day we took her home from the hospital...
Here she is a couple of days ago, look at the chubber cheeks!

She loves her Nana and Aunties and Uncle...

And Tubs...

And her Mama of course...

And this is her as I type...no its not a fake photo with photoshopped eyes closed. Ahhhh she melts my heart...

And an ode to Abby...taken Sunday night as we shed tears thinking she was in her last hours. This is not said jokingly. We found out yesterday she may be with us for another 2-4 years! We love you Abby and the thought of you not being part of our family, breaks our hearts...
OH, I guess the family is all right here!

Welcome summer....

Thanks for helping us welcome in summer Dad! Beautiful weather, beautiful water (yes, Utah Lake can be beautiful), and beautiful company. Can't wait for more of this to come.

Schools out for the Summer!!

I am a happy camper this weekend! This is me and one of my favorite little kindergarteners. As excited as I am to sleep and take it easy for a few months, I will miss my daily hugs and hi's from these cute little things. This one is right after the flag ceremony and everyone was celebrating the summer. Ah....happy day!

4 Weeks.

Has it really been 4 weeks since I slept...uhhh I mean since Kadence was born. It has and I can't believe it. Kadence and I are celebrating today by doing some of her favorite things. Having milk for breakfast and lunch, watching morning TV, going for a ride in the car seat and singing songs. Being a Mommy is more than I ever expected, it is the best job ever. Kadence and I wanted to take this 4 week milestone to thank everyone for all you have done for us. Thanks for keeping us company, helping us get out of the house every once and a while and keeping us fed with yummy meals and treats. We love you G-Pa, Nana, Aunties and Uncles! Mwah!

Okay so maybe this isn't how she wanted to celebrate...