Snowbird Part One

We went on our yearly vacation to Snowbird in June! I'm so grateful that Mom has timeshares that are close because these are our vacations and most of the cousins can meet us there!

Of course, we went swimming at least once a day! I'm glad Chris stay with us for a couple days.
Cooper is not afraid of the water. And he loves to "cheese" every picture!

Unfortunately, Cadence is a little more cautious in the water. Though she put her face in the water, she doesn't like splashing or getting her face wet often. All the progress she made in swimming lessons was lost:( She wouldn't attempt to float on her back or stomach!
But she did like to lay on the tile and model. Isn't she a cutie? Maybe too cute!

They loved Dad playing in the pool with them!

I love this picture! My three loves!

Cooper loved the balls, noodles, and his floatie. He didn't want me to touch him. When he would lose his footing and go underwater, we had to teach him to put his feet down and stand up. I had to pull him out of the water quite a few times. I can see how a little kid could drowned in shallow water very easily without supervision:(

He had no problem with splashing! He liked it quite a bit!
Riding the big horse!

There was lots of fun with the cousins! My kids LOVE their cousins!

We went exploring. The kids liked the Cliff Lodge and all the fancy things there!

On vacations, there are always a lot of snacks. Cooper had fun eating spaghetti!

All the kids enjoyed making flowers, and designs out of play dough. It doesn't matter how old they get, play dough is always fun!!!

Because there was still snow on the trail, only some of us walked over to the look out point.

Breelle hadn't been to Snowbird in years and thought it was so beautiful!

Cadence loves to take pictures! She had to take 20 of me being goofy!
My girl! I love this princess!

Impromptu Birthday Parties

Since Cadence's birthday was on the date we were hoping Cooper would come, we didn't plan a party for here. Now that Cooper is here and many friends and family are coming to visit, we make every visit an impromptu birthday party for Cadence. Many people have come with a little gift for Cadence in addition to one for Cooper, not that she needs anything else. You are all very considerate people.

Cadence's big family party happened on Friday. My sister, Sandy, and her 4 girls and my sister-in-law, Tammie, and her son and daughter came to see Cooper. I told them we would make it a birthday party for Cadence. The night before, I let Cadence make her own birthday cake. She loves to cook.

She also got to decorate it with sprinkles and put in her own candles.

Cadence blew out both candles on her first try. She was very proud of her creation and it tasted very good. (Funfetti with cream cheese frosting).

Cadence got some Hello Kitty fashion supplies from Tammie, Cole and Sydney, 3 bible story books for church from the Lawrence family, and a beautiful dress, pull-ups, and some colored soap from Grammy. This was the best impromptu birthday party I could have pulled together.

On Sunday, she got a very nice table with chairs from the Fredrickson family. On the top of the table, she can color with dry erase markers or crayons. She LOVES it!!! (And I do too. No more coloring on the sheets, her clothes and walls - I hope!)

Cadence has had many improptu parties and many gifts. She loves getting "Happy Birthday" sung to her. Thanks to all of you for assisting in making Cadence's birthday great and helping her feel important in this major change in her life!!! Hopefully after Chris gets back from Alaska, we will have a neighborhood/friend get together for her.