Jump Rope 4 Heart.

Kadence participated in Jump Rope 4 Heart through her school.  It is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.  Landon participated in it last year as well.  Kadence was excited to raise money to help kids who didn't have a healthy heart like her.  They practiced jump rope stations in gym classes for a couple weeks and Ryan, Kenzie and I were able to go watch her on the event day.  She was so proud and excited to have us there.  It was so fun to watch her in her realm and how she interacts with her friends. 

 

Kadence's good friend Briley was in her group and they were having a blast!

 Great job Kadence!  She raised $350.00 for the fundraiser, what an accomplishment!  Thank you to all our family and friends for supporting Kadence and the American Heart Association!

St. Patty's Sweetie.

If someone would have told me the day Landon was born how good of a boy he would be at just 7 years old, I wouldn't have believed them.  I can not believe what a mature, kind boy Landon is.  He is thoughtful and genuine.  He melts my heart most days and just when I don't think he can possibly get any sweeter he does something like this...


Landon had got a St. Patty's day ring and bracelet at school on St. Patricks Day from one of his classmates.  On the walk home from the bus stop Kadence had told him about how some of her friends had found treats under their pillows from the leprechaun.  I didn't know this when the kids came in the house and Landon quickly took his stuff off and disappeared.  When he came back to the living room he told Kadence she better look under her pillow because the leprechaun probably put something under it while she was at school.  I had a feeling of panic until she came out with the biggest smile on her face and a ring and a bracelet.  At the same time Kenzie walked out of her room from her nap, Landon then had a look of panic on his face as he quickly said to Kadence, " I bet the leprechaun meant to put one of those under Kenzie's pillow, can you share?"  Much to my surprise Kadence handed one over to her little sister and all 3 of them had big smiles on their faces.  I may or may not have teared up. 

Sweetest.Boy.Ever.

Swimming and Playdates.

We have spent many Sundays swimming at the Family Wellness center pool this winter.  The kids love it and it's a great afternoon/evening family activity.  

We let Kadence and Landon each bring a friend this time for something fun.  Kadence brought her good school friend Briley and Landon brought his good school friend Nathaniel.  The boys didn't get their picture taken because they were too busy. 

Since Kadence's friend Briley will not be able to go to her birthday party we decided to make it a celebration and take them to BWW for supper and Cherry Berry for ice cream!  I can't believe how much Briley resembles Hayley O'Connor! 

Gymnastics.

Landon has been loving his gymnastics class!  He is still doing the all boy class on Monday nights.  I think he has started to gain some core strength from the class (and the daily homework exercises he does for class.)  He thinks it is a blast and it is a great way for him to expend some energy.  It's typically Ryan who takes him to class and he sure gets disappointed when Ryan has to work and can't take him.  Ryan snapped some videos of some of his class. 

So fun!

Silly #3.

 

 There's really no reason for this entry other than to post a bunch of random pictures from my phone.  It just so happens they are all of our silly#3.  She is definitely not lacking in photos. 

I don't get to snuggle a sleeping baby very often anymore so I sure enjoyed snuggling this sleeping little princess.

 

 

 

She loves making faces and taking pictures!!

Who can say no to those big eyes?!

Why is there nothing better than a sleeping little angel?

Kenzie isn't the only one missing Kadence while she is at school.  Emma snuggled her blanket and bear most of the day!

Being silly with Daddy.

 

 

Running errands with Mama.  She had some candy that turned her mouth purple.  We giggled about it for a long time!

Kenzie was so excited when she found Grandma Debbie's special "buddy."

What a personality this little lady has.  Love her so much.

The Sweat Band.

Ryan has joined a racquetball league at the gym.  He was playing one night a week with a friend anyway so they decided to join a league.  I am glad he is doing it because it is healthy and he really enjoys it.  But...that doesn't stop me from teasing him about being an old man.  He spent some Christmas gift cards on a new racquet and goggles decking himself out in "Ryan fashion."  I bought him a sweat band as a joke.  I think I'm funny. 

As it turns out the joke was on me when this sweet little lady decided she needed to wear it to gymnastics one night.  She was thinking it was a cute, sporty head band like all the big girls at gymnastics wear and I didn't have the heart to tell her any different.  So, I let her wear it to gymnastics and she wore it proudly.  I was sending pictures to Arin and we were dying laughing.  The poor thing.  Needless to say Aunty then bought her some actual cute, sporty head bands. 

And of course Kenzie found it the next day and had to wear it around the house, "like Kadence!"  I then took it and put it away in hopes of them never finding it again...

YMCA Winter Olympics 2014

 They YMCA had a winter Olympics for kids during the Sochii Olympics.  We had been watching the Olympics on TV for almost 2 weeks so the kids were really excited to participate in their own Olympics. 

Landon was signed up for 4 events, Kadence 2 events and Kenzie just one. 

Kenzie was a little overwhelmed and decided to sit out during her event but the other 2 had a blast!

 

 

We had so much fun watching!  Good to see kids being active and having fun!  Grandpa Ken and Grandma Debbie were in town and were able to watch as well so the kids felt extra special!