Kadence was very excited for her Poetry Café at school. Kadence and her classmates have been very busy over the last month learning about poetry and writing their own. She was so excited she was up early and asked me to curl her hair before school!
Kenzie looks up to her sister so much and had to dress up in a dress and jean jacket just like big sister. Then she begged me to take a picture of the two of them. Hard to say no to that. Love these sisters!!
After each student had read their poems we had time for a snack and for Kadence to share some more of her poems with us. She was so happy to have both Ryan and I there along with Grandpa Gary and Grandma Sue!
Kadence and her class was lucky enough to have eggs and and incubator right in their classroom this spring. She has been giving us updates on them very frequently (unfortunately 21 days is a loooooooong time when you are 7). I had to snap a quick picture of the 4 chicks that had hatched. Kadence was so excited to show us all!
As Kadence was flipping through her poetry book I saw this poem titled mom and asked her to read it. She was really shy about it and didn't want to read that one. Well...after she read it, I kind of understood why. This one stings a little even though I know how much she loves me. I guess it's probably true...
This has easily been one of my favorite kid events thus far! We are so lucky Kadence is at such a great school with such a phenomenal teacher!
We have been struggling getting Kenzie to bed for a long time now, months even. I am not quite sure what happened but she has seemed to flip a switch. She has been going to bed very well for almost a week now. It is heavenly. She insists on having the covers completely over her head to go to sleep. I think she was getting scared and she feels safer with the covers over her. It's a good thing she's #3 or I am not sure I would let this fly. I usually give her a little time then go in and make a breathe hole and then uncover her head (if she hasn't already) when I check on her before I go to bed. Whatever it takes I guess. Love the little stinker!
We had a pretty relaxing day at home after the busy birthday celebration. When Kenzie asked if she could put lotion on my feet I was very excited! How cute is she?!
Then this one decided she wanted a turn! Her massages are wonderful! She could have a massage career in her future :) I just love relaxing low key days with Ryan and the kids!
Later on the girls decided to put on their spring dresses and pretend like it was actually spring. They had fun dancing around the house to Frozen in their dresses and longing for warm enough weather to actually wear them outside.
It's hard to tell in this picture but Emma is also longing for Spring. She found the only ray of sunshine shining through the window by the front door and took a nap. How cute is she?!
Kadence is 6! Happy Birthday pretty girl! We love you and are so proud of you!
We started out the day with some scrumptious Sandy's donuts!
Since her actual birthday fell on Saturday Kadence got to open her presents from us right away in the morning. She was so excited and happy!
After a loooooong few hours Kadence put her new leotard from Aunty on and we headed to American Gold for her gymnastics party. She was so excited!! She had a Monster High theme and wanted her hair pink, so we did that before we left.
Setting up the party room and waiting for friends!
Ready to party!!
The kids had an hour in the gym to play and do things with the teacher. Kadence was excited as she got to pick everything they did. It was a really fun party and I would have one there again! The kids all had a blast practicing their gymnastics!
After playing it was time for presents and cupcakes!
I think Kadence had a fun party even without a couple of her friends who were out of town for the long weekend!
Since the party was only an hour and a half long we took Kendallynn and Kendra back to our house for supper and to play for the evening. All 4 girls had a blast together and Landon had fun, too! This owl was Kadence's favorite birthday present because Kendallynn had a matching one!
We ended the night with Cherry Berry before dropping the girls off!
Kadence had to try out her new read along book with a CD that she got from Grandpa Ken and Grandma Debbie. Goes right along with the movie she got, too! Happy Birthday Princess!
Kadence Jean. My sweet little angel baby. When I think of newborn Kadence I can't help but smile. She was the best baby ever. She ate well, was snuggleable and adorable. She has grown up so much in the last year. It makes me sad but at the same time I could not be prouder of her. She is spunky and great at pushing my buttons but sweet and loving all at the same time. What a combination.
Kadence was excited to receive her first birthday card in the mail from Great Grandma June. She sent her a card and a 10 dollar bill. Kadence was so excited! She immediately went in the kitchen and started coloring. I didn't know what she was doing until she proudly came up to me and asked, "Mama, can you send this to Grandma June for me?"
How sweet is that? I love the picture of her and Grandma June (with short curly hair-how appropriate). I was surprised and so proud. She definitely makes the best pictures!!
Crazy to think Landon and Kadence have been in school for over 6 months now. I can not believe how much each of them has grown in such a short time and how much they have learned. I love being home every day to hear about their school day and help them with their homework. Both of the kids had conferences and had excellent reports!
Kadence-Kindergarten
Kadence had a great report from Mrs. Spanier. She is very well behaved and meeting all expectations. She is reading at an early first grade level already! Way to go KK! She has matured so much in the past 6 months and has learned to control her emotions very well. I am so proud of her and how far she has come!
As I was waiting for Mrs. Spanier to finish up with the conference I was looking through some of the books she had set out that the kids had made. When I came across the above page I had to snap a picture of it. What a sweetie pie!
Landon-1st Grade
Landon also had an excellent report from Mrs. Buerkley. She said he is the most hard working well behaved student she has. He is doing exceptionally well in Math and she said it comes very easy for him. He is also doing very well in his writing and has improved a ton since the beginning of the year. He is just average with his reading and so she and we will continue to work with him. I am so proud of Landon and how good of a boy he is! Keep up the hard work buddy!
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!
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