Olympic Torch Relay

Dear Cadence,

Yesterday we went to watch the Olympic torch relay, twice. First we watched the torch come through Maple Ridge and then through Newton in the afternoon.



It was an amazing experience. Momma took lots of pictures and video taped it. I hope you enjoyed it as much as Mommy did. And you even got 2 flags. I love you sweet girl!

Love Momma

Crawler

Dear Cadence,

There have been a few time that you've crawled... but today seems to be the turning point! All of the sudden your crawling ALL over the house! In the kitchen, living room, hallway.... so far everywhere but the bedroom! I guess there's no stopping you now time to baby proof! I love you Monkey!

Love Momma

Swimming Lesson #2

Dear Cadence,

Today was your second swimming lesson and you did a great job. Mommy and Daddy both came into the pool with you and we loved every minute of it. You went completely under the water for the first time today and you didn't even cry, you just blinked your eyes a couple times and continued swimming! And Daddy took you down the slide for the first time as well! We are so proud of you.



As your swimming instructor said, you had an entourage there to watch you today! Gramma, Auntie Britt, Auntie Katie, Auntie Amanda, Uncle Justin, Uncle Dillon, Uncle Cole, Great Gramma and Great Grampy all came to watch you. Uncle Justin took lots of pictures for Momma and they all really enjoyed watching you. Your becoming a great little swimmer! Momma loves you so much Monkey!

Love Mommy

Little Crawler

Dear Cadence,

Well my sweet, it's official... your a crawling machine. A few days ago you crawled a few "steps" but last night at Gramma's you were crawling everywhere. Momma is so incredibly proud of you! Good job Baby! I love you.

Love Momma

Ps. I guess it truly is time for Momma to do some baby proofing in this house of ours...

Swimming Pictures...

Dear Cadence,

Here are a few pictures from your very first swimming lessons! You did so good and seemed to really love the pool! Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you!

You can crawl....

Dear Cadence,

You just crawled for the first time!!! A real crawl! You actually went forwards, not backwards! Momma is so proud of you! I love you so much Monkey!

Love Mommy

Swimming Lessons

Dear Cadence,

Today is your first swimming lesson! Daddy is going to swim with you and Momma will take pictures! I hope you have fun! I love you Miss Monkey!

Love Momma

A Visit from Gramma...

Dear Cadence,

Today Gramma, Auntie Britt and Auntie Amanda came over to visit us. We had a great time with them. They even brought us some treats, you got puffs, fruit snacks and cheesie's and Momma got a Timmie's coffee! It was a great visit!

And of course they took lots of pictures of you and you in return stuck your tongue out and did your squishy face. The usual Cadence things. Always up for a laugh, giggle, smile, screech, and a LOT of talking.

Momma loves you Monkey!

Love Mommy

Happy 10 Month Birthday

Dear Cadence,

Today is your 10 Month Birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Mommy can't believe you are already 10 months old... two digits! Time sure flies! Momma loves you so much!

Love Mommy

I Hope You Dance

Dear Cadence,

When Momma hears this song, I always think of you! I love you more then words can express! One day you and Momma will dance around the house listening to this song :)

I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give fate a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their years and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small
When you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
(Wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their years and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

Love Momma