Cadence Mae Vigh

RIP Bolt

2012-01-10T09:06:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

I'm very sorry to say it, but last week your beloved cat Bolt was hit by a car and killed. It's been a very sad week and we all miss him like crazy! He really was a great cat.

Since Bolt is now gone, we went out and got you 2 new kittens. They are little brothers and we named them Max (after Max & Ruby) and Walter (you wanted to name him Water, so I thought we would change it to Walter). They are very sweet little guys, but they just aren't Bolt.

Yesterday you said to me, "Mom i like these cats, but I want my Bolt back!" It broke my heart! Bolt will always be a huge part of your life and I'm sure you'll remember him forever. I know Max and Walter will never replace him, but they will be a good distraction.

RIP Bolt! We will forever miss and love you! I love you Cadence.

Love Momma

Christmas & New Years

2012-01-05T13:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

I know this is a little late, but Merry Christmas. Of course you got totally spoiled! People sent you gifts in the mail from BC, which you loved getting! Mom and Dad spoiled you, as did Santa.

This year you were terrified of Santa again. We went to the mall to get a picture with him and you didn't want to go near the poor guy. So like last year, Mom and Dad came in the picture with you. We also saw Santa again at the Finning Christmas party, you cried when I put you on his lap. Good times.

On Christmas Eve we had Papa, Omie, Daryl, Candice and Nic over for dinner. Mommy mad her first turkey and it turned out pretty yummy. And of course you got to open one present Xmas Eve, nice new pj's.

Christmas morning you woke up so excited to see all the gifts under the tree! Papa and Omie had stayed the night and we all watched while you opened your presents. You got soooooo much stuff! Clothes, toys, babies, doll house, Zhu Zhu puppies, money, laptop, and lots more stuff. I'd say you did very good! Such a lucky and very loved little monkey.

New Years Eve we went to Daryl and Candice's house. You had a great time playing with Leah and both of you stayed up until midnight. However within half an hour of ringing in the New Year, you and Daddy were both asleep on the couch.

I hope you enjoyed the holiday's as much as we enjoyed spending them with you! I love you so much.

Love Momma

Mommy's been slacking!

2011-12-14T12:48:00.000-08:00

Well it's been way way way too long since Mommy last wrote to you, I have no excuse... I just forgot! Life isn't too crazy, but I think about writing and then when I sit down to actually do it, I get side tracked!

Well your a crazy little 2.5 year old! Dancing, singing, talking, running, laughing, cuddling, playing with your dogs, enjoying going to play group, meeting new friends and learning new things. You LOVE to change your clothes 10 times a day, watch Max & Ruby at least 100 times a day... at least that's how it feels to me.

We went to see Santa this month, but you were not very fond of him and didn not want to sit on his lap. So of course, Mommy and Daddy had to be in the picture again this year. You are also very afraid of him coming to the house to bring you gifts, the other day you told me, "Mommy, Santa not come to my house! I don't want him to!" I'm sure you'll change your mind when you see what he brings.

You have been in swimming lessons for a couple weeks. For some reason you don't like the teacher, she's very nice but you want nothing to do with her. However you do love being in the pool and especially love to jump in off the side.

We had a gift exchange with Katia a couple weeks ago, it was very cute! Katia got you a little doctors set, which you love. And you got her a little laptop.

On Dec 10, 2011 you had your first ever sleep over! You stayed the night at Omie's all by yourself and had so much fun! When Mommy and Daddy left, you kissed us goodbye, said I love you and waved out the window... not one single tear. My girl is getting so big! Omie said you ate LOTS, watchhed Rodoulph the Red Nosed Reindeer and treehouse, played with Sierra, talked to Papa on the phone and had a great time. You slept in Omie's bed with her and only woke up once in the night for a quick second and then went back to sleep. You were very happy to see us in the morning when we came to pick you up and we couldn't wait to give you a big hug.

I'm sure there have been tons and tons of other exciting things that have happened over the last couple months... your growing way too fast, your very very smart, love to have fun and are forever changing. I love you so much!

Love Momma

2011-10-17T19:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

It's again, been way too long since I last wrote to you. Sorry baby! :)

Well life is great! Your the perfect little girl. So cute, yet so sassy, you talk like CRAZY, dance like a dancing queen, sing like a superstar. Your just a ball of love and smiles.

Every night I go to bed to you holding hands with me and telling me you love me. And I wake up to just the same! I couldn't ask for anything more! Your just so amazing and make my life perfect and Daddy's life too of course.

These days you seem to be crazy about dolls and purses. You always have a purse over your shoulder and your baby in your arms. Telling her you love her, feeding her and playing.

I could go on with all the amazing things you do these days... put I'll leave that for another day :) You are waiting for me to watch Max and Ruby, which by the way... we watch all day long!

I love you sweet girl!

Love Momma

More words and phrases

2011-08-02T12:04:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Each day I truly think you learn new words. Out of the blue you will say some random word and just suprise us. Here is another list of some of the new things you say:

-Peese (Please)
-Annx (Thanx)
-Mail
-Dude
-Seeum (sit down)
-Wap (water)
-Jump
-Show
-Sorry
-Toopy (Toopy & Binno)
-Showe (shower)
-Waa (walk)
-Hel Me (Help Me)
-Toy
-Pay (you say this everytime we get to the cashier at a store! "Pay Pay")
-Pay (Play)
-Haa (Hot)
-Wamma (Llama)
-Horse
-Moose
-Katia
-Un Coy (Uncle Croix)
-Yog (Yougart)
-See ya
-Stay
-Sit
-Chase me
-Running
-Daddy home soon?!
-I lubie (love)
-sleeping
-nap
-Kitty
-Bolt
-Pain (plane)
-train
-cookies
-Sheep
-Lamb
-puppy
-vroom (truck)
-ABC's
-123456
-James
-Ami (Amber)
-neigh
-meow
-Going shoipping
-freezie

There are tons and tons more words you say and phrases! It's safe to say that you speak in sentences now and always have something to say. I love you so much and am so proud of the perfect little girl you are!

Love Momma

Your growing way too fast!

2011-08-02T11:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,
It's been far too long since Mommy last wrote to you and truly I have no excuse! I guess time just flies when your having fun!

I will start with some sad news... On June 25 2011 your Great Great Grampa passed away. He was an amazing man and I wish you had the chance to meet him. We went to Prince George for his funeral and although it was a sad occasion, it was still great to see everyone.
Now onto some updates... Well to start you talk like crazy! You have learned to talk in sentences now and it seems as though you learn a new word everyday! You are such a little character. You love to watch Max & Ruby, play with the animals, hang out with Daddy in the garage, help Mommy cook and like a typical girl you love to talk on the phone.

You still sleep in Mom and Dads bed most nights and your carseat is still your favorite place to nap. You love listening to loud music with Daddy in the truck, it usually puts you to sleep. You can count to 3 and say your ABC's, with some help. Your crazy about animals and love to play outside. The lake seems to be a fantastic hang out on a sunny day and you always have a smile on your face. Of course you do take after Mommy and Daddy in the attitude department, but I guess that's what we get.

Life is great and we love you so very much!

Love Momma

Long Overdue!

2011-05-27T11:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

It has been WAY too long since Mommy last wrote to you... sorry, I guess time got away from me! Well so much has happened... so so so much!

First there was Easter and you got TONS of candy! Uncle Croix, Karina, Catia, Papa and Omie came over for dinner. We had a red neck Easter dinner, smokies over the fire, BBQ ribs, potato salad and smore's. It was sooo yummy! We also went over to Holy's house to get some pictures of you girls with Mr. Dot.

Not only did you get TONS of candy and toys fro Easter, but we also got you a kitten. His name is Bolt...

Afew days after Easter, Holy asked us if we would like to have Candy a 12 year old QH. Of course we said yes... so not only did you get a cat, but we also got a horse! She is the sweetest horse ever and we all love her very much.

Other then all the animals we have collected over the last couple months... you have been learning to count and say your ABC's. You talk non stop and are always getting into something. You've turned into an extreme daddy's girl, no matter where Daddy is, you love to be with him. All in all, you've grown so much over the past couple months and become such a little girl.

There is so much more that I can talk about, but I will leave it at that for now! I love you so much Miss Monkey!

Love Momma

2nd Birthday Party

2011-03-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today we celebrated your 2nd Birthday with a party at our house. Here are a list of the guests:

Uncle AJ & Auntie Celina
Uncle Croix, Karina & Catia
Auntie Justine
Auntie Juanita, Uncle Josh, Peter, Sophia & Olivia
Omie
Mommy & Daddy

It was a lot of fun! You played in your room with all the kids, ate lots of chips, hot dogs, veggies and cake. And best of all, you got spoiled!!! Lots of clothes, movies, dress-up shoes, camera, and 2 sets of blocks. Here are some pictures from your party, I hope you had a great time!

Mommy hopes you had the best birthday party! You got spoiled and everyone loved on you like crazy! You deserve the best, my sweet angel! Happy Birthday again Monkey and Mommy loves you more then anything.

Love Momma

Happy 2nd Birthday

2011-03-26T19:55:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Yesterday was your 2nd Birthday! It's so crazy to think that your already 2 years old and no longer a baby, but you will always be my baby! So much has happened in the last 2 years and you've changed so so so very much!

You talk, walk & run, dance, eat anything we put in front of you, you can be bossy & so sweet, you have such personality and make the best faces. Your a little girl now and like to play with dolls & barbies, read books, watch tv & movies, swim, play in the snow, play with your big brother bears, and hang out with Mom & Dad. Your always ready to color a picture or paint a picture, help Mommy clean the house or make a mess after Mommy cleans. Tubby time is one of your fav things to do at the end of a long day, you brush your teeth, but don't really like getting your hair done.

Of course your the typical girlie girl and love clothes & shoes. Max & Ruby are your favorite cartoon characters at the moment, but you also love Disney movies and any show with puppies. You love apples, olives, oranges, bananas (pretty much any fruits) and like a nice bowl of cheezies. Cheese is always at the top of your snack list, right under yogart. I could go on forever with list upon list of the things you like... your not a very picky little girl!

For breakfast on your special day, Mommy made you some heart shaped waffels, but you were more interested in eating a hotdog and ended up feeding the hearts to Cuda.

Then we took you out shopping for your Birthday and let you pick out whatever you wanted. You picked a nice princess suitcase, 5 books, a truck and your very first barbie.

Here you are playing with your new truck... Daddy was so proud when you decided to get a Cat truck.

After we went shopping, then we took you out for lunch to McDonalds. You had chicken nuggets and fries. And ate the ketchup with a straw, silly girl!

After McDonalds we went home to play for a little while before dinner. We took you to a Chinese restaurant in Lacombe, they had the biggest fish there...

I hope you had a great Birthday Baby! Mommy loves you so very much and I look forward to the next birthday and many more to come. Happy Birthday again to my sweet baby girl! No matter how old you are, you will always be my baby

Love Momma

Birthday Wishes

2011-03-26T06:59:00.000-07:00

Here are all the Birthday wishes off facebook :)

Selene Hunter-Lamothe

Happy Birthday beautiful girl !!! Hope you have a wonderful birthday ... Sorry we can't make it this weekend, but hopefully soon we can see your smiling face :)

Larry Burlingham

Happy Birthday sweetheart. Pepe sure does miss you. Have a fun and happy day and we will see you soon for hugs and kisses. All my love Pepe.

Laura-Lee Hagan-Chadwick

Happy Birthday Cadence, I know you will have an extra special day cause I know who your parents are...xxoxoxox Love Grandma :)

Amber Vigh

Happy Birthday to my sweet girl! Mommy loves you so much Baby! I can't believe your already 2 years old. Your growing so much each day and learning so many new things! Today is your day and we are going to spoil you ♥ I love you ♥

Croix Wright

Happy birthday little munchken!!!!!!!!!!!

Danielle Vigh

Happy Birthday Cadence, I love u and miss u sooooooooooooooooo much. I can't wait to see u and see how big u have got. Lots of love xoxo

Jacqueline Shaw

happy 2nd birthday auntie loves you !!!!!xoxo

Brenda O'Rourke

Happy 2nd Birthday Cadence!!! I hope your Mommy spoils you today!!!

Kelly McCrea

Monkey, Meme can't believe you are 2 years old today! Happy Birthday honey! I"ll call you today and can't wait til you come to visit!! Have the best day sweetheart and tell Cuda and Diesel to be good! I love you!
Love Meme

Brittanylee Lockhart

omg my niece is 2 years old today ! it seems like yesterday you were born ! I love you soo much Cadence Mae Vigh ♥

Laura-Lee Hagan-Chadwick

is wishing a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a SPECIAL little 2 year old....Grandma is sending BIG hugs and KISSES to Cadence Mae !!!!.....ps we'll be thinking of you saturday as you party with your friends, you and auntie K get to share the same day!!!!

Amber Vigh

♥ On this day 2 years ago at 11:17am I gave birth to a beautiful 5Lb 13 oz baby girl! ♥ HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY SWEET GIRL! MOMMY LOVES YOU MORD THEN ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD! ♥

Sherry Lynne Chapplow Happy Birthday Cadance!

Ruth Bockhodt Oh my goodness! CMV is 2 years old! happy Birthday Cadence

Lia Eva-Tarja Talvio Happy Birthday Cadence!! (btw.. she was tiny!! lol)

Danielle Vigh

Happy 2nd Birthday to the Most adorable niece in the world, Auntie misses u oh so very much xoxo

Courtney Leanne

Happy 2nd Birthday to my beautiful neice Cadence Mae. Hope u have a perfect day! Can't wait to see u, I miss u a lot and I love u tonz xoxoxo
Sksbfjdieysbdkd skdsjfhsdbhdfk Izeyha wishes his best cousin a happy birthday to!

Kortney Story

Happy Birthday Cadence xoxo
Love, Kortney and Alexys :)

Traci McMillan Happy Birthday Cadence I will be calling you later.....

Johanna Williams

Happy birthday to your beautiful girl!

Sacha Hammerer Happy Birthday Cadence!

Amber Wallington Happy 2nd Birthday Cadence From Amber Bry And your Cousin Nathen ♥

Jacquelyn Del Bianco Hardychuk Happy Birthday Cadence...wow does time ever fly!

Niki Bone Give cadence a birthday kiss from me. Hopefully see you soon.

Mae Mccrea Wishing Cadence Mae a very happy 2nd birthday from G Gramma and Grampy! Did you get my card?

Aj Dyck Happy b day u little pickle!

Darryl Vigh

Happy Birthday Cadence. Papa is in Dawson Creek and not sure if i will make it to your party. Lots of hugs. Love Papa

Shelley Parminter

Happy Birthday little Miss cadence. Auntie Granny can't believe you are already two years old!! I can't wait to see you and fill you with hugs and kisses honey! All my love to you sewwtheart on your special day! xoxoxoxoxo

Kennedy Belrose-Hagan

happy brithday hope you happy day!!! love you ;)

Brittanylee Lockhart

Cadence, happy birthday ♥ i love you so much my sweet niece, you are so beautiful . i cant wait to see you soon! i talked to you on the phone today and you told me daddy and mommy were poopy. and that addy was poopy and that you and your baby were not poopy. haha it was so cute. and i asked you if you were going to get spoiled and you said YEP. :)

June Vollweiter

Happy birthday Cadence. You are such a beautiful lttle girl and love your doggies so much. I know that great G&G Roberts are smiling down at you right now.

Shelby Pretty- McDonald

Happy birthday miss! I can't beloved that you are already two! When did that happen?! I miss you lots and I hope you have a really special day. Love you!

Celina Cornejo

Happy birthday to you! You sweet little girl!! Love you!

Bryan McCrea happy birthday Cadence

Connie Parminter Grassl Happy Birthday Cadence!! ♥♥

Chris Bonner Happy Birthday Cadence, we have all got to share your first 2 years of life because your Mommy has F.B.

Diane Crimeni

Happy birthday to my gorgeous goddaughter!!! I love and miss you SO much and I wish I was there today :( see you in less than two months!! ♥

Brandie Cridland

Happy birthday pretty girl! See you soon!

Ashley MacDonald

Dear Cadence,

Happy Birthday, Funny baby.

From Mackenzie(I don't know why but Cadence is the funny baby, LOL)

Justin Shaw

Im judging you even tho is your birthday......Happy Birthday little one!

More words...

2011-03-23T19:23:00.000-07:00

Here are some more words you say... and phrases

Phone
Fall
Burn me (you said this after I told you that if you played with the hot water it would burn you)
See ya
Dimmer (Dinner)
Ruby (you suddenly love the show Max & Ruby)
Play
Toes
Ball

I'm sure there are still words that I'm missing and more that you will learn each day. It amazes me, how much you learn each day! And I sure can't believe that in 2 days you will be 2 years old! I love you so much Monkey!

Love Momma

Words you say...

2011-03-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

The other day Omie gave me a great idea, to make a list of all the words your saying and have said. So here's the list...

Mommy, momma, mom
Daddy, dadda, dad
Cooa or cooie (Cuda)
Eeo (Diesel)
Shoop (shoot)
Shup (shut up) - which is mainly directed at the dogs or any dog that is barking
Peace or peace momma
Yo yo yo
Omie
Papa or Pa
Addy
Meme
Pepe
Ya (Izeyha)
Home
Kitty - sounds like titty
Puppy
Poo or pooie
Pee
Snow- sounds like no
Car or vroom vroom
Shoe or shoey
Toy
Show or show show (when you really want to watch tv)
Hi
Bye
Ok
Tummy
Eyes
Ear
Nose (sounds like no)
Yes & No
Beer
Deer
Chair
Nummies (when you want food)
Apple
Go ( you mostly tell Diesel to go)
Baby
Teeth
Down -sounds like your saying Damn (you are always ordering the dogs around, telling them to lay down)
Up or uppy
Ouch
Wow
Oh Yeah
Where go
Uh-oh
Bump
Head
Hair
Pop
Yog (yogart)
Seea (Sierra)
Out
Taow (Cow)
Tubby (bath)
Airplane
Hey
Oh man
Good girl - which you also say to the boys
Oh wow
Eww
Yummy
Treat
Bed
Night (good night)

-You mainly do a lot of bossing the dogs around and telling them what to do and when to do it.
-You can say your ABC's... of course I say each letter first and you copy, and the same with 123's.
-Jackets are called Daddy... maybe because he is always wearing one!?
-Of course there is still a lot of jibber jabber and unknown words

There tons more words that you say, but I can't think of them all at the moment. When I can think of more or hear more, I will add them! I love you so much my sweet girl and can't believe you will be 2 years old in a couple days.

Love Momma

First Hair Cut

2011-02-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,
Today you got your very first hair cut. Mommy just cut your bangs, so that you can see... but you were so good and stayed nice and still. You look like such a big girl now! I love you sweet girl!
Love Momma

All life's changes....

2011-02-06T09:05:00.001-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Over the past 3 weeks, so much has changed! You are now without a diaper ALL day long and only wear a pull up at bed time! Some days you have an accident, but most days you don't. And we are so proud! No more breastfeeding at ALL! For a long time Mommy had been only nursing you at night, but we cut out night time feedings and your doing so good with it! It took a couple nights of fights, but you got over it. You are also sleeping in your own bed and sleeping through the night... it's been amazing! However your bed is in our room, but for now it works!

I guess our next quest will be to get rid of your sucky... but we have cut back with it. You only get the sucky at nap and bed time. One battle at a time and right now i think we have lots and lots of changes happening, so if the sucky is the only baby thing you still have... then Momma is ok with that!

It's so hard to believe that you'll be 2 next month! I remember the day we found out we were pregnant, then the first time we heard your heart beat, the first time we saw you on an ultrasound, when I went into that long and painful labor, to the first time I saw your beautiful little face! You've been our pride and joy since day one and we love you so much!

I could go on forever and tell you all the amazing things your doing these days... but it's time to give you a bath. I love you so much Miss Cadence!

Love Momma

Potty Training

2011-01-20T18:21:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Well today you made Mommy and Daddy so proud! You came to Mommy and said you had to pee, you then took me to the bathroom. When I put you on the potty, you quickly peed and said "Good girl!" And you have done it about 5 more times today. We are so proud of you!

You have been without a diaper for most of the day today, except at nap time. And you've only had one accident. I guess you've decided that you no longer want to wear diapers and your ready to be potty trained. Mommy is so proud of you and I love you so very very much.

Love Momma

Time Flies....

2010-12-31T13:09:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

It's been WAY to long since Momma has written to you! I guess life has just been a little crazy. You've had 2 "birthdays"... it's hard to believe that our baby girl is 21 months old already. Time sure flies when your having fun!

So in the past couple months, life has changed so so much! We just moved into a new house, it's very cute and I think it will be perfect for us. We got a new car (PT Cruiser) and then traded it for a GMC Yukon... this truck we will keep for a long time! You seem to love both the new house and the new truck, now we can take your big brother bears to the lake inthe summer time.

Oh and one very exciting thing... Papa and Omy moved to Alberta! They got a house in Sylvan Lake and it sure is nice to have them close by. You have really enjoyed being able to go over the visit them over the past couple weeks.

And we celebrated Christmas a few days ago and girl you got spoiled!!! You got tons and tons of clothes, a kitchen, coloring stuff, toy phone, a talking puppy and some other things. We had dinner at our house on Christmas Eve with Papa, Omy, Uncle Croix, Mommy and Daddy... it was so yummy! And on Christmas day we went to Edmonton to Uncle Larry and Aunty Selene's house for another very yummy dinner. We had a great Christmas, but sure did miss everyone in BC... you got to talk to everyone at Meme and Pepe's house on Christmas Eve.

It's been a very crazy couple months and Momma sure hopes things slow down in the New Year. And I promise to write to you much much more in the New Year! Until then... Happy "Birthday's", Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I love you so very much baby girl and I look forward to future!

Love Momma

No longer a baby

2010-11-12T10:44:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

So much has changed! Your no longer a little baby, your a toddler. But of course you will always be our baby.

It's so funny to watch you run around the house, talk up a storm, and dance like crazy. You LOVE to dance and your favorite song seems to be Like a G6. Your favorite saying at the moment is "Oh yeah"... you walk around the house saying it over and over again.

Well it was just Halloween and you were the cutest Lady Bug. At first you weren't to sure about the whole trick or treating thing, but after about 10 houses you were saying trick or treat and even trying to sneak extra candy from each bowl. You did so good!

Your such a little character these days... always laughing and then theres the time you push the limits. You sure do have an attitude to go along with that big smile and dimples, but I guess you come by that naturally. No matter what, we love you so much!

Love Momma

19 Month Birthday

2010-10-25T07:06:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Happy 19 Month Birthday to my sweet girl! Momma has watched you change so much in the last 19 months and I have loved every second of it!

You now have 10 teeth, you walk, run and dance your little heart out. You talk like crazy! Everyday is an adventure when your around, always learning new things. Mommy loves you so much!

Now if you can believe it... it snowed last night! The first snow fall of the year and on your birthday. So today, we will go out and take some pictures of you playing in the snow!

I hope you have a great day my sweet girl, I love you so much!

Love Momma

Potty

2010-09-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Monkey, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you, today you pooped in the potty like a big girl! We just bought you a new potty seat and tonight was your first time trying it out. Mommy sat you on the potty and you wouldn't even let me hold you on... you have to do everything on your own! But you sat there for a couple minutes and then pooped!

We are so proud of you baby girl! Good job! I love you so much!

Love Mommy

"Momma"

2010-09-08T09:10:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

This morning Momma was able to get up and have some time alone while you slept, it was very nice.! As I sat on the couch and read Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul the story brought tears to my eyes. It was a story about a little boy named Andy that had died of cancer, he was only 8 years old.

His Momma had been writing him letter everyday, pretending to be a secret friend. These letters are what he looked forward to every morning. after his death, his Momma went on to help other little kids with cancer and other diseases, by writing them "love letters" to keep a smile on their faces. It was an amazing story!

I know I don't write this blog to you because your sick, you are perfectly healthy and I thank god for that every day! But I do it so that one day you can look back and read the letters and know of all the things you did growing up. I love you so much my sweet blue eyed girl!

Now, back to my alone time... as I sat there on the couch I heard the most amazing sound... it was you! Out of the bedroom I heard you call "MOM!" It is the best feeling to hear you say mom!

Cadence I can't imagine our life without you, you truly are a miracle. I love you so much monkey!

Love Mommy

Your new friend

2010-09-02T09:35:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today you met your new friend Elliot, he is exactly one month younger then you. The two of you seem to get a long very well and Mommy is excited for you to have a little friend to play with. We will be looking after him 2 days a week, while his Mommy is at work.

That is all for now Miss Cadence, I love you!

Love Momma

Life... our wonderful life

2010-08-31T20:12:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

It sure has been a long time since Mommy wrote to you, sorry! Life gets busy and Mommy forgets, however I'm always thinking about great things to tell you about... but they never seem to transfer to the computer. Oh well!

Well life has become crazier then before... mainly because your into everything and my little wild child! But Momma loves every moment of it! You walk and talk and run and sing and dance and play (sometimes all by yourself in your room), your just growing so much. Your not a baby anymore, your a toddler... how amazing!

The word toddler never really crossed my mind, until recently. And I was so sad... I know your growing up and that's what happens, but in my eyes you will always be my BABY! Toddler just makes you seem like such a big girl, which you are, but Momma wants you to be small for longer. I guess you will always be my baby, even when your 25.

Now for the updates... you now have 7 teeth! 4 on top and 2 on the bottom... also a molar coming in on the top. Your little teeth are so cute and we make sure they are brushed everyday! We need those little guys to stay strong and healthy!

You have a beautiful new cousin, her name is Addasyn Lee and was born on August 18th at 11:44am weighing 9 Lbs 9 Ozs and 22.5 inches long. She looks just like her Momma, Aunty Britt... nice tanned skin and big brown eyes. And Cadence Mae, I think you loved her from the moment you laid eyes on her! You gave her a kiss right away and wanted to hold her. We spent a couple weeks in BC with Addasyn and Aunty Britt and I think you enjoyed every second of her company!

Well that is all for now... you are currently pulling on my arm and crying! Bed time for one little girl! Momma loves you Cadence!

Love Mommy

Talking, talking, talking!

2010-08-06T08:35:00.001-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy cannot believe how much you have changed in the last month! You have SO much hair now... enough for piggy tails and even the odd little pony in the back! You no longer just walk, you run EVERYWHERE! Your such a crazy little girl and Mommy is enjoying every moment of the craziness!

And then theres the talking... you talk A LOT! Not always real words, I think you have your own language. But you sure make a lot of noise. Last night you were saying "HOT, DAD and MOM" we are so proud of you! The odd time you have said DOG and you can also say HI and BYE. I know one day soon you will say everything, but for now Mommy is enjoying the few words you say.

Now aside from those words, you have started making this terrible sound! Seriously child, you sound like a dinosaur! When you want something you stand at our feet squawking like a dino... I'm hoping we can teach you some sign language and the dino noises will stop! Your one crazy little girl!

No for other updates... you have 6 teeth, 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. You eat everything we eat, but I think your going through a picky stage! Your still breastfeeding, mainly at night. Your just helping your little sister out!

We will be making the long trip to BC around that time, in order to be there for her birth. Mommy and Daddy hope you will be good on the long drive... I guess it's that time that we need to get things to entertain you on long drives.

I just wanted to list a few of your favorite foods...
Watermelon - you love love love watermelon
Cantaloupe
Cucumbers
Grapes
Cheese
Pizza
Ham
Hot Dogs
Mac and Cheese
Cherrios

Really and truly, you like most everything! However those foods are usually what you will eat when your having a picky day.

Well that's it for updates at the moment... time for Momma to make breakfast! I love you so much little Monkey!

Love Momma

Life as we know it...

2010-06-26T08:45:00.001-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Well first of all.... HAPPY 15 MONTH BIRTHDAY (yesterday)!!! Momma cannot believe you are already 15 months old... your growing SO fast!

Life has been so busy lately!! We moved, again! But this house is where we are planning to stay for a long time! We moved to Red Deer and it's a very nice house.

Your walking EVERYWHERE and almost running! When we go to the store, you don't even want to hold hands anymore... you want to do everything on your own. It's so cute to see you walking all over the place, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you!

You now have 6 teeth, 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. You eat anything and everything... girl those chompers are strong ones! And you sure love to brush them, I think it's one of your fav things to do... sit on the bathroom counter and brush your teeth.

Your hair is getting so long now! Momma can put little piggy tails on top of your head... of course they stand straight up, but they look so cute!

Momma loves you so much Monkey!

Love Momma

Happy Birthday

2010-05-26T11:38:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Yesterday was your 14 month birthday.... Happy Birthday! It's hard to believe that your 14 months old already! Not only are you 14 months old... but your almost walking, you have 4 teeth and 2 more coming in. You are just an amazing little girl! Momma loves you Monkey.

Love Momma

Plane rides, teething, walking....

2010-05-21T11:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

What a crazy life we live...

In the last month, you had your first ride on an airplane and you did great! You slept the entire way to BC, which was only an hour flight... but you still slept as soon as we left he ground and even slept through the landing. And on the way home you were wide awake, and the girls sitting beside us truly enjoyed your face making.

The reason we flew to BC, was for our girls weekend in Sun Peaks and girl it was fun! We did A LOT of walking and of course chatting, what else would you do with 18 women in one house?! Momma took you in the hot tub, you really enjoyed crawling up the stairs with Gramma and Aunty Britt. However you were a big Momma suck the entire trip... if I was out of your sight, you were one unhappy little girl, but that's ok. It was a great trip and we had so much fun, but we sure happy to see Daddy when we got home!

You now have 4 teeth... well the two bottom ones are getting big and the two tops ones are still just little fellas. But there are 4 of them in there, and you can see two more trying to come out! And girl can you ever bite... I think you almost took Momma finger off he other day, but I guess that's what I get for sticking my finger in your mouth.

Not only can you crawl faster then some people can walk... but you've started trying to walk! You have taken up to 6 steps before doing a bum drop onto the ground! It is truly the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life! Mommy and Daddy have been trying to help you build your confidence and walk a little farther, I can't wait to watch you run around the house.

As for sleeping... you still sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed! Sleeping is a work in progress for us, but we are working on it! You almost sleep through the night, it just happens to be right between Mom and Dad... but we love to cuddle you! One day you will sleep in your own bed for the entire night, and I'm sure when that day comes Momma and Daddy will be both proud and sad! So until then, we will enjoy our nights in bed with you, because it won't be that way forever!

We are so proud of he little person you have become! I love you so much Monkey!

Love Momma

Updates

2010-05-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

I just wanted to give a few updates on our life, well your life and what you've been up to!

1. Your top 2 teeth are coming in at the moment. They have been causing you to have a runny nose, fever and be a very cranky girl.
2. Your talking up a storm these days... saying Momma, Dadda, what, yeah.... just to name a couple words. Then of course there are the "non" words that you say and babble, it's so cute!
3. You have been attempting to walk, by attempting I mean, you can walk along furniture and with your walker. There have been a couple times that you've taken "half" a step and almost starting walking... I'm sure it will be soon enough and you will be running around the house after the dogs.

There are so many other things you've been doing, eating everything, dancing to music, laughing like crazy, and your "Oh No" trick... when we say "oh no" you put your hands on your head, it's the cutest thing! Mommy loves you so much! And I'm sure there are so many more updates to give, but that's all Momma has for now :) I love you

Love Momma

13 Months Old

2010-04-26T12:59:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

I can't believe that you turned 13 months old yesterday! It's amazing how fast your growing and what a little character you've become. You either babbling like crazy or making the funniest faces I've ever seen. But no matter what, you always put a smile on my face and I'm so thankful for that. Momma loves you so much Monkey and I'm so happy to have been blessed with your cute little face! Happy 13 Month Birthday and I love you.

Love Momma

Moved in...

2010-04-16T11:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Well we are all moved into our new house now, it's very nice and much much bigger then the old one! You even have your own room now and you sure seem to know that it's your room. However you still sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed, I guess you just like to snuggle.

It's nice to be back in Alberta and for Daddy to be back at Finning, but also sad that everyone is so far away. Everything happens for a reason though, Bug! Our family and friends will come visit and we will go back to BC to visit them. Life will be great here in Alberta and hopefully soon we can buy our own house.

Here are a few pictures of our new place...

I love you baby girl!

Love Momma

Life....

2010-04-06T22:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Well our life had been pretty crazy busy the past couple weeks! We had your first birthday to prepare for and girl you got spoiled! I have never seen so many presents for such a small person. You sure are a much loved little Monkey.

Momma, Gramma, and you went to Harrison for the weekend. It was a lot of fun! We went shopping and stayed in a very nice hotel room. You even got to go swimming with Gramma and Mommy.

Then there was Easter! You got a big yellow duck and some chocolate from the easter bunny. We went for dinner at Great Gramma and Grampy's house.... a very very yummy dinner.

And now we are busy packing our house, Daddy got called back to work at Finning and we are moving back to Alberta. It's going to be a sad move, but we hope everyone will come and visit us!

Time for Momma to put you to bed Miss Monkey. Momma loves you so much!

Love Mommy

Birthday Messages!

2010-03-25T10:01:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Here are the messages that people have put on your facebook page...

Tyler Ingram Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy 1ST birthday to Cadence Mae Vigh Happy birthday to you!!

Pamela Bowden happy birthday Cadence,see you on sat we will have cake. Love you,Aunty Pam x x x

Lorraine Hagan Happy birthday Cadence. March 25th is a really good day to be born.

Amber Hagan

Yay, happy birthday cadence! Congrats Amber on celebrating the first year of your little girls life :)

Monica Loughlin happy 1st birthday! hope you get spoiled rotten!

Amber Vigh ♥ Happy 1st Birthday to my little angel! ♥ I can't believe it's already been a year!!! Momma loves you so much Monkey!

Dawn Shanks

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADENCE!!! we hope to see you guys again soon!!!

Amelia Hidson

Happy 1st Birthday Cadence!!!

Fern Vigh

Happy Birthday from Auntie Fern and Uncle Monte. Have a wonderful day everyone.

Patricia Dyck

Happy happy day to Cadence!!!!!

Kathy McKinnon

Happy Birthday Cadence!!!!!

Kathy Nesdoly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADENCE!!!
♥

Kirsten Backus

Happy Birthday Cadence!!!

Kristy Hackel

Happy birthday beautiful girl!

Brandie Cridland Happy 1st B'day little girl!

Laura Hagan Happy 1 st Birthday Cadence....I can't believe your a WHOLE year, where did go Monkey!!!

Kylie Thomas Cridland Happy birthday Cadence see you In May

James Vigh Happy Birthday Boo.....Daddy loves you!

Amber Vigh Happy 1st Birthday Monkey! Momma loves you so much!!! What an amazing year it's been ♥

Croix Wright

I camt believe you gave her a face book account. She's going to be 7 on six years with creapy old people friends. Its gonna happen fast. W0W she's already a year. Happy birthday!!!!!!!

Juanita Wiebe happy birthday Cadence! hope your day is super special. Love the Wiebe's:)

Ruth Bockhodt

Happy Bday Cadence! It is a pleasure to know you.

Brenda O'Rourke Happy Birthday Cadence!!! I hope your Mommy spoils you!!!

Jacqueline Shaw Happy Birthday Cadence, see you on Saturday. xoxooxooxox

Kylie Thomas Cridland Cadence I don't want to wait till late tomorrow to say Happy birthday so I'll say it today......HAPPPPYYYY BIRTHDAY!!! I can't wait to see you in MAy!

Selene Hunter-Lamothe Cadence Mae Vigh..i know iam ealry but i leave this snowy weather for a warm climate and sunny beaches ( Mexico) on your day..So from all of us Lamothe's in Edmonton we wish you a HaPpY oNe YeAr BiRtHdAy as iam sure you will be spoiled...in that you should :) love u

Diane Crimeni Happy birthday cute child! ♥ love that lil face! What a great year its been!

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That was from Izeyha im sure it says

Happy 1st Birthday Cadence, I love You

Ryan Vigh Happy 1st Birthday Cadence,... Uncle Ryan loves dou :) See you this weekend !

Ryan Vigh

was so awesome watching you climb the stairs yesterday, your such a big girl :)

Shelley Johnson Happy 1st birthday sweetheart!! Auntie Granny loves you sooooo much!!!!

Courtney Leanne HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY CADENCE ♥ Aunty Courtney, Uncle Quinton & Izeyha Love You So Much ♥ See U This Weekend xoxoxoxo

Danielle Vigh HAPPY 1St BIRTHDAY CADENCE AUNTIE DEE LOVES YOU SO MUCH!!!! ♥

Brandy Preston Cadence! One year old already, time sure flies fast when you're having fun! Next thing you know Maya will be 1 year old just like you! Happy birthday, beautiful! ♥

Shelby Pretty- McDonald Heyyyyy sunshine. You are the cutest little girl to ever grace this planet. I love you lots, Happy first birthday! Don't grow up TOO fast :p ♥

Justin Shaw I dont care what you say little one, I'M JUDGING YOU!!!! on your birthday. Oh yeah i am! WAIT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? smack ......................Sorry, and happy birthday!

Celina Cornejo Happy Birthday Cadence from me and your Uncle AJ. We love you and miss you!!

Happy 1st Birthday

2010-03-25T07:41:00.000-07:00

Dear Cadence,

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY! Momma can't believe your a year old already! It seems like we just had you! Your growing so fast and turning into the most amazing little girl! Momma loves you so much and I look forward to all the years to come!

Love Mommy

RIP Great Grampa Larry

2010-03-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Today is a very sad day! Your Great Grampa Larry passed away at 10:30 am this morning! He was a great man and loved you very much! We will forever remember him and he will always be loved!

(Above is a picture of the first time you met Great Grampa and Great Gramma Lamothe, you weren't even a month old.)

I love you Monkey and so does your Great Grampa Larry!

Love Momma

2 Teeth

2010-03-04T12:04:00.001-08:00

Dear Cadence,

You now have 2 teeth! 2 cute little teeth! Mommy will try and take a picture of your pearly whites... but you don't really like to show them. I love you Miss!

Love Momma

Daddy's in Fraser Lake

2010-03-03T12:32:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Today Daddy (a very very sad Daddy) had to go to Fraser Lake to work for 10 days. He has been dreading this trip since he found out about it and really did not want to go. But, he he had to go. And before he left the house this morning he wrote you a little message....

okay boo it's that time...daddy has to go away for work for a little while. Daddy needs you to be on bestest behaviour for mommy while im gone ok. I miss you already, and love you lots. I will call as soon as i get to my accomodations Bye Boo love dad.

Momma cried when she read this message! Monkey you have the best Daddy in the entire world and he loves you so much! Your a very lucky little girl!

Momma and Daddy love you so much!

Love Mommy

Teeth

2010-02-23T11:03:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

On Friday night, Momma was sitting on the couch with you and like usual you were trying to eat my face. However this time as you bit down on Momma's chin, it hurt! That's when we noticed a cute little tooth coming in. How exciting!!! You finally have a tooth!

I love you Monkey! And no more trying to eat Momma, it hurts really bad, now that there is a tooth in your cute little mouth ;)

Love Mommy

Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T11:21:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Happy Valentine's Day to my sweet girl! Today is your first V-Day and I hope you have a great day baby girl! Momma and Daddy love you so much!

Love Momma

Swimming with Papa

2010-02-13T22:22:00.003-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Today you had your 3rd set of swimming lessons, of course you did great! It was your first time wearing a life jacket, but you weren't so sure of it. And Papa came out to go swimming with you.

You sure seemed to enjoy having Papa and Daddy in the pool with you. Momma and Oma took lots and lots of pictures. And after swimming, Papa and Oma took us out for brunch. It was a lot of fun.

Your getting to be such a big girl, Monkey! Momma loves you so much!

Love Mommy!

Truck Keys....UH-OH

2010-02-10T17:01:00.003-08:00

Dear Cadence,

With all the excitement of the torch relay, Momma forgot to tell you what happened on Monday! Well we were just about to leave to go to Gramma's to watch the torch again... Momma was just fixing your car seat and I had you in the stroller. I guess you got a hold of the truck keys and pressed the lock button. Momma heard the horn honk like it does when you lock the truck with the key fob... and in my head I thought unlock the doors. But I forgot to do it.

When I was done adjusting the car seat, I put you into it. Then I put my cell phone, the truck key and everything else in the truck. And I thought to myself DON'T CLOSE THE DOOR! But what did I do?... I closed the door and you were locked in!

At the second the door closed I felt my heart break! It was a HORRIBLE feeling, you were inside the truck all alone and I was outside of it! I started to cry a little and thought about breaking a window. Instead I ran to the house and banged on the door, hoping that Doug would know how to break into the truck. Unfortunately he didn't know how! So he called a tow truck for us and Momma sat outside the truck waiting. All the while you smiled and laughed at me, seeing as I was just peaking in the window at you.

Thank god we got you out quickly. That was the worst experience ever. Momma loves you Monkey and please don't ever lock yourself in the truck again.

Love Mommy

Olympic Torch Relay

2010-02-09T10:39:00.002-08:00

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

2010-02-07T21:15:00.001-08:00

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

2010-02-06T15:23:00.002-08:00

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

2010-02-05T08:47:00.002-08:00

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...

2010-02-01T08:14:00.003-08:00

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....

2010-01-30T22:21:00.003-08:00

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

2010-01-30T09:35:00.002-08:00

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...

2010-01-29T15:16:00.002-08:00

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

2010-01-25T07:33:00.001-08:00

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

2010-01-24T10:42:00.001-08:00

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

What is sleep?

2010-01-22T08:11:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy was just wondering, what happened to my baby that liked to sleep? You wet to bed last night at 8pm, slept great for about an hour and then woke up screaming. Daddy tried to put you back to sleep, but he didn't have any luck, so you came out and sat on the couch with Momma. And for some reason you did a lot of crying, before you finally fell asleep.

Then Momma put you in your bed at around 1030pm and you slept until 1am, then it was time to wake up, or so you thought. Momma tried everything to get you back to sleep, with no luck! We sat in the living room and watched cartoons from 2am until 530am.

By 530am we were both falling asleep on the couch, so we went back to bed. Momma brought you into bed with her and at last we went to sleep. But it was short lived! By just after 7am you were wide awake again. Thus leading us to get up.

You are currently playing with your toys and talking away, and Momma is fighting to keep her eyes open. Nap time can't come soon enough!!!

So my question is.... WHERE DID MY BABY THAT LIKES TO SLEEP GO?? You never sleep right through the night (well we have had 4 nights that you slept through) but you usually sleep pretty good. So whats going on with you my dear? The past few weeks have been late nights and early mornings, mixed with 2-3 wake ups throughout the night. Mommy really hopes that this is just a phase, that will end soon! Mommy is so tired! I love you baby girl, please please please start sleeping better for me!

Love Momma

Talking

2010-01-20T18:49:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Today you said Mom for the first time! You just looked at me and blurted it out, MOM! What a great day it was for Momma! It almost made me cry. Mommy loves you so much Monkey.

Love Momma

Ps. Today is Gramma's birthday... So Happy Birthday to Gramma, we love you!

Backwards Crawler

2010-01-19T21:36:00.001-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Well Monkey, it's official... you've become a backwards "crawler"! You just started this yesterday and now you can just fly around the house. It's amazing how fast you can go! Momma video taped the first of the "crawling" it's very very cute! I guess there's no stopping you now and soon you will be full out crawling around the house.

I love you Baby Girl!!!

Love Momma

My Little Girl

2010-01-15T12:47:00.002-08:00

Dear Monkey,

Momma was just thinking about the song "My Little Girl" by Tim MaGraw and thinking about you. I love you so much little girl! These are the lyrics :)

Gotta hold on easy as I let you go
Gonna tell you how much I love you
Though you think you already know
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink so soft and warm
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born

You beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl

When you were in trouble that crooked little smile could melt my heart of stone
Now look at you, I've turned around and you've almost grown
Sometimes you're asleep I whisper "I Love You" in the moonlight at your door
As I walk away, I hear you say, "Daddy Love You More"

Your beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl

Someday, some boy will come and ask me for your hand
But I won't say "yes" to him unless I know, he's the half
That makes you whole, he has a poet's soul, and the heart of a man's man
I know he'll say that he's in love
But between you and me
He won't be good enough

Your beautiful baby from the outside in
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again
Go on, take on this whole world
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl

I love you Monkey... your the most amazing little girl!

Love Momma

Daddy's in Whistler again :(

2010-01-13T08:48:00.003-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Last week Daddy was in Whistler working all week and he's there again this week! It sucks that he's gone all week... but he's working so hard for us and Mommy is so thankful for that!

Well today we are going for a play date with Johanna and Preston. Mommy thinks you will have a great time. And then Auntie Diane and Uncle Jason are coming over tonight for dinner... they haven't seen you for a couple days and are missing you like crazy! Anyways, Mommy should get ready for the day, I love you Monkey.

Love Momma

Ps.... Your going to have another little cousin :) Mommy will tell you more about the new addition to our family when she can!

Girls Week...

2010-01-05T14:57:00.003-08:00

Dear Cadence,

This week Daddy had to go away to Whistler for work and it's just you and me at home, with Cuda and Diesel of course. It going to be a lonely week without Daddy and we will miss him so much, but Momma is so happy to be able to spend the week with you. I love you baby girl!

Love Momma

Ps... yesterday we went and got our H1N1 shot and the seasonal flu shot. Both were horrible and Mommy hated every second of it. Mommy ended up feeling really sick last night, but it was gone by this morning. And you had a bad fever... your still a little warm, but not too bad. I hope it was the right decision to get the shots, I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T12:31:00.004-08:00

Dear Cadence,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! On New Years Eve you managed to stay awake until 12am with Mommy, while Daddy slept on the couch. It was great to ring in the new year with such a cute little girl...

Mommy just wanted to reflect on 2009, so here goes...

The BEST part of 2009 was March 25th at 11:17am, when we welcomed you into the world! This was after a very long labor and equally "long" pregnancy. But no matter how many scares we had throughout the pregnancy and labor... March 25th was the best day of mine and Daddy's lives.

So there have been some other changes in our lives in the past year... we moved back to BC from Alberta. It was a sad move, but we wanted you to grow up around family, even though we love Alberta so much. During our move back we were very thankful to have such a supportive family. We stayed at Great Gramma's for a while, the at Gramma's and lastly at Papa's before we got our own place. Each place was great and we are so happy that everyone was willing to help us out so much, but it was also very hard for Mommy and Daddy to move back "home" after having been on our own for so long. But everything happens for a reason...

Now back to you...

You have changed so much over the past 9 months! On March 25 2009 you were 5 Lbs 13 oz and today you are 18 Lbs 2 oz! Not only have you grown so much, but you've learned so much and taught Mommy and Daddy more things than you can ever imagine!

Momma could go on for hours about how amazing the last year has been... but I'm not going to ;) Just know that you are the best thing that has ever happened to us and we look forward to a life full of love with you. We are so proud to call you our daughter and love you more than anything in the world! I love you Monkey!

Love Momma

Christmas Presents....

2009-12-28T09:55:00.003-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Momma just wanted to make a list of what you got for Christmas and who it was from... I hope I don't forget anything, but here it is...

From Mommy and Daddy:
3 onesies
one shirt
Little People Farm House
Bath toys
And lots more toys

Santa:
The Jungle Book movie
The Fox and The Hound movie
lots of toys

Cuda and Diesel:
6 Books

Gramma (Laura):
Toys

Auntie T:
Sing Along movie

Auntie K:
Care Bear

Auntie Dee:
101 Dalmations movie

Uncle Ryan:
Tickle me Elmo

Auntie Courtney, Uncle Quinton and Izeyha:
Pajamas
Bath Toys

Gramma and Grampa (Kelly & Larry):
Lots of Toys

Auntie Britt:
Princess table and chairs

Uncle Dillon:
Toys

Uncle Justin:
Toys

Auntie Katie, Auntie Amanda & Uncle Cole:
Monkey Pillow

Auntie Diane & Uncle Jason:
Dora the Explorer Ride on Car

Great Gramma & Great Grampy:
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs movie
Clothes

Papa & Oma:
Baby Carhartts

Auntie Granny & Uncle Kenny:
Teddy Bear

Auntie Cheryl, Uncle Derek, Connor & Sarah:
Elephant toy
Pink baby blanket

I think that is the list... I hope I didn't miss anyone! But none the less, Monkey you got spoiled! Such a lucky little girl! Momma loves you baby girl!

Love Mommy

New Bed...

2009-12-27T09:23:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

So for the past couple months you have been sleeping in our bed... you one night decided that you hated your crib and would scream if we took you close to it. Anyways... it has been a long couple months of sharing the bed with you, I do love to cuddle, but we all sleep better when your in your own bed!

So yesterday Great Gramma and Great Grampy brought over a new bed for you. It is a big girl bed, but you sleep in it soooo much better then the crib. Momma need to get a railing for the edge of it, so that you don't fall off but for now pillows around you will work too.

Last night you fell asleep on Daddy at the computer, so he put you in your new bed and you slept for a couple hours. I think in total you woke up 3 times, had a bite to eat and then went back to sleep, it was great. Momma got a good sleep and so did you, however it did seem weird to not have you beside me in bed. But none the less, Momma is very proud of you and I love you!

Love Mommy

Merry Christmas and Happy 9 Month Birthday!

2009-12-25T23:20:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Well today was your first Christmas and your 9 month birthday! We had a great day... it was very busy, but very fun! First we got up this morning and you opened all your presents from Mommy, Daddy, Cuda, Diesel and Santa. You got lots and lots of stuff! Tomorrow Momma will write a list of everything that you got and who it was from!

Next we went to Papa's to have Christmas morning breakfast and open more presents. And again you got spoiled! Papa and Oma got you some really cute Carhartt overalls, Momma thinks you will look great in them! You got to visit with all your Auntie's and Uncle's and even your little cousin Izeyha. It was a lot of fun and you were such a good girl.

After Papa's, we went over to visit Uncle Jason and Auntie Diane, to give them the gifts we got them and congratulate them on their engagement. We also asked them to be your Godparents and they said YES! Mommy and Daddy think they will do a great job at being godparents and an auntie and uncle to you.

Then we went over to Great Pa's house to have a quick visit and give Pa his gift. They were having an open house all day... so there were a few people over. It was a very quick stop before we were off to Gramma and Grampa's house, where we had a GREAT Christmas dinner, and you got lots more gifts too. We played some games, visited and had a great time.

Our last stop of the night was Auntie Granny and Uncle Kenny's house. By this point you were so beyond tired and cranky, but you put a smile on your face a had a quick visit. You opened your present from Auntie Granny and the two of you played with it.

All in all you did great today! It was an amazing Christmas and Momma enjoyed every second of it! You pretty much managed to open everyone of your presents on your own... but had to stop and eat a bit of paper from each :) And now you are sound asleep in bed and Momma is going to join you. I love you so much baby girl and I hope you had a great Christmas!

Love Mommy

Merry Christmas Eve!

2009-12-24T10:00:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Today is your first Christmas Eve! We are going to Gramma's house to have dinner and play some games! Everyone should be there and it's going to be lots of fun! Momma can't wait to watch you open your gifts tonight and then more tomorrow...

Mommy and Daddy love you so much Monkey! Merry Christmas! Your the best gift we have ever had!

Love Momma

4 Days Until Christmas

2009-12-21T09:18:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Well the countdown is on... it's 4 days until your first Christmas! Mommy still has some presents to wrap and more gifts to buy. Next year I will not leave everything to the last minute! But none the less, I'm so excited to dress you up in your cute little Christmas dress and watch you open all your gifts. It's going to be a great Christmas!

So over the past little while Mommy and Daddy have started some "Christmas Traditions". First off, we went to a tree farm and cut down our own Christmas tree, you pretty much slept the entire time, but that's ok. Next year I'm sure you'll be running around the tree farm. The we came home and decorated our little tree... We also went to the Stanley Park Christmas train! It was a lot of fun, but very cold out and you were a little grumpy. And today we are going to make your first gingerbread house!

While we were at Stanley Park, Mommy and Daddy took you to the Aquarium. It was our first time going and yours as well. We saw belugas, seal, sea otters, dolphins and lots more cool creatures. Mommy and Daddy had a great time there and I think you enjoyed yourself too. I love you Monkey!

Love Momma

Busy busy weekend!

2009-12-11T12:50:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Momma had fully intended to write this on Monday, but they week just seemed to fly by and now it's Friday... anyways here it goes!

Of course we look so forward to every weekend, now that Daddy is back to work! It's great when the weekend comes along and we get to spend the time together as a family. But last weekend was CRAZY busy. On Saturday... we got up early and went out in the cold to take some family pictures. You did great!!! And then we went to Mack's 1st birthday party, it was a lot of fun and I think you made some new friends. After all that, went to Gramma and Grampa's house to have dinner and play games with everyone. By the time we got home, it was after 9pm and we were all SO tired.

Then came Sunday and Alexy's 1st Birthday party. Which was also A LOT of fun! It was great to watch you play with all the other kids and for Mommy and Daddy to be able to talk with the adults. After the party we went to Aunty Cheryl's to have a big family dinner. It was the first time that you met your 3rd cousins, Maya and Ava. And of course you got to hang out with little cousin Izeyha. Even though it was such a busy weekend, we had so much fun.

Now for this weekend.... time to get ready for Christmas! Mommy is so excited to watch you open your presents on Christmas. So anyways, this weekend we are going to cut down our first Christmas tree (we are hoping to make this a family tradition) and there are hay rides and a petting zoo at the tree farm. Then maybe on Sunday we will go to the Stanley Park Train (another tradition we plan to continue)!

All these "firsts" are so exciting! And Mommy is looking forward to all of them. I love you so much Monkey!

Love Mommy

Santa

2009-12-02T08:37:00.000-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Last weekend, Mommy and Daddy took you to see Santa! You did great! You waiting so patiently in the big line up and didn't even cry when you saw him. We thought you just might close your eyes and have a sleep on his lap. Momma will post the picture and video soon. I love you Monkey!

Love Mommy

Talking

2009-11-26T14:48:00.001-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Today you said Dadda for the first time! Daddy is so happy :) We love you Monkey!

Love Mommy

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

2009-11-25T12:19:00.003-08:00

Dear Cadence,

Well it's official.... your 8 MONTHS OLD! I can't believe it!!! But Mommy wanted to wish you a Happy 8 Month Birthday!

Unfortunately on your b-day, your not feeling very good and it's pouring rain outside! But Momma is going to cuddle you on the couch all day long! I love you so much Monkey! Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you!

Love Momma

Almost 8 Months Old....

2009-11-24T16:38:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

WOW! I can't believe that you are one day away from being 8 months old! It's amazing how fast the time has gone by! And I can't wait to the next 8 months and ever 8 months after that! I love you so much baby girl!

Love Momma

2009-11-20T07:56:00.002-08:00

Dear Cadence,

It's been soooo long since Mommy has written to you, I guess life has been busy. Well Daddy got a job now and is working long long hours, but he is very happy to be working. It sucks having him gone for so long everyday, but at least this way Momma gets to stay home with you.

Mommy didn't really tell you about your first Halloween yet, just added some pictures, so here's what we did... Well you dressed up as a pumpkin, the cutest pumpkin Mommy has ever seen. And we went to visit Gramma and Grampa and of course all your Aunts and Uncles. Uncle Justin took some really cute pictures of you out in the yard. After that we went to see Great Grampa Pa and Gramma Laura, you helped GG Pa hand out candy to the kids. Then our last stop was Papa's house. It was a pretty busy night... but everyone loved your costume! Next year we might go to a couple houses and you can trick or treat!

In this past month you have changed so much! You can sit up on your own now, without a problem (however Mommy still puts some pillows around you, I think the hardwood floor would hurt if you fell face first on it!). You've figured out how to escape from your bumbo and your bouncy chair, sneaky girl. The day you escaped from your bumbo, Mommy was just walking into the living room and caught you just in time by the back of your shirt, otherwise you would've fallen between the couch and the table (off the table) and I don't think that would feel too great!

You've been talking so much lately, by talking I mean babbling, but it's still pretty cute! And boy do you ever enjoy watching cartoons, Mommy's not sure this is such a good thing, but it entertains you for a while so Momma can clean up the house.

But that's it for now, your are currently watching TV and getting bored of it, time to snuggle with Momma. I love you more then anything Monkey!

Love Mommy

Cadence's First Halloween

2009-11-01T13:09:00.002-08:00

Love you forever!

2009-10-27T19:12:00.003-07:00

Dear Cadence,

As I sit here and watch you sleep, I can't help but cry! I love you so much! And I thank god everyday for allowing me to be your Mommy. You truly are an amazing little girl and we are so blessed to have you in our lives.

I'll love you forever,
I'll like you for always,
As long as I'm living,
my baby you'll be.

Now onto the updates...

Well your 7 MONTHS OLD! I can't believe it! It seems like it was just a few days ago that Daddy and I were swaying back and forth in the hallway and my water broke. It's amazing how fast the time goes... what an amazing 7 months we have had!

Not only can you roll over now, but you can sit up and you eat solid food... what a big girl you are! And about the food... you seem to love it all! Rice cereal, bananas, peaches, blueberries, apple sauce, peas, squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and green beans. The only thing you have been unsure of, is real bananas... I guess they aren't as sweet as baby food nanas, but we will work on it.

The other day we took you to the Pumpkin Patch and got your very first pumpkin. It was so much fun! You and I went on a tractor ride and all 3 of us went through the corn maze... we saw all the farm animals and all the pumpkins. Even though you had a little cold, we had a great time. Then when we got home, you and Daddy carved your very first pumpkin. Well mainly Daddy carved it, but you supervised!

We took another trip to the Shushwap to see Great Gramma and Great Grandpa. And you got to meet Selene, Larry, Zach and Damien... it was a lot of fun. You seemed to think Great Grandpa was pretty cool... you guys sat and talked to each other and played.

That's it for now baby girl! Mommy loves you more then anything in the world!

Love Mommy

Something New...

2009-10-08T07:51:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy has been bad and hasn't written to you in a while, but that's mainly because we have been busy. So much has happened in the last couple weeks! Here are a few of those things....

-Well the BIG news... you turned 6 MONTHS OLD!!! Mommy cannot believe it! It seems like just yesterday you were a little tiny girl and now your so big! I have enjoyed watching you grow so much. So Happy Belated Birthday Monkey!

-You started eating solid foods! The foods started out with just cereal for lunch, but now you eat it at lunch and at dinner time. You also eat other types of baby food... On Sept.26 you tried green beans for the first time and you loved them, Sept.29 was sweet potatoes, also one you enjoyed and Oct.3 you had peas. I'm not so sure you like the peas as much as the others, but you still eat them.

-On Oct.5th you started to roll over!! Mommy and Daddy are so proud! And now there's no stopping you! You can roll from your tummy to your back and from your back to your tummy... and we love to watch you roll around.

-Mommy, Gramma, and Great Gramma took you on a road trip to Kelowna for the weekend, to visit everyone. You were such a good girl! You met Brandie, Wendy, Shannon, Kylie, and all the puppies... oh and Uncle Wyane. And you got to see Aunty Ruth and Aunty Chris again. It was so much fun, but Daddy missed you so much while we were gone and he sure is happy to have you home!

Well I can't think of any more exciting things that have happened! Mommy loves you more then anything in this world baby girl!!!

Love Mommy

I'm So Thankful!

2009-09-23T23:59:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy just wanted to tell you how much I love you and how thankful I am to have you in my life, in our life!

I was just reading another blog about a little boy named Issac, he was born and dies on October 7th 2008. And as I read over the blog today, I just thought about how lucky Daddy and I are to have you here. No matter how many early mornings we have or late nights, no matter how much you may cry and scream some days, Mommy is just so thankful to be a part of your life!

I love you smile, your giggles and wiggles! I love how you stick your little tongue out when you cough and how you stiffin up your arms when you have a hissy fit! I love how you just screech out of the blue, happy or mad. And how you look at Daddy with those big blue eyes, that look of love! I love how as soon as Daddy starts to talk, your looking around the room for him. I love playing peek a boo with you and how you stick out your bottom lip when you are just about to cry!

To be honest, Mommy loves everything about you! All of it... the good, the bad... I love it all! Thanks for being you, Monkey!

Love Mommy

The things I do as a Mom!!!

2009-09-11T13:46:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

While I was washing floors and doing laundry today, I put you in your Jolly Jumper and turned on the tv... in hopes that you would stay amused while Mommy got things done. This however did not last long at all. So, since Mommy wanted to keep you in the JJ, I sat down on the floor in front of you and wiped out my boob to feed you... LOL!!! As you stood in your JJ and happily ate, I thought to myself "Oh the things I do as a Mom!"

The funny thing is, Daddy always comments on the wierd things I do. Like if you barf and there isn't a cloth within arms reach, I jusy simply wipe your mouth with my hand and wipe the barf on my pants. Gross? Yes! But you gotta do what you gotta do! And baby puke really isn't that bad!

Of course theres always the times that Daddy walks in and I'm picking your nose, he thinks it's yucky! But you can't get the boggers out yourself, so I have to help you. The things I do as a Mom!!! And then when I bite your finger nails off, I guess I could use the nail clippers, but biting them off is so much easier! Well he thinks I look like I'm eating your hand.

Moms do crazy things for their kids, I guess it's just because we love you so much! Before you were born, I thought baby puke was so nasty! Now it seems to be something that I always have on me and it's doesn't bother me a bit! I still think baby poop is gross, but Mommy won't hold it against you when you poop all over her! I love you Monkey!

Love Mommy

Everything....

2009-09-08T09:17:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

It has been over a month since Mommy last wrote you a letter... time sure does fly by! Well in the last month lots has happened!

We moved into a new house in Maple Ridge... just a one bedroom basement suite, but it's OUR own place and Mommy is so happy to be here! You have your own space in Mommy and Daddy's room, enough space for all your stuff and even your crib!

You turned 5 months old! Mommy cannot believe how fast you are growing, your such a little character now! Always smiling and laughing, Mommy loves you so much! It's so amazing to watch you grow and change everyday.

You love to try and sit up now, and with the help of a couple pillows you can sit up and play with your toys. And you sure do love toys and books. If your not trying to sit up, your trying to stand, with our help of course. Seems like you love to stand, but I guess you have been that way since about a month old.

Mommy just can't et over how much you change each and everyday! Whether it's smiling, laughing, trying to hold yourself up or just being so damn cute!!! We are so blessed to have such an amazing little girl, even when your a little grump, your just so cute!!! Mommy loves you so much and I look forward to watching you grow!

Love Mommy

5 Months Old... a few pics!

2009-09-08T09:10:00.001-07:00

4 Months Old... Just a few pictures :)

2009-08-04T15:21:00.002-07:00

Sleeping

2009-08-04T14:49:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy was just reading my friend Kortney's blog about Alexy's sleep schedule and I thought I would share about yours...

Well I always have people asking me "What time does she go to bed? How long does she sleep at night? What time does she go for a nap and how long is each nap?" To be honest Mommy never has a consistent answer for those questions... everyday is different.

When you were "little" (you still are little, but when you were younger I guess) you would go to bed at about 8:30pm each night and sleep until 4am, at which time you would eat and Mommy would put you back to bed. Then you would wake up again at about 7:30am, eat and come into Mommy's bed. This same thing happened pretty much each night until you started to teeth, and then all bets were off! And naps during the time before teething were pretty regular... you seemed to have a nap each morning at around 10am, then two more before bed time.

And now we have no schedule at all!

-You usually go to bed anytime between 8:30p-11pm... depends on how you are feeling and if you have napped during the day. Since sleep=sleep, if you don't nap much during the day, then you are very hard to get to bed at night.

-Mommy will put you into your bed with your sucky and hold your hand until you go to sleep. Some nights you want to be rocked to sleep, but most nights you just want to hold hands and sometimes Mommy will sing to you a little bit.

-The first time you wake up during the night can be anytime between 1am-4am (this is new... you used to sleep until 4 every night) But at this 1st wake up, Mommy will feed you and put you back into your bed. The next time you wake up, I usually bring you into bed with me and feed you and then we go back to sleep and cuddle.

-And then you usually get up around 730am-830am... depends on the day.

Well Mommy had so much more to say, but I totally lost my train of thought! Once I get it back, I will continue. Until then I love you Monkey... and Mommy loves to snuggle with you at night time, even though so many people think co-sleeping is bad! Mommy loves our snuggle time!

Love Mommy

4 Months Old

2009-07-31T10:22:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

It has been a while since Mommy wrote to you, it's been so hot out! So anyways... in the last week and a bit you turned 4 months old! You are growing so fast! You have started to laugh more and more each day and Mommy & Daddy love it! When you were watching cartoons with Daddy the other day, you were laughing at the kids on the tv. And you have also started trying to roll over, you can get half way and then you flop back onto your back, it's so cute. Oh and Mommy noticed yesterday and you have started trying to eat your toes... you grab your foot and bring it right up to your mouth.

Some other things that have gone on in your life are... Gramma had neck surgery the other day, she is home and feeling great! She only had to spend 2 nights in the hospital! And this past week we have been having an extreme heat wave... it has been anywhere from 36-42 degrees! It's nice to have sunny day's, but it's way too hot out. Mommy & Daddy bought a big pool, so we have all been spending lots of time in the pool.

Well that's all for now... you just woke up from your nap and I think it's time to eat. I love you Monkey!

Love Mommy

Gramma goes in for surgery...

2009-07-23T15:34:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today at 2:30pm Gramma went in to get neck surgery for the 5th time, hopefully the last time. We will go and visit her later on tonight...

On another note, you will be 4 months old in 2 days! Mommy can't believe how fast you are growing! It seems like you are changing everyday! Mommy and Daddy love you so much Monkey!!!

Love Mommy

2009-07-17T09:38:00.011-07:00

Dear Cadence,

It has been a long long time since Mommy wrote you a little note... Sorry Monkey, but we have been busy I guess. Well here are some things we have done in the last month...

-We bought you a Jolly Jumper... which you seem to really like. You haven't quite figured out what it's for, but you have fun in it.

-We went back to Alberta for the Family Camp out at the farm... it was a lot of fun. Uncle AJ and Uncle Croix were there and lots of other people. We sat in front of the fire, went on the quad and played all kinds of games.

-You started to giggle... which is the cutest thing in the world!

..... Mommy will have to come back to this post

3 Months Old... just a few pics

2009-06-26T23:45:00.001-07:00

Happy 3 Months

2009-06-26T23:27:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

You turned 3 months old yesterday... Mommy can't believe how fast you are growing! You are 12 lbs now and changing every day!

A couple days ago, Mommy bought you a Bumbo seat... you seem to love it and it helps you strengthen your neck. You even sat in it and watched Uncle Ryan cook lunch today.

Well Mommy just wanted to say Happy 3 Month Birthday and I love you so much.

Love Mommy

Happy Father's Day Daddy

2009-06-21T21:17:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today is Father's Day... Mommy made Daddy a nice breakfast while the two of you cuddled on the couch. Then we went to Uncle Roger's house for a bbq with everyone. Well Mommy is going to go to bed... I love you Monkey.

Love Mommy

A Few Updates

2009-06-20T10:45:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy has been so busy watching you grow, and girl you are growing so fast! I just wanted to tell you about some of the things you can do now at almost 3 months old...

-You taught yourself how to whine about a month ago! Sometimes Mommy thinks you just like the sound of your own voice. When your starting to get bored of sitting in your bouncy chair or laying on your play mat, you will start to whine and stick out your bottom lip. You have a great pouting face.

-And with the whining, came talking. Sometimes in the morning you talk for hours... just laying in bed with Mommy, telling me stories. Of course they aren't real words of anything, but Mommy loves it! You like to talk to Daddy when he comes home from work too...I think it's his favorite time of the day.

-Within the last month you have started to smile too, it's so cute! You smile at everything, Mommy, Daddy, your big brothers and anything else you lay your beautiful blue eyes on. No matter how bad of a day Mommy or Daddy may be having, all you have to do is take one look at us with your big blue eyes and your cute little smile, and it makes all the bad go away. We love you so much Monkey.

Well Girlie... you have many more talents, but as I'm writing this the whining is beginning and it's time for you to eat. I love you baby girl.

Love Mommy

Our Mornings...

2009-06-03T10:40:00.003-07:00

Dear Cadence,

I just wanted to let you know what we do in the morning.... kind of "our" routine at the moment lol.

Well at about 6:45 am Daddy leaves for work and usually you and I are still asleep, Daddy says we look so cute all snuggled together. (I forgot to add that every morning around 5:30-6am you wake up to eat and like to come back to bed with Mommy) So after Daddy leaves we usually sleep until 8am, you wake up to eat and smile at Mommy, then go back to sleep for a little while. And it seems as though you always like to fall asleep on Mommy's lap... so I just sit in bed and watch tv while you sleep, I guess that's Mommy's time to relax!

Mommy loves mornings! I love being able to sit in bed and snuggle with you, just the two of us and hang out! I love you Monkey :)

Love Mommy

2 Month Pics

2009-06-02T14:46:00.002-07:00

Baby Olivia Jael

2009-06-02T08:41:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Last night at around 8:30 pm Aunty Juanita gave birth to Olivia Jael. She is 8lbs 6oz and very very cute!

Missing Alberta!

2009-06-01T09:17:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

When we got home last night from your Baby Shower, I was looking at some pictures on a friends facebook page. They were pictures of Sylvan Lake, and I couldn't help but cry! I miss it soooooo much! Sylvan Lake was the perfect little town for you to grow up in! We lived a 5 minute walk from the lake and all the little stores, it was amazing! Mommy and Daddy will take you there one day and I'm sure you will love it as much as we do!

Well after crying about the lake pictures... another friend had pictures of the farm. The Farm is where Gramma Irene and Grampa Herman live and it is amazing! Mommy and Daddy wanted nothing more then for you to be able to enjoy the farm as much as we have! It is such an amazing place... there is always so much to do and it's very relaxing! They have 3 horses, Roxy, Duchess, and Jackson and lots of chickens.

I guess I'm just feeling a little sad and really really missing Alberta. We moved back to BC to be closer to family, but I really hope it was the right move! Sometimes I feel like maybe we made the decision too soon and should've waited a little while longer. But everything happens for a reason and I hope we did what was best for you. Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

Love Mommy

Baby Shower/Anniversary

2009-06-01T08:56:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Yesterday we had a BIG baby shower for you. There was about 40 people there and they all came to see you and welcome you into our family, what a lucky little girl you are. And man did you get spoiled.... it seemed like Mommy opened gifts for 2 hours, there were so many gifts! You got toys, shoes, play yards, bath stuff and enough clothes to last you damn near until your 5 years old. Mommy is so thankful that we have such amazing family and friends, and that you get to grow up with them all. What a lucky little girl you are.

Well not only was yesterday your Baby Shower, but it was also Mommy and Daddy's 1 year wedding anniversary. So much has happened in the last year... Daddy got a new job at Finning (but then he was laid off), we bought a new truck, we got another dog (your BIG brother Diesel), Mommy and Daddy welcomed you into the world, and we moved back to BC from Alberta. I'm sure LOTS more has happened, but those are the important things. Our life has changed so much in the last year and Mommy is so happy that your here now and can enjoy the years to come with us. I love you baby girl.

Love Mommy

ps. right now your sleeping on the bed beside Mommy and I can't help but smile everytime I look over at you. Your the most beautiful little irl Mommy has ever seen and I feel so blessed to have you in my life and to be your Mommy I love you more then words can say! Sweet dreams baby girl!

2 Month Shots :(

2009-05-26T15:11:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today Mommy had to take you to get your 2 month shots and it was horrible! You cried and cried and cried.... Mommy was so sad! All I could do was just hold you tight and try to comfort you. MY poor baby!

For the rest of the day, Mommy plans to just relax with you and snuggle... it was a long morning for you and I think you need some loves :) I love you Monkey!

Love Mommy

ps. Today is Uncle Ryan's Birthday!

Happy 2 Month Birthday

2009-05-25T07:49:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy can't believe that you are 2 months old already! Your changing so much each day and getting so big!

I think today we just might have to go outside and enjoy the sun... it's been very hot out for the past few days and today is the day we will enjoy it. Maybe a trip to the park or the beach... but for now Mommy needs to get a move on and get the two of us ready for the day ahead!

Mommy and Daddy love you Cadence Mae and we are so proud of you.

Love Mommy

Sunday Morning TV

2009-05-24T10:05:00.003-07:00

Dear Cadence,

This morning you and Daddy sat on the couch and watched Extreme 4X4.... it was the cutest thing Mommy has ever seen. Here are some pictures of you and Daddy...

Mommy Loves You!

2009-05-19T08:39:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Mommy hasn't written to you in a long time, I guess it's because I have been so busy enjoying you being here with me. I really don't think I can truly put into words, the love that both Daddy and I have for you. Your our little angel, our miracle! No matter how many times you wake Mommy up in the night or fuss... I just take one look at your beautiful face and can't help but smile. I love you so much Monkey!

Mommy wanted to let you know about the things that have happened so far in your life... Well when you were just about 3 weeks old, we drove from our house in Sylvan Lake Alberta to Surrey BC, to visit family and introduce you to everyone. It was a long 12 hour drive and you did great! Then Mommy and Daddy decided it would be best if we moved back to BC, that way you would be able to grow up with family around. So we made the long drive back to Alberta, packed our stuff and drove back to BC. On every trip there and back you were so good... we felt so bad having you in the car seat for so long, but you are a trooper. Now we are back in BC and hoping to find a nice place for us to call home.

On May 10th Mommy had her first Mother's Day... Daddy cooked me breakfast and the three of us spent the day together. I can' imagine being anything but a mommy right now... I feel so blessed to have you in my life and be able to watch you grow. And growing you are doing... you are 9lbs 7 oz now.

Well I guess in the last 8 weeks we have done a lot with you. There have been a couple trips to the beach, walks with your furry dog brother's, we went to Shuswap so you could meet Great Gramma and Grampa Lamothe, you met your Great Great Gramma, and everyone else from both sides of our family. You've become so much more alert and started to smile at us. And your so strong... you can hold your head up all by yourself, of course your still a little wobbly... but Mommy and Daddy are still proud of you.

Mommy just can't tell you how proud I am of you and how much I love you. Every morning I wake up to your beautiful little face and I can't help but smile. Your such an amzing little girl and Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you. I can't imagine life without you... it feels like you've always been here with us. Mommy is so excited to watch you grow... your first words, first steps... all your first and seconds and thirds :) We love you so much Monkey!

Love Mommy

Pictures of our litle Monkey

2009-05-18T09:14:00.004-07:00

Happy One Month Birthday :)

2009-04-25T12:24:00.002-07:00

Dear Monkey,

Well you are one month old today and Mommy can't believe how fast time has gone by. You are growing so much each day!

Mommy just wanted to say Happy Birthday and I love you :)

Love Mommy

Cadence is Here :)

2009-03-31T15:36:00.002-07:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that Cadence was born on March 25th 2009 at 11:17am. She was 5lbs 13oz and 18.5 inches long. When I get the chance I will be sure to post my labor story and more pictures! For now I am just going to enjoy my baby girl.

38 Weeks 1 Day

2009-03-24T14:37:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

At about 5 am this morning Mommy was in so much pain! I woke Daddy up and off to the hospital we went. When we got there I was 3 cm dilated and my cervix was thinning out. The contractions were strong and about 2 mins apart. They admitted me and we filled out all the paper work and what not in between contractions.

At around 7:30 am Dr. Hulyk came in to the hospital to check me... I was still 3 cm, but your head was down a little more and he could feel the sack of waters coming down. He told us if things kept progressing, then he would think about breaking my water in a few hours. So after hours of contracting, walking, showers, baths, and sitting on the birthing ball.... my contractions SLOWED DOWN :( Dr. Hulyk came in again to check me and there was no change. He decided that breaking my water at this point was too risky and figured I should go home and rest.

So here we are, at home! Mommy and Daddy cleaned the house, feed the animals, walked the dogs and now I am going to try and have a nap! Hopefully within the next few hours we will be back in the hospital and you will be coming out. We love you Cadence.

Love Mommy

38 Weeks

2009-03-24T14:32:00.001-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Again Mommy is posting this a day late... but better late then never. Well Mommy went into labor at around 6pm and at about 11:30 pm we went into the hospital. My contractions were about 5 mins apart and my cervix was 2cm dilated. Mommy spent some time in the bath, trying to progress things, but there was no luck. They sent us home at about 1 in the morning.

When we got home, Mommy and Daddy both tried to go to bed... but it only worked for Daddy. I tried laying on the couch, but was in too much pain. So Mommy had shower after shower and then a couple baths. After that I went into your room and sat in the rocking chair for a while. Mommy was able to fall asleep, but only for about 25 mins.... and that brings us to the next day :)

Love Mommy

37 weeks 7 Days

2009-03-23T06:26:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Last night Mommy was so sleepy and didn't get a chance to write to you.... so here's what yesterday consisted of....

We woke up this morning to close to 8 inches of SNOW! Mommy was not very happy, considering when I went to bed there was grass in the front yard. But i guess that just goes to show us, how crazy Alberta weather can be.

Mommy was told by a friend to eat Viva Puffs and that for some reason, those cookies helped to put her into labor with her first baby. So off to the store Mommy and Daddy went to buy some Viva Puffs! When we got home I think I ate 4 of them, and I'm still waiting to go into labor. Who knows if it will work... but they sure do taste good.

Oh I almost forgot... Mommy and Daddy bought blinds for your bedroom window today! Your room looks so cute and we can't wait to show you. Last night we were sitting on the couch and Daddy was saying how he can't wait to hold you and give you a kiss. Daddy is so excited to meet you... I think you have the best Daddy in the whole world, you are one lucky little girl! I love you Cadence, more then words can say... you are such a blessing to us and we can't wait to enjoy life with you.

Love Mommy

37 Weeks 6 Days

2009-03-21T18:25:00.002-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today Mommy has been feeling really sick. I have been light headed, dizzy and nauseous... just not feeling like myself at all. So I called Alberta Health Link to get some advice and the nurse told me I should go into the hospital to get checked. So off to the hospital Mommy and Daddy went. When we got there they hooked me up to the fetal heart monitor and the other thing that watches for contractions. Your heart rate was great and you were moving around a lot... and there were not any contractions. So they sent Mommy home.

Now I'm feeling a bit better, just very sleepy. Mommy is going to try and have an early night tonight... hopefully catch up on some sleep. Both of the dogs are already sleeping at my feet... crazy boys. But hopefully Mommy gets better and has time to enjoy the sun tomorrow. I love you Cadence.

Love Mommy

37 Weeks 5 Days - First Day of Spring

2009-03-20T20:21:00.004-07:00

Dear Cadence,

Today is the first day of Spring.... WAHOO!!! Mommy is so excited! It was such a nice day today, we were even able to drive around with the truck windows down. And they are actually calling for maybe some rain tomorrow... I feel like I don't know what rain is anymore. We have grass in our front yard again, Mommy can't wait until all of the snow is gone.

Mommy and Daddy went and picked up your change table today... your room looks so cute now. All of your clothes for the first couple months are hung up in the closet, you have a lot of clothes already! And everything seems to be set up. All we need now is some blinds for your room, but Mommy and Daddy keep forgetting to measure the window before we go to Walmart... but we will get them soon enough.

We took Cuda and Diesel for a walk to the vet today so that Diesel could get his nails cut. His nails grow so fast! While we were there we weighed them, Cuda weighs 68 lbs and Diesel weighs 52 lbs. Diesel isn't even 4 months old yet, he's going to weigh more than Cuda in no time.

Daddy made a nice dinner for us today, pasta salad. The only problem is, that Mommy is so damn picky and didn't eat it. I sure hope your not a picky eater, because you sure miss out on a lot of good food when you just turn your nose up to everything. And after dinner we sat on the couch and watched some TV. And Diesel decided it would be a great idea to sit his 52 lbs butt right on top of Mommy... he must have been squishing you, because you started to kick him like crazy.

Well I know your probably really comfy and cozy in Mommy's belly... but we would love for you to come out! I love you!

Love Mommy

ps. I almost forgot... we got our baby belly pictures today! They are so cute, Mommy can't wait to go back to get pictures done with you too :)

Cadence Mae Vigh

RIP Bolt

Christmas & New Years

Mommy's been slacking!

More words and phrases

Your growing way too fast!

Long Overdue!

2nd Birthday Party

Happy 2nd Birthday

Birthday Wishes

More words...

Words you say...

First Hair Cut

All life's changes....

Potty Training

Time Flies....

No longer a baby

19 Month Birthday

Potty

"Momma"

Your new friend

Life... our wonderful life

Talking, talking, talking!

Life as we know it...

Happy Birthday

Plane rides, teething, walking....

Updates

13 Months Old

Moved in...

Life....

Birthday Messages!

Tyler Ingram Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy 1ST birthday to Cadence Mae Vigh Happy birthday to you!!

Pamela Bowden happy birthday Cadence,see you on sat we will have cake. Love you,Aunty Pam x x x

Lorraine Hagan Happy birthday Cadence. March 25th is a really good day to be born.

Monica Loughlin happy 1st birthday! hope you get spoiled rotten!

Amber Vigh ♥ Happy 1st Birthday to my little angel! ♥ I can't believe it's already been a year!!! Momma loves you so much Monkey!

Brandie Cridland Happy 1st B'day little girl!

Laura Hagan Happy 1 st Birthday Cadence....I can't believe your a WHOLE year, where did go Monkey!!!

Kylie Thomas Cridland Happy birthday Cadence see you In May

James Vigh Happy Birthday Boo.....Daddy loves you!

Amber Vigh Happy 1st Birthday Monkey! Momma loves you so much!!! What an amazing year it's been ♥

Brenda O'Rourke Happy Birthday Cadence!!! I hope your Mommy spoils you!!!

Jacqueline Shaw Happy Birthday Cadence, see you on Saturday. xoxooxooxox

Kylie Thomas Cridland Cadence I don't want to wait till late tomorrow to say Happy birthday so I'll say it today......HAPPPPYYYY BIRTHDAY!!! I can't wait to see you in MAy!

Selene Hunter-Lamothe Cadence Mae Vigh..i know iam ealry but i leave this snowy weather for a warm climate and sunny beaches ( Mexico) on your day..So from all of us Lamothe's in Edmonton we wish you a HaPpY oNe YeAr BiRtHdAy as iam sure you will be spoiled...in that you should :) love u

Diane Crimeni Happy birthday cute child! ♥ love that lil face! What a great year its been!

Courtney Leanne edfkjs opfj lskndgf so;drfipoweriw3irlkf jsdfjdfja;lacopcThat was from Izeyha im sure it says Happy 1st Birthday Cadence, I love You

Ryan Vigh Happy 1st Birthday Cadence,... Uncle Ryan loves dou :) See you this weekend !

Shelley Johnson Happy 1st birthday sweetheart!! Auntie Granny loves you sooooo much!!!!

Courtney Leanne HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY CADENCE ♥ Aunty Courtney, Uncle Quinton & Izeyha Love You So Much ♥ See U This Weekend xoxoxoxo

Danielle Vigh HAPPY 1St BIRTHDAY CADENCE AUNTIE DEE LOVES YOU SO MUCH!!!! ♥

Brandy Preston Cadence! One year old already, time sure flies fast when you're having fun! Next thing you know Maya will be 1 year old just like you! Happy birthday, beautiful! ♥

Shelby Pretty- McDonald Heyyyyy sunshine. You are the cutest little girl to ever grace this planet. I love you lots, Happy first birthday! Don't grow up TOO fast :p ♥

Justin Shaw I dont care what you say little one, I'M JUDGING YOU!!!! on your birthday. Oh yeah i am! WAIT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? *smack* ......................Sorry, and happy birthday!

Celina Cornejo Happy Birthday Cadence from me and your Uncle AJ. We love you and miss you!!

Happy 1st Birthday

RIP Great Grampa Larry

2 Teeth

Daddy's in Fraser Lake

Teeth

Valentine's Day

Swimming with Papa

Truck Keys....UH-OH

Olympic Torch Relay

Crawler

Swimming Lesson #2

Little Crawler

Swimming Pictures...

You can crawl....

Swimming Lessons

A Visit from Gramma...

Happy 10 Month Birthday

I Hope You Dance

What is sleep?

Talking

Backwards Crawler

My Little Girl

Daddy's in Whistler again :(

Girls Week...

Happy New Year!

Courtney Leanne edfkjs opfj lskndgf so;drfipoweriw3irlkf jsdfjdfja;lacopc

That was from Izeyha im sure it says

Happy 1st Birthday Cadence, I love You

Justin Shaw I dont care what you say little one, I'M JUDGING YOU!!!! on your birthday. Oh yeah i am! WAIT, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? smack ......................Sorry, and happy birthday!