The hayride was my favorite. We got to see the baby deer and the kids fed them peach leaves off the nearby trees, so cool! I had never fed a deer before have you?

The kids and Pete loved the roller coaster. It was a slow night so they would get off and get right back on, I lost count of how many times they rode.

I LOVE that they can ride some rides together now and we dont have to ride with them! I was never a fan of the up, down, round, and round rides.=)

Caiden even rode this one alone. He was the only kid who could figure out how to make the airplane “fly high”.

Waiting for the pig races. Look at those grins, Think those two are related?

Of course we had to ride the 100 year old carousel.

And pick some pumpkins from the Patch.

Kayli watching one of the colts

They had a blast in the mud puddle too. Kayli was pretty hesitant on getting dirty, but finally decided to go for it. She stood next to the puddle, took a deep breath and a big jump. Little did she know that her boots  would sink in, get stuck and she would end up on her bum in the cool muddy water. It was hilarious.

I love watching my kids run and play and have fun, even when it means driving home with 2 kiddos in their underwear! =)

Before we headed out the door

At School, just outside the playground

With Goddess

With Eli (they are in separate classrooms, but right across the hall and they see each other at recess)

“Bye Mom”

I didn’t shed a tear, I dont think I had the energy to and I knew she would be fine and do GREAT! I cannot believe we have a Kindergartener,  I am so proud of her.

A week later when he was feeling much better we had a combined family party with his cousin Kayla who turned 8. Everyone had a lot of fun. This year I decided to make Caiden a themed cake which I had not done for him before because I worried he would be the kid that freaks out when you cut up his cake and eat it. He was pretty apprehensive about eating Rocket (from The Little Einsteins) at first, but all day we talked about how it was a cake and not a toy and that it would be yummy and he ended up digging right in with his fork once the candles were out.

The cake Aftermath

We did have one little mishap with the candle I bought. For some strange reason as soon as I put it on top of the cake Caiden stood up in his chair leaned over the cake and took a big bite out of the candle. I had no idea that is what he was doing, but we all got a good laugh out of it. He wasnt too pleased with the waxy taste, but he survived.

Caiden is such a sweet little guy and we feel blessed to have him in our family. He loves to give kisses and hugs and will talk to anyone and everyone. He is one of those kids that would go home with anyone, which totally makes me nervous and I watch him like a hawk no matter where we are. He loves to go to church and see his teacher and his friends in nursery. He gets along really well with other kids and is usually the peacemaker, he will give up whatever toy the other kids want. He still loves to sleep in Kayli’s bed at night and I often find them cuddled up together, he is such a cuddler. He has no fear when it comes to climbing, playing and even swimming. He is a brave little guy and rarely cries when he falls down or gets hurt, he asks for a quick kiss and then says “All better, thanks Mom.” He is such a talker, especially when he is tired, he will talk your ear off trying to keep himself awake. He is growing up way too fast! We love you Caiden!

The ball area was so much fun, Caiden’s  favorite part was the tubes that sucked the balls up and then you could watch the balls travel to the pit where they dropped down for more fun. It was hard to get him pass the balls (its right up front) and into the museum to see other things. We got stuck at the balls on our way out too.

Kayli and Logan were such buddies

Cant go wrong with water and kids

The Mini Market was a HIT! WE had to wait for like 20 minutes for a shopping cart and apron because all of the kids love this little area.

Climbing and Building

Out on the roof was a helicopter that the kids loved

So much fun! I hear our “hands on” museum here in AZ isn’t great, but we may just have to check it out and see for ourselves!

After my race I met up with the kids, Grandma, and Pete on the parade route and we sat and watched the parade. I think it was the first time the kids have been to a parade, and they both enjoyed it.

“Awesome Mom”

Yup, those are the LDS Missionaries. I kept saying “Only in Provo”.

We all had a lot of fun holding Ryan, he is such a cute boy

Im not sure how much of the fireworks Caiden actually watched, every time I looked over he was glow stick sword fighting with Spencer and Leanne,

Im still trying to erase the memory of the drive out of Provo and back to Jeff and Beth’s in Pleasant Grove. It was a MESS!! Let’s just say I could have walked faster. But Im sure if we are ever in town for the holiday again we will find ourselves back on the lawn watching those fireworks. We will just stay and hang out for a while afterwards inside of rushing to the car to “beat the traffic” which we learned was impossible to do.

They put their suits on and had a blast on the water slide that ended with a ride down the slip n slide.

Thirsty?

Thanks again Jeff and Beth for having us, it was soo much fun!!

Her teachers said a little something about each child and Kayli got the best artist award because she is so detail orientated with all of her artwork and even her coloring. She knows how she wants it and doesn’t want to stop until it is just right. They said they often had to tell her she would have to finish at home because she was the last one coloring and they needed to move onto something else. I cant count the times she came home and did just that, even if she was having a play date!

We are so proud of you Kayli and know you will do awesome in Kindergarden!