Dance Recital

In the same weekend as Caden's blessing, the girls had their first dance recital together! It was so adorable, and it was fun having all the family their cheering them on. They were excited they got to wear "MAKEUP"!

 

Teya and Kali are best friends.

 

 

Here's their dance teacher...she's so good with the kids.

 

 

Baby Blessing

We blessed Caden when he was three weeks old. We were lucky enough to have Ben's brother and sister up from Ut, so we went ahead and did it early. We also had family from Vancouver and Spokane to come support the special event. It's so fun to spend time with our loved ones!

 

Doesn't he just look so handsome?

 

 

This is Chris with his cousin, Braedyn, splashing in the tub together...ahhh...we wish we lived closer to them.

Time With Dad!

After the baby was born, Ben had a whole week and 1/2 off from work so, being the great dad that he is, he spent some quality time with the kids.

1. Daddy Daughter Date

First, he took the two girls on a daddy-daughter date. They went on a real hike...rocky trails, inclines, mud, water. Ben thought it was going to be this easy hike, but it was actually 1 1/2 miles (which doesn't seem that long, but then you have to hike back out...and three miles is a long distance for a little 3 and 5 yr old.) On the way back, Ben picked up both girls and ran part of the way! Whew! The girls had a great time; and even got an ice cream afterwards.

 

 

Look at how high one part was...good strong legs!

 

 

Who said they could stand that close to the waterfall edge?

 

 

 

Before you get to the waterfall, you have to cross the treacherous mud pit. Ben picked up each one and walked them across individually. Look at Teya waiting so patiently.

 

2. Father-Son Campout

The next day, Ben and Chris went on their first ever...Father-Son Campout!! Chris loved being outside and next to the fire! He was definitely the youngest camper. All the other boys just loved to entertain him. They had a lot of fun!