So this is Kaleigh's birthday weekend and we wanted to make it a fun one. So friday we drove to Waterfall Canyon for a "little" hike. This was our first family hike ever so naturally I thought we'd walk a little, maybe make it to the river, play a little by the water and then come back. Our kids are still pretty young and any time we walk anywhere, their "legs are going to fall off!" I thought for sure they would wimp out. So little faith from the Mom. Well, not so. We had so much fun and ended up hiking almost 2 miles! I kept asking if they wanted to turn back and they never did. In fact, even when we needed to turn back, they didn't want to. And we were not just walking, we had to climb over huge boulders. Sometimes they fell... a lot of times they fell, but they never stopped and never complained! I was so impressed with them and so overwhelmed with love for them that at one point walking back down, I cried a litttle. It was such an eye opener for me. There's just something about nature that brings out the love! It really was a blast! Not to mention beautiful!
After we got home, we decided to surprise Kaleigh with her long awaited pink DS. She somehow got it in her head that she WAS getting one for her birthday and then we of course caved! It was fun to see her reaction! And it will be even more fun to see her quietly playing for hours!
Saturday (today), the big day, was excellent! We always have fun at Grandma Great's pool, but even more fun when it's a party! All her (ok, my) favorite people were there and all her presents are her "favorite"!!! And interestingly, six entire feet of subway sandwich is NOT too much. I thought for sure we'd be eating soggy leftovers for weeks!
We have such a great family, on both sides! " We're so blessed. And my darling little "Booger", I can't believe she's three! Happy Birthday big girl, I love you!
A little FYI. Kaleigh's name and spelling is a mixture of my middle name Leigh and my best freind (since second grade) in the whole wide world's name Katie Lee!
5 comments:
Happy B-Day Kaleigh!!! What a fun weekend - I think going to Grandma Greats pool looks fun too:)
HOW FUN! I love you guys so much and I wish I could have kissed my baby girl yesterday! I thought about her, though. Tell her that her Aunt Stephie LOVES her so much! :) And I love you guys, too. The story about the hike is perfect, you all look so happy, and I can't WAIT to see you in a few days!
Thanks for the fun party...We LOVED it!! Happy Birthday Kaleigh!
I wish I could have been there too! So, fun! I can't believe Kaleigh is 3 already. Lots of love!
sounds like a great weekend! we're sad we missed it!
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