Utah State Fair

Last month we went to the Utah State Fair. This post is late as I was slow uploading the photos and I didn't want to delay Kaden's birthday post for it. Derek wanted to take Kaden to the fair so we all went. I'm not a huge fan of the fair.  It's totally commercialized and everything costs a fortune. They did have a few fun things for kids. Kaden had been the night before with my mom and sister, but didn't seem to mind doing it all over again.  My favorite white trash moment of the day was seeing a man eating crawfish claws, using a garbage can as a table, as his wife/girlfriend/woman/cousin stood watching him eat. Nice!

Riding a pony (which my mom considers animal cruelty).

There was an agricultural exhibit for kids at the Fair at which kids experience the agricultural process of farmers from planting to growing, harvesting to transporting, marketing to eating. Kaden got a kick out of it.

Daddy and Kaden

Golly Gee Look Who's 3!

My little Kaden Boy turned 3 on Saturday. I can't believe it! Every parent knows how fast time passes by. We had a great turn out for his party. It was the first year we invited friends. Kaden is currently obsessed with Curious George so that was the theme.  It was a little crazy and unorganized, but I hope everyone had a good time. Parties at home are so much work! I was exhausted.  We did bat craft project where you trace the kids hands to make bat wings.  My intent with the craft project was good, but it turned out that I wasn't fully prepared (wrong type of glue) so it was a little chaotic.  We ate pizza, Curious George cake and ice cream. 

How lucky I am to have such a beautiful and smart boy who is so full of personality. He charms everyone he meets. When he walks into school each morning, everyone shouts, "Kaden!" It reminds me of the show Cheers, when everyone shouts "Norm!" every time he walked into the bar. Today is Kaden's first day of preschool at daycare so I'm certain I will continue to be surprised at the rate he is growing and learning.

Daddy helping Kaden with his craft project.

Eating pizza with Jaelynn and Alex Mitko.

On the left, nearest first: Tess Uriarte, Jaelynn, Kaden, Alex Mitko.
On the right, nearest first: Lexie, Annika, Leah Jones, baby Kelly Jones

Kaden's dad gave him this camera.  It is by far his favorite gift.  By the next day he had taken 377 photos.  For reals.

New coat from Aunt Tina.

Kaden telling everyone thank you.

ABC's: The Sequel

Kaden is getting better at reciting his ABC's. Click on the link for an updated performance of his rendition of the ABC song.