Summer time

This summer Cadence has really enjoyed getting reconnected with familiar faces. Jody's mom and brother arrived today and we had so much fun with Jordan's parents in June.

She enjoyed making new friends, who are her age, with the children of some of our close friends.

We enjoyed the beauty of the Island where we live.

Jordan and her mom enrolled in cooking school in June!

They made delicious local dishes.

Our little girl is growing up!

Tea Party

For Cadence's first birthday party, we had high tea with Jordan's parents.

We also invited some dear friends who have a daughter Cadence's age.

Cadence got her first cupcake...

and shared half of it with her friend Alana.

The girls had so much fun playing with the balloons, that we wondered why we even bothered to buy gifts!

So we sent one home with everyone as a party favor!

More fun with Honey and Bee

We found out in June just what a funny Honey we have!

She enjoyed giving Cadence a bath each evening. Thanks Aunt Kk for the bath toys!

We enjoyed making (and eating) key lime pie together...twice!

Cadence and Honey Bee went to see the neighbor's puppies each day. "Dog" is her favorite word and favorite animal.

Cadence introduced her grandparents to her little friend...
but I'm not sure they will be friends for long if Cadence keeps pinching her!

She loved having Honey Bee push her in her new wagon.

More fun with grandparents

Jordan's parents were delighted to witness some of Cadence's first steps.


We had fun introducing Jordan's parents to our friends here.


Can you spot the proud Grandmothers?

We also enjoyed getting to show them the beauty of this island.

Adventures with Honey and Honey Bee

While Jordan's parents were here we took a boat out to an uninhabited island for a day of snorkeling, hiking and picnics.






On the way home, Jordan and her mom were held hostage by a hostile group of wild monkeys!

The guys were exhausted after all that fun!

Honey and Honey Bee

This June we were graced with a visit from Jordan's parents, "Honey" and "Honey Bee". Cadence took right to them and loved all the attention. They were such a blessing to us as they could hang out with Cadence so that we could focus on all of our summer volunteers.

Slam Dunk in Rain

Cadence had just learned how to let go of the ball in April. She loves the water and the rain, and being naked. Sorry for the obscene view of the dad with his shorts hiked up. Mom was strictly asked to video above the waist but thought it too priceless not to get it all on video. What a fun mom she is!