Pioneer Day

So last week we celebrated Pioneer day. We had a very relaxing day just hanging out at the house with Chris, Bailey and Cindy. It was so nice. Nick, Tracy, Brooklyn, Adam, Erin, Ben and Aly ended up coming over in the afternoon and we headed up to the Cottonwood Heights City fireworks. This was the first time Bailey had ever seen real fireworks, so I was kind of nervous about what her reaction would be. We got there just as the fireworks were starting and she actually loved it! It was seriously amazing watching her little face. I really felt like it was out of a dream. She started to get a little bored a while into it and I noticed the swing set was open that we were sitting next to. I decided to take her on the swing and that was seriously perfect. Swinging with my beautiful girl and watching the fireworks. I will never forget that amazing moment.

I just had to add in that I just got back from our friend Cheree's funeral and my heart aches for her husband Dave, and their little baby Kaydyn. I only met Cheree last December but we fast became friends. Dave and Cheree bought a boat this spring so they were our boating buds... we would tie our boats together and fish and hang out with them. We went over to Dave's house the night we found out she died, and I felt honored to hold and rock little baby Kadyn and as I looked in her sweet little eyes, I really cried for her mom. She won't get to see her sweet little girl grow up. It just isn't right, she died way to young. Dave obviously isn't doing very well and I really don't know if he needs us to be with him more or if he needs quiet family time. This tragedy makes me savor every moment I have with Chris and Bailey. I have been holding them as much as I can the last few days.