Blessings

Blessings

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Retirement Party

We loaded up the car again, this time headed to Brenham for Uncle Jimmie's retirement party. Kennedy and Austin were at each other's hip the entire night. It is fun to watch the kids play together.

Would you look at those faces...a little starstruck and strained!
Just wanting to play



Thursday, January 28, 2010

I'm a Big Kid Now

We went to get family haircuts today and Jaxon got his first official "big boy" haircut. He did well and munched on a cracker as he took in all the new sights and sounds. He sat in Jeremy's lap and I believe he was quite frightful of me with my hair all done up in foil and color!

The After Shot



Keeping Calm with a Cracker


Check out Daddy in the leopard cape







The Before Shot






Like Sister Like Brother

Kennedy and Jaxon have been playing "Doctor" putting on these examination glasses and laughing hysterically. They are pretty silly looking!


Wednesday, January 27, 2010

On the Move

Jaxon is on the move....he is taking up to 10 steps and is so proud exploring new things in a standing position. I have also grown fond of taking photos of him asleep and could look at them all day long. He has taken the role of the second child in stride...easy going and he likes to be the "baby". Thank you Daddy for those lashes
He likes to tote things in his mouth...the easiest way when your hands are busy

and did I mention a climber....you walk out of the room and he is here or standing on his block table



Headed for his big boy haircut this week
He has had two trims but we are getting his hair cut or he will be wearing a bow soon



First Cheese Sandwich
We went through a stage in which he was not eating too well....he wants to feed himself and will not take food from our hands. Table food is where we are now and he loves it!




Monday, January 25, 2010

There Were 3 in the Bed

I think of the book that Kennedy got from Doug and Dorothy when I think of the new sleeping arrangements lately. Kennedy has been making her way to our room about 5 or so and comes to Daddy's side saying, "I want to lay in bed with you and mommy!" I admit I do like to snuggle up to this little sweetheart but after about day four I have been laying awake waiting for the alarm to sound. And here is what comes to mind..."There were 3 in the bed and the little one said roll over, roll over"

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Bath Time


This is where baths happen when there is one parent available
Easy containment and access minus the extendable faucet nozzle





Jaxon has not taken many baths solo after he could sit. The kids get in the tub and could play for hours on end. They have switched toys too...Kennedy now prefers all of Jaxon's new toys and he prefers to chew on her bath baby.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Happy Birthday Hudson

It is so hard to imagine that little Hudson turned one!!!!!! We packed up the car and headed to Dallas this weekend to celebrate with our best little friend. He had a great 1st birthday and was a champ at eating his cake. Look at that adorable face!!!


Now these girls are too sweet!!!! They have become great friends. You always pray that your kids will be good friends with your best of friends and get along etc. There are no problems here!!! They simply pick up where they left off...

Now these two...they are starting to play with each or just take toys as little ones do.
It will fun to watch them this summer at the beach in Florida.















Heading to Work







Jaxon was in love with this car and played in it almost the entire party
We were missing a part of our family at the party. For those of you who know "the girls" Taryn and Sandi....Sandi was expecting twins and the sweet boys, Carson and Hudson, arrived January 14th. They came into the world little and strong and we are so excited to add them to the family. We love you all!!





Monday, January 18, 2010

Happy Birthday Daddy


Kennedy finishing off the icing

Jeremy turned 32 this past Saturday! Kennedy had to made him some kind of cake. We made cupcakes Friday night and ended up making purple icing as per Kennedy's request for the "Bears". My children are blessed to have an amazing father and I am blessed to have an amazing life partner. Happy Birthday Daddy!!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

A Week of Firsts

This past week was a proud one for us! Jaxon took his first steps. We were in the bathroom and he made a dash for the tub...step 1..step 2...and took hold of the tub's edge. Kennedy has moved up into the older three's class this week. She learned to spell her name! She loves to read the letters of her name above her bed and we asked her if she could spell her name. She spelled it numerous times on her own and likes to "sign" the letters "E, D, Y" when she spells it:) We have a little teacher of some kind on our hands. So....we are proud.....amazing little people!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Random Photos

Totally boy! Jaxon keeps himself content playing with balls and digging in the remote basket in the living room. We normally leave the TV off while the kids are up and let them just play around the house. However, even with little exposure Jaxon will pick up the remote push a button and look to the TV. Is it just engrained????

Little Budda! He is getting even more solid!
See, I can hold it!!
He would go between his bottle and Kennedy's cup which was more fun than his!
He loves to play games and boy is he a tease:)


Thursday, January 14, 2010

Proud Big Girl




Kennedy has really gotten into dressing up and pulls clothes out of her closet saying, "Momma, this is cute" or we get, "I am not wearing that today." This is one of her favorites...can't you tell?

A Get Away

Heading to MaMa and PaPa's
This game went on for a couple of days




Last week Jeremy and I enjoyed a couple of days in Dallas at the National Baseball Convention. Jeremy and the guys enjoyed the classes and we got to enjoy some girl time. On the other hand, the kids got to enjoy some time at MaMa and PaPa's. They spent two nights in Brenham and Kennedy got to play some with Avery, Austin, and Caleb at their house and then they came up to visit at MaMa and PaPa's.....which she thought was a big treat!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Truly God's Gift

Jaxon turned 10 months this week on Monday. I slipped in after he had fallen asleep and just sat and watched him sleep peacefully. Our Lord is truly amazing and we thank him everyday for our two amazing blessings.


He is such a snuggle bunny and loves to cuddle with a blankie


Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Gum in Goldilock's Hair



I was thinking of updates in our lives... nothing immediately came to my mind with the exception of the normal in and outs. The pictures downloaded and...I remember last week I got a call from Jeremy as he is driving home with the kids, "Get ready Kennedy has gum in her hair!!!" It came out quite easily and without tears on anyone's part-maybe that is the reason that I almost forgot about it!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Some Funnies and Sweetness

Kennedy has definitely come out of her shell and has something to say about everything. These are some of the funny things that brought a smile to our face recently.

  • "I love you to your heart!" Every night I tell her I love you with all my heart..this is her take on it. She has a big heart and at the oddest times she will come up and whisper "I love you" in our ear or the other day I got the above:)

  • I want to go to the Donut Store and not the Paint Store. This came about when she wanted her nail polish off and after it was off she said the above and then came back with that she likes to get her toes painted not her nails.

  • She prays for different things every night. Common themes are her grandparents, cousins, Cooper, different family members, baby Jesus, and she thanks God for helping her get big.

  • Momma's word is the law:)....poor Daddy! ! Kennedy will ask Jeremy for something, he will give her an answer, and then she comes directly to me, Momma, "Can I have .....". After I answer the same she says, "Daddy, Momma said I could have the gum" or whatever was requested:)

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Jaxon



Jaxon will be 10 months in a couple of days. Some new things that he loves and is now doing-

  • Clapping
  • Waving Bye-Bye
  • Cruising and Standing Alone
  • Shows Attachments
  • Has said Momma, Da, Bye (Kennedy stands in front of him saying "K-E-N-N-E-D-Y, say Kennedy)
  • Holding his bottle---the joke was he never held it he would just lay back and let you feed him....I said he never had too:)
  • Into to everything and the little guy is QUICK!!




Tuesday, January 5, 2010

1st Sleepover

This past Thursday cousin MacKenzie came to stay with Kennedy for two days. MaMa and PaPa took care of Jaxon to allow us to take the girls for a bit. Kennedy was yelling in excitement when she saw MacKenzie and was completely beside herself! We went to"Old MacDonald" (MacDonald's) and the "Paint Store" (Pedicure). It was nice to hang out and watch them play together.
The Girls



Shawn and Cooper Gary
We met some friends at Incredible Pizza...after games the adults had a change of heart and
we headed to Roadhouse (don't twist my arm..buffet pizza or steak)





Ski Bowl...noticed the overhand throw. Needless to say we were fetching balls


The Paint Store





Sunday, January 3, 2010

Just a Swinging

For Christmas we got the kids a swing set and after at least 8 hours of hard labor, sweat and the help of some friends the project was completed. Kennedy and MacKenzie got to play on it this weekend and had a blast. Thank you Daddy!!!