A tid bit of the Taylor's

How we welcomed Briggs into the world

2012-01-11T06:32:00.000-08:00

I went in for my 38 week check up and I was feeling VERY uncomfortable. My blood pressure was a little high (due to the pain I was in) and I was having some contractions. The doctor came in to check me and come to find out I was 4cm and had started to thin out! I was SO glad and had, had my bags in the car praying he would keep me!
I was admitted immediately and the process began.
I got my epidural pretty early....like an hour after I was admitted because I was so uncomfortable.
My contractions stayed very regular about every 3-5 minutes, but I wasn't dilating anymore. I was admitted around 5:00p.m. and Briggs finally arrived at 2:04 a.m.
Everything went smooth and it was a pretty much painless delivery. AMEN!

A very proud Grammy (my mom).

My dad, Grandaddy.

Grammy times 2 (Adam's mom).

I LOVE this picture! Kennedy already being a big sister.

Briggs is already a month old. I can't believe how fast time is going by.

We are adjusting and doing great! Everyday is so wonderful and I'm trying to embrace every moment with both of my little ones.

We are now a FAMILY of four!!!

2012-01-05T05:29:00.001-08:00

Briggs Adam Taylor was born on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at 2:04 a.m..

He weighed 7lbs. 4.7oz and was 20 1/2 inches long.

We are SO excited about our new edition and are completely overwhelmed how blessed we are. More pictures to come soon.

Everyone is doing great and adjusting well!

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year!

Random Wednesday happenings

2011-10-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

These are some special gals! It's my co-workers Janet and Jessica. They're (along with my wonderful Mom)throwing me a baby shower this weekend! I'm SO excited! I can't wait to see all of that lil boy stuff.
Thanks Mom, Janet and Jess.....You guys ROCK!!!!

Here is a picture of Briggs decal on his wall.

His bedroom theme is vintage race cars.
I abosouletly LOVE this!

Kennedy's first field trip

2011-10-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

Kennedy's first field trip was to our local corn maze/pumpkin patch. They also have animals, a hay ride, a tub of corn to play in, and many other little things for them to do!
She absolutely LOVED it!
It was so neat to watch her with her classmates. Interacting and playing with them. They have the funniest conversations!
She had to sport her pumpkin shirt made by my good friend Jenn!

Going in the corn maze with cousin Bryce.

Picking out her pumpkin.

These two pretty much hung out the whole day.

We had a blast.

Lets just say mama was wore slap out by the end of the day!

Pregnancy update

2011-10-09T14:45:00.000-07:00

Yikes, it's been a while.
Time is actually going by pretty fast this time around and I'm SO thankful for that. The sickness is still lingering but I'm still managing to keep growing....(as you can see!). I don't have much energy and the little I do have i spend it with my little one.

Baby Briggs Adam Taylor

From left to right: 5month, 6month, 6.5months and 7months.

Just a Little update on some random things:
I'm 29 weeks and counting.
Seeing the doctor every 2 weeks now!
I have a shower coming up in the next 2 weeks.
Kennedy is LOVING pre-school!
The nursery is almost complete (pics to come soon).
I crave pizza!

Hopefully, I can somehow get back in a routine of blogging. I spend a lot of time relaxing now so I have NO excuse!

I look forward to catching up on blogs and posting!!!

My little girl is getting SO big

2011-08-18T09:50:00.000-07:00

OK, lets get this monkey off my back.....
I've been trying for weeks (yes, weeks) to post but haven't found the energy or time (time to get off the couch and do something). I'm getting some energy spurts here and there so I'm trying to take advantage of that!

This summer has completely flown by.

We had several mini trips to a local water park, we took a small vacay to the beach and had a quick trip to a larger water park. We've had a blast this summer and so has Kennedy. Now it's winding down and my little girl has started her first year of preschool.
TEAR!!!
The first day, while we were getting her ready she says "mommy, WILL you and daddy just drop me off please!" YIKES, where did this come from? Bitter sweet I guess. No tears from her. I just got a little choked up!
Her big girl backpack and lunch box.

She wasn't to interested in taking a picture with mommy (and baby...21 wks and counting!).

Getting ready to go into class.

And...the nervous finger in the mouth!!

She was a little shy at first but she opened right up.

Now we're on second week and doing great. Every morning she ask if it's time for school today?

I'm glad she's loving it and I'm enjoying very quite mornings sipping on some coffee watching Reggis and Kelly. At least until baby Briggs gets here.

And yes, finally a name. Biggs Adam Taylor!

A little update on baby:

Growing, and SO AM I!! Goodness this belly is getting out of control and early.

Sickness, is still hanging around but not as bad.

I'm 22wks.

The nursery is coming together (post pics soon).

That's pretty much it!

Maybe my next post won't be a month away!

Pregnancy progress and some randomness

2011-07-12T06:12:00.000-07:00

These past 2 months has sure been a struggle, but FINALLY things are getting much better. After 2 1/2 weeks of an IV hook up and a Zophran pump I have finally got over that pregnancy sickness hump. I am 100% better and completely enjoying pregnancy number 2!
I'm almost 17 weeks and growing everyday it seems like.
Last week we went for an early sonogram and I'm EXCITED TO SAY/SHOUT.....we're having a

BOY!!One of each! We couldn't be more excited over our wonderful news. Kennedy is too! I look forward to sharing our journey of the expanding Taylor family!

Here is just a little recap of what's been going on.

Last month our church had V.B.S.

The theme this year was the Big Apple!
All of the little ones sported these cute hats.

The was last night. They done a small performance.

The whole V.B.S. group.

Kennedy and cousin Caleb.

We had our 2ND annual 4Th of July cookout. We just had friends and family over. And of course enjoyed some fun, food, games and some swimming.

Kennedy's 4Th of July dress that her Meme made her.

That's pretty much it in the Taylor household these days.

I think I'm finally getting to that 2ND trimester energy burst. I'm having a little more motivation. Hopefully that means more blogging and picture taking.

Mother's Day

2011-05-11T13:32:00.000-07:00

What a great Mother's Day I had.
It was wonderful because our family got to be together. We're normally scattered out during the day but this year we all got to do lunch together (minus my hubby who had to work). I love this girl!!!

All of the grand girls riding in the boat.

The men! My dad and brother...don't they favor!?

My wonder sweet Mama a.k.a. Grammy.

2 of my favorite gals!! My Mama and sister!!!

Easter

2011-05-05T06:05:00.000-07:00

Here I am a almost 2 weeks after Easter finally doing a post about Easter.
Wow, has this pregnancy gotten rough. I've went from feeling great and NO sickness to EXTREMELY tired and sickness. I completely forgot how tiring your first trimester is. My blog and lots of other things (my house) has suffered due to this pregnancy! I just pray the sickness goes away.

OK, on to Easter.
Trying to snap a family photo as we're rushing to Sunday School.....Kennedy wasn't having it.

After church we finally got one.

Abigael, Kennedy and Jenna. Her friends from class.

Her Sunday school class.

Kennedy and her friend Tallulah. It's amazing how much they favor. Even to the dresses that weren't planned!

My wonderful parents.

After church we went to my Aunts for the traditional family egg hunt.

All of the cousins/great grands.

My niece Memphis.

Kennedy and Aunt Amy.

Me, my brother, sister (and spouses) and our kids with nanny.

We had such a great Easter. It's hard to believe next year we'll have a new lil edition and this picture will have one more little one.

Let the Easter festivities begin!

2011-04-23T10:06:00.000-07:00

First on the list:
Coloring Easter eggs.

Kennedy was a big help this year. She's become pretty independent and wanted to do it ALL by herself!

Plain and simple was the motto for these eggs. We had to color eggs pretty fast due to daddy's crazy work schedule, but it got done.

We have a pretty jammed packed weekend. We have an egg hunt tonight and 2 tomorrow. phew....mommy is going to be SO tired.

Pregnancy update:

I'm feeling GREAT! A little tired but that's it. I can definitely handle that. I was sick my whole pregnancy with Kennedy so this has been a relief. I sure hope it stays this way.

I have my first sonogram May 11 to see baby Taylor and I can't wait!

Thanks so much for all of the congrats!

Wordless Wednesday.....with some BIG news!

2011-04-20T14:05:00.000-07:00

Baby Taylor is expected to arrive around December 6!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-30T19:19:00.000-07:00

The things kids say

2011-03-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

What's been going on in Taylor ville????
Not to much.
Here is a little recap of the past week. Nothing too exciting just a few pics of what's been happening round here!

Last Sunday morning. Kennedy's not looking but I love this picture of her. Those dark eyes and cheeks. LOVE it!

First official race of the reason.

Papa T in his Nat hat. I'm gonna invest in one of these! It looks crazy but it works.

Me and my niece Brittany.

Meme and DD

We had some friends to come over fishing.

Kennedy and Amber

Kennedy helping out!

It's finally gotten warm enough to get outside and enjoy it.

We're definitely enjoying spring time.

Kennedy and Adam planted some flowers.

It's too funny...she's been so responsible for these little flowers. Everyday she reminds Adam to water them and looks to see how much they've grown.

A Little family time at Five Guys....YUMMM

It amazes me each day how big and smart our little girl is getting.

Last night in the bath tub Kennedy was playing with her toys and we were talking and out of no where she asked me "mommy how do I look?" I kinda thought this was an odd question but I reply with "I don't know Kennedy. How do you look?" She says, "distinguished!" I said, "WHAT?!" Again she says, "distinguished!!" OK, of course I had to hit spell check to see how to spell distinguished but my 3 yr old knows how to use the word in proper form. I'm not sure where she got it from but it completely blew me away! I sure hope she wants to look distinguished as she gets into her teenage years...lol!!

It was my ahhh-haaa moment! They really pay attention to what you say!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-03-24T05:34:00.000-07:00

I'm SO glad to have these beautiful warm days!

Finally I have something to post about.

2011-03-03T04:47:00.000-08:00

Playing a little catch up.
The week I had off pretty much consist of little house work, chilling in the chair, catching up on some greys, enjoying my little family and I guess to sum it all up I done NOTHING.
What a great week! lol!
We did get a picture on the way to church. I did manage to got to church that week.

Races Has Started Up
Last Thursday night Adam and the mini cup cars had there first practice. The season officially starts mid March but these guys had to get in a practice.
I will say this is pretty fun. We try make it a family event. Most of the time Kennedy comes along and she really likes. There will be some races that she'll sit out on because it gets so hot and that's not enjoyable for her or for me.
Adam really enjoys racing and I love to watch him do it. It's like a kid on Christmas!!
Can't you tell he loves it? Look at his face...lol!

Granny T and my mom (aka Meme)

My dad with his head phones on ready to spot.

A little car trouble.

Serious concentration.

Nanny and Kennedy playing.

Cousin Hardie Joe. She loves him!

Meme and DD

Sunday Lunch at Nanny's and Papa T's House

This past Sunday we had family Lunch at the Taylor's. We don't get to do this very often due to everyone schedules but it's always a blast.

Kennedy and her wheels..... She got a 4-wheeler for Christmas and this gal goes EVERYWHERE on it! She's a pro!

Before walking in picking flowers is a MUST!

Love that smile.

Her cousin/BF Hardie Joe.

Ha...I love this face. My niece and Her boyfriend (Aubrey who she adores) just walked in!

My niece Brittany.

Aubrey...Do you see that smile on her face??!!!! OH goodness, I'm gonna be in trouble. She likes the older ones!

And this is her new hobby......

Painting. She does this every afternoon.
Checkout that cool set up! I need to get her one to hold all the paints and such but Aunt Shane (Adam's sister) gave this to us. Thanks Aunt Shane! It works for now and she LOVES it!

On a side note. I'm SOOOO ready for spring. I'm ready for everything to be bright and colorful, Clothing, shoes, the green grass, days outside, pedicures and having a tan. Goodness, I guess I'm not asking for a lot huh??!! Please come spring!

I guess that's pretty much it in the Taylor home the past 2 weeks.

Have a great rest of the week!

Round our house.

2011-02-11T05:14:00.000-08:00

Not too much going on in Taylor ville lately.
Just pretty much work and hanging around the house then repeat again...lol!

I haven't shared this yet but recently we have found out Kennedy has many food allergies. It started the week after Christmas. I noticed her cheeks looked more flushed than normal, then she started breaking out in these weird rashes (which were hives) and these symptoms would come in go very quick. I made a doctors appointment immediately and they had said it definitely is a food allergy. They sent us to have blood work done and come to find out she's allergic to wheat, peanuts, egg whites and all diary products. Her wheat and peanut allergy is very mild but the diary and egg white is a class 2. Meaning she breaks out in hives every time she eats it. We have limited her wheat intake because EVERYTHING has wheat in it. It's almost impossible to eliminate wheat ALL together. We have been to several health food stores and have gotten things wheat and gluten free like her snacks. We have eliminated all diary, peanut and egg whites from her diet and it seems to be working. Hopefully she'll grow out of this terrible allergy. Praise the Lord she has adapted VERY well and will even ask me sometimes "mommy can I have this or does it have egg in it?!". She double checks...lol!
At first I was a little down about this but I'm SO glad it's something minor and she could very well grow out of it. The Lord opened my eyes up very fast and I'm so blessed that it wasn't something major.

Headed to Church Wednesday night sporting her Valentines wear!

I'm off work for a whole week. I'm SO excited. I can't remember the last time I've been off work for a complete week. I plan to do nothing, nothing and more of nothing (maybe a little blogging!).

Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday to a very special Lady

2011-01-27T10:50:00.000-08:00

Kennedy and my mom's Birthday are in the same week so that week we celebrate their Birthday's pretty much everyday!
Starting with our work party.
We went and ate some Japanese...our favorite!

Then the family celebration.
We decided this year to not include the kids and make it an adult night. We had dinner then went to a movie. Normally we have dinner and then we're all exhausted from chasing our children then we go home. This year it was so relaxing. We really enjoyed each other and I think we might have started a tradition!

Mom and Dad

This was the high lite of the night!

My brother in-law is quite a joke stir....he had this blanket made for my Mom!! Too funny huh??!!!

My brother David and his wife Jess.

This pictured blurred but I still LOVE it!

Me and my sissy Amy

Us girls and the Birthday Girl!

Love you very much Mom!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Recap of Kennedy's 3rd Birthday

2011-01-26T05:56:00.000-08:00

This year we had a penguin/winter wonderland themed Birthday party.
It worked out great with the decor. I managed to get pretty much everything 50-75% off because it was after Christmas decorations. SCORE!

It turned out great!
Thanks to all of our friends and family for making this a very special day! A big thank you to Meme who helped decorate. She always does so good!

On a side note all of the paper on the tables or hanging was rapping paper! It made great table clothes!

Kennedy and her best friends.

Bennett, EmmaRae, cousin Kate and Payne.

Thank you Meme for making these cool penguin pants!

As you can see the Birthday party was held in our garage. Mama wasn't ready to have all those people on her carpet yet!! LOL

Nanny and baby Hamp.

Kate

Bennett, Payne and EmmaRae

Melissa and Trey

JoBeth and Hollie

Getting ready for cake.

Halle

Reese and JoBeth

Present time!

Time for the penguin bag toss. Thanks to DD (Grandaddy) we had this cool penguin toss game. He made this just for her party! Thanks DD!

Cousin Memphis

This was a hit!

My co-worker/bf Janet and her niece Kiley.

My sis in-law Jess and my bro David.

Sis in law Hollie (who helped theme this party. Thanks Hollie!!) and me.

My little B-day girl!!

Our little family!!

That party was awesome. Glad it went well, and glad it's over...lol!! phew!!

Happy Birthday

2011-01-18T19:49:00.000-08:00

Happy 3rd Birthday to my sweet little girl Kennedy! Wow has time flown.

Can't believe 3 years ago today she was born.

I have enjoyed every moment (even the bad ones). I can't wait

to see what God has in store for this beautiful, determined, strong willed,

impatient, O.C.D., caring, lovable, awesome

little girl!

I (we) love her SO much. We are BLESSED!

Family Pictures 2010

2011-01-12T11:54:00.000-08:00

I was kinda in a panic about not having family pictures done at all this (meaning last) year. I normally do some sort of family pictures for Christmas gifts to parents and grandparents but of course waited to the last minute to get them together.

My sis in-law Hollie has the same camera as us but she knows how to use hers a little better than me...lol! And has a great editing program. She had done some pictures of her kids and their family and I LOVED them. I asked her to take some shots of us (the week of Christmas) and some of Kennedy to use as gifts.
It was AWESOME having her aunt take them. Kennedy cooperated SO much better. Not to mention we could time it to when she napped and was in a perfect picture taking mood...that's hard with a 2 year old!
Little does she (Hollie) know she might be our new family photographer. Get ready Hollie she turns 3 next week!

Thanks so much Hollie! I love these.

Recap of 2010

2011-01-05T04:53:00.000-08:00

2010...Can't believe it's another year already and I'm doing a recap.
As I was going through pictures I've realized how many trials and wonderful experiences God has brought us in 2010.
It definitely was a year filled laughter, tears, lessons taught and learning to trust in God.

Here are just a few (or maybe A LOT....lol) of pictures of events that really made this year special.

January Kennedy turned 2.
We did have to celebrate her Birthday 3 weeks early because Adam had to leave to go to Oklahoma.

OKLAHOMA......Wow, that was an obstacle in itself. I've definitely proved a lot to myself in those 5 months he was gone.
He left December 28 and came home May 18.
Everyday was a battle. Only with the strength of God and my family I overcame what I thought I could never do.
I have new found RESPECT for single mothers and military wives. Doing EVERYTHING alone is extremely difficult and also depressing. Lots of prayer and with the help of my parents thankfully it did go by fast.

This picture is on her Birthday. We celebrated that day with our family.

And daddy on skype. I will say I got pretty good with the computer while he was gone....I'm terrible with technology!

February

Her first piggy tails!! Yay!!

This was huge for me.

At the end of February me, Kennedy and my parents road tripped it to Oklahoma.

This was awesome.

We seen snow literally from Atlanta Georgia to Oklahoma. I've seen snow before but never hundreds of miles of it.

On the road.

We made it 20 hours later (for real!).

March

Baby Hamp Taylor's baby shower!!
A little blessing added to our family!

I forgot to add his picture in May so I put it here at the baby shower. This definitely was a moment I didn't want to leave out.

Hollie and Hamp.

Adam's brother Matt, Kate and Hamp.

April
I got on an airplane for the FIRST time in my life. I figured since my hubby was going to be an Air Traffic Controller, it was time to fly.

I flew to see him.

He took me to see the Oklahoma City bombing memorial. This was indescribable. It was sad, heroic and many more emotions.

All of the Grand kids.

Easter.

Kennedy and her Easter basket.

Hunting eggs.

May

YAY, Daddy's home!!!!

Mother's Day.

A VERY special woman in my life!

Vacation Bible School.

June
I love this!
Father's day.

July
Her first play/show she's went too. Story Time live.

Adam's Birthday.

Cousins

August

September

Daddy turned 60!

October

Halloween

November
Thanksgiving

Our little family!

December

Christmas

What a wonderful year 2010 has been. God has truly blessed my family.

Goals for 2011

-I strive to be a more Godly woman, wife and mommy.

-I pray that God will keep my family healthy and safe.
-I hope to have a spiritual impact on someone.

-I want to get out of my comfort zone.
-Blog more.

-Get a Pay Pal account...my hubby don't...lol!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's.

Christmas Day

2010-12-29T16:49:00.000-08:00

Final post about Christmas.
Bitter sweet I say!
The tree is down and all of the decor is put into bends ready to go into the attic. This will be the final thing to complete my checklist.

Christmas Morning Wow, was it fun this year. I know every year will get better and better but this by far was the BEST Christmas yet.

This was her favorite.

Meme and DD (grammy and grandaddy) had a special gift for Kennedy so we didn't show her until they got to our house.

Love this face.

A swing set.

Built by DD.

Materials Purchased by mommy, daddy, jammy, papa Dan (Adam's Mom and step Dad)and also my parents bought the swings. It was a group effort but ALL construction was done by my Daddy. I was SO proud. What an awesome and sentimental gift! Kennnedy LOVES it.

After breakfast we went to cousin Kate's to see what Santa brought her.

I didn't take many pictures because we're all talking and enjoying watching the kids!

After everything settled down and Kennedy got to play with her toys for a bit we went to my mom's for lunch.

We done Christmas with my brother and sister.

Daddy reading the Christmas story. He does it every year before the kids open presents.

Then the madness begins!

Kennedy's desk that DD also built.

What a mess!

All of the grand kids.

Christmas was truly a blessing this year.

I'm SO thankful for my sweet family!

I'm EXTREMELY blessed.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.

Disney, Cookie Making and Parties

2010-12-22T10:54:00.000-08:00

All in a weeks time I tell ya!
Between last Wednesday to this Wednesday we've managed to go to Disney, attend 2 Christmas parties and go to a cookie party all in a week. What a week!

Here is a recap!

Disney Trip
We took our annual Disney trip at the beginning of last week.
Me, my mom, my bf and her mother and our kids went.
We brought along my niece for extra help because our husbands weren't able to tend due to work.
So, 4 kids (2 yrs. old) and 4 adults. We had a crew. We figured if we had 1 to 1 we could handle it.
The plan was 2 parks and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party.
Well, we only done one park because it was SUPER cold and Bennett came down with bronchitis. Instead of the 2 parks for the kids we just hung out at down town Disney for a bit. Then chilled the rest of the day.

Rain Forest Cafe.

It was SO cold we bought ski jackets for the kids.

Ms. Beverly and Mom

Magic Kingdom

All bundled up.

Getting ready to watch the parade.

We had a great time....well, minus the super cold weather. I think I may have jinxed myself. Last year it was 90 degrees so this year I prayed for cold weather.....I got it!! LOL!
The high the whole time we're there was 5o degrees.

Christmas cookie decorating party.
Last year we missed the 1st annual Christmas cookie decorating party because we're out of town. This year we weren't going to miss it.

My sis in-law has hosted this event for the past 2 yrs. and what a hit it is.

She bakes the cookies and we bring the goodies to decorated them. The kids absolutely LOVED it.

YUMMY!

The cookies were adorable but I wouldn't say they were eatable! Especially, with all the finger licking going on....lol!

We'll be putting those out for Santa.

Christmas Sunday.

I'm like a little kid still. I still buy a Christmas dress and now of course I have to get Kennedy one. This year Mom/Meme made Kennedy's. It has some sentimental value to it. Kennedy, Grandaddy and Meme

Christmas party #1

Nanny Shirley and Papa T's house (Adam's side of the family).
The Taylor party was pretty low key. We had desserts and just a great time fellow shipping. Oh and of course presents....Kennedy's favorite part!

Hollie and Hamp

I can't wait until Christmas. Kennedy is going to love it this year. She loved opening presents.

Aunt Shane and the girls.

Me, our niece Brittany and Hollie.

Christmas party #2

Last night we celebrated my mom's side of the family Christmas party.

Can we say......the family has multiplied the past 3 yrs.?!
This is the group minus most of the kids (who are playing in the play room like bunch of wild banshees!). It really makes it fun with all of the family. It's wild, crazy and super loud but I wouldn't change a thing!

Some of my favorite gals.

Sisters.
Aunt Alexis, Aunt Debbie and mom.

Hannah and 5wk old Gracie.

Anna and Lux

All of the great grands.
I'm pretty sure theirs 16. Some weren't in the picture.

16 and counting that is. Our family seems to be growing more and more every year. My cousin has a little on the way in the spring. WOW!!

Melissa (the cousin that is expecting) and me.

All of the girls in the family.

Gosh....one day i'll get a good picture with my husband without him making a crazy face.
For now, I guess i'll take what i can get...lol!

Hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas and God bless.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-12-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

Still not SO sure about Santa

2010-12-11T19:27:00.000-08:00

This past week we took Kennnedy to see Santa. With a little one you NEVER know how they're going to react.
A little recap from last year.........
She wasn't fond of him at all. So, the Santa picture pretty much became a family picture.

With high hopes this year, we've been talking about Santa sense December 1.
Well, we went to the same place we go every year (a very small, low key mall). We walk into the mall to see Santa singing some of his finest tunes....LOL!!! It was hilarious. Kennedy loved it.

After that wonderful melody of songs it was our turn.....or should I say we were the people in line. She immediately told Santa what she wanted "A big Barbie house!" and then she was done. That was it. No more contact for her. She kinda bolted after she said what she wanted. Adam tried to do some convincing to get her to sit in his lap.

Didn't happen! Another family photo with Santa.

Tomorrow we're off to Disney! Woohooo! Me, Kennedy, my Mom, my b/f and her kids. I'm SOOOO excited.

Christmas Pictures

2010-12-09T11:36:00.000-08:00

This year we just played it traditional and simple with our pictures.
Stood by the tree, smiled and snapped. That was pretty much the order too. Taking pictures with a 2 1/2 year old can be quite challenging.

Thanksgiving Recap

2010-12-01T13:21:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Thanksgiving has came and gone. Where did November go?
This year we went to my hubby's family for Thanksgiving. All of his brother's came and can we say the fam is multiplying!? It was so nice having all of the kids together and enjoying so much needed family time. Thanksgiving Day.

Wednesday night is when everyone came in. We all (well, minus 2 out of 5 brothers) stayed the night. 3 families in one house. I was figuring mass chaos but it wasn't at all! It was really nice. What was even nicer, all the kids camped out in the living room with Grammy and Papa Dan.

Me and Hollie

Lynn and cousin Kassidy

All the grand kids: (oldest to youngest) Kate, Luke, Kennedy, Kassidy and Hamp. How neat is it that the 3 gran girls all start with a K? Not even planned! Neither was the order of the pic. Oldest to youngest!

LOVE this!

Kennedy, Kate and Hamp

Grammy and Kennedy

This is my favorite of the day. She's such a mess!

Thursday night me and Adam came home because he had to work I HAD to go shopping! Got that HAD in their. I LOVE BLACK FRIDAY!

This year black Friday almost didn't happen due to a horrific stomach bug. It all started around departure time.....1:00am. The puking didn't last too long. By 7:00am it had stopped and nothing but sheer determination got me through the day. It hit my sis in-law around the same time that I stopped and she wasn't as lucky as me. Hers was lil worse than mine!

Me and Mom getting ready to head out. I felt SOOOO sick right here!!

Me, my niece McKenna and mom.

Thanksgiving was wonderful.

Now onto Christmas.

This month is already busy and it's just December 1!!! SLOW down December. I want to embrace and enjoy every moment.

We've got our tree up and Christmas pictures done... check 1 and check 2. Now time to relax and enjoy this month because it will fly by.

6 years married and the BIG 2-6

2010-11-22T18:12:00.000-08:00

November is always a super busy month.
Starting with my Birthday! That's right folks...I just celebrated my 26Th Birthday! WOW, 30 is looking younger and younger. 30 is the new 20 right?! Please say it is! I will say now that I'm married Birthdays are pretty low (real LOW) key. Normally consist of a dinner date. And that's how me and the gals from work (and my best friend)

celebrated. Just dinner and a cake from publix...my favorite!

The day before me, Adam and Kennedy celebrated at the Cheese Cake Factory. YUMMM!!

LOVE, LOVE this place!

Also, something else VERY special happens in this month. Our anniversary.

We've been married 6 wonderful years.

Here are a few pics from our wedding. I never posted them because my CD was MIA but I finally found it.

GOODNESS, we look SUPER young!

This was super special. My dad was very, very ill at the time and wasn't expected to be able to make it to the wedding (or at the very least to walk). After much convincing from me and him he was aloud get out of the hospital the day before. Just in the nick of time to be able to attend the wedding. Guess who proved the doctors wrong and walked his daughter down the ale?! I don't think their was a dry eye in the church. Not because I was getting married but because my Daddy was there! How awesome is God!?

My mom is a wedding decorator, coordinator, cattier...do it all kind of woman. So, everything with our wedding (minus the cake and the photography) was done by her.

It was beautiful!

8 bridesmaids, minus my made of honor who had a terrible stomach bug the day of my wedding and wasn't able to attend, and 2 flower girls. What a wedding party

My handsome groom.

The whole wedding party.

These past 6 years has been the best. I truly married my best friend.

I look forward to what God has in store for our future!

After all that now on to Thanksgiving! WooooHoooo! We're heading to Adam's mom's and I can't wait to have a wonderful feast!

Hope everyone has a great and Thanksgiving!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-10T13:59:00.000-08:00

I still haven't had time to get around posting the rest of the pictures from Halloween but here are 2 that were my fave!

Halloween Festivities Part 1

2010-10-30T10:52:00.000-07:00

Let the Halloween festivities begin!
WOW what a busy week/weekend and it's only Saturday!
I figured I would post while Kennedy was napping today so on Monday I wouldn't have 100 pictures on my blog.

At the beginning of the week project pumpkin carving began.
This is a Daddy job. He's good at the detailed things like this...unlike me!

Thursday night we headed to the zoo with our friends. They have something called Spooktacular for Halloween. They pretty much just hand out candy to the little ones and have a few spook zones for the older kids. We avoided that area.

Payne, Bennett, EmmaRae and Kennedy

This was my favorite part of the night. I loved looking at all of the pumpkins!

They pretty much strolled the whole time. We figured if they were liking it, lets not mess up a good thing..lol!

Friday at work me and my co-worker (and my mom) dressed up.

Our theme: 80's

And I'm pretty sure we ROCKED it!

Janet, me and mom

We had way to much fun dressing up.

That night we had our first family Halloween costume party. I had to do a quick wardrobe change due to all of the Rave hairspray I used to get them bangs to do that.

All of the adults were suppose to dress up but only a few did. I decided to play it safe and go as a cow girl and Kennedy wore her costume.

Anna, Nathan and Jesse

The night ended with a hay ride.

I think their were 30 or so of us on it. The adults had as much fun as the kids!

Charon and Gracie

What a fun night!

1 party down...to more events left!!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-10-27T06:54:00.000-07:00

FALL...how I love you SO much

2010-10-25T07:06:00.000-07:00

I absolutely LOVE this time of year.
The fall colors, smells, decor and cooler weather (Or lack there of cooler weather here.I'm hoping for that soon.)
Also, this time of the means the fair. I'm in love with the atmosphere and the food there. Their is nothing like a funnel cake and cotton candy to brighten your day.
Kennedy, was super excited this year. As soon as we walked in she squealed "Ahhhhh....the fair! My (that's how she refers to herself) wanna ride the marry-go-round!" She had NO fear of anything (I'm not sure if that's good or bad!).

Cousin Memphis came along too.

This was her favorite.

The other FAVORITE man in my life. My Daddy!

Minus the creepy fair carnies it was a wonderful time.

On a side note, volleyball season is over (insert a huge smile and YAHOOOOOO). We ended up 3rd in our district, with a 15-7 record. I'm pretty proud! It was a wonderful experience but glad that chapter is over. Now my afternoons are free....meaning I have to start cooking dinner again!! Boo!! But I'm happy to know this afternoon there is not one event planned on my canlender.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-10-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

We went to our local Pumpkin Patch/Corn Maze today. We had a BLAST!

A small petting zoo

2010-10-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Praise the Lord I only have a one week left of volleyball. I have loved (well most of the time) every moment of it but, it's really affecting my social/blogging life.

I have lots of catching up to do.

My dad turned the big 60 last month and we had a huge celebration for him. I have tons of pictures to share but haven't gotten around to it yet. Hopefully soon.

I did have to share this today though.

We have some friends at our church that have been telling us to bring Kennedy over to see there donkeys (when I say donkeys..I mean LOTS of donkeys!). We decided today would be perfect. The weather is great and we had some old apples that needed to be tossed. What better way to get rid of them than feed them to the donkeys! Kennedy headed out to see them.

Here they are. I'm thinking he said there was 9 of them. What was so neat, he called them all by name. Who can remember 9 donkeys names and tell them apart?! Impressive!

Of course on the ride over she was SUPER excited but when we got to there she was a little hesitant....at first!

Check out that face (not so sure).

She wasn't loving sitting on it either.

She would rather just look.

Finally warmed up a little.

Feeding them the apples.

I tried to get Adam to take one home but he wasn't having that! I kinda fell in love with them.

Mimi and DD game along too.

It was so much fun.

I think we'll be out again soon.

Besides, it's a great way to get rid of old food! LOL!

Just a silly family pic.

Wordless Wednesday

2010-10-06T18:54:00.001-07:00

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-09-29T05:51:00.000-07:00

Weekend up date!

2010-09-27T06:08:00.000-07:00

Our new weekend right now is Wednesday, Thursday! My hubby right now is working a crazy work schedule so, right now those are his days off!
It actually works out pretty good! My day off is Wednesday and I also work a half day on Thursday! Thankfully I have a job where I can work around his schedule!

So, Wednesday we went out on a family day! A local town around ours has something called a Jumpy House! It's the huge blow up slides put into a building! It's totally practical for living in this area because it's so hot around here. Cool, cheap entertaintment and it completely wore Kennedy out! Meaning LONG nap!
Also, with it being during the week we were the only people there! We had the whole place to ourselves! It was awesome!

I think Daddy had just as much fun as Kennedy did!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

She THOUGHT she was HELPING Mommy out!

2010-09-22T13:16:00.000-07:00

This happened about 3weeks ago........

I was folding clothes in the living room (as a normal day off work would go) and Kennedy was helping me out! She started out by helping me fold the towels and her shorts etc....
Then she would deliver them to each room, come back do some more folding and then deliver them again.

Well, she disappeared for a little longer than I had expected......so I walk in her room to find her doing this..... Folding her own clothes!
I thought...."aw, that's awesome! She wants to help Mommy out!"

She was doing such a great job I continued to let her be! Besides, it was keeping her occupied while I finished up the house work!

I kept peeking in on her just to make sure she was OK! (Oh and of course I had to capture the moment of her helping mommy out....that's why I have these pics!)

So, a little time goes by (4-5 minutes tops because I NEVER leave her alone any longer) and this is what I find when I walk in her room..................

YIKES!!!!!! I didn't think she would want to re-fold ALL of her clothes!!

Only one good thing came out of this, and that is I got to go through all of clothes and get rid of the things that no longer fit! But believe you me I would have rather not have done it this way!!

Moral of story.....4-5 minute window is way to much to give a 2 year old! LOL!

I've got LOTS of catching up to do!

2010-09-19T19:15:00.000-07:00

Goodness I have some MAJOR catching up to do!

Things has been SUPER busy for me. Between work, coaching Volleyball and being a mommy theirs not too much time left for extra stuff! My house is crying for a deep cleaning as I type.....I guess that will have to wait til later...lol!

About 4 to 5 weeks ago we caught 2 neat looking worms(had to go back and fix this...I had warms..lol!!) at the house in our little plants. Kennedy was amazed at them! We decided to put them into bug boxes to see what would happen. Kennedy and daddy catching them.

Pretty neat looking!! It looked like it had eyes!

So, a few weeks go by........

And this is what we got......a moth!! I'm sad to say the other one didn't survive but this one did!

Kennedy was SO excited!!

We decided it was best if we let it go!!

What a neat experience this was! Watching it go from a warm, to a cocoon and then to a moth! It was awesome!

I guess I'm ready for some science projects after all! (In a few years of course!)

Hopefully I'll be able to catch up a little and get back into the swing of things soon!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Birthday Party and Race day!

2010-08-23T10:41:00.001-07:00

Friday night was my niece Brylee's 5Th Birthday party!
It's crazy that's she's already 5! Man does time fly! She had a wonderful Birthday party with tons of family and friends there....and a water slide! Wooohooo!

The Birthday girl!

Brylee and Grandaddy!

All the cousins!

Amy, Braxton and Bry

The high light of the party! The kids LOVED it! Including Kennedy!

Sister in-law Jessica, Amy and me!

Saturday, was race day! My hubby's FAVORITE day! We had some new cars out (which were some good friends) so it made the day more interesting! It ended up being cut short due to the rain but all in all it was a blast!

Some intense strategy talking going on...lol!!

Even though it got rained out he still ended up in first place! YAY!! Go #18!!

His biggest fan..lol!!

Trying to keep up with post but it seems to be getting the best of me!

These next 2 months will probably be even harder! I have taken on a new adventure in my life! I'm the new assistant coach for Junior Varsity and Varsity high school Volleyball! I'm super excited about this new adventure and looking forward to the opportunity to help guide and lead these young girls! Wish me luck...and prayers!

Orange and White?? Don't think they're my colors!!

2010-08-09T15:42:00.000-07:00

Goodness the week and weekends have been flying by too fast! It seems like I blink my eyes and it's Friday and then we start a new work week again!

This past weekend was super low-key. We had dinner with some friends and then just hung out around the house.

Sunday was church....which was pretty eventful!

You see me and my mom teach the 1yr. olds...well pretty much entertain the 1yr. olds. It's pretty hard to teach them a song or a verse so we do the best we can to keep them occupied and entertained. I guess I can say I failed miserably this Sunday. We had a little one that wasn't too happy to leave her Grandma. I thought I had the situation under control because she started playing and having a great time so the Grandma snuck out. All of a sudden she's started bursting out into tears. So, I picked her up with a calming voice to try to consul her...well that was working at ALL....so I proceeded with you want your juice, cookie, um......I don't know...lol!! Well, lets just say she worked herself in such a tizzy she puked all over me, the floor and lets just say orange puke doesn't look so hot on a white dress! Thankfully, it was only a little and most hit the floor. After that we went to get her Grandma and ALL was fine.

On the way home my hubby had noticed a few speckles that had gotten missed from the clean up on my dress and he says (with a completely grossed out look) "what's on your dress?" I replied "Oh that's puke that I missed....oops!!" HA!!! Guess that's the price you pay working with little ones...but I LOVE it!

After all that we headed to eat with the fam...And NO, I didn't let that ruin my appetite!!

Here are a few pics from lunch!

Me and Brittany

Kennedy and Hardie Joe

Kennedy and Sara

Story Time Live!

2010-07-31T13:53:00.000-07:00

This past week we took Kennedy to see Story Time live! The shows that came are her absolute favorite! Wonder Pets, Backyard Agains, Kilian and Dora! (ok, sorry if these are spelled wrong spell check wouldn't help me out!)
It was awesome and she sat through the whole performance! Before we went in.

Of course we had to buy a t-shirt (which was an ungodly amount of money for a size 2t t-shirt but she HAD to have it!) and then she wanted to put it on!

Kennedy really enjoyed it. Next is YoGabba Gabba. Not sure how I feel bout this one! Have you ever watched this show? Scary!!! LOL!!

Weekend at the beach!

2010-07-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we spent it at the beach with some very good friends of ours! They're there on vacay for two weeks and invited us to join them for a few days! Due to my hubby's new job we could only go for the weekend. So, it was short by sweet!
Mama's not sure if she could handle more than a few days. It was SUPER nice but it was also SUPER hot!!

She loves the water!

Kennedy and EmmaRae.

Payne and Kennedy playing the drums!

Our friends Rob and Traci!

It was a great weekend! Can't wait to go back!

Birthday Parties and Race time!

2010-07-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

We had a jammed packed weekend!

Friday night I had planned a surprise party for my hubby's 30Th Birthday! I can't believe I actually pulled it off. He had NO clue! I can never sneak one by on this guy!
Everyone arrived at 6:30 and Adam was working on race cars at a friends house and he came home at 7:00. SURPRISE!!!

Matt, Hollie, Hamp and Kate.

Grammy, Kennedy and Luke.

Kennedy and Hardie Joe

Getting ready for cake!

Happy Birthday Adam!! We love you!!

Adam's mom came up for the party so Friday and Saturday night was sleep over time. The kids loved it!

Cousins Kate, Kennedy and Luke.

Grammy with the Grand babies!

Saturday morning was my niece's 2ND Birthday party. Memphis and Kennedy are 6months to the day apart!

Happy Birthday Memphis!!

B-day girl and Kennedy

Saturday afternoon......It was race day! My hubby's favorite day!

We headed to Jasper for the afternoon for an evening of....

This!!!!

This was his favorite part of his Birthday weekend! The date couldn't have fell better!

He came in 2ND place too!! Go Adam!!

Wordless Wednesday!....with a little story!!

2010-07-14T19:26:00.000-07:00

And YES.....Kennedy's front teeth are gone! I'm not sure if you've noticed in some of her pictures in the past but they've gone for about 2 months now!

Back in January we're at a baby shower for one of my good friends at the church and she was playing around....well, you know how a 2 year old plays! Full speed! She was Running (with all of the other kids of course) and ran into a chair then fell face first on the concrete ground! OUCH!!!Her mouth immediately started to bleed but I just thought she busted her lip! So, we left the shower of course .....oh and maybe I should add that I woke her up from a nap to go to this baby shower so it was doomed to begin with! LOL! Anyways, I watched her mouth for a few days and it looked fine, just a little swollen! Well, about a month later her front 2 teeth started to chip and discolor within matter of days! Of course I freak out take her to the pediatric dentist....and then freak out again because he tells me they have to come out because it has caused nerve damage! YIKES......my baby won't have front teeth again until she's 6 or 7 at the earliest!? Well after some time praying and listening to the dentist we had them removed! She done great! It was a major deal, she had to be put to sleep because of her age and the 2 teeth beside them were also capped because they were cracked! Needless to say it was a huge deal for mommy not only emotionally but finically....who would have known it would cost a small fortune for that! Praise the Lord it got covered under medical insurance because it was accidental related!!

So, my lil one will be sportin the snaggle teeth for quite sometime!

Sprinkles, Chocolate and a little rain!

2010-07-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

We had a pretty low key weekend! I think we are still trying to re coop from the 4Th of July so we pretty much stuck around the house and enjoyed a little family time!

Friday night we (me and Adam) did go to dinner just in our town. Small little restaurant with some great home cooking!

Saturday was spent at mom and dad's by the pool because it's way to hot to do anything else. Then we napped all afternoon! That's my kind of day!

Sunday, was church.....
Managed to get a quick snap of Kennedy!

But not with mommy! Never fails when it's time to take a pic with mommy she looks in the opposite direction!

That afternoon it was really bad weather so we stayed in!

I had gotten some ice cream and tons of toppings to create our on at home DQ.....

But Kennedy wanted to open the sprinkles and eat them plain! Can't blame her, I love some sprinkles! Luckily we were outside watching it rain so it wasn't too messy! After a few minutes of that she didn't want to be all sticky anymore so she wanted to stick her hands in the water to wash them.........

And ended up playing in the rain!

After the rain died down we headed in to start making our ice cream creations!

We let Kennedy pick what she wanted! Just sprinkles!

And Mommy's

As you can see I went for the kill! Reese's and chocolate syrup! YUMMY!!

This was a huge hit with Kennedy....and with me! Ready to do it again...asap!

4TH of July!!

2010-07-05T11:03:00.000-07:00

Wow...what a great 4Th of July!

First off I want to thank all of our troops who have fought for this country so we can be a free nation....we are truly blessed! THANK YOU!

We had a VERY eventful day!

The morning started off with church. I made the family dress red, white and blue. I was feeling super patriotic this year. The good thing was most of the congregation was also. It was pretty neat! The church service was wonderful. We honored our troops and had a very patriotic service.

After church we had friends and family over for a huge cookout! We played games and swam until it was time for the fireworks.

I must go ahead and warn you they're tons of pictures!

Playing corn whole.

Everyone watching!

After watching the big kids jump off the dock Kennedy wanted to do it also!

No fear, I tell ya!

My BF Traci brought this awesome water slide over for the kids! Boy was it a hit!!!

Payne and Kennedy.

Cousin Kate and Kennedy.

After a wonderful afternoon with friends and family we all headed off to the fireworks!

Kennedy and Alex. I think she has found a new lil friend!!! HA!! Mama better watch out...she likes the boys!

She LOVED the fireworks too! The bigger and louder the better!

She finally sat with mom and dad long enough to get a picture!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-06-30T04:43:00.000-07:00

And YES...those are big girl panties! We are pretty much potty trained!! Wooohoooo!!!

VBS week

2010-06-28T10:45:00.000-07:00

PHEW.....Last week was VBS for our church and I'm so glad it has came and gone! It's always such a great time but man does is where you out! I pretty sure we ran around 220 kids every night and 220 kids with RED kool-aide in there system....need I say more! LOL! The theme was Saddle Ridge Ranch! This was my station, the kitchen. Serving snacks and cactus juice...also known as the drink that made the kids wild (red kool-aide)!

Kennedy's class. She wanted to go to the big class so she hung with the 3yr. old class all week. Cousin Kate came with us a couple of nights too! They had a blast!

Me and mom!

The last night of VBS they always rent water slides for the kids. This year it was terrible weather and we thought it was going to rain them out but lucky it cleared up so the kids got to enjoy them

She wanted to get on the big slide!

Last week was super busy but fun. Now I'm looking forward to a calm non-eventful week! Kennedy is spending a little time at Grammy Mary's (Adam's mom) and I'm missing that gal already. But, I am enjoying some naps and catching up on some LMN.

Hope everybody has a great week!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-06-23T05:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-21T03:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day to two "VERY" special men in my life!!

I absolutely have the best daddy in the in the world! I praise the Lord each year to be able to have one more year celebrate this day with him! I love you daddy!

Not only the best daddy but hubby too! I pray everyday for the Lord's will for our family and I'm super blessed to have such a Godly husband and father to our child! Thank you so much Adam! Love you! Saturday we celebrated with the family. Cooked out, swam and enjoy family time!

Adam and Kennedy...she's becoming such a great swimmer!

Granddaddy and his Gran-girls!

Always making a goofy face!

Sunday morning was kinda low key! Then men had a father son breakfast and then it was church time!

I LOVE this one!

Adam and Papa T...Adam's dad

Sunday afternoon we had some very close friends, my parents and Adam's parents over to cookout. It kinda just started out just being us and our friends then it grew...but we had a blast!

My BF Traci brought this YUMMY cake over for dessert!!! It was delicious!

Bennett and Kennedy

Papa T and the kids!

This was soooo funny! This kids were watching the big boys jump in the pond from the high dive and they were lovin it!

Father's day was GREAT!

Happy Father's Day!

Wordless Wednesday with a FEW words!

2010-06-16T13:44:00.000-07:00

Goodness, I just can't seem to get back into the swing of things! Hopefully I will get back into some kind of routine! I just have the summer lazies I guess!

It's been so hot here our days/afternoons has spent spent at Grammy and Granddaddy's house. At the swimming pool.

This year has been SO much easier because she can wear water wings. Last year she still wasn't big enough but this year....she's a little water bug!

Getting ready to go swimming.

And NO fear of the water.

Today cousins McKenna, Melissa, Jessy, Hannah, Ella and Ashley joined us too!

Kenna and Me

Jessy and Kennedy

Ella

Not only is it SO hot and the swimming pool is pretty much the only thing we can do without melting but it's a great way to where out a 2yr old. She slept for 3 1/2 hours today! Awesome Break for mommy!

Catching Up

2010-06-02T04:43:00.000-07:00

Wow...I had to dust off the keyboard before I started.

Since Adam's been home I really haven't had time to blog or do much of anything on the computer. We've just been enjoy some sweet much needed family time!

Some of you have asked where my hubby was for 4 1/2 months. Well, he was in Oklahoma City training for the FAA (air traffic controller). It was a very intense training and not recommended for family to come along while he was there. It was SUPER hard for us but we survived....only by the grace of God! Now he's home pursuing his career!! And boy are we glad!!

A lot has happened in 2 weeks!
Our new nephew Hamp has arrived! What a doll he is!!
Mama (Hollie) and baby are doing great!

We took advantage of the long weekend and headed to the lake! The weather was wonderful and we had a great time!

I didn't get much pics but here are a few!

Andrew and me

Oh ya...mama can still get up....lol!! But I did pay for it for days!!Adam, Kennedy and me taking a ride on the tube!

Adam wake boarding.

Yesterday was my niece Brylee's preschool graduation. What a trip those preschoolers are! Too cute!

Bry

My sister and her family!

After we attended the graduation we celebrated my nephew Braxton's 6Th Birthday at the park!

Happy Birthday Braxton!! Love you!

Then played in the water......

I can tell summer has officially started! Busy times and SUPER hot weather! I'm looking forward to many days at the pool and beach!

Hope everyone is doing great!!

Home Sweet Home

2010-05-17T18:34:00.000-07:00

YAY!!! DADDY'S HOME!!
Me and Kennedy are SO glad!

Her first words to her daddy was "Daddy we found you!"

Words can't describe the weight I feel lifted off my shoulders! Praise the Lord he's home safe and sound!
Yes, this is my home made spray painted sign I done by myself! HAHA!!!

Our first Sunday back at church as a family!

Mother's Day

2010-05-11T18:36:00.001-07:00

Mother's day was extremely good this year! I'm not sure if it's because Kennedy is getting older, or that I'm learning/loving and appreciating being a mommy more and more everyday. I have always appreciated being a mommy but each year brings more joy to my heart! Being a mommy is the most rewarding gift that God has given me! I pray everyday that God is molding me to mold her!

Sunday we just hung out with the family! We enjoyed a delicious lunch (in which I prepared this year...I was very proud!) and just hung out by the pool! My little angel!

Me, my sis and her kids!

Kennedy getting her shades on before we get into the pool!

And THANK YOU to my mommy! You're the best! Love you!

One more thing................MY HUBBY WILL BE HOME TOMORROW!!! YAY!!!!

Lovin Some Summer Time!

2010-05-06T07:32:00.001-07:00

I'm really enjoying this weather.....as of right now! Pretty soon it's going to be SO but right now I'm taking full advantage of it!
Yesterday we headed to a park and played ALL!!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-05-05T06:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Amy!

2010-04-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

Today is my favorite sister's Birthday! I won't mention her age....she might hurt me...lol!
We (me, my mom and her) celebrated it today!
We had a complete girls day!
The morning started off at the mall, an early movie then time for some lunch and back for a little more shopping!
Oh how I LOVE sister time. It doesn't get to happen as much I would like it to (part of the reason is because of kids and lack there of time!) but when it does I cherish these moments. We always have a blast and laugh way too much!

I love you sissy and Happy Birthday!

The Birthday Girl! Right before the movie!

We seen Date Night....it was HILARIOUS!!

Then to olive garden where we at way too much!!

Not just any perm rod...it's a musical one!

2010-04-26T18:38:00.000-07:00

A few days ago Kennedy was playing with some old perm rods at work....an immediate thought came into my head "aw...she might be a hairdresser like mommy!" I was SO proud! Well, she's been playing with them everyday, so we brought them home because it was easier than telling her NO. She's been playing with them everyday moving them from one container to another. No, not trying to put them into dolls hair or anything that would make sense!
That continued for a few days...until Grammy and Grandaddy came over one night!
Then the perm rods became a musical instrument! Not really what I had in mind! She began to blow on them like they were a flute! I have NO clue where this came from. It was completely random!

The instrument!

Not only was she into it...she made grandaddy do it too!

I never new perm rods could be so entertaining! lol! Next time theirs a dull moment you know what I'm pulling out! Old faithful perm rods!!

After about 30 minutes of that she moved on to tent building!

This is just a picture of Kennedy headed off to work with mommy!

Fun Times

2010-04-21T15:29:00.000-07:00

Just a little randomness.......
These just a few snapshots of Kennedy playing with her animals and babies! She has a slight obsession right now of lining things up! Can you tell? lol!

Sunday morning I was getting ready and little miss walked out of her room and looked like this! She reminded me of a 80s dancer!

Today she had her 2yr. old checkup....and yes she has been 2 sense January I'm just a little behind (well a lot behind!)

Anyways, everything is perfect! Growing like a weed and speaking like a 3yr old! The doctor was pretty impressed! Kennedy had a full conversation with her. The best part about the visit was NO shots!! YAY!!

Me and Kennedy are counting down the days! 19 more!

Disney on Ice

2010-04-15T17:55:00.001-07:00

I'm little behind these days....not only in blogging, pretty much in everything I do!!

I've got the countdown going! Only 3 more weeks until my hubby returns home! YAY!! If you could only see the smile (HUGE) on my face right now!

OK, onto business!

Last Friday night we went to our first Disney on Ice! Kennedy/Mommy LOVED it! She was amazed and amused. She sat through the entire performance. Even with a little sugar overloaded (due to eating a huge bag of cotton candy in which mommy helped out!) she was still and didn't even ask to go home! We (insert "I") can't wait to go back next year!

Ne mo (not sure if that's the correct way to spell but that's what spell check says!!) has become part of the family! She pretty much keeps him in the car whenever we go somewhere! Daddy doesn't know bout the new edition! LOL!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-04-07T18:31:00.000-07:00

1st trip to the beach of 2010!

It's slightly more pleasant this year...due to the fact that she is getting older!

Easter Weekend!

2010-04-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

I really thought this Easter would be a downer with Adam being gone and me having to do everything alone...well, not alone I had Kennedy but it's still not the same without Adam! Anyways, it really was a GREAT Easter! The weather was perfect and the family time was awesome!
Saturday,we started off with a tradition that we do with our friends. We always have a little kid egg hunt in the afternoon and a big kid egg hunt at night. Flash light egg hunt! My friend Traci started this last year and it will be an on going tradition!

Getting ready to go on the search!

She loved hunting eggs and it was great practice for the upcoming hunts!

Kennedy and Papa T.

Me and Mom

At church Sunday she got to hunt eggs once again! She carried around her basket all morning!

Sunday afternoon we spent Easter with my Mom's extended family! All 16 great grands were able to attend!

Me and Ames

All dressed up but that doesn't stop her from wanting to get dirty with cousin Christian!

Or eating this nice blue cup-cake!

Then she was completely wore out! She took a good little snooze in the swing and then was revived for the egg hunt!

The kids lining up...not all are pictured!

What a great Easter!

He's ALIVE!!

Hope everyone had a great one!

Getting Ready for Easter!

2010-04-02T18:14:00.000-07:00

Coloring Easter eggs this year was a huge success! Last year Kennedy was still kinda young and didn't understand, but this year she got the hang of it! One of the finished products! (Kennedy 2010)
I think she had just as much die on her hands as the eggs did!

Mommy showing her how to do it.....

Then she was ready to do it by herself....NO help at all! ( I wanted to help but right now everything is "I can do it all myself mommy!" All myself meaning all by my self!)

She became a pro at it!

Grammy and Grandaddy came over to help out! (Papa T and Nanny came over after to see the eggs!!)

Daddy even got to join for us for the special event! It was so sweet! Kennedy, chatted with daddy on skype while coloring Easter eggs!

We have a VERY busy weekend filled with hunting Easter eggs and eating some really tasty food!!

Hope everyone has a great Easter!

Spring is in the Air!

2010-03-31T19:13:00.000-07:00

I'M HOME!!
It's kinda bitter sweet! I had such a great time but toward the end I was getting a little (well maybe A LOT) home sick! I missed Kennedy too much!

I didn't take many pics at all....the weather was kinda yucky and we really just done A LOT of R&R and much needed quality time alone! He had class the wed-fri so I just stayed in my PJ's all day....literally ALL day! It was awesome! And I caught up on some LMN.

Saturday, we did venture out and spent the whole day doing all those things you can't do with 2yr olds! We had a great lunch, massage (it was wonderful!! and much needed!) dinner then a movie! It was like we're dating again. No worries but to be honest it was quiet and most of the conversation centered around Kennedy....and watch she was doing!

Now, it's back to work/reality! (which I immediately started on Tuesday!)

This is when I wish (and the ONLY time) that I was back in high school and had spring break!

Speaking of spring break.....

My sister's kids are out this week and we planned to meet up so the kiddos could play!
We ended up at the Hands on Museum! Mom and Dad came up with the idea! We had just thought a picnic at the park (which we did also!)but they came up with this! What a great idea it was! I hadn't been in years! It was SO neat! Minus the odd smell!
I must warn you.....LOTS of pictures!

This was Kennedy's favorite part! She born to shop! (she gets it honest)

Kennedy and Brylee

Amy, Memphis, Kennedy and Grandaddy

Um...I think the adults had just as good of a time as the kids did.

Kennedy and Braxton

To end the morning Grammy and Brylee gave a wonderful performance in which we all got a kick out of!

Then off to the park!!

We're all pretty worn out from the museum but again...it was a beautiful day!

What a day...I think I'll be recouping for a few days!

I have Arrived!!

2010-03-24T18:44:00.000-07:00

First off......I MADE it to Oklahoma!! I survived the airplane!! YAY!! I was so nervous!!I'm here as we speak!
Probably wondering why I'm blogging and not spending time with my honey but he has class. Unfortunately he has class from 3pm to 12pm! Yuck! We'll have the mornings together and the weekend though!
I figured I would take advantage of this time to catch up on some blogging! Well, after I have napped (for 3 hours) and ate dinner in with No interruptions! WOW! That was nice but I'm already missing my little one! Now it's kinda TOO quite!
OK, on to my post.......
This past weekend was absolutely beautiful!! The weather was wonderful (it's not so wonderful in Oklahoma) I took advantage of the great weather and got outside for a while and Kennedy really enjoyed it! At grammy's house playing in the dirt!

Mom and I

Saturday we headed to Adam's family's house for cousin Kassidy's 1st Birthday! WOW does time fly! She is such a sweet lil one! It's hard to believe she is already 1!

Happy Birthday Kassidy!

Cousins Kate, Kennedy and Luke

I plan to do A LOT of R&R while I'm here....sleep, eat and sleep some more!!

Hope everyone has a great week!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-03-17T14:41:00.001-07:00

Finally a Beautiful day!

2010-03-11T13:27:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was such a pretty day (finally) we got to take a long bike ride! The beach is probably 45 minutes from our house so we drove there and road are bikes all around! Kennedy (and me) had such a great time! We road so much my legs felt like jello!

These are a few pics my mom took of Kennedy at her house!

I booked a flight to go so my hubby at the end of the month!! YAY!! I don't think I've mentioned it but I have a terrible fear of flying.....and I've never flown!! lol!! My husband is in the FAA and I've never been on a plane! Weird I know!! Please pray that I survive and that I don't panic! lol!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-03-10T03:39:00.000-08:00

Family Fun!

2010-03-07T19:15:00.000-08:00

What a weekend.....And it's already over! It's like you blink and it's Monday again!
Saturday I worked.... as usual!
After work Kennedy and I hung out at the house pretty much the whole day. Just enjoyed being at home and it was actually a little warmer during the day so we got to go outside for a little while.
That night we had a small family cookout. Just very low key burgers and hot dogs. Simple but fun family night. Oh and cookout isn't a cookout without some smores!! YUMMMM!! Kate and Kennedy

After I got Kennedy ready this morning to much of my surprise she was asking to read her Bible. (It's a cool little picture Bible that cousin Kate got her for her bday) At night I read her a story out of it before bed time ...well, summarize the story to shorten it a little (her attention span isn't very long!). But it really surprised me that she wanted to read it this morning! It was so sweet!
Of course I to grab the camera!

Tonight we met my sister, nieces and nephew for dinner! Nothing fancy at all! Actually it was McDonald's!! We choose this restaurant due to it having a playground! LOL!! Ate and then had some play time! They had a blast!

Grandaddy, Grammy, Braxton, Brylee and McKenna

Ames and I

I've been super tired this week, kinda run down I guess! Not sure if it's the weather or just plain tired! Looking forward to Grammy (Adam's Mom) coming this weekend looking forward to some R&R! Hopefully I can catch up on some sleep!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

Project Kennedy's room is underway!

2010-03-04T18:17:00.000-08:00

I've/We (we being me and my Mom) have been working on Kennedy's room for quite sometime! We started on it right before Adam left but due to lack there of time it got pushed to the side for a while. As I have blogged before since he's been gone my house has become my new project. The next on the room on the list was Kennedy's room! We're still not finished but have made lots of progress.
Here are just a few odds and ends we've done so far.

I had gotten some wood color picture frames and sprayed painted them white and then place material for the mat of the frame. We plan on hanging them with some polka dot ribbon!

I had went to a pottery party several months ago....maybe even a year ago! Just getting around to hanging it! This is Kennedy's new dresser also! Complements of an AWESOME AND SO VERY TALENTED GRANDADDY!! (He also made her bed but I haven't taken pics of it yet...that to come next!) I thought it would be neat to just toss her play clothes, socks and etc. into baskets and the baskets added color too!

The curtains were made by mom (who also is SUPER talented)!

This is the kitchen set Grandaddy built for Kennedy and I moved it into her room!

Kennedy taking a break from helping Mommy and Grammy to feed baby bear some peas!

Grandaddy, Kennedy and the guest chilled out on the couch while me and Grammy finished up!

Excuse the background!!

Almost finished with her room just a few little things left! Then it will be on to the next project!

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-03-03T04:39:00.001-08:00

Kennedy and cousin Kate!

They love bath time together!