New Piggy Present

Kennedy recieved this sweet pig from her dear friend Abby for Christmas. She loves this little pig and wants to take it with her everywhere. One picture is after she recieved it and the next one is later that day driving home from Christmas in Oklahoma City! So cute!

Our Little Angel!

My sweet friend Rose asked to take some pictures of Kennedy for some holiday promotions for her work, Studioartphotography.com. Here are a couple of my favorites! If I had got around to doing Christmas cards, the top one would have been my pick!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Friday we celebrated Jesus's Birthday! Kennedy and I made so fun cupcakes. We have a lot extra, so if anyone wants a cupcake, we will bring them over!!! My favorite thing has been hearing Kennedy sing Happy Birthday Jesus all over the house!

Holiday treats

Thursday we were snowed in , so Kennedy and I made holiday treats. Kennedy ate more then she made, but we had alot of fun! Kennedy is a great helper in the kitchen!

New Bible Story

Tonight as I was putting Kennedy to bed, she asked if she could read me a bible story instead of me reading her one tonight, I said sure! She chose the story of Eve eating the apple in the Garden of Eden. I think the snake was interesting to her. So I laid back to enjoy my daugther's version of the story. I never knew that the snake and Eve had to sit in time out! Or that there was a volcano in the story, but needless, to stay the story was very entertaining. I love her imagination. I talked her through the real story at the end. But this version will forever be in my memory, when I read the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Funny Stuff!

Everyday Kennedy says somethings that just crack Chris and I up!

Today after Kennedy had eaten half a bannana, she asks for Cherrios. I told her " Mommy made Cinnimon Rolls!" and her response was..." Ahhh...Mommy good job, I am going to give you a high five!"
I love my little girl!

Brave Little Girl

Over Thanksgiving our family spent a lot of time outside and at the park. One day at the park Kennedy was extra brave, she climbed all the way up the top of this toy! I had to take a picture! I am truly amazed everyday at how hard she works to conquer new tasks. I am thankful for her spirit. It daily reminds me that we can do all things through Christ whom gives us strength!

Bass Pro

Last weekend we went to Bass Pro with our friends the Boyd's. Kennedy, Abby and Britton loved the fish tank!

Fall Fun

Kennedy has been enjoying the beautiful weather! We have been making huge leaf piles and digging and jumping in them! It is so much fun. Kennedy loves to carry around her baby pumpkin. She tells me it is "Soooo Cute!" I think she is Soooo Cute!

One of her favorite people

Last weekend Papa was in town from work. Kennedy loves to spend time with her Papa. After lunch on Sunday I got to capture this sweet picture of them together. We are sad that we only get to see him every couple weeks. We pray that he will be home soon!

We love you Papa!!!!

Daddy Daughter Date

Last week, Kennedy and Chris had a date. The two of them headed to the duck pond to feed the ducks. Chris has some funny video of Kennedy chasing the ducks.

Kennedy loves her dates with Daddy and I think it is setting a great standard for Kennedy for the future. Chris is an amazing father and I feel so blessed to see the way God uses Chris to show his love for Kennedy. Thank you Lord for my sweet husband and our wonderful daughter.

Bunny Hunt

Saturday the family headed up to Marcum's Nursery with the Hobson's. We spotted a bunny and it was a hunt from then on! Kennedy was climbing though all the bushes and trees to find the cute little (Wittle) bunny.

Baby T is here!

Since January we have been praying for The Talley family as they prepared to have baby #3. Today Baby Boy Luke was born at 12:20pm weighing 6lbs 5 ounces and 18 inches. I captured this sweet picture of Ella and Jackson waiting to meet their baby brother.

Pedi for Kennedy

The other day I took Kennedy to get her toe nails painted. It was really fun and she thought she was pretty special. She sat very still and was excited to show off her pink toe nails to daddy when she got home.

She was on my lap, so I could only get a picture of her over her shoulder!

Talking

Saturday Kennedy and I played outside. The Weather has been gorgeous. I had to capture this funny picture of Kennedy talking on her phone. She was calling Daddy to tell him she was "going to the store and she would be right back." She is playing pretend so much lately. Her newest thing is that we are a family of Hippos. It is very interesting, but a lot of fun!!!

First Roasted Corn

On Sunday night we took Kennedy and Blakely to Disney on Ice! The boys stayed out at the State Fair, while the girls experienced their first Disney on Ice show. It was awesome. I took lots of pictures that I will try to upload later! Kennedy did however fall asleep at the end of Lion King and through intermission. But I woke her up to see Tinker Bell!

After the show the family shared a Roasted Corn. Kennedy loved it! We thought we were going to have to buy another one, because she loved it so much.

Mama's Rain Boots

Kennedy loves wearing mom and dad's shoes all over the house! This morning she put on my rain boots! I think it is time for mommy to get her a pair! Is she a cutie or what!!!!

Game Day Tailgate!

Today was Kennedy's first time to Tailgate! We had fun! We lasted until the rain started coming down, then we headed back to the house for a nap! Kyle Clark came in town for the game. Lizzy is in Romania serving on a mission trip, we will get to see her next week. Here are a couple pictures of Kennedy enjoying the tailgate!

Kennedy is wearing her new game day outfit! She also got a cheerleader bear that plays Boomer Sooner!

Papa's little helper

This Labor Day morning, Kennedy spent the early part of the day helping Papa around his house with some updates. Here is a picture of the two of them working.

Daddy's new toy!

Praise the Lord, Daddy got a new toy!

Well, I am excited to announce that Chris got a 4 Wheeler. I know this sounds crazy to be excited about, but this is much better than the other things he wanted, for example, it is better than a motorcycle or a dirt bike! So I say, Praise the Lord!

He and Kennedy are so excited, they ride it down to the park in our neighborhood and up and down the street. 

Yes, they go very slow, and we are now in the market for a helmet for Kennedy! 

Reading with SuSu

Kennedy loves her SuSu! She is of Kennedy's favorite people in the world. Everytime we go to SuSu, she wants SuSu to read Where's Waldo with her. I captured this picture of them last night reading together. I love having grandparents that are so involved in Kennedy's life. It is such a blessing to have them investing in her on a weekly basis! 

Grandma, Pee Paw, SuSu and Papa, Thank you for all you do! We love you!

Pretty Princess

Zan sent me these pictures today of the girls playing dress up with all of Blakely's new dress up clothes!

Enjoy!

Soooo Brave

Last night we had our Softball Championship Party. The Clark's hosted us at their house, and we had a blast! Kennedy was fearless. She keep jumping in off the diving board. She probably jumped off 20 times!

Softball Champs

Last night Chris played in the Men's Church League Softball Tournament. The Journey East Softball team brought home the championship. 

This was the last night we will gather with all our friends to cheer on our men and daddy's, at least until next summer!

It was a great summer, spending Monday nights with our dear friends.

We love all of you, thanks for lots of fun memories!

Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Last night Zan made Kennedy and I breakfast for dinner, before we headed out to the guys Men's Church League Softball Tournament, That they brought home the championship!! Way to go guys.

 Zan invited all the kids to join in helping her cook. So I had to capture this picture of the chaos that was happening in the kitchen. I call this, Too many cooks in the kitchen.

Sooooo Proud

This morning, as I was packing Kennedy's lunch, I called out to her to meet me in the bathroom to get dressed and go potty. When she did not come, I walked into her room and said come on Kennedy, we need to get ready, This is what I saw.......

She looked up at me and said "Mommy, I'm reading my bible." I was sooooo proud. I sat down and talked to her about what she was reading. It was so perfect. 

Every night we read her Bible, but this is the first time she has sat down on her own to read!! Praise Jesus!

Big Changes for such a little Girl!

If is official Kennedy is 97% Potty Trained! We have only had a couple hiccups in the last week! But she is doing an amazing job. Her and Blakely have been working very hard. You should see them over at the Waldenville's, Kennedy on the big potty at the same time Blake is on the little potty. They sit there and talk to each other. It is soooo cute. The worst was potty training on vacation. Airport potty's are yucky, but the potty topper and the Lysol did wonders! 

Also, this afternoon Chris and I began a hunt for Kennedy's big girl bed. I feel like my little princess is growing up way too fast. Pretty soon our little girl will be out of the crib and in a big bed. Most of her friends made this big change months ago. But I think she is ready for the change.

Just Back from the beach!

Kennedy showing Susu lots of new things!

Our cool pool at our beach house Building sand castles with Papa

Front Door of out Beach House

Looking for seashells

First French Braid

Sand Blanket

Cruiser Bikes


Just back from Anna Maria Island, Florida! Papa and Susu treated us to an incredible week at the beach. It was Kennedy's first time to the beach, and she loved every minute.

Highlights:

Incredible White sandy beaches
Clear blue water
Quality time with family
Kennedy's reaction to all the new things she experienced
Crusier bikes we rode all around the island
Our incredible beach house with an awesome pool and tiki hut
Papa covering Kennedy with a (Kennedy's words) "Sand blanket"
All the fun seashells
Kennedy getting her hair french braided for the first time by Aunt Tammy
All the amazing food (1 Restaurant on a pier, 3 with our feet in the sand!)
Seeing Chris's family from California (Carl, Tammy, Meaghan, & Kirsten)
Our little Fish Kennedy swimming everywhere
Joel's Incredible Dinner
Chris getting to see a 9ft Shark with his brothers on their fishing trip, No he did not get a pic!
*Experiencing another one of God's amazing creations!

Thank you again Papa and Susu we had an incredible time!

My 2 Favorite people

Chris and Kennedy are my favorite people in the whole world. I think I see Christ's love for me, through the way Chris and Kennedy love one another. They have such a pure and sweet love for each other. Every time Chris gets Kennedy giggling, I have to stop and just take in the sweetness of the way he has a special affect over her! 

"These things command and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Lord thank you that Chris is an amazing example of Christ love to Kennedy and I!

Lord thank you for the ways you reveal yourself daily through my sweet princess Kennedy!

Building

Kennedy and I built a castle today. I thought it was cute that her dress matched the building blocks. 

Things that Kennedy is doing right now....

1. Saying "What's that noise?" to every little sound.

2. Taking care of her dolly

3. Swimming! The girl is a fish, she wants to swim everyday

4. Potty Training- I keep praying for patience in this area

5. Singing- She loves to sing!

6. Dancing- She has some serious moves!

7. Talking up a storm, everyone comments on how well she can speak. Chris says she learns 20 new words a day!

8. Dressing up like a princess

Small Group, Big Steps

This is Chris and I's Journey Small Group, well missing a few folks. Zan is behind the camera, Shanae went home to prepare snacks, and the Barnett's were home resting, and the Christian's were gone!

Last night we began our small group serving project. Bi-monthly we will be serving with Community Action to help a six apartment complex with landscaping. However, our real goal is to meet the folks that live in the community and build relationships. We are all excited about this incredible opportunity to serve.

This is a pictures of the girls having a princess tea party. Baseball player Ty was invited too!

New toy

Chris and Bryan set up a new outside toy for the kids. The girls love the tire swing. Here they are playing together. It has been such a blessing to see these sweet girls grow in their friendship. They love and care for each other so much. 

" A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17

Swimming!

A couple weeks ago Kennedy got to go swimming! She had a blast. She did not want to get out of the water! Papa we can't wait to get to the pool in Florida!

Heating up the kitchen

One of my favorite things, is to have Kennedy help me cook dinner! A couple nights ago we made pizza and daddy captured a picture of us cooking!