New tooth

Kennedy has her first tooth. she won't let me touch it- probably still tender but I will get a picture when I can.

Christmas at our house

We had a great dinner with our buddies. Tracey made Kassidy's favorite dinner, ham and funeral potato's. We all had a great time.
Stephanie and Kennedy
Nana and Nakona watching Konas dance

Kennedy, Nana and Papa

Nana and Kennedy

Kassidy has been Mrs. Clause for the last few years. She goes through her toys and picks one out for each of the cousins, then she dresses up, they sit on her lap and she gives them a little something from her heart. I am so proud of her for being so selfless.

Maddie has decided that Kennedy is her puppy. She is very protective of her baby!!

Kennedy is trying to crawl, she is starting by doing pushups, up on her hands and the tips of her toes.

This is Kassidy's outfit, She was 3 months older when it fit her- but Kennedy looks just as cute.

Kennedy and Grandpa Lee

Dad and Kennedy Christmas Eve

Kassidy sang in a Childrens choir. They did such a beautiful job. They sang at the local assisted living home, went to a few homebound members homes and then sang for us. We were dazzled.

Sweet sisters
The Wii smackdown, Kassidy won of course. They were able to play the wii on Christmas after the power came back on....

I made the hat- just so you have proof that I can be somewhat domestic!!!

We had a great gathering with Kel and her family and Lindsee and her kids and Amy's kids and Nana and Papa. Kassidy was so excited to have her "Arizona cousins" come to her house. she made sure that they all got to play in the snow and go sledding. I wasn't sure that the "Arizona cousins" would ever de-thaw, but they made out just fine.

Kennedy loved having so many people around.

Easton and Kennedy were fascinated by one another. Kennedy was a little jealous that Easton walks around and she is still a little stuck where she is.

We got to see Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Lee after they were able to dig out of great grandmas house. The storm had them socked in for Christmas night. We all enjoyed their visit. We all got spoiled rotten- thanks grandma and grandpa.

Kassidy and the Baby Alive that Santa brought.

Kassidy, always the teacher, tried to show Kennedy how to open her presents.

Kennedy and her dancing toy from Santa.

Christmas

It snowed- more like a blizzard all day. We were out of power for several hours. Luckily, the wood burning stove kept us warm and the gas range let us eat warm food!!! The girls had a great time. Kass helped Kennedy open most of her presents- as predicted, she liked the paper and boxes the most. Kassidy was really excited that the reindeer left her a little reindeer webkin in thanks for the carrots she left them. Santa obviously enjoyed his salad and beef jerky- (Kass thought he might be sick of cookies by the time he got to us).

Over the Hill to Grandmas House

We went to see Great Grandma Friday and had a great visit with her. She made me her candied popcorn... My sister and I used to beg her to make it for us, besides her bread, it was our favorite treat. Kennedy just loved her. I think Grandma thought she was pretty neat too. I will post pictures later. So on the very snowy drive home, Kassidy and I were playing I think, then I decided we should answer some questions, so I started asking her her favorite things, here are a few.

Question- What is your favorite thing to do with....

Daddy- Sled in the winter, play horse tag the rest of the time

Grandpa George - go for walks

Grandma Karen - help babysit

Grandma Phyllis - watch movies

Grandpa Lee - sit on his lap and visit

Nana - go rock hunting for Arizona rocks

Grandpa Mike- ride horses

Mom - cuddle

IT was a very revealing conversation, I think we will make it a habit, it made her think and I got to learn more about her. It also cemented some memories for her and made her think about how grateful she is for the loving family that she has. ( and me too)

Green Bags

So I am tired of my bananas rotting before I get them used so I bought some of the "Green Bags" advertised on TV. Kassidy came into the kitchen, looked at the bag and said, "Mom, did you buy the Debbie Reynolds green bags? I hope you got them from a store and not the TV". She was so matter of fact, it was hilarious.

Apparently, my daughter watches too much TV!

Little T

Kassidy is trying for a new way to read. I don't want to break it to her that osmosis doesn't work. I tried.

Kennedy is trying to crawl. She can back up, right into the tree and presents.
Here are some pictures from the ultrasound. I think He is going to look like Kass. We shall see.

Technology is so cool

We had our big ultrasound today. The little man is growing perfectly. He has my nose. THey moved the due date up to the 14th of April. I am sure that I will miss Kennedy's first easter egg hunt. We are planning one a week early so that I can be there. Enjoy the ultrasound. I thought it was awsome.

Meeting Santa

The girls had a great time with Santa. Kassidy wants a baby alive and another Webkin and Kennedy wants boxes and paper. Kennedy did great with Santa for about 45 seconds, then she got worried. She has started to say DaDa now, Travis thinks he's pretty cool. She figured out how to wave her hand too. We walked outside to get the mail the other day, she was leaning over in front of me and I couldn't figure out what she was smiling at--- She was looking at our shadows, she thought that was pretty cool. Kassidy and Miranda have been making Christmas ornaments with some beads Grandma gave them, they have been having a great time making Christmas economical this year!! they picked out a really pretty Christmas tree too, Kennedy loves the lights and touching the branches. Of course, she wants all of the ornaments too.

Baby pictures

Disappointment

We got word from Michigan today. It appears that the appellate court (where our case is now) averages a year in reviewing cases. Because ours involves a child, they may speed it up a few months. So, It will be next summer at the earliest when we can take Kennedy to the temple. We are very disappointed of course. If the birthfather wouldn't have appealed- twice, this would all be over. I will take pictures of Kennedy in her beautiful blessing dress that her Grandma made but it doesn't look like she will get to wear it for real. Please keep us in your prayers.

It begins

Our attempt at family photo

The other night, Kennedy (who has a stuffy nose) was restless in her crib. She woke up about 10:30, was up on all 4's, and cried "MaMa". big suprise, I picked her up and she immediately fell asleep on my chest. Wow, she learned fast.

I started my new job today. It went really well. It will definately be different but I loved being able to drop off the girls and only take 25 minutes to drive to and from work. That part was Awsome. I even got to have lunch with Travis!!! (yes he whined about having to eat with his Wife-- waaa.)

Just Us

Kassidy and Diva
Kassidy and Kennedy

The five of us- notice the protruding belly

Mama