Bring on SUMMER!!!

Wow...I am behind on the picture taking! I've been meaning to post some of Kennedy in her oh so wonderful arm brace. She is doing so well with it. Although, I am not happy with the dirtiness of it. Yuck! These are not my best photographic(is that a word?) skills but they will have to do. We had a crazy weekend, but it was a good one. A few things I would change, but you can't have everyday be perfect, right? These are all in backwards order, but they will just have to do. We played outside today after naps in our very tiny kiddie pool. The kids had so much fun. Kennedy even was a champ about the trash bag on her arm! Ha! I am SO ready for summer. This 90 degree weather will do that to you I guess....I just long for days where there is no schedule except ones that involve the pool, lunch, nap....i can handle that kind of schedule!

Whit enjoyed his first time in the baby pool. He is going to LOVE the big pool. He needs to get a little fat on those bones or he is going to freeze in the big pool!
Kennedy and her trash bag..nothing will stop this girl from having fun!

My kiddos after church today. Church is a whole different story...much drama...I won't go there. They did look cute though!

Smocked dress+ nasty ace bandage=great outfit!!

Playing hard...no matter what!!

My love...

And Banks!!! He came over last night and they played so well together! I love that they are becoming friends!!

And guess who tee teed in the potty not once but twice today? Well, yes me, but so did Kennedy!!! YAY!! Is this a step? Keeping my fingers crossed about that one.

Have a great week!!! 25 more days until summer for me!!! WOO HOO!!!

Here's to my kids!!! :)

Let me update you on poor Kennedy. She did actually fracture her arm on Sunday. We found out yesterday. We started thinking something wasn't right when I would touch her arm or pull her out of the car seat. So we took her just in case and I am now glad we did. We went to the orthopedist today and he said her break looks good. A good break?!! Well at least it is a good break! She does NOT have to wear a cast...woo hooo!! She is to wear a brace for 10 days and we go back for a recheck. I would like to give my daughter some big props for how she has handled this. She cried on the way out of the pediatrician's office when we first had to brace it. She took it off I think 2 times after that and since then she has just adjusted. Not to mention she went 2 days with a broken arm and you never would have known it! My child is pretty darn tough if you ask me. She will now tell you that the Dr. told her to wear it. I wonder if "the doctor told you to use the potty" will work. Hmmmm....:)

And Whitty Whit has made a huge accomplishment today as well. He has been fussy the past day or so. I think he is teething. We came home tonight while Greg and K went to Chad's soccer game. I love getting a little time with him. He was cracking me up. He was in the best mood! I wonder if he just needed some mommy time. He crawled up to me tonight and pulled up on my leg and sat on his knees. First of all he never does that. He was in that position and just looked at me like he was so proud. Then he stood up on his legs!!! WHAT?!!! So Whit has officially pulled up for the first time. He quickly fell over because he was in a ridiculous position and could not figure out how to stand. Sweet baby.... I was walking at 9 months! I am very glad that isn't happening around here. I have a feeling he is rapidly learning new skills though. Last night I asked where he was and Greg says, "on the other side of the couch." I go looking and can't find him. Not in the living room, not in the hall, not in my room.....panic...found him in Kennedy's room! My house is so not very big but I was scared for a minute. Hold on little boy...quit growing up SO fast! I held my baby like a baby for a long time tonight in his towel after his bath. He just looked at me and cackled....he is still my baby, right?

Mmmm...The Chairs...

Liza and I have an unusual relationship with our chairs on the island. They took those chairs and it still makes me mad. They replaced them with benches and that is just unacceptable!! I got some Adirondack chairs for my backyard and was super excited about them. We have spent so many hours just talking in those chairs. Then they were taken back by their rightful owner and I am again mad. Why are chairs always being taken from me? And special chairs at that!! Kennedy and I go out and rock on the front porch at night before bed. Whit goes to bed around 7ish so it is just our time. We were rocking tonight and it made me happy. She was going on and on about how only girls paint their toes,not boys! She told me drew doesn't paint his toes because he is a boy. And cows don't paint their toes either. She's crazy! I've rocked in these chairs through a lot. Sarah and I rocked almost every friday night and had "rockin beers" together before we had kids. Then we we went through everything to get pregnant we would just rock and talk. Then it turned to "rockin juice" because we were all pregnant around here. Praise the Lord!! And now tonight I sit and rock with my little girl. How wonderful is the circle of life? The company is different (although I still enjoy the old company...we need to do that soon!) but it makes me happy to have some new chairs. These are chairs I rocked in the day before I had both my babies. And now my baby is old enough to join me rocking, "by myself" in her words. He're to my chairs....it might sound silly but my "chair club" understands!!!

And BANG....

That is the sound of my precious K falling from the ladder while climbing up the swing set. I seriously had my heart stop for a moment. We were on the porch and all I see is my daughter lying on the ground. And did I mention she was not moving? Not moving at all. I run, with a baby in my arms, to her as fast as i can. Greg is also in the race. I think he gets there first. She cried for a good hour, on and off. We inspected her thoroughly and didn't find anything too bad. She was just scared to death. It was her first serious accident. Bless her heart. I am sure that we have many more moments like this to come but I hope not. The part of being a parent that makes your heart stop and your life and your child's life flash before your eyes..not so fun!

9 months and perfect...:)

Wow!! My Whitty Whit is now officially nine months old! I, for once, did not take him out for his nine month photo shoot on the 17th of the month. Note to Greg here...your son was born on the 17th. He tends to forget the day. :) We did get some professional pictures taken today and I was really happy with the photo shoot. Both kids were perfect angels. Seriously...they both did great! And Erin, our photographer, was so great with them. She just ran around with Kennedy and captured her in her element which was exactly what I wanted! Here is a link to the sneak peek she put on her blog tonight. They turned out so good!

http://erinrenephotography.blogspot.com/

And my Whit...9 months...where has the time gone? You are such a joy. And I don't say that lightly. Two people today said, "Is he always this happy?" Yes, is always my reply. Yes, you are. Bless your heart, you live in a crazy house with crazy people and you spend your time smiling. I wish I could capture these days recently and keep them forever because you are just being so darn sweet. Your daddy is finding that you are getting more interested in him and sports lately. He took you to a baseball game today and you had so much fun! They say a little boy loves him mommy, and it is so true. Your smile will melt my heart and that little laugh is contagious. I love you more than words can ever do justice.

At 9 months
*You can crawl (still the drag crawl) You get up on all fours and rock back and forth then resort to your original crawl. Sometimes you don't even use your left leg. Really, son, it would be much easier if you did!
* You love a bath. I think this is your new favorite time of the day. You are going to love the pool this summer!
*You love all food. I started making your baby food and you love it! :)
*The paci is a necessity. We could not make it through a day without it. Seriously...I don't think I would make it!
* You LOVE your big sister. You chase her around the house. I caught her the other day slamming a door in your face. Not to worry, Whit, I got there before the door shut on you!
*You can say MaMa, DaDa, and BaBa. Now, I think you know who I am and you have very clearly said it to me when I walked in a room and you reached for me, but I will not yet say you have said your first word. We'll just pretend you knew it was me. You totally knew it was me. Nobody believes me though. :)
*I would describe you as this...you are always looking for the next best thing. You are passed from person to person because you reach and reach to get around the room. You are a very smart baby!
*You are starting to pull up on short things. You haven't quite figured out how to reach the coffee table yet. Take your time on that one please.

I love you , love you, love you, my sweet baby.....and I always will.

A little Daddy time

I have been taking Kennedy out on the front porch to rock right before bed since it got warmer. This week she has started going back out with Greg and playing a little golf in her jammies. I remember how fun it was to get to go back out when you were all clean in your jammies after bath. Spring and Summer nights are just more fun. Tonight we were rocking and she was begging to go out with Greg. I laughed so hard at the comments she was making. He was trying so hard to make her interested in golf. I look over and she is working really hard at unzipping her jacket. She then says, "Daddy, see my jacket? It has hearts on it! Can you help me zip it? No! I can do it myself!" Then he tells her to go collect all the golf balls with him and I hear, "Oh what a beautiful night!" Sweet moments with my precious K....

Happy Easter!

It has been a wonderful Easter day! It all started with a visit from the Easter bunny and Kennedy was so excited! She ran around the house collecting eggs. Later, she told me, "Mommy, I need to tell the Easter bunny thank you!" So sweet! We were then off to church and then off to lunch at SuSu's. Kennedy is currently fast asleep I am sure dreaming of jelly beans and M &M's!

My babies....mmmmm...so precious!

Sweet Kennedy

He loved the eggs! And look closely at his KNEE socks!! LOVE THEM!!! These are his first pair and I really, really, love them! Who says boy clothes aren't fun? I think they are fun...knee socks are super fun for me! :)

Not so interested in taking pictures at first!

Our family

Kennedy and Dr. Daddy...he looks like a professor in that bow tie! :)