Wednesday, May 20, 2009

McKenzie is 1

How can this possibly be?? How can my little baby girl not be a newborn or an infant anymore? It is truly amazing that one year ago today this beautiful person came into my life. I now cannot imagine life without her. One year ago yesterday I felt very weird all day. I didn't feel like eating, which I always love to eat, and I kept feeling tightening in my stomach which Misty kept trying to convince me they were contractions and I wasn't believing her because they didn't hurt. I was suppose to be induced at 5:30 in the morning so I had gotten all my ducks in a row. The laundry was done, the bassenet was set up, Ryan was at my moms house and so I was ready. I went to bed that night feeling the tightening come more often and now they began to hurt. Scott was working late trying to get everything done before taking off for two weeks. He finally got home at midnight and was surprised I wasn't already alseep. He took his contacts out, brushed his teeth and jumped in bed saying that he better sleep quick because I may not make it until 5:30. Well, he was right...5 minutes after we said goodnight to each other I got out of bed and started walking because the pain was getting worse. I called the doctor and off we were ten minutes after Scott thought he was going to get a good night sleep. :)Kenzie and I couldn't wait to see each other so I think we were ready to get this show on the rode 5 hours early. 

 At 11:27 a.m. my sweet girl was here. As I did with Ryan I cried and cried. It is so emotional for me to meet my children for the first time.  She is just such a joy in my life. Her sweet personality is starting to really develop and it is so fun to watch her learn and discover. Since she was born she has always been very independent not wanting me to rock her or snuggle so we are working on making her have cuddle time with us. :) But then there was last night...when I sat in the rocker with her right before bed and she laid her sweet head on my chest. The room was dark and quiet and for 10 minutes I got to just love on Kenzie. I didn't want to put her in her bed because I knew it would be awhile until she would let me do this again.  She defiantly knows what she wants and tries to get it across as best as she can. She is always ready to go explore a room, a toy or get involved in what the big kids are doing. I cannot imagine my life without this precious girl and I thank God everyday for this gift he has given me. At times I just sit and stare at my kids wondering what I did to deserve them. They are my world and what a treasure I have because of them.


Last Saturday was Kenzie's party and we all had so much fun celebrating her.... 


Yummy party favors

Party Friends
My dad makes each grandkid their own flag with a logo and hangs it on his flag pole when they come over. Below is Kenzie's.

Friends Forever





Happy 1st birthday sweet baby girl!!!!

Happy Birthday Song

May 20, 2008
McKenizie's "Birth"day Song


May 20, 2009
McKenizie's 1st Birthday Song

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Smallest Mother's Day gift ever!!


This morning Scott, Ryan and Kenzie surprised me with a tiny ipod. Since I began running again after 3.5 years,thanks to Misty, Scott thought this would be the perfect gift and it was. I was very surprised. It is the cutest little thing. After Scott and Ryan got me donuts for breakfast (see why I need to run) I was really motivated to go running and use it, but there was no time if we were going to make it to church. We met Scott's parents at their church and then went and had a yummy Italian lunch. It was a great mother's day and I am so lucky to have two wonderful children in my life and a husband who helps me be the best mother that I can be. Thank you Scott, Ryan and Kenzie for allowing me to be in your lives and to be loved by you. Blessed is what I am!!!! 



Also, to my mother....the greatest woman in the world. I can only pray that I am half of the person that she is. I cannot imagine going through this stage in my life without her. Even at 31 years old I still need her just as much as I did when I was young. Thank you mom for your love, your advice and just being there to support me in my adventure in being a mom. I love and thank you so much!!


Friday, May 8, 2009

Mother's Day gifts gone wild

For Mother's Day Misty and I decided to let the kids paint cards for their grandparents. They were so excited to get the paint brushes out and squirt the paint on the plate and just let their creativeness come out. It started out very calm and ended with Ryan calling himself a pumpkin. Enjoy the pictures!!! Painting will never be the same again. :)

**Kenzie got in on the fun, but was cleaned up before the camera came out**:(






Thursday, May 7, 2009

Kenzie & Lola

Since the Haynes girls have moved in Kenzie and Lola have gotten really close. Misty and I swear that kenzie even says Lola's name. The first word out of Lola's mouth in the morning is Kenzie. They have definatly become BFF's and now I am not sure who it will be toughest on when they move, the 3 year olds or babies. There are many days that I take the big kids to playgroup and Misty keeps the babies at home or vice versa. This way everyone gets their own special time to play and it gives us a break from having all the kids in the same house at one time. Below are pictures from stay-at-home days with Misty and the babies and they seem to really love "being the oldest" for once. 




Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Grayson Dean Jennings

My BFF Courtney had her second baby on April 27th. Grayson ,who will be called Gray, is completely adorable. He had to stay in the NICU for several days due to fast breathing, but he is home now and everyone is doing wonderful. Congratulations Jennings family!!!

Big brother Jackson
Proud Parents