Our Little Bob Ross

I gave Kenzie the opportunity to go wild and free with paints and I was secretly hoping for a big mess and lots of giggles but Kenzie was so mild! She wasn't sure what to do and I sensed a little bit of fear when she swirled her fingers and toes in the cold and goopy blobs of paint.

After a little while I "accidentally" knocked her over into pi

les of paint and she hated it!! You now how a turtle wobbles back and forth when on it's back? Yes, that was Kenzie! She just rolled back and forth, confused and little mad at me :/ SHE DID HAVE FUN and she did make some great looking pictures... but

She doesn't like to voluntarily get dirty, she would much rather draw pictures with pencils and crayons (note to self...)

Just an Update :D

Hey everyone!

Nothing exciting has happened, just wanted to update our family blog for you, :). I know you can't get enough of Little Red!

She's a total firecracker. When she isn't climbing, she's jumping on couches, when she's not jumping she's pulling all DVDs and books off shelves. Then she knocks over chairs, bangs on the keyboard, rips up her books, and empties every bin of blocks she owns..... Oh the life of a toddler. She's incredible though, every day she picks a new book to read to us. Crazy thing is, she actually knows the story and can share it! It's her own interpretation but I still love it!

I've recently posted a blog post about her coloring, but I'll mention it quick - she loves it!! Anything with a crayon, pen or marker she loves!! She actually recognizes her name now!

OK , OK... I know! Enough rambling. Bring on the pictures!

Our friend Rachel made Kenzie a viking helmet!

Kenzie's an Artist

Kenzie loves to draw and color. Painting, she's still getting used to - but give the girl a crayon with a coloring book and she's one happy clam!

She's learning how to "stay in the lines" and is getting VERY good at holding the crayon/pen properly! WAHOO!

We need to be careful though, she's a sneaky one! Our couch has been tagged - whoops!!

(She also likes to remove all her clothing) Gotta love toddlers!

This is my sad attempt at a family photo with only one hand available to use! Enjoy ;)

At the End of the Day

Life seems to be moving a million miles a minute right now! For example, it's already half way through July! When the heck did that happen? Do you even realize, that in just 3 months our precious and perfect baby girl is going to be 2!? We've already been invited to preview her toddler stage, but in just 3 months we're going to the live showing! Get comfy and bust out the snacks... it's going to be a long movie ;)

John has been so busy with work, and (even if he won't admit it) he really enjoys it. He is also a huge help and major blessing around the house. John is a rock star, through and through. He cleans, does laundry, helps with the cooking, reads Kenzie stories, wrestles with her, watches her TV shows with her, watches MY tv shows with ME :) He's a great listener and an amazing family man. His two girls love him very much. Not to mention he puts up with a lot, I wish I knew where he got his patience. He survives every maniac minute around here!

I've been busy too, in and out of the home! When I'm not taking on June Cleaver for the title of "Ultimate Housewife", I'm at work and I LOVE my job! I've made amazing friendships and I continue to succeed in my new career choice. I've been trying to find a balance between home and work - still working on it - but so far I've kept my cool (I think?). I find any and all excuses to bake cookies and cakes, I teach Kenzie new things like manners (yes, she says "please" and "thank-you"), I make sure our home is comfy cozy, and I always provide jokes for a good laugh. Laughing keeps you young - so I've heard.

Oh, and I'm making more time to blog!

It really doesn't matter how busy things seem to get and how hectic life is, because at the end of the day we have our husbands and wives, our children, our parents and siblings, we have our happiness... enjoy every second!

Sending our love, xoxx

4th Of July

We had a very fun 4th of July, even though John had to work. Kenzie and I were surrounded with great company, food, and sprinklers :) I couldn't have asked for a better day. Enjoy the pictures!

This was my first and only attempt at a fun shot of the two of us... she didn't cooperate and the new camera is too big to hold with only one hand - sorry :)

Kenzie and her Uncle Kyle

Sprinkler time with all of her cousins! She LOVED it!

Time to eat!! Hot dogs, burgers, potato salad, pasta salad, fresh berries, cheeto puffs, and cookies :)