January Recap, Part 2

With January nearing its end, I am ready to share final bits of fun we squeezed out this month!

For my mom's birthday, we decided to go bowling. It had been 10+ years for John and I, and we thought Kenzie would have a blast, so we went and was right! Kenzie had the time of her life! It was so exciting to hear her cheer everyone on, and give them hugs when we knocked down pins (even if it was one lonely pin). She is such a sweet heart!

A few weeks ago I bought myself a mountain bike. John has one, and Kenzie has one, so it was time for me to buy one. I'm so glad I did, we had an amazing time riding around together. We went to an elementary school parking lot because I needed practice. Yes, me. It has been 15 years (maybe more) since I've ridden a bicycle!! You never forget, but you get wobbly. Turning was hard, and I hit the curb a few times, but Kenzie loved it. We used our imaginations to pretend we were cars and dragons and more! Such a thrill!

Stay tuned for some fun February pictures!

January Recap, Part 1 {Edited!}

January was a very exciting month, we did a lot of fun things! Pictures are much more fun than reading text, so here you go!

First up, New  Years Eve! I am finally getting around to uploading some pictures. We had a great time, it was a nice quiet evening with my sister, brother in law, niece and nephew, and of course my 2 lovelies.

Sparklers!

These 3 kids are the definition of happiness!

Balloon drop, happy new year!

Next up, Disney on Ice: Rockin' Ever After with Grandma Karns! Kenzie was in awe the entire show, while I sat in tears. I adored watching the magic light up in her eyes, and the excitement fill her smile. She was dressed as Princess Anna from the new Disney movie, Frozen.

Anxious to go!

(Not so) patiently waiting for the show to start!

She couldn't look at the camera, because she was looking everywhere else!

So excited! 

Here we GOOOOO!

Under the Sea!

Next round of pictures, a beautiful hike up McDowell Mountain Park in Fountain Hills! We love taking Kenzie and Max out for hikes, and when the weather is as beautiful as it has been, there aren't any excuses! Kenzie was a trooper, she almost lasted the entire 3.1 mile loop.

Gorgeous weather!

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Who's Your Superhero?

I just had to share my recent conversation with Kenzie, because she is just too sweet!

Somehow the topic of superheroes started, so I asked her who her favorite superhero was, expecting to hear Batman or Spider Man, but instead she says "daddy is my favorite, he's the best and I love him so much." 

I melted! I was amazed and so impressed. Kenzie is truly one of the most genuine, caring little girls on the planet. She has the biggest heart, the best smile, contagious giggles, and an incredible little imagination. I'm so lucky to have her, and John. She loves her daddy SO much!

Playing in the Leaves!

It's been so gorgeous outside, and with the leaves changing and falling, Kenzie and I took the opportunity to play! She loves when the wind picks up and the leaves fall in big groups. I built big piles for her to run through and kick. Kenzie and I had a blast this afternoon! John was inside resting, he wasn't feeling well.

We also had one of our favorite Aunts over for dinner! Aunt Nelle, we love you!

Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014!

2013 wasn't our best year, but it was still a great year. We have our health, happiness, and most importantly, we have each other. The end of the year flew past us so quickly, it was difficult to really soak in all the excitement. But, we did have a lot of fun! We saw so many wonderful people, shared holidays with those we love, and were left feeling more grateful than ever.

I'm really hoping for a year that leaves a mark. I am starting 2014 off with optimism and telling myself that this year will be one of the best years. I have no idea what will happen, but I know it will all be great! We do have some exciting plans made, though. For example, John and I will be celebrating 5 years of marriage and we're taking Kenzie to Disneyland for her 5th birthday. Fun, right?!

We hope that everyone had a very happy New Year, and we hope to see everyone more this year! Love you all.

First round of pictures was back in October, we went to a cute little pumpkin patch!

Isn't Kenzie just such a doll?

Gavin and Kenzie are BEST friends

Corn Maze

Halloween party fun!

Cousins :)

Pinata!

Some random fun

My first time making a blanket, it was NOT easy

The blanket I made for my little princess

Christmas Time!

Our tree!

Adding the star

Gingerbread house

Sneaking a lick

The finished product, it fell just minutes after

Seeing Santa

Making cookies!

Matching aprons and making goodies!

Cousin John!

Grandma has a lot of fun things at her house

With Grandma and Papa!

Cousin Aubree!

Love these 4!

Christmas morning

We had a great holiday season, and hope you did as well! We send our love!