Miss Kennedy

Sunday was my first time back to church in 6 weeks. It was good to be back and people enjoyed actually getting to see this Kennedy that they had just heard about. As we were sitting on the pew waiting for Sacrament Mtg to begin - Caden and Tanner were fighting over who got to sit next to her. I had to give up my spot so Tanner could be on the other side of her carseat. I wish I could have taken a picture -- they both had their hands on their side of the carseat making sure it didn't go anywhere. Classic bodyguards! I hope they will always want to protect her the rest of her life! So there we were sitting as a family of 6. 6? Really? That sounds like a very big family! Wow... So here are some pictures of her first Sunday dress getting ready with her brothers who were adoring her. This dress was oh so small and newborn size, and the top fit great, but obviously the length is a little short. She had to wear it at least once, though! She's a hard size to fit right now - the other 0-3 mo dresses are too big still!

Catching up....

A week or so ago this boy started baseball! He has two games a week and is in prep minor where the kids do the pitching! Besides the rain and the wind we're enjoying another season! Here are some proud brothers!



I Love this pic! There really is some brotherly love going on here!

Baby Announcement and Photo Shoot

A friend of mine has her own photography business, and I asked her to do Kennedy's newborn pics. After 3 hours and 45 minutes, mission accomplished! Miss K did not like to be repositioned while she was trying to sleep! Gaby has featured a few pics from Kennedy's album on the front page of her website. You can check it out at:
http://gabrielawalkerphotography.com/

1 Month Today!

The little babe is one month today! Wow! She just got out of the tub tonight and is so clean, yummy, and content. I had to get a picture of her (on my phone) before she dozed off for a nap. She is filling out nicely and got a new binki last night that she likes! I love it when it almost falls out and then she slurps it right back in with her tongue just like a frog!! Happy 1 month birthday Kennedy -- we're so glad you are part of our family!

Easter Sunday

It's been a busy weekend keeping three boys happy inside while trying to watch conference for two days and take care of a baby. The weather has been pretty yucky all week and so we've stayed in for most of it since we've been on spring break. Yesterday Inbetween the conference sessions we did Easter/spring baskets with four haircuts, three baths, and lunch! I'm sad to say I realize now that I didn't even take any pictures because as soon I finished up one haircut they were off to take a bath and then Adam gave them their basket and I was starting another haircut with lots of hair all over my hands. Obviously I am not on top of my game this year.... I guess I am using my "I just had a baby" card and we'll hope it's different next year! Of course the boys enjoyed their goodies!

Today we talked more of Easter and why we celebrate it. As I was listening to conference this morning, I was thankful to hear the words to this great hymn that reminded me of my testimony of Him-- That He Lives and loves us and is always there for us. I feel a bit overwhelmed today realizing all my imperfections and the many things I need to work on--but I know that it is only through Him that I can change. I am grateful that He Lives! Happy Easter!

I Know That My Redeemer Lives
1. I know that my Redeemer lives.
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead.
He lives, my ever-living Head.
He lives to bless me with his love.
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my hungry soul to feed.
He lives to bless in time of need.

2. He lives to grant me rich supply.
He lives to guide me with his eye.
He lives to comfort me when faint.
He lives to hear my soul’s complaint.
He lives to silence all my fears.
He lives to wipe away my tears.
He lives to calm my troubled heart.
He lives all blessings to impart.

3. He lives, my kind, wise heav’nly Friend.
He lives and loves me to the end.
He lives, and while he lives, I’ll sing.
He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
He lives and grants me daily breath.
He lives, and I shall conquer death.
He lives my mansion to prepare.
He lives to bring me safely there.

4. He lives! All glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same.
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives!”
He lives! All glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior, still the same.
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives!”

Almost 4 weeks....

Wow..4 weeks! Really? We are kind of in a hibernation state where we've kept her in for this first month to avoid all the yucky viruses and germs that are going around. I think she's really changed a lot in the last 2 weeks and I can see she is really filling out now...thanks to all these feedings! She is a great baby and thankfully her brothers are adoring her every minute. They fight over who gets to kiss her, hold her, or feed her and sometimes we have to set the timer to make it all even! Gabe has been much more pleasant to be around the last couple of days. He was going through a rough phase where he just wanted me to hold him. I think he's now adjusted and realizes he's not the baby any more. Adam's mom and sister came last week to meet Kennedy. The boys enjoyed getting out every day and doing some fun things--especially going to the skate park practically every day! Thanks Nana and Mir! You were a great help!