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We really missed Tom last weekend. He had to do 3 days this month so he left last Thursday night and got home Sunday night.

Daddy got home just as Kennedy was getting out of the bath tub. She was so happy to see him.

Yesterday Kennedy fell asleep while she was watching Clifford the Big Red Dog with Daddy. Riley wanted to make sure that no one bothered her. Too bad Mommy made her get down. :(

She was up really late last night. We talked to Mom and Dad on Skype and then she decided she wanted to stay up and play for a while. It was 8:45 before I decided to just go lay her in bed and she finally went to sleep.

Playing is just so tiring! She had so many things to play with she got all tuckered out! She is just too cute when she sucks her thumb when she is sleeping.

Nap time with her blankie from Aunt Karen. We got a nice surprise in the mail the other day. Aunt Karen sent her a really cute crocheted blanket. It is so soft and cuddly.

After bath time. Playing with her toes. It's crazy how she is learning all these new things. She just found her feet and she loves grabbing them and trying to suck on her toes. What a goof!

Our little smiley girl in her Sunday dress. She has such a good time playing on the floor with mommy.

Mallory's Shower

Sunday night I headed into Colo with Kennedy and dad so that we could go to Mallory's bridal shower. I won't be able to make it to her wedding so I wanted to make sure that I was there for her shower. We had a good time and everyone got to love on Kennedy a little more before we had to go home.



Hanne giving Kennedy her good night bottle. It's so weird to see Hanne with Kennedy. It seems like not that long ago I was up in Wisconsin staying with Donna for a week helping take care of her when she was just a little baby about Kennedy's age. I guess that is what Donna must have felt like when I was up there.

Mallory and Sydni playing a shower game. Mallory won!

Great Grandma Kaufman. Kennedy was having a great time playing on Great Grandma's lap. She was laughing and hamming it up for everyone.

Grandma and Grandpa got Kennedy up early on Monday morning so she would sleep in the car. They did a really good job keeping her awake but there was only so much they could do. She lasted until about 15 min before we left but it still worked because she was a good little girl the whole way home.

The next day.

After the wedding, everyone that spent the night at the hotel got up and ate breakfast together. We all gathered in our conference room and spent the morning catching up.


Cuddling with Great, Great Aunt Donna.

Uncle James and Gwynnie. Gwynnie loves her baby Kennedy!

Joy, Lily and Daisy getting some baby time before they headed back to Ames.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy with Uncle Jewel.

Drew and Kendra's wedding

Drew and Kendra were married on May 29, 2010. We had so much fun all day long; from getting our hair done, taking pictures, witness their marriage, and the reception! Congratulations Drew and Kendra. Welcome to the family Kendra!


Sisters! Getting our hair done before the wedding. Kendra was so happy and bubbly all day long. She looked beautiful!

The happy couple! They couldn't stop smiling at each other all day. They are so cute!

What a nice looking group of kids!

Pretty baby! Giving mommy some loving before the ceremony.

Water Baby

Memorial Day weekend we headed up to Iowa for Drew and Kendra's wedding. We left Thursday night when Tom got off from work and drove through the night. We pulled into Mom and Dad's around 8:30am on Friday. Friday afternoon we headed down to Pella for the rehearsal and got a little pool time in before we had to head over there.


Kennedy just loves bath time so I knew she was going to love being in the pool.

Her first swim. She was having a good time kicking and splashing around!

So Much Fun!

Fun in the pool with cousin Gwynnie and Aunt Kimmy.

2 weeks ago...

Kennedy has been such a playful little girl lately. She really enjoys discovering all the things her toys can do.


Playing with her rings on her swing.

Shirley and Riley enjoying the nice weather. Chillin' on the back porch.

She has so much energy. She absolutely loves bouncing in her bouncy seat. She really gets this thing going up and down.

3 weeks ago...


Kennedy has really started to become more alert. She is sitting up more and discovering "new" things all the time. She love sitting up. If she is awake she pretty much only wants to be sitting and playing. She still enjoys her tummy time but this is her favorite spot.

This is the night we went out to dinner with some friends from down the street. Kennedy was pretty good but she is getting herself on a much stricter schedule. We went a little late and even though I brought her bottle with she still was more than ready to go by 7:30. We had to cut our conversation short so we didn't disturb the other people at the restaurant with her screaming. Oh well, she's still a great baby!

Shirley and Riley have not gotten enough face time on the blog lately. They are still great dogs and we still love them VERY much! They handle getting less attention pretty good, especially since its been nice outside. They go out in the morning when it's nice and pretty much stay out all day except to come in to cool off now and then.

Riley and Kennedy are going to be best friends in a couple of months. Kennedy has been noticing Riley more often and wanting to touch her. (with mommy's permission of course) Riley still sneaks in a kiss on the face at least once a day so she loves Kennedy too.

little giggle girl

We are spending a lazy Saturday at home with the puppies. Doing a little cleaning and a little playing.