Fabulous 5!

The past two weeks are literally all a blur!  Every day I had a "to do" list that was just to get me by to the next day.  I was totally just treading water trying to get through it all!  But, somewhere in the middle of it all, my precious angel turned 5!  Whoa!  Just doesn't seem right!!!  She's so much fun and we had a great time celebrating her.  I think we FINALLY finished :)  We had her party on the 27th, the Saturday before her official birthday on Tues. the 30th.  

We had a Little Mermaid themed Stretch n Grow party, and it was way too much fun!  She loved her cake! Precious "total awe" smile when she saw it :)

Bella, Kenadie & Miriam

Ally & Joiner

Even Berkley participates :)

Sweet sisters :)

Weeeeee...

Miriam, Ally, Kenadie, Bella, Joiner, Berkley & Kate.  We had one more little friend here with us, she just wasn't so sure about everything going on.

Happy Birthday, Kenadie!!!

Can't have a party without Cheetos!  Or, at least not to her anyway!

Presents = pure chaos!

How adorable is this Dallas Cowboys cheerleader uniform from Aunt Paige, Uncle Drew, Dylan & Conner who have recently moved to TX!

Love my family!

Happy Birthday, Kenadie!!!  We love you and have so much fun with you!!!  Can't wait to see what all fun things we will get in to this year!  Have fun being 5!

My Rhinestone CowGIRL

Who doesn't love a little cowgirl???

Especially when she's this cute!

And...she has a pretty adorable class too!

 The week we were in Atlanta, see post below, was the week Kenadie's class was doing a cowboy unit.  She returned to school on the day that they could dress-up like cowboys, so I was happy she didn't miss that, however, I hated to break it to her...well, actually I just didn't tell her, that she missed 3 whole days of cowboy/horse related activities!  The girl has a serious passion for horses!!!  I definitely see horseback riding lessons in her future!  And Papa, if you're reading this, she says you are getting her a black horse, to be named "Blacker", for her 10th birthday!  Don't know where that came from, but she's not backing down!  She throws it out at random just like anything else she tells me :)  

Have a happy weekend!  I know we sure will!  We've got a special little girl's 5th birthday to celebrate!!!   

Hi Ho Hi Ho, It's Off To School I Go!

First day of K4!  What blows my mind is that this is the age I taught before children, and I thought they were "big kids" back then!  News Flash: 4 year olds are still very much babies!!!

 Kenadie with her sweet teacher, Mrs. Tara, along with "Pretty" the cat!  Everyone got to bring their favorite stuffed animal on the first day of school :)

 What a cute door to go in every day!

I snapped this one today, 3rd day of school, and before I could take my lens cover off, Berkley had promptly found her spot at the table and was already busy at work!  Thanks B for not making a scene when it was time to go!  She displayed some major self-control, I tell ya :)  Kudos, I know that one was hard!

We've got one more day to go to school this week!  This mama is having some adjustment issues with having to be somewhere 5 days a week!!!  I haven't had to do this in about 5 years!  Happy almost weekend!!!  I'm thinking there will be an ice cream stop after school tomorrow!  

1,642 days

That's exactly the number of days I have been a mommy to this 4 1/2 year old!

Here is what Kenadie says she likes: "I like playing with my little ponies and my little pet shop pets.  I like to play with my little sister and watch TV and be with my mom and dad and spend the night with someone and read books.  I like to go to Papa and Kay Kay's house and eat popcorn and watch a movie.  I like going to D and Papaw's house and sitting in Papaw's chair.  I like to play games.  I like to play hide-and-go-seek, I was wondering if we could play it today?  I like to do everything, and go to school and church!  That's all I like.  Well, I do like to color.  I can't wait to grow up and that's what my Daddy always tells me not to do."

And here is what she says she doesn't like: "I don't like getting in trouble.  It makes me cry when you give me a spanking.  And I don't like to take a nap because it's boring and I don't like to take my night sleep because it takes too long to get up.  Well, there's nothing I don't really like.  And I don't like to eat salad.  I don't like lettuce.  Oh, and I'm afraid of wolves.  That's the only thing I don't like!"

She is 45 1/2" tall and weighs 46 lbs.  That means in 4 1/2 years she has grown 23 inches and gained 37 lbs!  She is such a girly girl, with her latest obsession being her "make-up bag!"  It goes WHEREVER I allow it to, and is quite often the item of choice to sleep with!  Thank goodness I have held on to ALL of those bags the Clinique bonuses come in!  Her eyes were as big as saucers when I showed her my "collection" for her to pick one for her "lipstick" aka chap stick and fingernail polish when she became OBSESSED with my make-up bag!  She also LOVES her jewelry!  So, I think it's safe to say I at least have one shopping partner in my future!

Love this little girl, and love being her mommy!  She keeps us entertained, amazed,and on our toes, that's for sure!            

Easter Field Day

Due to yucky weather, Kenadie's Easter Field Day at school had to be moved indoors, BUT no rain was going to spoil their fun!  There were games set up literally ALL over the church!  The kids had a great time, and Berkley was happy as a lark sitting in her stroller taking it all in. 

This was what she said was her favorite of ALL the games they played!  Bunny tag :)

Kenadie's class, minus two sweet little girls

Sack race fun!

We took a tumble :)

Friends :)

Enjoying the entertainment!

And there's that lady who takes ALLLL those pictures :)

After all games were played, we went back to their classroom for them to tell the parents the Easter story.



I almost cried

All this week, Kenadie has been learning about community helpers at school.  They've done all sorts of fun things like turn their classroom into a grocery store, made chef hats and tomorrow they're making doctor kits.  Last week, she came home with a picture of a "blank" person that she was supposed to draw/decorate/color like what she wanted to be when she grew up.  We've been discussing it all week, talking about what her "person" would be.  She's gone from wanting to be a ballerina to "doing what Daddy does at work" even to becoming a chef, which I'm not really seeing in her future, seeings how  she isn't remotely in to food... well, unless it's chocolate perhaps :)  She and I sat down at the table this afternoon to make her person, and she had a new occupation for me.  Take a look at what she wants to be :)  Made my heart smile.

and for an up close look...

She told me she wants to be a Mommy!  She told me "because the things I do look fun and she wants to do what I do."  When I asked her specifically what I did that looked fun, this was her response:

"You take different vitamins than me and I want to take the ones you do.  You get to hold dangerous breakable dishes, and that looks fun.  I want to cook like you and fix my own drinks.  You color with me, play games and play with my toys with me.  You get to hold Berkley a lot and you give us hugs." 

Okay, so she just scored some major points on that one :)  Aaron, did you put her up to this???  We talked about how you had to have children in order to be a mommy.  I asked her how many children she may want, and told her that God gave me two children to love.  She said "Mommy, I'm going to ask God for four children."  :)  So, in her picture, that's why she drew four children.  She also gave herself a purse, some jewelry, a bow, a house, a cup with a straw, and my favorite... the fingers and toes :)  She also drew her person wearing the clothes I have on today, minus the jewelry of course :)  She has no idea how our time spent together at the table making this today, made my day!!!  I sure do love what I grew up to be :)    

Daddy & Princess Dinner

Last Friday night, our church put together a sweet time for Daddy's/Grandfather's and their daughters/granddaughters aka "Princesses!" :)  Aaron picked Kenadie up promptly upon his arrival home from work, and they headed to church for a fun "date" just the two of them!  I knew he wasn't about to take my 3rd arm camera, but he did agree to snap a few pics with the phone :)  Not the best quality, but at least I got something, right?  And... since we wouldn't want to hurt his "accounting style" image or anything... I thought he did a good job capturing the night for me, and whatever he didn't get a picture of, Kenadie made sure to fill me in on all of the details, practically painting me a picture with her words ;)  If I'm really being honest, I rely on my camera a little too much that when I'm away from it, I begin to have anxiety...  So, it was probably for the best that it was at home with me and Berkley, just in case she decided to do something adorably cute! :)

 

 

First up, was the limo ride that picked them up and took them to the main entrance of the church.  It is my understanding that there were two Hummers going, one white and one pink.  Take one guess at what color they waited in line for upon her request :)

I think the TV she sat in front of was a favorite.  She is STILL talking about "Mommy, do you know how hilarious it was seeing that dog chase the cat!!!" 

She also thought it was "so hilarious, Mom" how much food she had on her plate :)  Kudos to Daddy for taking a picture of her plate! ;)

The cupcake bar was a huge hit!!!  She chose a chocolate cupcake with chocolate icing.  I think I see some chocolate sprinkles, Oreos and then topped off with some conversation hearts :)  What can I say?  The girl loves some chocolate!!!

As you can see, a fun time was had by all!  She's already telling him what she wants to do on their next date.  Just hoping she's not expecting a limo :)