Snow Days!

Memphis DOES get snow once in a while!! Shelby County schools let out early so Kenzie and I got to play a little! It was even prettier when we woke up the next morning! Kenzie's first snow!

Kenzie wasn't really sure what to think about the cold stuff hitting her in the face, but she walked around in it for a little while.

We went to Linden later that weekend for a bonus birthday party. By the way, this snow came the weekend after her birthday party. It was mid 60's on her birthday and below freezing less than a week later!

Walking!!!

She's actually been walking since about two weeks before her 1st birthday, but everytime I start videoing I forget it can only be 20 sec. for the blog. She's all over the place!! She doesn't do it in this video but most of the time when she's walking, she claps (guess we did that alot when she started! haha). It's the funniest thing!!

Happy 1st Birthday!!!!!!!!

Hey shorty, it's your birthday, shake your booty....wait....seriously??!! I can't believe it's been a year!!! Kenzie has been a true blessing to our family. She is a healthy, happy, active, beautiful, smart little girl, who has a rhythm all her own. She loves music, clapping, phones, books, and especially her family. She has an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile (love those dimples!!) I can't wait to see what her 2nd year brings!

Kenzie wasn't really sure what to think about all the people, but when Miss Cindy walked in (her sitter), she definitely was comfortable with THAT familiar face!! Ok, Do I not look taller than the house in that one picture? What the heck kind of camera angle is that?!! haha

Her grandma and grandpa brought a helium tank so we'd have balloons everywhere! Her Nana and Pop and myAunt Kathie were there too, but I don't seem to have a picture of them!! Maybe Barbara will have some on her camera. Check back in a few weeks to see if I've added pics.

We celebrated Van's birthday sunday night while all of our family was in town, but so far these are the only pics I have. I'll post more when I get them though!! I think Kris took some.

Who's afraid of the big bad....bunny?

Not Kenzie!! As you can see, she's got this bunny under control.

Van and Kristin's wedding!!

FINALLY!! It took me awhile to narrow down the wedding pics to just a few faves, but they're here!! The wedding was gorgeous and it was the prettiest reception I've ever seen. Katie and the wedding photographer took a billion pictures, all of which were amazing!! So this is my brother and his beautiful bride Kristin!! Kenzie's giving her some advice in that one picture... She was SO good!! She behaved for the pictures and then politely slept through the entire ceremony on Aunt Kathie's shoulder. Wasn't that sweet of her? Of course I teared up through most of the ceremony. Hey! He's my baby brother, give me a break!! They're settled into their new house and jobs now here in Memphis. It's great having them only about 10 min. away!

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

This girl is into EVERYTHING lately!! All about exploring her surroundings I guess and seeing how things work. Just means we're having to work overtime baby-proofing!! Her birthday is almost here!!!!!!

the many faces of Kenzie....

As you can see Kenzie DOES have some hair now! She still loves her baths and thinks it's funny to splash mommy and daddy! She's got a serious side too though, that's her "you're not LISTENING to me!!" face...or more likely her "why can't I play with that??" face.

Kenzie surprised us two days ago by taking a step without holding on to anything!! Next thing you know she'll be running all over the house!!!

I understand the wedding pics are in so I'll be posting those soon PLUS her birthday is coming up on March 2nd so watch for those pics too!!