Not Much to Report

A whole lot of nothing has been going on these past few weeks. We are just anxiously awaiting Kendal's arrival. The last few months flew by, but ever since December 1st if feels as if the clock has stopped ticking...the anticipation is almost killing me! Only 1 more day and 18 hours to go!!!!
Kennedy turned 18 months old last week! I don't know if it was something they put in her shot or what, but ever since that day my little baby seems all grown up with an attitude to match! She gets into EVERYTHING!!! I know, she's a toddler, that's what they are supposed to do, but geez! She's up and down the steps 50times a day, obsessed with anything that has buttons, cords, or lights. She MUST inspect everything and anything including a bug she dissected this afternoon before I could get a tissue to kill it. She's so busy & has such a love for life~ she's a little sponge for sure! We went to the doctor and she did great with her shot (only had to have 1 this visit) Her stats at 18 months are: she weighed in at 24lbs and 33inches tall and still only 5 teeth! We have determined that she is left handed so far, she knows 23 animal sounds, almost every body part, completes 3 board puzzles with out getting any wrong, can identify 2 colors, says countless words and can name everyone in the family! The Doctor was so impressed that she could identify and say the word hippo that she gave Kennedy one to take home...which she now has to have with her at all times (including those dang cats of hers, lol) Kendal is not going to believe his eyes when he see's how grown up she has become in the past 5 months! Because I can't even believe it and I'm with her 24 hours a day!!! I'll be sure to post pics of Kendal's homecoming as soon as I have time...Until then, hope you are all staying warm! Love you all!

Where she spends A LOT of time!

Chatting with Daddy

Last Thurdsday night was the biggest game of the season for our boys! They have only won one other game all season long and a lot of fans have been losing faith! Dad and I bundled up in freezing rain and 40mph winds and headed down to the stadium to watch what Browns fans call "our super bowl" The Browns vs The Steeelers and guess what!!! For the first time in 5 years we beat those stinkin squeelers! BEST NIGHT EVER!!!! So much fun and so worth freezing for!!All has been forgiven and all of our faith has been restored! GO BROWNS!

Every year, for as long as I can remember my parents would give each of us a new ornament to hang on the tree. Of course Kennedy is included in their little traditon! She gets a different snowman every year. This year he looked like "candy" She loves marshmallows and calls them Candy!!!!

Hanging her ornament on the tree!

Kennedy is making Daddy something very special for Christmas...you'll have to wait to see what it is!

ITS FINALLY DECEMBER!!

Can you believe December is here already?? I know most people are asking themselves "where did this year go?" "Christmas already?" But I'm not most people this year. I am JUMPING FOR JOY! I can't believe how quickly the last few months have flown by but I am certainly not complaining! Kendal will be home in 17 days and I am thanking God for every minute we will be able to spend together this holiday season! Kendal is the best present Santa could ever deliver!

Back it up to November though...because I'm a little behind on posts!

Last Monday my best friend Lindsay and I were invited to Cleveland Browns Stadium for a Ladies only behind the scenes tour of the stadium! Of course, being the die hard fan that I am was THRILLED to go! Hey, I've sat through every loosing game this season at that stadium so it was about time I had something to smile about while being there! The evening was filled with food, drinks, guest speakers, meeting players & visiting the locker room (where I touched everyone's belongings and even snagged a little something for personal collection too...LOL!) Lindsay & I never fail to have a good time and that is exactly what we did!

On our beloved field!

Massaquoi and Pontbraind

Trying on Mike Adams Gear


In my Favorite players locker holding HIS PANTS!! AHHH!

"Throw to Vickers"

"I'll be sure to put your ashes right here, dad"

This picture is priceless! Somethings never change!

First thing Wednesday morning (4am) Kennedy, my sister, Carli, and Myself all headed off for our Thanksgiving trip to Iowa! After a tough 1st flight with a very tired/cranky toddler and being put in 1st class for our 2nd flight with that same cranky toddler~ Carli and I were thrilled to see Dad pull up in his truck! Kennedy was so excited to see her big cousin Gaige and got to spend all day, everyday playing with him! She follows his every move and I love watching them play together! Thursday was Turkey day and the most of the family came over for lunch/dinner! It was so nice to see everyone...we just wish Kendal could have been home to celebrate with us! Friday we visited Grandma & Grandpa Tripp and then bright and early Saturday morning we were back on a plane home:( It was too short of a trip but I'm glad we were able to make it out there for the holiday! I want to thank my sister for tagging along with us and being such a huge help! I would have been miserable on those airplanes with out you! I think Carli enjoyed her time away from school & work. She learned all sorts of new things on our trip. She ate pheasant for the first time, she also ate scalloped corn w/ oysters (aka "Barf Corn") she drove Grandpa's tractor and she even crocheted a pot holder with mom! I keep teasing her and saying it was just like being at summer camp for her! lol! Anyways, we are now home, anxiously awaiting Kendal's arrival and trying our best to stay busy for the next 2 weeks! Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving weekend! Love you all!

Riding around the kitchen with her big cousin

So much fun!

Uncle Jared

Reading stories with Grandma

Mom teaching Carli how to Crochet

Hurry Grandpa! The suns in my eyes!

Going to Check out Grandma's garden!

Carli driving the tractor!

Smoochie trying out the drivers seat!

Great Grandma Tripp & Grandpa!

Going for a ride in Great Grandpas Chair

Cousin Ashley (Kennedy is going to be her flower girl in her wedding next year!)

My mother in law made Kennedy the most adorable Turkey dress and dummy me,forgot to take a picture of her in it before she made a mess of it...sorry mom! We plan on having Thanksgiving dinner again when Kendal comes home so I'll be sure to snap one of her in it then!
In the mean time....

We Miss you already buddy!

Grammy & Papa were sure glad to have their girls home...back to normal life...and most importantly NORMAL SLEEP!!

Doing her morning chores

Reading w/ Papa

I Miss My Palm Trees :(

Another week is behind us. Exactly one month from today Kendal will be here with us and I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am! He bought his ticket last week and will be home on December 17th until December 29th! We are planning a small family trip to one of the indoor waterparks to spend some quality/FUN time with Kennedy! Maybe a Browns game and an evening at one of the nice hotels downtown just the 2 of us! Even if we do nothing but sit on the couch I will still be the happiest person in the world for those 11 days!!!
The weather has been typical fall weather but gosh do I miss those warm sunny days of South Carolina! We have been spending our days in the house, coloring & painting pictures for daddy, practicing animal sounds, shapes, and singing songs! Kennedy's new favorite is ring-around-the rosie and she makes sure we ring around that rosie about 50 times a day! lol! We did make sure to spend the weekend outside however. She had a blast running around the yard and playing ball with grammy & papa and going on walks in her wagon...she's definitely her daddy's daughter, she loves the fresh air, running around and getting dirty!
Mom and I had a jewelery party this past week and had a blast with everyone who was able to make it. Just wanted to say thankyou to everyone who came...we sure are blessed with some amazing friends!
Dad and I went to the Monday night football game last night against the Baltimore Ravens. Of course we lost (nothing new) and we didn't get in until after 1am. Needless to say, mommy is exhausted and doing everything I can to keep my eyes open~ and we are babysitting baby Aubrey today too. While they are both napping I thought I would get in my weekly post and then its nap time for this girl too! Have a great week everyone! Love you!

Mom had oral surgery last Friday and spent a few days on the couch. Kennedy stayed in her "jammies" and snuggled with Gram watching movies & having snacks! She was worried about her bestest buddy:)

Reading a bed time story to Daddy

I can't really explain the obsession with Kitty Cats these days. NONE of us are cat people. But for some reason she has claimed these little furry guys as the loves of her life. She doesn't go anywhere without the 3 of them, she notices cats in every book we read, every store we shop at, and peice of clothing she see's and was even walking around the house with a newspaper clipping that had a cat on it this morning. She only wants to wear the pajama's that have cats on them (Grammy has bought her about 5 pairs by now) and even checks her clothes when we get her dressed in the morning to see if she is wearing something with a cat on it. (She has a few things) The cats in the neighborhood must know because while having coffee the other day I noticed a cat in the backyard. Of course I ran and got Kennedy & showed her and the next thing we knew, there were 4 cats in the yard. I've never seen her jump and scream with so much excitement. SO FUNNY!

Has Breakfast every morning together!

Mommy's little dare devil, she's mastering walking up and down the stairs with out holding onto anything!

Going for a run~ lol

Pickle in the middle

I just love that litlle smile so much! Keeps me going everyday!

I can't figure out how to turn the video (okay, I probably could~ but that nap is calling my name)~ so just enjoy it sideways
Her elephant is my favorite. She doesn't do the noise in the video that she usually does but she does do the motion~ which cracks me up everytime. The frog at the end makes me laugh too. She does the motion but still can't master that "RIBBIT" lol!

Happy Halloween!

OCTOBER IS OVER~ YAY!

Normally I am pouting when all of the fun October festivities come to an end! It is my favorite month of the year but this year I was so excited to see it here and gone~ Only 1 month and 15 days until Kendal is home now!!! Halloween was a little bitter sweet this year. I was happy to be home with my family and taking Kennedy trick-or-treating for the first time but I was pretty bummed that Kendal was missing it all~ We were sure to web cam with him though!
Kennedy was SOOOO cute when it came to Trick-or-Treating! She saw all of the other kids running up and down the street, that she just couldn't wait to get in on the action! We came home after 6 houses because it was pretty chilly out~ She didn't mind though, she loved passing out candy to all of the kids too & not to mention the 3 candy bars she got to eat! Just like Daddy~ she sure loves her Reese's peanut butter cups, lol!
We spent Sunday helping papa work in the yard and watching football! We had a blast all weekend long and we are super excited that we are one month closer to seeing Daddy!!!!

Carving Pumpkins

Checking out the "guts"

I'm not really into all of those crazy designs, basically bc I don't have the patience for it, so we just did plain ole jack-o-lanterns
Thanks PAPA for helping!

Grammy brought out all of the candy for the trick-or-treaters...She was so excited!

Filling the basket!~

My little bumble bee!

Showing Daddy our costumes!

Kennedy is obsessed with Kitty Cats these days, so Mom and I were entertaining her obsession!

Papa dressed up as a browns fan! hahaha!
Kt wasn't sure what to make of him!

Our first house!

Running like the big kids!~

"No more candy"

Daddy had this Browns Jersey made for her & I LOVE IT!
Complete with her nickname and 08 for the year she was born! Its pretty big but she will have it for years to come!

Raking leaves with Mom

Raking her pumpkin seeds! We burried them in hopes to grow our own next year!