Jessica . Kodi .Kennedy . Amelie

Another Kennedy Dream

2010-11-21T17:00:00.000-08:00

Me: Did you sleep well?
Kennedy: Ya, but in my dreams there was a lot of animals
Me: Animals are fun!
Kennedy: Grandpa was the lion... and there was a monkey

(so random! she cracks me up every morning telling me about the dreams she had)

Good dreams?

2010-11-12T08:36:00.000-08:00

This morning...
Kennedy: Mommy I dreamed about babies last night
Me: Was it a good dream?
Kennedy: Ya. And guess what the babies were doing?
Me: What?
Kennedy: They were farting at me (giggle, giggle)
Me: That sure is interesting
Kennedy: AND they were spraying diapers at me!

I'm not sure that would be considered a 'good' dream for me.. haha
Oh, the life and imagination of Kennedy... She keeps us laughing, that's for sure

Amelie WALKING 10-10-10

2010-10-10T21:01:00.000-07:00

Amelie has been taking little steps here and there for about a week now. I FINALLY caught her on video! YAY!

Yes, there are quite a few videos of Amelie walking in this post. I uploaded so many for Kodi's benefit - He's out of town right now. And of course that's when Amelie would decide to start walking. The last one is the longest of her walking, but each one has a little bit of Amelie-ness in it that is so freaking adorable!

She totally recovers, from almost falling on this one. SO big

Just making some noise!

She has the cutest laugh at 00:14

I thought her fall here was pretty funny. Talk about 'graceful' haha

The GRAND finale!!!

Umbrella Beauty

2010-08-06T22:52:00.000-07:00

Very rarely am I proud of something I've created.

This photo (& more importantly the subject in this photo) are some exceptions

Isn't Kennedy such a doll? It was her idea to carry her umbrella while we walked from a parking garage to 'Star of India' to eat dinner tonight.

I took this photo with my cell phone.

I dream frequently about what I could create with a Canon Dslr

Giggles, Cuts, & Dancing, oh my!

2010-06-19T12:56:00.000-07:00

17 June 2010

Giggles

With some of Kennedy's Birthday money, she bought a 'Dora The Explorer' fold away tent. It's a perfect little hideaway for her to pretend in & it folds up flat for easy/small storage.

On Thursday, Amelie joined in the tent fun. Amelie absolutely ADORES Kennedy & can't wait to be big enough to run around & play like a big girl with her big sister.

Cuts

I took Kennedy for a long bike ride later in the day. I experienced some lovely cuts & chunks taken out of my skin, thanks to an invisible rope near some construction on our bike ride [gotta love construction..EVERYWHERE in the valley it seems]

Colin also experienced a beating from the very same rope while riding his bike on the same day within an hour or so of when I did. Can you say 'idiot construction worker that didn't think that planning through very well!' ?

It was kind of funny though when Colin & I realized that we had both gotten attacked by the same rope while riding our bikes separately. Comparing our battle wounds:

this is what my left arm looks like today (2 days later,19 June 2010)

Dancing

My sister, Rachael's little girl, Jordi had a dance performance that night:

(Jordi is in the front, farthest to the left, with the tan skirt and purple tank top)

Receiving her Certificate of Excellence:

Rachael's adorable Zaven:

Amelie chewing Domanik's face off. She sometimes gives other people 'kisses' & 'loves' by sucking on their face a little, but only Domanik ever gets such intense 'loves' from Amelie. It's hilarious. Whenever she sees him she gets all excited & leans for him til she can suck & chew on his face.

My gorgeous sista pullin a cheeser:

Jordi coming to say hi to all of us that watched her perform:

Besties:

glued to each other all the time

They really didn't want to have to say goodbye when we were leaving. Jordi was spinning Kennedy around. How cute is that!?:

check back for videos of Jordi's performance.. as soon as I can figure out where the video uploader on here went...?

Rewind to 5-8 June 2010

2010-06-19T12:04:00.000-07:00

Fact: I'm not much of a 'blogger'. I've never really been good with words in any form, speaking or otherwise. I pretty much just use this blog to share photos, with a touch of comments. So, here's some more photos...

5 June 2010

Every June, we get together with Kodi's Stepdad's family to have a yummy breakfast & hang out. This year we enjoyed Eggs, pancakes, sausage, tons of delicious fruit & fruit dip, donuts, orange juice & milk. Can you say YUM!? After breakfast everyone hung out and chatted and the kids played and enjoyed being outside on such a pretty, sunny day. I didn't get a chance to take many pics, but I did get a couple cute ones of Angelita & Kennedy together playing with bubbles:

6 June 2010

I hadn't been able to go swimming when we went to Kodi's cousin's little boy Braxton's Birthday pool party because I didn't have a swimming suit that fit. I had a worn out old suit that had seen better days & was very loose & unattractive [NOT gonna happen!] and my maternity suit (no explanation necessary). Then, the day after the party, while cleaning & de-junking, I found a suit I bought last spring in celebration of (FINALLY) losing all my baby weight. I never got a chance to wear it on account of gaining 50+ lbs being pregnant with Amelie. I didn't think there was any way it was going to fit. To my surprise, it fit just right (all but the cups being a little small for my Breastfeeding boobs ;)

I had to, of course, immediately take the girls swimming at our pool:

Nice hair, Kennedy!

8 June 2010

My mom had been reading Kennedy stories before bed.. Kodi (while laughing) brought this to my attention:

I'd say they were both a little tired, wouldn't you?

phone pics 11-16 June 2010

2010-06-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

Today -16 June 2010

I have been taking Kennedy for bike rides on my bike with the child bike seat I bought last summer (which was super cheap off of craigslist.. BRAND NEW!! woohoo). Amelie wanted to take a test ride. How cute is that helmet on her?!? I just went up and down the sidewalk by our apartment building once & she seemed to really enjoy it. Unfortunately, she's still too young to go for a real ride in the bike seat, but next summer we'll have a blast =)

This afternoon we played at Nana's apartment with her awesome Hot Wheels car track

Yesterday we let Kennedy pick out a kiddie swimming pool with some of her Birthday money. She picked out a small princess pool (that fits just right on our deck =)

Amelie REALLY wanted to join her in the pool.. Maybe next time.. but she still had fun trying to throw the Curious George bath toy in the pool

Kennedy LOVES her new pool

I told her to smile...

yesterday -15 June 2010

I thought these clouds looked kind of neat with the light shining on them

Groupon had a deal going for 'Top It Frozen Yogurt'. I couldn't resist indulging in that yummy deal. It's a pretty cute little shop near Cottonwood. You fill your own cup with the flavor(s) of frozen yogurt you want & add your own toppings & then it is weighed and costs 38 cents an oz. They have quite the selection of yogurt & toppings, including mango, vanilla, peach, cookies n cream, & chocolate frozen yogurt, to name a few. Fresh kiwi, raspberries, strawberries, cookie dough, snickers, and brownie bites are just a few of the many toppings.Yum! It's normally a little pricey, but with my sweet Groupon it was perfectly priced for me.

Enjoying the yumminess

looks funky, but oh my, it was delicious!

melted cookies n cream frozen yogurt with cookie dough & reese's pieces resembles sewage?

some of the cute decorations on the walls

14 June 2010

Kennedy made her silly putty into an ice cream cone. It looked amazingly close to a delicious swirled ice cream come.

This is what my counter looks like on a not so good day for me. When I'm down, I bake...

Banana bread, white bread, rolls, & (not pictured) homemade pizza.

12 June 2010

My sister's little guy Zaven turned 1 on Saturday & she had a little party for him. Kodi & Amelie were not feeling very well.. They took a little snooze on the futon in Zaven's bedroom.

Zaven really enjoyed his cute little cake

Friday -11 June 2010

I'm absolutely in love with Indian food the past couple months. I've found a couple great little restaurants in the valley. I happened to find a GREAT discount for a little Indian place last Friday...

MMM.. my mouth is salivating. I want more. right now.

earlier in the day Kennedy & Amelie were having fun playing this little baby computer game I bought at the library.

PIQUO!!!

2010-06-12T20:25:00.000-07:00

my fun new hobby

Dr. Bates - Ep. 06: Image Reformation

2010-06-12T20:05:00.000-07:00

Check out this video! I was laughing out loud really hard while watching it. Enjoy =)

Lagoon!

2010-06-11T14:29:00.000-07:00

Wednesday - 9 June 2010

Wednesday was our Stake's 'Lagoon Day'

Kodi, Colin, My mom, Kennedy, Amelie & I all went. My mom helped out with the girls soo much. THANKS MOM!

Kennedy chose the water airplanes as her very FIRST ride at Lagoon

Colin & Amelie watching Kennedy ride the water airplanes

Kennedy's 2nd ride choice

Kennedy & I riding the merry-go-round. I had to convince her to try the spinning seat. She had a blast once she figured out she could make it spin all by herself =) She kept saying 'We're spinning AND the merry-go-round is spinning!!!'

Time for lunch.. Kennedy fell asleep on the walk from the First Aid office to our reserved canopy (to eat lunch under)

WHY were we at the First Aid office???...

This is why...

While Kodi & my mom were getting the cooler & snacks out of the car, Kennedy sat herself in the stroller. Kodi said he heard a 'crash' & saw Kennedy face first on the ground. She must have leaned forward too far in the (non-moving) stroller & fell out (makes me wonder how people can feel okay about not strapping a child in a MOVING stroller. go figure).

Poor little thing. Her forehead has a little goose egg & some scrapes too (hiding under her bangs)

Amelie enjoying a drink of Kennedy's water (before she played dropsy with it over & over & over...) while we got lunch ready. I packed stuff for yummy wheat roll sandwiches and lots of fruits & veggies (& a few unhealthy snacks too ;)

Our crew (minus me) after lunch

[I was very proud of & got lots of compliments on my makeshift double stroller. I already had the blue stroller (which folds up really small). I bought a connector (Babies R Us -$10), & the tan stroller (which is the same model as the blue stroller I already had, just different pattern/color, off KSL classifieds -$12). All together my makeshift double stroller cost under $60 & it folds up so so small to fit in ANY trunk. Definitely a keeper.]

Amelie falling asleep

(she was soo good all day. She LOVED being out & about at Lagoon)

Kennedy & I riding the Kiddie swing ride.

I had to convince her that this ride would ALSO be fun, & NOT scary. After the 1st time, she wanted to go back again & again =) She's such a little cautious kid sometimes. Pretty sure she gets that from me.. but together we're breaking out of it slowly =)

Kennedy was thrilled that she could 'drive' her very own car

Waiting for her turn to 'drive' her own car again. She's so funny sometimes when I tell her to smile. She pulls silly faces, just like Daddy - so cute

Trying to climb in (very ladylike, lol)

cruisin' on the bridge

Later, she kept telling me that she wanted to go inside this little house (you can see the edge of it to the right). She told me that Goldi-locks & the 3 bears lived in there. How cute is that? I love her imagination.

Water plane ride again

While we were waiting to ride the train it started to sprinkle a little rain. Kennedy LOVES the rain (just like Daddy). She was catching the drops with her tongue, which I couldn't get a pic of- my photography 'skills' just aren't fast enough sometimes. But I thought these little poses while dancing in the rain sure were cute.

Chillin in the sling, waiting to ride the train

Amelie LOVES being in the sling

view from the train of the baby swan in the water

pretty water fountains

All of us riding the train (couldn't seem to get Colin's face in any pics..)

Tiger

how about that view? haha

Amelie was so excited to be on the train & see all the animals

(my very favorite pic all day!)

I'm pretty sure my mom rode the merry-go-round with Amelie & Kennedy atleast 10 times. I'm also pretty sure Amelie would have stayed on it the whole day if it were up to her.

It was sprinkling rain again a little, and within seconds it went from sprinkling to DOWNPOUR! Luckily, when it started to sprinkle, I took Amelie to wait in line for the (covered) merry-go-round. My mom & Kennedy were not so lucky.. They were both soaking wet when they finally made it to the merry go round. Kennedy had been riding the water planes (again) & the downpour happened while she was still on the ride. My mom said the ride attendant was trying her best to get the kids off the ride as quickly as possible, but all the wee ones were still crying & upset that they were soaking wet, stuck on a water airplane (that probably had more water in it than underneath by the time the rain stopped).

Amelie & I on the rocking seats on the merry-go-round. Amelie & I were some of the very few dry people at Lagoon at this point.We'll pretend I did NOT take the opportunity to change her diaper while on the only dry ride in the whole park.

such a doll

Amelie's hand stamp (a little bumblebee).

While My mom, myself, Kennedy, & Amelie were on the merry-go-round, Kodi & Colin were on their way to the car so Kodi could leave for his basketball game & for Colin to transfer some things from my car to my mom's car. Colin said as soon as they got to the gate to leave they were immediately soaked. Poor guys.

The rain slowed a little so we (minus Kodi on his way to his game, & Colin sitting in my mom's car waiting for the rain to stop) headed over to the covered stage for the next performance of the night. While lots of Lagoon guests were running for their cars to go home, we were enjoying this...

I'd say we got the better deal ;)

(I kid you not, the middle 'cowboy' looked JUST like Taylor Lautner. I'm a die-hard Edward Cullen fan, but Jacob's still pretty good lookin... just sayin)

Here, we have 'Lady Gaga', 'Prince', & 'Elton John'! hahaha!!! quite the show

The lady impersonating Lady Gaga actually did a really good job. I was impressed. & yes, I DO like Lady Gaga.

This was supposed to be the Jackson 5.. How many do you count? Yup, that would be 4, not 5. Man, what a rip off ;)

And this was a Michael Jackson number. The guy in front ('Michael Jackson' of course) did a really nice job. Good moon walk and all. Overall, Lagoon's entertainment wasn't too shabby. I got some good kicks & giggles out of it. AND I stayed dry - BONUS!

This was Kennedy's 3rd time watching the show & she LOVED every bit of it. My mom & the girls watched the show 2 other times earlier in the day, while I was with Colin & Kodi riding roller coasters.

(notice Kennedy's wet hair?)

Amelie also really enjoyed the show. She especially had fun jabbering & staring at this cute little (even more bald than Amelie) baby boy.

My mom and the girls riding the merry-go-round (for the umpteenth time). I got some pics real quick before Colin & I went to ride the Wild Mouse & the white roller coaster.

We met my mom & the girls back at the merry-go-round in plans of my mom, Colin, & I riding the Tilt-a-Whirl (taking turns watching the girls on the side). And then it started pouring rain again. It was about 9 p.m. at this point & we decided we had gotten enough of Lagoon & should run to the car, before we would have to swim to it instead.

I really like this 'art' just inside the Entrance to Lagoon. I told My mom & Colin to go ahead, while I took a pic (in the rain) & I would catch up

A couple side notes from the day:

Colin & I flipped our 'Rock-O-Plane' car 75 times. We were very proud of (& VERY sore from) our success. This is a pic & explanation from the Lagoon website of what the Rock-O-Plane is: 'The Rock-O-Plane is circular and upright much like a Ferris wheel, but with enclosed seating that allows the cars to be flipped. Riders can lock the coach in place to allow rocking, rolling and upside-down riding.'

Kodi, Colin, & I decided the single rider line was way better & well worth the shortened wait time to ride 'Wicked'. I'd say it's probably my favorite ride at Lagoon.

Lagoon website explanation & pic of Wicked: 'It’s big. It’s fast. It’s Wicked — Lagoon’s most thrilling coaster, ever! Riders launch to the top of the 110-foot tower at speeds close to 41 mph by means of a linear synchronous motor (LSM) drive system, essentially rocketing riders up and over the top of the first hill.

The 8-rider vehicles travel individually and achieve speeds of up to 55 mph, passing though steep valleys, high-banked turns, a half-pipe, a heart-roll inversion and more. The lap/leg restraints will provide an exhilarating upper body freedom for riders.'

Driving range

2010-06-11T10:11:00.000-07:00

Thursday -10 June 2010

I've been interested in learning to golf for several years, but haven't really done anything about it. That changed this week. I purchased a discount golf package (because I'm so cheap & WILL find a deal/discount for pretty much anything & everything) and Kodi & I hit the Wingpointe Golf course Driving range Thursday...

Kodi about to launch that golf ball 250+ yards

his club almost isn't visible. he's got a great swing

Trying to figure it all out. Kodi is a good teacher...it's the student I'm a little worried about

I got a couple of golf balls to go about 100 yards. yay me! For someone who had only swung a golf club about 5 times prior, this was VERY exciting. In fact, just making contact with the club and the ball was an accomplishment.

(notice the 'Utes' golf club covers I got Kodi (for his Birthday one year)? Ya, I'm cool like that)

Before the end of the summer, I hope to get enough driving range time in that I will feel confident enough to golf 18 holes =)

the FINAL

2010-04-25T20:44:00.000-07:00

[Friday 23 April 2010]
I've been taking classes at Salt Lake Community College this semester. I'm getting my associate's degree to become a Fitness Technician. What does a Fitness Technician do you ask? Mostly teach group exercise classes. You know, those classes that everyone makes themselves go to, while whining about it? Well, I LOVE them & I LOVE everything about being and staying healthy & active & physically fit. So what better degree? The bonus: I get to take fun classes like Latin Social Dance, & Aerobics/Intervals. Unfortunately, I still have to get all the 'generals' too, just like everybody else - Marketing/Professionalism in Business being one of these 'generals'.. Which.. I.. LOATHE! I actually really enjoy the class itself. It's the teacher that isn't so great. Anyway...

the FINAL -

For the Final Exam in my Latin Social Dance class I was required to go to a Latin social dance (the name's fitting right?).One of the things I was to be graded on at this 'FINAL':

Dress: My instructor said we should dress 'nice'. What does that mean?! Well, seeing as how I'm a girl that does NOT like to wear a dress, I decided this was going to have to be 'nice' enough....

Yes, that is me, in HEELS! WHAT!? I never ever wear heels! Latin dancing looks kind of silly in flats, (especially if I'm the one wearing the flats) so I busted out these beauties. I've only worn them one other time in the year & a half since I purchased them ;) I better get extra credit for these sore feet of mine. 3 hours of Latin (mostly Bachata & Salsa) in heels = sore, blistered footsies. It sure was worth it though. I had a blast. All final exams should follow suit.

Bedtime for Bonzo

2010-04-25T20:08:00.000-07:00

[Saturday 24 April 2010]

After a long day of playing at the park, including a fun picnic (Kennedy's favorite way to enjoy food- Mommy's quite fond of it lately as well), this is what our bedtime routine consisted of..

Bath time.

Kennedy wants to do EVERYTHING with Amelie, & I LOVE it! I am so excited to have 2 little girls that are inseparable! (through the tears & tantrums & all) They are so cute & have so much fun together. Each day is a new adventure with these 2 sweethearts. I'm so blessed to have been sent such sweet little girls (don't get me wrong, they're STILL girls, & STILL know how to put up a good fight ;)

Kennedy is the BEST big helper I could ever ask for. She helps me wash & hold Amelie in the bath, and enjoys showing Amelie how all of the bath toys work - 'here Amelie, you can suck on this ball'

Kennedy really is the BEST big sister. She loves reading Amelie stories & letting Amelie experience laying in her 'Big Girl Bed'. Kennedy makes sure that Amelie is always very comfortable & having a good time. Amelie's favorite person? You guessed it! KENNEDY! Melts my heart!

FYI: 'Bedtime for Bonzo' is something my mom has always said, & I've sort of picked up as well. This is Bedtime for Bonzo ENJOY!

Fat Lip

2010-04-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

A bit of an owie- but isn't she so cute?

Kennedy's lip decided to 'kiss' the sidewalk just a little too hard ;)

If you look really close, you can see her wittle fat lip. No other scrapes or cuts - Just a bloody lip (from trotting a little too fast on the sidewalk)

When I took this picture, she said 'I can't smile because my lip won't move' - precious.

She sucked on a cold, wet washcloth for about 20 minutes, followed by a request for a popsicle, which was granted = all better :-)

(25 April 2010)

1 month ago...

2010-03-31T15:17:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled to have these photos taken

(20 February 2010)

Amelie LOVES chewing on her fingers

in LOVE with these cuties

such a BIG girl

Daddy's girl

Mama's little Angel

Merengue!

2010-02-08T21:58:00.001-08:00

I LOVE IT! the end

Saturdays are more fun

2010-02-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

6 February 2010

Kennedy & Daddy started the day by visiting the library (A.K.A. the video store- Kodi & Kennedy love checking books out at the library, but 90 percent of what they check out are movies, which is perfectly fine with this cheaper than cheap wife/mom =-)

A trip to the library for them meant a little extra shuteye for Amelie & myself - YAY! (I'm pretty lacking in the sleep department lately - Thank you very much insomnia!)

This is what followed when they returned from the library...

This girl knows how to play with cars & trains in 'style'

Kennedy's ensemble makes me think of The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland... (maybe Kennedy was trying to get the look of one of those hoop skirts? She put one of her dance outfits on that is pretty poofy, then added this dress that was mine as a wee one [which stays in the dress up, because well, I won't have my child stuck in the 90's - but if she wants to play dress up with my old clothes, go for it!]

Later, Kennedy & I went swimming and were joined by my mom, my cousin colin, and Little Amelie. It was Amelie's first swimming experience. She seemed to like (or at least put up with) it. Pictures of that to come - I didn't have my camera, but my mom took a couple with hers [let's hope I get on top of things enough to actually get those pics uploaded]

In the evening Kodi had a little 'date' with DJ to the Jazz game [I've been giving Kodi crap about it - he & DJ seem to have a little 'bromance' goin on]

While Kodi was on his 'date' Colin, My mom, & myself played FRIENDS trivia & Kennedy had some fun painting some Picaso like pictures of Tinkerbell (possibly photos to come...?)

Sad as it is, this was a pretty eventful day for us. Kennedy especially enjoyed a 'full' day. We're pretty boring around here as you can see -slowly working on that =-)

Don't let me forget the 'best' part of the day (loads of sarcasm)... My mountains of homework, oh joy! - staying up til 2 am, which also meant sleeping in & missing sacrament meeting. Oops

way overdue

2010-01-28T22:39:00.000-08:00

It's been 2 months since my last 'post'.. which is definitely too long! I'm finding it near impossible to find time to do normal things, such as -shower, exercise, breathe, & so on- leaving blogging far far behind in the dust of 'things that 'NEED' to be done... I'm taking these brief few moments to 'update' just a little..
I have no idea where 2009 went or where I was during it... I have thousands of pictures to prove that Kennedy (& Amelie for a 2 whole months) existed in the big '09' but haven't quite gotten around to posting them yet.. They are all sitting on CDs & drives...Someday soon I will figure out a better system for taking, saving, & posting pics ;) Until then, I'm WAAAAAY behind.
Some of our happenings the past couple of months....
*Kodi started going to the University of Utah in August of 09 (something he's been waiting almost his whole life for)
*Cute little Amelie Feliz Torgerson was born November 8, 2009 - we absolutely adore having this little angel in our lives. Kennedy is such a good big sister & can't wait to teach her how to play with babies, be a princess, & how to be a 'big girl!'
*I Started going to Salt Lake Community College again January 11, 2010 (haven't attended since summer of '08')
*Kennedy is a 'big girl' now - & so excited to finally be wearing 'big girl panties' - That's right, my little baby is POTTY TRAINED, & I couldn't be more happy, scared, & overwhelmed ;-)
*I'm learning to accept my 'mom bod' (mostly) & stop comparing myself to every other 'utah skinny mom' that needs to be slapped. (you know who I'm talking about - any woman that can fit into her pre prego jeans, a few measly months after having a baby).
*I attempted snowboarding for the first time in my life & now have a love/hate relationship with that particular 'sport'
*Kennedy started taking dance lessons January 21, 2010
I know theres many more things that have happened, and are happening, but its time for Ms. Mom to feed sweet Amelie & attempt to get some much needed zzz's

2 Weeks Old

2009-11-29T18:21:00.000-08:00

22 November 2009

Feels like this was Kennedy, just yesterday...

Time goes by way too fast, with these little blessings from above.

Amelie

her legs look odd in each of these. not sure how that happened

Kennedy was SOO tired.. no nap this day.. she fell asleep in her highchair around 7 pm, while eating dinner

Thanksgiving 2009

2009-11-26T20:59:00.000-08:00

For the last couple of years, my immediate family has gathered together for Thanksgiving, at my sister, Rachael's, ward building. My tiny apartment, & Rachael's house are both, just too small for Thanksgiving dinner. Rachael's ward building works out really nice for our family.

Kennedy, Jordi, & Domanik have fun running around while we're setting up & cleaning up (dont worry.. all of Thanksgiving dinner, & running around, happens in the gym ;).

This year, with Amelie still so tiny, we decided it would be best to keep her away from any large crowd of people, to keep her healthy. Especially with so many strange illnesses going around.. Therefore, Kodi went to his family's Thanksgiving get together, (quite the crowd ;) solo, & I had a small thanksgiving celebration, with my siblings & parents....

This was the first time my brother, Marshall, had seen Amelie. Just after Amelie was born, he had a cold, & was kind enough to not share it with us =)

Thanksgiving day, was a good day for Amelie to meet her Uncle Marshall (healthy again =)

Amelie & Uncle Marshall (Sigh.. love this pic)

Kennedy played pretend, with play kitchen food & accessories, by herself, til Jordi & Domanik arrived

She has such an amazing imagination.

I'm absolutely in love with this precious princess, & all of her many stories & ways of make believing.

Amelie & Jenika (Marshall's wonderful Girlfriend. We love her =)

Kennedy was trying to get Zaven to laugh, & play with her

Domanik & Jordin were very excited to see Amelie..

Jordi is so cute with babies. & is so gentle & careful with them. She's had lots of practice, with Kennedy as a baby; lots of other cousins as babies, her baby brother Zaven, & now, with little Amelie.

Domanik, is also really good with babies (he's still a boy though, & can only be so gentle for so long ;)

Jordi, with Amelie, & Domanik, with cute, chunky, Zaven

cute Amelie, cross eyed

My brother, Andrew, & Domanik

My sister, Rachael - Her husband, Thad - & their cute baby, Zaven (5 & 1/2 months old)

My brother, Richard

My Dad, Marshall Sr. (apparently this picture was a surprise?)

Jordi & Kennedy pretending together. I'm not sure which one is more bossy, when it comes to pretend play. So cute, to listen to them talk about how to play a certain way

Stylin'

CUTE!

Uncle Andrew & Uncle Marshall, playing with the kids

They were having so much fun being lifted by their uncles

Domanik must have had enough = /

seriously love these boys

Haha.. Rachael - naughty, naughty

(Just kidding.. she was finishing off the Sparkling apple cider, & I told her to chug it, for this 'wonderful' pic)

Happy Thanksgiving! - love, Amelie

She looks so short in most pics, cause she curls her legs up to her tummy

My cousin, Beth, & her fiance (unofficially, I believe) Carlos, stopped by my apartment, for a little visit, later in the afternoon, on Thanksgiving.

Carlos & Beth

(He was so scared to hold Amelie. Afraid she'd break or something. funny how a lot of guys are like that, before they have their own... I think I heard Beth say that Carlos wants 6 kids ;)

Beth, My mom - Carol, & Amelie

(& the corner of my dad's head. haha)

had to take a pic of Carlos taking a pic =)

(this is also, somehow, the only pic I got of Kodi - hiding in the background)

1 week & 1 day later...

2009-11-16T20:10:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how fast time flies, when you're no longer pregnant.. & would like time to slow down.

It's already been 8 days since precious little Amelie came into this world.

Before I know it, Kennedy will be showing Amelie how to have tea parties & play dress-up together.

Kennedy is such a good big sister. She helps Mommy with Amelie, all day. Kennedy loves to hold Amelie's hands, so she won't 'be scared' while I change her tiny little diapers. She makes sure Amelie's hats don't cover her face. She loves to hold Amelie 'all by herself' (with the help of a boppy pillow & mommy close by).

I couldn't ask for 2 sweeter little princesses =)

Our NEW addition...

2009-11-15T14:50:00.001-08:00

Our new, SWEET addition to the family..

Amelie (aw-muh-lee) Feliz Torgerson

Born 8 November 2009 @ 8:11 am

6 lb 9.4 oz

19 inches

Swimming with Grandad & Fam - 15 July 2009

2009-08-29T14:59:00.000-07:00

a LITTLE behind!?...

Back in July, My Grand Dad Art Kennedy & Nana Kathy, visited us in Utah for a day (they live in South Carolina, so we only see them every few years).

Kennedy had a blast playing in the pool, at the hotel they stayed at.

Kennedy really enjoyed playing with Grand Dad Art

do as I'm doing..

Kennedy being 'daring', laying back, in the water

Jordin & Domanik had lots of fun jumping in the pool, over & over & over....

My mom was enjoying the relaxing water (while being splashed)

Nana Kathy--!

5 months along

Kodi, with cute little Zaven (1 month old)

Rachael was also there... didn't catch a pic of her though.. woops

While Grand Dad Art & Nana Kathy were in Utah, we took them to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House. I believe it was a good experience, for them to see inside an LDS temple =)

Playin with Squirt

2009-07-06T19:59:00.000-07:00

27 June 2009

While we were in Delta a couple weekends ago, Kennedy had fun playing with my parents' cat, Squirt. Squirt was enjoying batting at the stick that Kennedy was teasing her with.

Ensign Peak

2009-07-05T22:05:00.000-07:00

4 July 2009

Starting in 2006, Kodi, DJ, & I started a tradition of watching the Fireworks at Ensign Peak. It's the best view. You can see all the fireworks going off all over the valley. This year, instead of hiking up to the actual 'Ensign Peak', we sat just below it on the Grass at a park. It turned out to still be a great view. It was way more comfortable & didn't feel quite as crowded as when we've sat up the mountain at Ensign Peak. It was also way more kid friendly, for Kennedy to be able to run around & play, without us fearing that she would roll down the mountain or something.

This year, My Mom & Dad, & Lance (Kodi's good friend from high school) & Kristina (Lance's Fiance') also joined us.

My Dad - Marshall, My Mom - Carol, Kennedy, Myself, & DJ

(DJ was very excited to be watching the fireworks apparently)

My mom & I were laughing & joking that we were going to start a crafting club... My mom was knitting some baby booties, I was crocheting some baby beaded socks, & there was a lady below us about 10 feet that was knitting a beautiful baby blanket.

Kennedy snuggled up with her Nana (lol, I'm sure my mom will love this pic, with her glasses hanging off her nose ;)

I was getting very uncomfortable & sleepy, & ended up laying down on the blanket while the fireworks were going off, so I didn't actually see many, but heard some still

DJ is one of Kennedy's favorite buddies

She is always climbing all over him (literally)

Lance, Kristina, & their Chocolate Lab, Hunter

So uh, Kodi took this pic...

somehow, we didn't get any pics of Kodi, since he was taking all the pics. I'm hoping to get copies of the pics DJ took. I know he got a few of Kodi.

West Jordan Parade

2009-07-05T21:51:00.000-07:00

4 July 2009

My mom & I took Kennedy, & my niece, Jordi, to watch the parade in West Jordan. [Kodi was golfing with his cousin, Kyle, while we were at the parade]

My sister, Rachael, met us at the parade, a little bit after it started, with her husband, Thad, & my nephews, Domanik & Zaven.

Here are some of the things I liked in the parade...

Ok, this float was just creepy.. it had this giant lady on it that would walk after this chicken & then turn around & bend over (planting seeds or something). Just odd. I'm not even sure what this float was supposed to be for.?

Their dresses were pretty AND modest

Kennedy was very intrigued with this dog. She kept saying she wanted to go up there & give it a kiss. cutie. (I also don't know what this float was for?)

I really liked the sound these drums made, & the artistic way in which the guys played them.

Mmm.. Wendy's

Rachael is so awesome. She sat on the curb with Jordi, Domanik, & Kennedy, & helped them get candy (so I, my mom, Thad, & Zaven could hang out on the grass).

Kennedy had so much fun dancing around & watching the floats go by.

Right after the parade ended. 'Take a picture of me mom'

Kennedy, Zaven, my Mom, & I, waited in the parking lot, while Rachael & Thad took Jordi & Domanik to get slurpees at 7/11 (right behind where we were watching the parade)

I love the cute smirk Zaven is making. He's so adorable

He has the most gorgeous strawberry blonde hair

(3 weeks & 1 day old)

3 July 2009

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3 July 2009

Kennedy sportin her new 'MC Hammer' sunglasses (which she picked out at Wet Seal for $3).. I can't believe teenage girls actually wear these.. Seem more like costume jewelry to me, lol

Myself, Kodi, My Mom, & Dad, took Kennedy, Jordi, & Domanik to a park on Friday, to let them play & run off some energy, while Rachael ran errands with just baby Zaven in tow.

My mom, Kodi, & I, all took turns pushing all 3 kids on the swings (it was soo hot & tiring! especially for a pregnant hippo, like myself ;)

cute Jordi - she looks JUST like Rachael

silly Domanik - looks just like his Daddy, Thad

Kennedy loves the swings!

Domanik was so cute, going across the monkey bars. He was so proud of himself, for swinging on so many in a row.

Trying not to smile while I took a pic of him

trying even harder not to smile. haha

Grandpa (my dad), Kodi, & Jordi chillin on the bench while Domanik & Kennedy were still playing, right before we left

2 July 2009

2009-07-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

The weather was crazy on Thursday. We started out the day with it being blazing hot outside. By about 2:30, when Kennedy & I were on the way to My sister, Rachael's house, it was raining cats & dogs. There was inches of water on the roads.

My pants were soaked about a foot up my leg, after running from my car to my sister's door (which is only about 20 feet away). I had to borrow some of Rachael's sweat pants to wear, while I babysat Jordi & Domanik, because my pants were SOO wet!

Kennedy & I holding Zaven, after Rachael got back with him from his Dr. Appointment

Hangin at the Mall

2009-07-05T20:11:00.000-07:00

1 July 2009

Southtowne Mall

Kennedy loves to play on the kiddie ride on toys at the mall (luckily she doesn't care that I never put money in them)

Waiting for the Carousel to start

Kennedy loves riding the Carousel when we go shopping at the Mall (& for $1.25 a ride, every once in a while, it's a nice treat when Kennedy behaves, while shopping)

June 29 - July 1

2009-07-05T17:29:00.000-07:00

29 June 2009

Kennedy asked me to take a picture of her

30 June 2009

These were our matching bandaids that we got after getting our Iron levels checked (which were just fine, woohoo!). Kennedy's face is hilarious

1 July 2009

Kennedy brought the camera to me & asked to have me take a picture of her again (notice the camera case in her hand, that I had her hold for me while I took the pic)

Some of the cute things Kennedy does lately...

Insists on putting her shoes & socks on all by herself (& does an awesome job!)

Constantly singing songs (ABC's - which she actually has been able to sing accurately since she was 22 months; I am a Child of God, Ring a round the Rosy & a couple other kid songs.. she also likes to randomly start singing 'Shake It' by Metro Station)

Acting out & singing the cute scene of the little girl from 'The Sound of Music' singing Goodnight, on any stairs we ever come in contact with

Asking people if they know how to sign things & then showing them the correct way to sign them - so funny!

Constantly talking on one of her many cell phones. Telling whoever she's talking to what she's doing (playing with babies, reading a book, going outside, etc..) She loves to have me talk to the people on her phone (Nana, Grandpa, Aunt TT, Aunt Rachael, Jordi, Grandma Jani, Daddy & so many more)

Asking me who I was talking to when I get off the phone

Touching my tummy & saying 'that's the baby in there' 'It's a boy or a girl' (I hope so, lol). saying 'I can kiss it?' & kissing my belly (this is one of my favorite things.. I love how much she already adores this little baby)

Hypnosis & other Relay for Life FUN!

2009-06-30T20:56:00.000-07:00

26 June 2009

Kennedy had so much fun playing with & following around this cute little 11 month old baby, Kiora! (I love that name!) She is the daughter of Lareen Bliss, who, after Kodi, sang at the Relay for Life (I'm going to see if she minds me posting some of the songs I recorded of her singing). She has an amazing voice & some fun songs that she wrote.

When there wasn't some sort of entertainment on stage going on, there was upbeat music playing out of speakers that were set up all around the track, for people to listen to as they walked.

Kennedy dancing to 'Thriller' (Michael Jackson)

Kennedy dancing to some random upbeat song

Here are portions of the hilarious Hypnosis show that was part of the entertainment for the 'Relay for Life' Cancer Walk, in Delta...

[Excuse all the obnoxious laughter & people running in front of the camera]

[you might need to turn the volume up pretty high on some of these videos. The sound quality is pretty poor]

The middle of Kodi & a bunch of other people going under hypnosis

Trying to 'cool off'

Every time the hypnotist said 'midnight madness' everyone was supposed to be smelling the most amazing, attractive, smell they had ever smelled. Every time he made this 'Pfft' (farting noise) sound, everyone was supposed to be smelling a very potent 'fart' type smell.

These were the 'Body Builders' struttin' their stuff (I couldn't help laughing every time Kodi flexed his butt; especially since it wasn't as visible as I'm sure he would have liked, with his baggy sweat pants on).. All the body builders 'won' a trip to Hawaii for showing off their mad skillz... You're in for a very special 'treat', watching the amazing Hula dancers ;)

Fishing...

This is a short & somewhat jumbled video, but quite funny.. Kodi was scared of this 'snake' that the hypnotist was trying to get someone to hold & comfort (apparently this was a lonely snake needing some love?) Sorry, all you can see is Kodi nervously shaking his leg & rubbing his fingers together (& the nervous look on his face is priceless)

Here is Kodi, again, frightened of this 'snake' (a fake stuffed toy, that appeared real to those hypnotized) while a lady (who was also hypnotized) strutted her stuff, modeling the snake

The hypnotist had a 'voodoo doll'.. Anything he did to the doll, everyone hypnotized would feel or mimic the action.

In this video, the hypnotist explained that their shoe was a phone & they would be getting a phone call from their favorite celebrity, but that for some reason, the phone wasn't working properly, & no matter how hard they tried, they wouldn't be able to answer it (very frustrating I'm sure ;).. Kodi was very upset to be missing a call from Tiger Woods, who was going to help him with his golf swing I guess, lol. As you can hear, I thought this part of the hypnosis was quite hilarious, especially when somone said Napolean Dynamite was trying to call them. & I thought it to be rather awesome that someone else was expecting a call from Jason Statham (he's dreamy)

This was the end of the hypnosis, while he was bringing them out of it [notice about a 3rd of the way through this video, the kid next to Kodi (in the red shirt) got back into his chair.. he fell flat on his face in the grass a little bit before this, (while the hypnotist was having them relax,) which was quite hilarious (& just a little sad ;)]

Fun Pics

2009-06-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

9 March 2009

These are some pics Kodi & I took while walking around the Daybreak Lake. I was somewhere around 5 weeks pregnant in these pics. Obviously, that early on, its not really noticeable, but just a tidbit of info :)

Relay for Life

2009-06-30T14:58:00.000-07:00

26 June 2009

Kodi was asked to sing at the 'Relay for Life' Cancer Walk in Delta, Utah (my hometown) last Friday. He sang 5 songs, & it was an AWESOME performance.

The order of these songs are backwards from what Kodi played them.. I was thinking Blogger would upload the videos in the same order it uploads photos, (in reverse order) but I guess not.

(Pardon all the noises & talking in the background)

Vindicated (Dashboard Confessional)

Golden Slumbers (The Beatles)

Tiger Lily (Matchbook Romance)

Play Me (Neil Diamond)

Better Days (Goo Goo Dolls)

Father's Day

2009-06-25T17:19:00.000-07:00

21 June 2009

This was the 3rd year for Kodi to be recognized as a Daddy on Father's Day!

Just some of the things that make Kodi such a great Daddy...

He gives such good Daddy Kisses & Hugs

He sings fun songs for Kennedy to dance to

He's the best at ring a round the rosy

He's the best cuddler when Kennedy is tired

He tells Kennedy about the sports he's interested in & tries to get her involved (so cute)

He does puzzles for Kennedy

He makes Kennedy laugh all the time

& best of all, he shows Kennedy how much he loves her everyday, just by doing simple things, like going on a walk with her & reading books to her

Kodi put together a Spiderman puzzle for Kennedy (she 'helped' a little)

Kennedy & Daddy took a rest together

Kennedy wanted to take a picture of Daddy. She did a great job (with just a little help holding the camera)

Part of my 'gift' to Kodi for Father's day was for him to be able to watch the U.S. Open ALL DAY, without one peep out of me about how boring watching golf on TV is.

This is a pic of Sergio Garcia during the U.S. Open (kind of random that I took a pic while he was playing, since he's not one of Kodi's favorites)

Lately, when I take pictures (which is all the time), Kennedy says 'take a picture of me Mommy!'

Don't you just love her outfit? Stripped down to nothing but a diaper, after church

19 weeks & 5 days pregnant

The other part of Kodi's Father's Day 'gift' was going to FYE & picking out some movies & then buying lots of Candy at the dollar store to snack on while watching the movies.

The movies Kodi chose were

'Bad Company' (with Anthony Hopkins & Chris Rock), I absolutely LOVE this movie & recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good action/comedy.

'The Count of Monte Cristo' (with James Caviezel & Guy Pearce), one of Kodi's all time favorites, & also a must see.

'Hard Ball' (with Keanu Reeves & Diane Lane), an amazing drama/comedy - such a great role for Keanu Reeves!

& 'Dumb & Dumber' (with Jim Carrey & Jeff Daniels), also one of Kodi's all time favorites. (we couldn't figure out why he didn't already own it.. weird, especially since he quotes it almost every day)

Kennedy SO tired

2009-06-25T16:56:00.001-07:00

25 June 2009

One of Kennedy's requests lately has been her pulling out a kitchen chair to sit on & asking for someone to brush her hair (just brush it though, heaven forbid we make it look cute with pony tails & doo dads). Today, Grandpa offered to brush her hair. After about 5 minutes of Grandpa brushing her hair, this was the cute sight I looked over to see...

Grandpas are the BEST!

also, I have to add how proud of myself I am that I actually got these pics up within an hour of taking them!! Woohoo!

Reminder of 'skinnyness'

2009-06-13T22:04:00.000-07:00

22 February 2009

In trying to say goodbye to dwelling on my 'fat' body, I thought it might help for me to post some pics of my 'skinny' body that I worked so hard for. Maybe if I look at this when I start to even think about dwelling on negatives, I can remember that it IS possible for me to get down to my pre baby weight, again, after this baby.

My mom took these pics one day (February 22) while we were in Delta. It was fun to have a mini 'photo shoot' & although they aren't professional, I'd say we did a pretty good job :)

A need to whine & let go..

2009-06-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Ok, so before you keep reading, let me just warn you by saying this is a bit of a drag of a blog..

I've been having a difficult time dealing with my 'fat' pregnant body the last couple weeks.. Some might say 'oh thats how everyone feels'.. Maybe so, but I decided that, to help get those feelings off my chest, I would explain why it is so hard for me being 'fat' right now.

First, let me say, that when I was pregnant with Kennedy, I was soo excited to be getting a big pregnant belly (& everything that comes along with it), & tried hard to make sure I was eating well for my little baby & I... & IT WORKED!!! I gained 60+ lbs while pregnant with kennedy (went from 120 lbs, to 180+ lbs at delivery). It took me quite a while to get most of my 'baby fat' off. I finally got back about down to a somewhat comfortable weight when Kennedy was 18 months old (September 2008).

September was not only a month to remember being (mostly) 'baby fat' free.. September is when pregnancy #2 began. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I miscarried preg #2 at about 12 weeks. Somehow, I managed to have already gained just under 15 lbs when I miscarried. As anyone can imagine (especially any who has also experienced something similar), I had officially hit my low when this happened.. Sunk into a deep depression & didn't know how to be 'happy' for quite some time. Having that extra baby fat, without a cute little baby, sure didn't make things easier.

Luckily, I had the support of so many loving family members (Kodi, mom, Tiff, Jani, Rachael, & so many others...) & the love of my sweet little Kennedy! Kennedy definitely made those gloomy days brighter. A few weeks after I miscarried & was given the 'ok' to get back to normal physical activity. I decided I needed an attitude adjustment. I decided it might help me feel a little better if I got back into better physical shape. I was SERIOUS about this. I kicked it into high gear. I saw my goal & there was no stopping me getting there. I ran 4 - 5 miles on the treadmill 4 days a week. Did 30 min of Wii fit boxing & hula hooping any day I hadn't taken to the treadmill & on some days that I had. I got back to my usual routine of drinking 10+ glasses of water a day, & started eating healthy all week, with the exception of 'treats' 1 or 2 days a week. I ended up losing 20 lbs in 6 - 8 weeks & was back at my Pre - Kennedy baby weight! I felt amazing, & although I couldn't bring back the loss of pregnancy #2, it helped my overall feelings for myself & my outlook on life.

2 months later, I found out I was now expecting another baby (pregnancy #3). This was WONDERFUL news & I am so happy to be giving Kennedy a sibling (which she desperately wants & needs). But, I still admit, I miss my skinny body that seemed short lived. This pregnancy has been so different than when I was pregnant with Kennedy. I have been SOO emotional & have had no appetite whatsoever. On days that I've been having a 'melt down', I've dwelled a bit on my 'fat' body. So, this is my final goodbye to those 'fat' body dwellings. There is no need for such sillyness & I just need to be greatful for all the positive things in my life. Wish me luck!

U of U Bball game

2009-06-02T15:08:00.000-07:00

11 February 2009

We were fortunate enough to go to a U of U basketball game back in February (thanks to Kodi's cousin Tyson, giving us extra tickets! Thanks Tyson!!!)

Kodi, Colin, Kennedy, & I all headed to the game together, & met up with Kent (Kodi's dad) & Kory (Kodi's uncle).

I must admit, I'm not a huge sports fan, but have somewhat been converted to watching some Utes & Jazz games with Kodi here & there. I'll admit, it's a lot more fun to watch Basketball & Football, once you actually understand the rules & plays. I still would much rather see a sporting event (of any kind) in person, rather than on our tiny TV at home & so, I was actually quite excited to go to the Utes vs San Diego State Basketball game.

Here are a 'few' of the pics I took at the game

Kennedy had a BLAST!!! This little girl has definitely won Daddy's heart with her love for watching sports with him.

seriously, does it get any cuter?

sadly, this was the best pic of Colin & I together (didn't help that I was taking the pic of us, & thoroughly suck at taking pics at that odd angle)

Kennedy had so much fun with Colin, while at the game. (she, as well as the rest of us, miss him dearly.. it sure was fun having him live with us for a while)

must've been pretty intense! (for both of them apparently. Kennedy was gripping her seat!)

Kennedy & Daddy showing off their tongues - after eating yummy suckers

She told me 'no more pictures' (haha, I DO take sooo many pics! She was bound to say that sooner or later)

Kennedy had so much fun dancing every time the band played music

dancing...

Kennedy loves spending time with Grandpa Kent

Grandpa Kent bought kennedy some yummy Dippin' Dots

She really liked the Dippin' Dots ice cream.. Fortunately though for Mommy, she only ate like 5 bites & decided she was finished.. So, I got to indulge in my first ever Dippin' Dots, & I must say, they could very well be one of the yummiest ice creams I've ever tasted! I loved the texture!

This surely was a very intense & stressful game. At one point, Utah had pretty much thrown away any chance of winning.. & yet, somehow, they pulled it together to take back the big WIN! (I don't know how I survived that game... I had Kodi, Kent, Kory, & Colin all stressing out & yelling 'at' players & refs for a big chunk of the game (in my ear ;).. pretty sure I still have some hearing loss, 4 months later! ;)

I'm not gonna lie.. My very favorite part of all sporting events is when the dancers perform! It was even more of a treat to see Kodi's cousin, Kalli, as one of the dancers on the Crimson Line dance team, for the U of U.

These little girls were so adorable! I can't wait to get Kennedy into some sort of dance class! She would have so much fun doing cute little dances like these little girls did!

The final score was Utah 67, SDSU 55

Here is a link with a little info about the game

http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021209aad.html

Kennedy's crayon 'art'

2009-06-02T14:25:00.001-07:00

11 Feb 2009
Kennedy Decided she was tired of coloring just on Paper, & wanted to become a REAL artist - coloring on walls!
Luckily, the only thing Kennedy is able to get a hold of is crayons. I can't imagine how hard pen or marker would be to clean off of walls. I am so thankful for modern tools, like the handy little 'magic eraser', which makes getting crayon off of walls a cinch!
I told Kennedy that since she made the mess, she needed to clean it up. She was so good about 'helping' me clean the walls.

Luckily, since this incident, Kennedy hasn't felt the urge to draw on the walls again..yet ;)
I actually really want to get her one of those cute little easels from Ikea. I'm guessing that would be way more fun to color on than just plain paper & coloring books. Just gotta get rid of some of her other millions of toys first, so we have room for an easel.

McDonalds with friends

2009-05-29T23:51:00.000-07:00

Such a cutie!
(I've been having trouble with blogger letting me post any words before my 1st photo. only started having this problem the last few times. anyone know of any easy fixes for this?)

11 February 2009
Back in February, My friend Laurel & I took our kids to play at the Mcdonalds by my apartment. (This was before they remodeled Mcdonalds, inside & out!)

Apparently this ice cream cone was very delicious!

Kennedy with her cute little buddy, Noah

Ok, now is that cute or what? He's totally giving her an 'admiration' look

Kennedy, with my amazing friend Laurel

Somehow, I never got a photo of Laurel's other little boy, Ezra. But he sure is a little cutie!

Happy Birthday Kennedy continued...

2009-05-29T08:11:00.000-07:00

11 April 2009

The day after Kennedy's Birthday, Kodi & Kennedy went to Kodi's mom & step dad's house to celebrate. I wasn't able to attend, so most of my blogging of photos is off of what Kodi told me... Hopefully details are correct. If not, someone please correct me :)

Coloring Eggs with Grandma Jani

I love this little face she's pulling

Dyed Easter Eggs at Grandma's

Kennedy with Uncle DJ (Kodi's best friend from High School)

Grandpa Scott bought this pretty Princess cake for Kennedy. She absolutely loved it! She is WAY into everything having to do with Princesses right now!
I thought this little cupcake was so adorable with the little flower ring on top! Kennedy was excited to show me her flower ring when she got home.

Opening presents!

Great Grandma & Grandpa Thomas (Scott's parents), gave Kennedy this cute princess jacket

Opening Grandpa Scott's BIG present!!!

Grandpa Scott gave Kennedy a play kitchen that makes 'cooking sounds'. Kennedy has always loved playing with the play kitchen in nursery at church. Now she's in Heaven, playing with her very own play kitchen any time she wants!!!

Cute little Oliver. Looks like they make a good cooking Team!

Aunt T-T (Kodi's sister, Tiff) gave Kennedy this adorable little white summer shirt!

Kennedy's new coloring book from Grandma Jani

Kodi picked out this cute little baby doll accessories set. It came with a stroller; bouncy seat; playpen; floor mat, with toys above, for the baby doll to 'play' with; a diaper bag, that turns into a changing pad; & a little rattle; mirror; & teething ring. Kennedy is so cute with her little baby dolls. She likes to take them for walks in the stroller & always makes sure her babies get lots of rest in the little playpen.

Kennedy also got a bunch of cute summer outfits from Grandma Jani. The outfits are so stylish & make Kennedy look all grown up.
I'm pretty sure I missed some other gifts she received, so if anyone knows of anything I forgot, please, please tell me!

There was supposed to be a video of singing Happy Birthday to Kennedy, but it won't load right now. I'll try again another day.

Easter 'Egg' Hunt

2009-05-28T09:47:00.000-07:00

love this! so precious!

11 April 2009
Kodi & I took Kennedy to the Taylorsville Park (by the Library) for the Easter 'Egg' Hunt the Saturday before Easter.
I say 'Egg' with quotations because there weren't any actual eggs at this so called Easter 'Egg' Hunt. Growing up, I remember hunting for hard boiled eggs & the little plastic eggs with candy inside. I'm guessing someone figured out over the years that it wasn't all that sanitary to be eating hard boiled eggs that had been sitting in the grass for who knows how long, so I understand why most places don't use real eggs anymore. Although, it would be nice to have atleast found 1 plastic egg on this Easter 'Egg' Hunt.
Instead there was lots of salt water taffy for the 5 years & under age group.
Let's see here, if I were to choose a 'safe' & least amount of mess candy for toddlers, I'm thinking salt water taffy would be the last thing I would think of. But, Kennedy didn't really care, of course, she just wanted candy. And, lets face it, its not like they charge to go to the Easter 'Egg' Hunt, so I guess there isn't a whole lot of room for complaints. Kennedy was a little confused why we went to an Easter 'Egg' Hunt & didn't find any eggs though.
Unfortunately, I didn't get any pics of the actual 'hunting'. Kodi & I were too busy trying to explain to Kennedy that she needed to hurry & pick up some candy if she wanted to get any at all (man, those other little kids sure were ravenous for salt water taffy!)
Here's some cute pics I took on the way walking back to the car after the 'hunt' was over.

There was a table set up just outside the 'hunt', with flyers about a 'Preschool' for ages 2-5, & there were a couple ladies giving out balloons to all the little kids. Kennedy definitely didn't care about the 'Eggs' anymore after she got her balloon.

(My mom bought Kennedy a really cute T-shirt from the Washington D.C. National zoo, when she & Kennedy went the beginning of April.. On the shirt, it has a bunch of animals making cute silly faces. The monkey on it is pulling a silly face with it's lips pushed out.) Now, when you ask Kennedy what a monkey looks like, she makes this cute little face with her bottom lip pursed out.

She's getting really good at her 'monkey face'.. so cute

I love that Kennedy will do cute little 'poses', like hugging this pole.. My fave!

She was having a blast stepping on the base of the light pole & then jumping off! Over & over & over again...

Happy Birthday Kennedy!!! (a month late)

2009-05-12T14:41:00.000-07:00

10 April 2009
Kennedy is now officially a TODDLER!!! She turned the big 'terrible 2' this year! And boy, she sure likes to live by that title some days!
We didn't do anything huge for her birthday this year, but she still had a blast! Kodi & I took her to McDonald's to play for a while & then headed back to our apartment to celebrate with some of my family. We celebrated on her birthday with my brother- Andrew, my cousin- Colin, my Mom- Carol, & my Dad- Marshall.
She had such a fun time opening her presents, and was so excited to be getting new toys. She (of course) didn't really care as much for the clothes I bought her.

Such a cute little lip!

She LOVES tissue paper, so I wrapped all her gifts in gift bags (works for me ;)

She was so excited to have her own 'CD player'!
This toy is so adorable. It came with 3 little plastic 'CDs', & has a slot at the top to put them in, & a door on the front to get them out. It plays a few cute songs, including 'twinkle twinkle', which is one of her favorites & says some cute little phrases.

She was so excited to show off her 'Curious George Bathtub Airplane'
It's a pull and go toy that works on dry or wet surfaces. Unfortunately, since George can be pulled out, he tends to get 'lost' a lot.

This was Kennedy's favorite of all! The 'Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet set'. She loves her ABC's & this toy is the perfect tool for her to listen to the sounds each letter makes! She loves singing along with the ABC song it plays & repeating the sounds each letter makes.

This year, we took Kennedy to Sam's Club & let her pick whatever cake she wanted...
Apparently, she is a HUGE chocolate fan! This cake was actually quite different & pretty. We were surprised that she picked it over all the character cakes, & it ended up being really delicious (which never happens for Kodi & I, since we don't like cake. But this cake was good!) & REALLY RICH!

Kennedy also celebrated her birthday the next day with Kodi's family. That will be my next post...

-Castle Park-

2009-04-25T13:40:00.000-07:00

My favorite parks in the Salt Lake Valley are Liberty Park & The 'Castle Park'. I have no idea what the real name of the 'Castle Park' is, (It's located just to the west of Redwood Road & barely south of 7800 South) we just like to call it the Castle Park because there is this huge wooden castle, (seems to be the main attraction of the park) that you can climb inside of & go down a couple slides coming out of it.

17 April 2009

We took Kennedy to the 'Castle Park' on this beautiful sunny day.. I wish I would have had more space on my camera.. This is only a few of the shots I wanted to take. I kept having to delete pics that weren't 'very good' so I could even take as many as I did. (Im photo happy! so, some may think this is a lot of pics, but for me, it's very little.)

Kennedy was having so much fun on this bouncy horse! She was so proud of herself for being able to get on & off all by herself (she's definately constantly working more on thinking skills than climbing & body coordination skills. She can tell you her ABC's, sign anything you ask, have a real conversation with you, but anything having to do with body coordination, is going to take her a little practice ;)

She was being so cute, playing in 'her house' & kept poking her head up through this little window in the 'play house'.

I really like the look on her face in this pic

having a hard time climbing on the train.. I'm not sure that it was really meant to be sat on, more just to ride 'inside'.

Climbing the steps to get to the slide

She's always pulling these adorable faces

One of the reasons I love Liberty Park & the Castle Park so much is because of their wide variety of play equipment & easy access for handicapped children & younger toddlers. This swing Kennedy is on, is just one example of that.

Murray Park 19 April 2009

2009-04-21T12:10:00.000-07:00

With such good weather on Sunday, we decided to take Kennedy to Murray Park to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts & feed the ducks.

We saw about 10 ducks overall, but none stuck around long enough to eat our yummy bread..
Instead, we ended up feeding all the seagulls that were begging us for food.

Kennedy didn't really care that we were feeding seagulls & not ducks. She was just excited to be feeding any sort of bird!

She had so much fun throwing the bread for the birdies. At first, she wasn't throwing it far enough to reach the water, so we showed her that she needed to throw it harder. Little did we know that she has an incredible throw; baseball pitcher here we come!

After all our bread was gone, we walked to the playground to let Kennedy play for a while. On our way walking back to the car, Kennedy got really excited & started running.. Poor thing stumbled & scraped her knees up pretty bad.

We scooped her up & Daddy carried Kennedy the rest of the way to the car (so much for bringing our stroller, only used it for a few minutes when we first got to the park)..
Daddy was Kennedy's HERO

Worst Blog Slacker of ALL TIME!

2009-04-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

My last blog was the 13th of February! WOW! Seriously? Well, I obviously can't promise that I'm going to be a better blogger, because we've all seen how well I follow through ;) So, instead, I guess I'm just going to have to TRY with everything in me to not slack so much, & post atleast once a month. Seems like an easy goal to some... Hopefully it really will be an easy goal for me, & I can go even further with it & post way more frequently.. Anyway.. Enough random thinking.. Time to start working on a real post! I will be starting with the most recent events & working backwards til I eventually get caught up (someday, years away ;) But, just so everyone knows, I didn't fall off the edge of the earth, just got lazy about blogging ;)

5 - 9 February 2009

2009-02-13T09:40:00.000-08:00

I'm getting better about blogging within a week of when something actually happened. I always feel like I have so much to blog about, but for some reason I have a hard time putting words down by themselves & so I like to take photos to help me out a little with what's been going on in my life.

5 February early evening - waiting for Kodi & Colin to get back with Travis from the airport

Kennedy was having a good time putting lots of washcloths on her Little Mermaid Doll (ariel) to help her 'keep warm.' By the time she was done, she had placed over 10 washcloths on top of Ariel. I guess Ariel must have been really cold after swimming in the sea with Eric or something?

5 February Late at night - while the guys rocked out on guitar
For Christmas, My Grandma crocheted a couple doll dresses for Kennedy. For some reason, Kennedy believes her dolls need to be naked most of the time & so they don't get to enjoy their beautiful dresses as much as I myself would like. Sure enough though, Kennedy finds many other uses for her doll dresses. Here, you will see Kennedy sporting a hip new style called the 'dress hat', usually worn for special occaisons since it's a little 'dressier' than most hats.

It can also be worn as an extra sleeve layer apparently. Who knew you could be so creative with a dress & still make it look good?

Kennedy asks every day if we can go swimming. I like to swim, but it's kind of a hassle in the winter, so we don't go as much as I or Kennedy would like. However, we do go atleast once a week. Kennedy loves her new floaty suit! She almost has the hang of swimming by herself with her floaty suit on. She's still pretty cautious about it though, so she mostly just wants me to hold her hands while she kicks.

6 February Morning - while the guys were snowboarding

She was super excited to finally go swimming, after it took me forever to get ready & feed us both (I know what you're thinking, You shouldn't swim for atleast an hour after eating, psh, hour, ten minutes, whatever)

When we got back to our apartment after swimming, Kennedy was in a Signing Time mood. She insisted on sitting in her carseat while she watched it! (Kodi took the carseat out that morning so He, Colin, & Travis would have room to take all their snowboards & gear snowboarding)

While we all went to Wise Guys, Kennedy played with Grandpa Kent & Great Grandma Torgerson. She always has so much fun with them! Kent was trying to take a picture of Kennedy with his cell phone & Kennedy was super cheeser posing! She kept getting really close so it was hard to get a good pic.
6 February Late at night - picking up Kennedy from Great Grandma Torg's

I'm not sure what noise they were making, but they sure are cute with their matching O shaped mouths!

Kennedy kept climbing on the coffee table & I would remind her that she should get off so she didn't get hurt. This blank stare is her thinking over what mommy kept telling her.

The people at Q4U gave this cute blue hippo to Kennedy as She, Kent, & Great Gma Torg were leaving after eating there.

We were all pretty bummed about Travis leaving , so we didn't have a whole lot of energy to do more than just sit around watching movies.
8 February Early Evening

T - Time

2009-02-09T08:34:00.000-08:00

February 5 - 9, 2009

We were lucky enough to have Kodi's cousin, Travis come visit us from Virginia this past weekend. Hopefully Travis had as good of a time as we did!

Travis flew in to SLC, UT Thursday night (February 5).

Didn't do anything too extreme Thursday night, but we definately had some fun! Colin, Kennedy, & I had a great time listening to Kodi & Travis Sing & Play music on the guitar! I especially enjoyed when Travis played 'Bubbly Toes' by Jack Johnson, while Kodi sung along! What a pair!

Kodi had to work Friday til 2 so Travis, Colin, Kennedy & I hung out at our apartment in the morning, just taken it easy. Around noon we headed to Jani & Tiff's house to hang out. I picked Kodi up from work at 2 & we headed back to Jani & Tiff's to spend more time with Travis.

Kennedy was weary of Travis at first (as she is with all new people), & she just kept her head down & wouldn't look at him. By Friday morning, Travis & Kennedy were having a good time, playing together with her hair clippies (so random!) A couple times, while Travis was here, we got Kennedy to call him 'Uncy T' & it was so cute! Definately started a special friendship there!

Unfortunately, these are the only pics I got while Travis was out here. Guess that just means he'll have to come out again real soon!

Friday Night, Kodi & I had a Valentine's Dinner Party to go to & felt bad about ditching out on everybody, but it sounded like they all had a good time, so that was good to hear.
Colin, Kodi, & Travis went snowboarding Saturday from 10 - 4 & from what they were telling me when they got back, it was a blast! Apparently Colin is a natural snowboarder & dare devil!
Saturday Night, Kodi, Travis, Myself, Colin, Tiff, Enoc, Matt & Kristen (Tiff's friends), all went to 'Wise Guys Comedy Club'. It was fun, but not nearly as funny as other times I've been. One of my favorite comedians there is Bengt Washburn, & he was the headliner that night &we were all excited to see him. I was pretty dissapointed with his routine & don't know if I can really say I like him as much anymore. Poundcake is still up there #1 for sure, lol (probably don't know who I'm talking about, unless you've seen him.)
After the Comedy Club, Tiff & Travis went to hang out with some of Tiff's friends & Kodi, Colin, & I picked Kennedy up from Grandpa Kent's house. She had a great time with Grandpa Kent & Great Grandma Torg, but I'll get more into that in another post!
Sunday, after church, we all hung out at Jani & Tiff's place again. We chatted a lot, ate yummy spaghetti, & played 'apples to apples'. Towards the end of the night, we convinced Travis to do some 'readings'. He's really good at Hypnosis & did readings for Myself, Kodi, Colin, Enoc, & Jani (he had done a little with Tiff & Enoc way earlier in the day). He really helped me out with some things & I'm so grateful. Thanks Trav!

New Years Day!

2009-01-28T08:31:00.000-08:00

1 January 2009

A New Year, A New Day!

Kennedy started the New Year off by playing in her crib with her new Curious George monkey.

She was having so much fun tickling him!

What a cute monkey!

We went to Target to look for sleds again (which they of course didn't have!)
While we were there, Kennedy had a fun time playing with these stylish hats!

Where'd she go?

She's magic! She made her binky disappear!

Kennedy had lots of energy for the new year! (Kind of a long video, but there's some way cute moments!)

Other Camera

2009-01-26T09:04:00.000-08:00

Okay, so this is kind of a long/random post, but I just couldn't skip all these fun happenings!

Explanation: We have 2 cameras. One is our 'diaper bag' camera (a wonderful NIKON camera) which is most used. The other is our 'at home' camera (a Canon camera) which doesn't get used nearly as much, since we usually just pull the NIKON out of the diaper bag when we are home. All of these photos are from the Canon...

24 November 2008

I absolutely love this Lady Bug outfit. I already bought Kennedy a cute horse costume for Halloween, but we had this cute LadyBug Costume/outfit that was a hand me down from my sister's kids & I really wanted to get some use out of it, so I started using it as a bundle up layer for going outside! It worked really well & kept Kennedy really warm!

I bought this bike trailer used off of Craigslist at the end of the summer & Kennedy really enjoys riding in it. Unfortunately, we didn't use it much before it was cold. It didn't help that it's a pain in the butt to carry it off of our deck, through our apartment, & down the stairs & then set it up & hook it up to the bike! But, when we do use it, it's a real treat for Kennedy!

4 December 2008
I watch my sister's 4 year old twins, Jordin & Domanik atleast once a month if not more & am always trying to find fun things for them to do outside of our tiny apartment. It was kinda cold, but we all bundled up warm & headed outside to ride bikes! Theyhad such a blast riding in the bike trailer & each took a turn riding the bike with my help!

My mom was at our house while I watched them &

helped out a lot! She's such a good Nana! This is one of my favorite photos of Kennedy. I can't really explain why.

November 24 2008

So pretty in her highchair!

Such a silly, just like Daddy!

3 December 2008

Kennedy LOVES spaghetti!

She's such a sweety & is always trying to share her food! (even if mom doesn't really want any)

30 November 2008

Kennedy is such a goof like Kodi, & I love it! Kennedy & Kodi always make life exciting!

2 December 2008

Kennedy is our dress up Queen! She definately has some girlyness to her!

4 December 2008

Being so cute & silly riding her horse!

LOVE IT!

New Years Eve!

2009-01-22T06:50:00.000-08:00

31 December 2008

We celebrated New Years Eve at home this year, with Colin & DJ!

We hung out together & had a 'Meet The' night (watching 'Meet The Parents' & 'Meet The Fockers'!)

Kennedy, of course, wanted to start the New Year off right, by reading lots of books with Daddy!

Looks as though DJ & Colin were in deep thought watching our 'Meet The' movies!?

Kodi & I - 5 minutes before the New Year

Can these goof balls ever be serious? Haha!

Kennedy, with one of her best buddies, DJ. She adores him!

Wow! That's all I can say.

Are Kodi & DJ in the same place Colin is? Apparently Colin didn't get the memo on making rediculously weird faces?

All in all, Kennedy & I had a Blast New Years Eve, with these boys!

Sledding!

2009-01-20T10:11:00.000-08:00

29 December 2008

After searching in every store in town for sleds, we finally gave up, & borrowed my sister's, & went sledding the Monday after Christmas for family night.

We went to the big Hill off of 5400 S & 3200 W, which is one of the best sledding hills around!

We had such a blast! Even Kennedy had so much fun! She kept saying 'my turn, my turn!'

Here Kennedy & I are sledding down one of the little hills. I love this photo. I think it's really cool how we are focused on, but everyone else in the photo is blurry.

Colin & Kodi

Colin thought it would be fun to sled for a little bit with just his shorts & short sleeve shirt on. As you can see, he paid the price! His arm was major snowburned!

The first video is of Kennedy & I sledding down one of the little hills.

The second video is of Kodi going off one of the jumps. His landing is pretty sweet!

The last video is of Colin going off the same jump. His landing was not so sweet, but pretty funny!

Christmas in T-VILLE

2009-01-19T06:58:00.000-08:00

After spending Christmas morning in South Jordan, at Grandma Jani 's house, we drove in the snowstorm, back to our apartment in Taylorsville, to open presents with my parents & colin.

Kennedy didn't see what Santa brought her until noon (what a good sport ;)

She was so excited about all the new toys Santa brought!

'It's all for me?'

'Look, Santa brought me a baby!'

What Santa Brought Kennedy: Disney Princesses Chair, Curious George Monkey & Book, Leap Frog Karaoke machine, bounce 'n' go worm, Sesame Street color/sounds toy, Goldilocks Puzzle, Water Baby (not pictured because Kennedy would not let go of it long enough to take a picture) & Lots of Books for our little bookworm!

Nana & Grandpa (My Parents) gave Kennedy a fun Puzzle Matching Sesame Street Book. Kennedy has so much fun playing with it, especially since 'Melmo & Hoey' (Elmo & Zoe) are a big part of the book. Kennedy's latest favorite toys/movies/books are anything to do with 'Melmo & Hoey'!

Colin (my cousin who is Staying with us, which Kennedy adores), gave Kennedy this beautiful child size REAL guitar for Christmas. She loves it & calls it her 'ding ding'.

Kennedy decided this marvelous gift box was more fun to sit in than the chair Santa brought her! Silly kid!

I had so much fun wrapping this present! I used all the little scraps left over from wrapping other presents & taped them all together to wrap it! Kennedy especially liked how easy it was to open!

Kennedy was not very excited about how many presents she opened that had clothes inside! Notice her expression of dissapointment as she opened yet another present with clothing!

And yet, shortly after... she was playing dress up with all her new clothes! Clothes must not be so bad after all?

Kennedy's favorite gift from Kodi & I for Christmas was a bucket of blocks We bought that were really inexpensive! Funny how sometimes the cheapest things are the most played with!

She was so proud of herself! So were we! She can stack up to 7 blocks on top of eachother (this photo only shows 5)!

The dollhouse I regifted to Kennedy for Christmas, that used to be mine, became the ultimate block building platform! Kennedy had so much fun watching colin stack 20 or 30 blocks at a time & then she would quickly knock them over before he could get anymore on top!

Kennedy all worn out from Christmas morning/afternoon! (Pre-nap/Pre-bath). She had something from breakfast at Grandma Jani's still stuck on her face!

Nana gave Kennedy these cute pink Disney Princess pajamas!

They were among the 10 pair she received for Christmas, from Mommy & Daddy, Grandma Jani & Grandpa Scott, & Nana & Grandpa!

She won't be getting cold at night anytime soon!

After Kennedy had a nap, Kodi, Colin, Nana, Kennedy, & I all climbed in the car to visit Great Grandma Torgerson & Grandpa Torgerson!

We then all went to my sister, Rachael's house, to see the rest of my family!

Christmas Morning at Grandma Jani's

2009-01-19T06:11:00.000-08:00

woops! missed this photo! but couldn't not post it! Kennedy got so excited when she opened this gift from Grandma Jani & Grandpa Scott! She couldn't control her excitement & started crying! But was soon after trying to ride it while I was still putting it together!

This year, we started Christmas day off by waking Kennedy up at 6 am, loading her & presents into the car & driving to Kodi's mom's house (Grandma Jani).

It was pretty snowy on the drive there, but nothing compared to the driving later the same day!

When we arrived, a little after 6:30, we were very surprised to walk inside & see that all the lights were out & everyone was still asleep. This was very unusual from years past, when Tiff, Enoc, Jani & Scott would all be up and making breakfast by the time we got there (with Derek & Angelita yet to arrive.)

Kennedy was still very tired at this point, but ready for whatever was going on.

Kodi woke everyone up (including Derek & Angelita, who stayed over, to insure that they would be there before too late in the day,) & by about 7:30 everyone was ready to open presents!

Kennedy was very intrigued with this toy that Oliver got from one of his Aunt's on Enoc's side.

Yay! A photo of me! That never happens! I'm always behind the camera! Thanks for taking pictures Scott!

Kennedy, patiently waiting for Kodi to open a really fun sing along book she got from Grandma & Grandpa Thomas (Scott's parents).

So cute! Daddy/Daughter reading! (Tinkerbell!)

Oliver & Jani

Angelita & Derek (& one of Tiff's cute puppies in Angelita's lap)

Somehow we didn't get any photos taken of Tiff, Enoc, or Scott!?

This is what it looked like outside when we were leaving! Lots of snow! Scott Shoveled the walk for us just in time though (after this photo was taken!)

Christmas Party with the Torgerson Bunch!

2009-01-18T14:25:00.000-08:00

20 December 2008

Wohoo! I'm finally getting around to Christmas Blogging!

Christmas this year was so much fun & so busy!

The Saturday before Christmas all the Torgersons got together at Steve & Kathy Love's Wardhouse to Celebrate Christmas.

Everyone brought their own potatoes & a topping to share & there was lots of other yummy food and dessert! (yum, holiday food)

Santa came & brought all the kids a present that their parents 'helped' pick out!

Kennedy was really excited to see Santa, until it was her turn to sit on his lap! She wouldn't sit on his lap by herself, so Daddy sat with her (poor santa!)

She finally calmed down when she saw the present waiting for her in Daddy's arms. Santa brought Kennedy a fun lift the flap book about Christmas. She loves her Christmas book & still wants to read it even though its almost February! (she doesn't know, or care what month or holiday it is!)

Cute little Oliver (Kennedy's closest cousin - 1 year apart) half asleep on Santa's lap! Poor little guy didn't feel very good.

Kennedy's 'Grandpa Kent' trying to convince her to come sit with him & Santa!

Kennedy just loves her Grandpa, so of course she sat with him (even though scary Santa was there too!)

Kennedy loved this slide that was at the church!

She's really smart, knows most of her ABC's, can sign or say just about anything you ask her, but she is definately not very coordinated when it comes to getting on a slide! Lol! Guess she's too busy learning other things!

Unfortunately, this video isn't the best quality, but I love it!

Kory, Kerry, & Kent all sang a beautiful Christmas song together at the party!

BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!

2009-01-07T07:42:00.000-08:00

17 December 2008

Even as a tiny baby, Kennedy has done things that have reminded myself & others of me. One of the most true to that of late is babies. Growing up, I have always loved babies & would take any possible opportunity to hold one. I also loved my baby dolls, & took care of them like real babies. Kennedy absolutely LOVES babies! Everywhere we go, she is always sure to point out any and all babies nearby.

Her favorite babies are her baby dolls at home. Most of her days are spent changing, feeding, & carrying around her dolls. She is always telling me 'baby crying' 'bottle her', & so the search begins for one of her many doll bottles. Lately she has insisted on carrying 2 or 3 babies at a time, even if it means not being able to see where she's walking!

She decided it was time for some of her babies to take a nap in her bed (of course they can't take a nap in their own doll bed). Kennedy also thought it might be fun to lay 'with' them (lol, more like on top of them!)
A couple of her favorites!

Pretending to be asleep. If only she could somehow doze off while pretending & take a nap with her dolls.

Behind!!!

2009-01-05T09:08:00.001-08:00

I thought I might explain that the reason my posts have all been about a month behind the actual date is because I'm trying to catch up on all the things that have happened over the last few months & will hopefully be caught up by February (crossing my fingers!)

Also, kind of random..... Am I the only one that is totally thrown off when a new year comes around? I'm still stuck on dating everything 2008... In fact even weirder, last night I dated something DECEMBER 4, 2008, instead of January 4, 2009. Talk about being Behind in the times, lol!

Sugar!

2009-01-05T08:56:00.000-08:00

16 December 2008

Among other things, Kennedy is definately among the majority of children who love sugar! Yes, she does love her fruits & Veggies & eats them every day, but if given a choice between a banana or ice cream & cookies... ICE CREAM & COOKIES it is!

She's enjoying one of her favorite sugary treats, cookies & milk! Thanks to Grandma Jani, who showed Kennedy how yummy milk is with a cookie, I can't offer Kennedy a cookie without her asking for a cup of milk... What a MESS!
Isn't her black toothy grin adorable!

All grown up!

2009-01-04T21:39:00.000-08:00

Here's a little of what Kennedy is up to lately...

She enjoys playing dress-up with her cousins Jordin & Domanik (or mommy if noone else is around.) I can't believe how big she is getting (I know all mom's say that, but wow!) I swear she was just a little peanut yesterday & now all of the sudden, she's telling me what to wear & which baby doll to hold!

Here she is trying to fit into one of mommy's organizer/dejunking boxes! At first she was standing on top of the lid & I told her she was going to break it, so she decided to climb inside instead. Funny how she has 1,000,001 toys, yet she decides to play with mommy's 'toys'!

I almost didn't get anything posted today... But I hurried real quick & was able to, afterall, while Kodi was putting Kennedy to bed! (What a sweet hubby!)

Water, Water, Everywhere!

2009-01-03T10:03:00.000-08:00

10 December 2008

Funny Story:

When Kennedy was born, she loved the water (maybe it has something to do with her being born underwater ;), & just couldn't get enough of it... up until she was about 9 months old... One day, I went to put Kennedy in the bathtub and she screamed & screamed & SCREAMED! So, all worried, I checked the water again (fearful that somehow it had gotten too hot), and it was just fine. Nothing was wrong with the water, she wasn't sick, and I had run out of ideas, so I took her out and thought I would try again the next day. Sure enough she still would not get in the water without screaming. Ever since that day, we've had to coax and plea with Kennedy to even go near any water, and bathtime became a horror!.....

One day, while my aunt & Grandmother were visiting, we decided we would all try to go swimming at our clubhouse & just let Kennedy watch. Everyone got in the water, except for myself & Kennedy (even though we had bathing suits on). Kennedy started calling for Kodi, so, just curious, I handed Kennedy to Kodi in the water, & she got all excited & started giggling! 'Is this the same child?', was what I was thinking. The whole time we were at the pool, she giggled & laughed & had a great time playing with everyone in the water!

Ever since, she has been obsessed with water! Any water, anytime, any place! She is constantly begging me to 'doe wimming' (go swimming) & to let her play in the Kitchen sink! Atleast once a day, I give in & turn the kitchen faucet on & let her play in the water while I make bread or some sort of treat!

It sure is crazy how much she changes from one day to the next!

here mom, you want some water too?

I WILL get that water in my mouth!

Kennedy's Hidden Talent

2009-01-02T22:16:00.001-08:00

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2009-01-02T21:59:00.001-08:00

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CAROUSEL!

2009-01-02T09:05:00.000-08:00

December 9, 2008

Every time we go to Southtowne Mall, I try to make it a treat to take Kennedy on the carousel, after she's been so patient shopping! Each time she gets more and more excited when I tell her, 'we're going to ride the horsey now!' She Also gets excited when I let her give the token to the Carousel attendant before we get on!

What a cutie!!!

Temple Square!

2009-01-01T10:49:00.000-08:00

December 6, 2008

Every year since Kodi & I have been together (3 years now), we've been sure to go to Temple square to see the lights together at least once in December!

The 1st year we went (2005), we took Jordin & Domanik (my niece & nephew) with us (who were just over a year old at the time.) It was so much fun to see the excitement in their little curious eyes!

The 2nd year (2006), we took Jordin & Domanik again, with my parents & Kennedy came along for the ride in my tummy (I was 5 months along).

The 3rd year (2007), we were so excited to be able to take our precious little Kennedy (who was 8 months old). She was still a little confused at that age, but seemed to enjoy being outside & seeing lots of people & lights!

This year (2008), being the 4th year we've gone together, we took Kennedy (20 months), & DJ (Kodi's best Friend from High School). We went on a Saturday & were planning to ride TRAX. When we got to the TRAX station, I realized I had forgotten my TRAX pass at home, so I dropped DJ & Kodi off with Kennedy to ride without me & headed home to get my pass (we only live like 5 minutes from the TRAX station). By the time I finally got to Temple Square & met up with the three of them it was around 7 pm. (It's nice not to have to find parking downtown, but TRAX certainly takes longer.) It was so crowded that we could barely walk anywhere at all and had to keep excusing ourselves through people.

Even though it was so crowded, we ended up having a great time together, enjoying the Christmas Spirit that is so strong at Temple Square. Kennedy had a fun time walking on all the little cement ledges surrounding the flower gardens & everywhere we walked, she pointed at the lights in amazement!

I wonder what next year will bring?

Kodi, Jessica, & Kennedy (bundled up like a little pink marshmallow peep!)

DJ & Kodi - never a dull moment (or serious face!)