Kendall has recently started giggling. Tonight was the first night that she giggled more than a time or two. Haley and I had fun making her laugh.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
New School Year
It's official - Haley's a preschooler! As is often the case these days, she was not thrilled about me taking her picture before the first day of school.
Haley has transitioned with no issues whatsoever. On her first day, her daddy took her to school and I picked her up. Her teacher told me she was sweet, friendly, and that she interacted well with the other kids. Haley is happy to be in class with one of her buddies from the library, and she has made some new friends, too.
The girls and I have made it to Sunday school and church two weeks in a row. The first day I left Kendall for two hours, all of the nursery volunteers raved about her when I picked her up. One even said that she was going to claim Kendall as hers during the Sunday school hour.
Here are the girls after their first day at Sunday school and church for the fall year. Haley has about 14 kids in her class. Her dress was made for her by Marynell.
Kendall, Haley, and Emma after Haley's second day of school.
Haley and Kendall after church last week. Again - Haley's wardrobe is courtesy of Marynell. This one was made initially for me. Kendall's dress was also worn by me - my Grandmama Jenkins gave it to me.
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| From September 2008 |
Haley has transitioned with no issues whatsoever. On her first day, her daddy took her to school and I picked her up. Her teacher told me she was sweet, friendly, and that she interacted well with the other kids. Haley is happy to be in class with one of her buddies from the library, and she has made some new friends, too.
The girls and I have made it to Sunday school and church two weeks in a row. The first day I left Kendall for two hours, all of the nursery volunteers raved about her when I picked her up. One even said that she was going to claim Kendall as hers during the Sunday school hour.
Here are the girls after their first day at Sunday school and church for the fall year. Haley has about 14 kids in her class. Her dress was made for her by Marynell.
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| From September 2008 |
Kendall, Haley, and Emma after Haley's second day of school.
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| From September 2008 |
Haley and Kendall after church last week. Again - Haley's wardrobe is courtesy of Marynell. This one was made initially for me. Kendall's dress was also worn by me - my Grandmama Jenkins gave it to me.
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| From September 2008 |
Samuel's 1st Birthday
Haley and Kendall's buddy Samuel just turned 1! We got to celebrate with Samuel and family last weekend.
The birthday boy and his daddy.
Samuel enjoyed digging into his cake. Hey, Mommy, where's the ice cream??? ;O)
The girls enjoyed their cake, too. Haley loves Miss Abigail.
After opening his presents, Samuel decided he wanted one more big present...a kiss from a pretty red head;) Samuel actually stole several kisses from Miss Kendall.
Haley, Kendall, Abigail, and Samuel.
Click here for more photos and commentary on Kendall's first kiss
The birthday boy and his daddy.
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| From September 2008 |
Samuel enjoyed digging into his cake. Hey, Mommy, where's the ice cream??? ;O)
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| From September 2008 |
The girls enjoyed their cake, too. Haley loves Miss Abigail.
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| From September 2008 |
After opening his presents, Samuel decided he wanted one more big present...a kiss from a pretty red head;) Samuel actually stole several kisses from Miss Kendall.
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| From September 2008 |
Haley, Kendall, Abigail, and Samuel.
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| From September 2008 |
Click here for more photos and commentary on Kendall's first kiss
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Stealing Cinderella
Haley and I had a priceless conversation in the car today on the way home. I actually pulled out a piece of paper and pen to write down some of the things she was saying.
My sweet little 3 year old is picking up some grown up themes from all the princess movies she has been watching. She has been asking me lately about getting married. Not long ago she said 'So, Mommy, you already married Daddy?'
Today, she asked me some more questions in the car. She said 'When I grow up, who will I marry?' I told her that if she wanted to get married when she grows up, she will marry a boy who she loves and who loves her, too. She replied 'Daddy loves me. Will I marry Daddy?' Of course this was so sweet, I had to pause and think about it before I told her she would not marry Daddy, but she would marry another boy. She quickly moved on to her next favorite topic. 'What wedding dress will I wear? How about a white fluffy dress like Ariel?' I told her yes, this would be fine. She then asked 'Do you have to wear shoes to get married?' I told her she could wear shoes if she wanted to, but she didn't have to (a destination wedding on the beach would be fine with me;). She then said 'I want to, but what shoes - my dress up ones?' I said yes, that would be fine, but she was concerned. 'But when I grow up, I'll be too big for them!'
The first thing Haley asks when she gets up each morning is related to what she's going to wear that day. We all know that fashion is important to her. Planning what she's going to wear 30 years from now (yes, I know I'm pushing it) is taking it to a whole different level, though;)
So the next sweet thing she said was 'When I grow up, I'll be able to go to work.' I told her yes and asked her what she wanted to do for her work when she grows up. She replied -I'll be able to go to work at (name of Jennifer's employer) like you, Mommy.
This was just another reminder to me that she's always watching and listening. It is such an awesome and powerful responsibility to be a parent and have a little one that wants to be like me!
My sweet little 3 year old is picking up some grown up themes from all the princess movies she has been watching. She has been asking me lately about getting married. Not long ago she said 'So, Mommy, you already married Daddy?'
Today, she asked me some more questions in the car. She said 'When I grow up, who will I marry?' I told her that if she wanted to get married when she grows up, she will marry a boy who she loves and who loves her, too. She replied 'Daddy loves me. Will I marry Daddy?' Of course this was so sweet, I had to pause and think about it before I told her she would not marry Daddy, but she would marry another boy. She quickly moved on to her next favorite topic. 'What wedding dress will I wear? How about a white fluffy dress like Ariel?' I told her yes, this would be fine. She then asked 'Do you have to wear shoes to get married?' I told her she could wear shoes if she wanted to, but she didn't have to (a destination wedding on the beach would be fine with me;). She then said 'I want to, but what shoes - my dress up ones?' I said yes, that would be fine, but she was concerned. 'But when I grow up, I'll be too big for them!'
The first thing Haley asks when she gets up each morning is related to what she's going to wear that day. We all know that fashion is important to her. Planning what she's going to wear 30 years from now (yes, I know I'm pushing it) is taking it to a whole different level, though;)
So the next sweet thing she said was 'When I grow up, I'll be able to go to work.' I told her yes and asked her what she wanted to do for her work when she grows up. She replied -I'll be able to go to work at (name of Jennifer's employer) like you, Mommy.
This was just another reminder to me that she's always watching and listening. It is such an awesome and powerful responsibility to be a parent and have a little one that wants to be like me!
Swinging and Rollin
Mom, Dad, Haley, Kendall and I went to the beach this weekend. Kevin stayed here - he is not a beach person. Rather than drag him with us, I asked at the last minute if he wanted to stay home. He quickly said yes!
After spending 3 days with the kids, I needed a break and needed to get some things done. Kevin watched both girls most of the day Monday. Wouldn't you know he got to experience a couple of 'firsts' with each of them. Haley learned to pump in the swing when they went to the park. Kevin, Marynell, and O have been working with Haley on this, and she finally picked it up this weekend. I saw her do this on Monday, and I was so excited. Now, she and Kevin can swing together instead of Kevin just standing behind her and pushing.
On the same day, Kevin watched Kendall roll from her back to her tummy! She first rolled from her tummy to her back weeks ago. Marynell has seen her roll from her back to her side, but never all the way to her tummy. Kevin watched her do it twice on Monday before he got the video camera out. She did it again tonight while I was in the room. I turned my back for one second while she was on her back. I turned back around and she was on her tummy. Kendall is also grabbing things more now.
After spending 3 days with the kids, I needed a break and needed to get some things done. Kevin watched both girls most of the day Monday. Wouldn't you know he got to experience a couple of 'firsts' with each of them. Haley learned to pump in the swing when they went to the park. Kevin, Marynell, and O have been working with Haley on this, and she finally picked it up this weekend. I saw her do this on Monday, and I was so excited. Now, she and Kevin can swing together instead of Kevin just standing behind her and pushing.
On the same day, Kevin watched Kendall roll from her back to her tummy! She first rolled from her tummy to her back weeks ago. Marynell has seen her roll from her back to her side, but never all the way to her tummy. Kevin watched her do it twice on Monday before he got the video camera out. She did it again tonight while I was in the room. I turned my back for one second while she was on her back. I turned back around and she was on her tummy. Kendall is also grabbing things more now.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sleeping Beauties
Haley Marie at 10 days old...
Kendall Jane at about 3 1/2 months old...
I think my girls each have very unique faces...they really only look alot alike to me when they're sleeping or smiling. Their daddy doesn't think they look alike at all!
Kendall Jane at about 3 1/2 months old...
I think my girls each have very unique faces...they really only look alot alike to me when they're sleeping or smiling. Their daddy doesn't think they look alike at all!
Sweet Sisters
Here are some of my favorite pictures of my girls from the past month.
Posing for a picture for Marynell.
Kendall, Haley, and Emma. Emma has become an important member of our family over the past few weeks.
Kendall is such a complacent baby. She likes hanging out on the sofa with her big sis. This pic is definitely one of my favorites of the two of them.
Go Gamecocks!
Kendall doesn't mind being Haley's real live baby doll!
Haley loves to tell her sister 'I love you, Kendall.'
Posing for a picture for Marynell.
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| From August2008 |
Kendall, Haley, and Emma. Emma has become an important member of our family over the past few weeks.
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| From August2008 |
Kendall is such a complacent baby. She likes hanging out on the sofa with her big sis. This pic is definitely one of my favorites of the two of them.
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| From August2008 |
Go Gamecocks!
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| From August2008 |
Kendall doesn't mind being Haley's real live baby doll!
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| From August2008 |
Haley loves to tell her sister 'I love you, Kendall.'
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| From August2008 |
Monday, September 1, 2008
Beach Babies
Here is Haley Marie, 4 1/2 months old, on her first Labor Day weekend at the beach in 2005.
Here is Kendall Jane, 3 1/2 months old, during her first Labor Day weekend - 2008.
Here is Kendall Jane, 3 1/2 months old, during her first Labor Day weekend - 2008.
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