Already 4.....

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY....

She was very insistent on having a "Princess Party" for her 4th birthday, so that is exactly what she got! Her friends came all dressed up...

They ate a "Castle" cake....

They got their faces painted...

And Ky's, of course, got all she wanted!!!

Her Birthday was during the week so we celebrated by opening presents at home from us and her Grandparents!!!

We also went to dinner at her favorite Mexican Restaurant (because it has a large playground and sandbox outside)!!!

That morning she took cupcakes to school to share her day with her classmates!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

So I suddenly think I am a photographer!!! Here are a few pictures I have been working on from our Holiday trip to Utah! Remember, I am just learning, so don't be to critical of my work!

She loves animals!!!

Ky's and Wrennie!

Not bad!!!

This picture did not turn out in color, it only showed the first four people, so this is an old town version so that I could show everyone's faces! This is all the adults out to breakfast New Years Day!!!

Uncle Jake was missing his woman on New Years Eve!

This is her new "snuggly", she takes it everywhere! Thanks Grandma!

I am not going to smile!

Ky's and cousin Kaden lookin nice for family pictures!

You should have seen these two rock out on the keyboard. Kenna can head-band like a pro!

Rae's kissing great grandma Richards!

Already a supermodel!

She loves her reindeer flannels and her purple slippers!

Nana and Ky bugs on another freezing night, trying to stay warm!

She spent hours trying to figure out how this reindeer could rock itself!!!
Our little rocket scientist!

Ky's with Aunt Adri's dog, Bentley!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

We are so excited to see everyone when we go home in two weeks! We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

P.S We are proud to announce that we are no longer students! The big guy took his last Masters final Saturday morning. He will now begin the CPA testing! Our crazy goal is for him to have his CPA by May!

KEMAH?

We enjoy spending some weekends at Kemah Boardwalk, especially when visitors are in town. Many of our friends and family have been here with us, so we thought we would share a picture of what's left of one of our favorite restaurants there! It was so surreal seeing these rides and buildings that we enjoyed, no longer there, or being rebuilt.

Joe's Crab shack was one of the few places open for business! Grandma bought her a pink shotgun for memorabilia! Great gift Grandma!

Grandpa and Daddy helped Ky's see the ships out in the ocean. She loved that she could close one eye and see out the other at the same time! So easily ammused!

Oh, our cute family! The creepy thing about this picture is that the rest of the boardwalk, down a few feet from where we were standing, was completely demolished. It just ended and there was the water!

LETS FINALLY EAT A HOME COOKED MEAL! It had been almost three months since we have cooked a real meal in our own home. We were grateful this Thanksgiving to have surpassed a hurricane and a fire, but most of all we are blessed with a wonderful family:)

WE HAD A STOVE FOR THANKSGIVING!!!

WE FINALLY HAVE A STOVE! We finally had our new double oven placed in the kitchen, just in time for me to start the Turkey! Literally, we put it in the night before! No, it's not finished, but we are close. Just missing the cabinet over the fridge and the tiled back splash and we will be open for business! It was so wonderful to cook again and I highly recommend the double oven. The turkey was cooking in the bottom oven while my casseroles were in the top. It was very nice having extra hands too!!! Thanks Kathy!

Our little helper set the table this year! Each setting was complete with a tiny mint on the napkins. I could just eat her up!!!

Aunt Angie enjoyed her first visit to Texas and loved wearing out the kids!!!

Ky's fell asleep at the top of the stairs waiting for her daddy to come home one night from school!!!

This is the kitchen in complete demo! Oh, I am so glad this is almost over!

Fun and Exciting Times!!!

We recently got a babysitter and went out with a fun group of friends for the new Bond movie! We met at a local Mexican restaurant for dinner then off to the movies, and yes we dressed up! Isn't Number Two hot?!

Our sweet angel baby now loves the camera! She walks around the house and says, "CHEESE"!

She also is having issues about leaving her piggy tails alone, so after a couple of hours this is what her hair looks like! Still cute, even if she looks like a little devil with horns!

Having a grand time playing Polly Pockets with their great Aunt Karen!

We really enjoyed having Aunt Karen and Uncle Mike in town, even though the time was short and we were still without a kitchen!

IT'S A BOY...

IT'S A BOY!!!

DURING ALL THE CHAOS WE DID DISCOVER WE WERE ADDING A NEW ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY! WE WERE SO EXCITED. EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT WITH THE PREGNANCY AND THE BABY IS SO FAR HEALTHY AND GROWING WELL. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE PROGRESS! THIS SWEET BABY BOY IS DUE IN MAY!!!