WOW... What a weekend!!

As I left off last time we were headed into a really busy weekend!!

We had the girls 18 month checkup on Thursday. Here is the scoop:

Kenedi: 27 lbs 9oz with her cast (75%) and 34 inches (95%)

Kaiden: 34 lbs and 35.75 inches (both still of the charts.. but I really didn't need to tell you that now did I?!?!?!)

Then that afternoon we headed off to check on Kenedi's arm. Her x-ray was great and they were able to take off her cast. She did pretty well this weekend but we are kind of nervous because several times she cried really hard after falling so we are going to call the doc in the morning!!

We didn't make Jordan's graduation in time because as we pulled in both girls were crashed in their car seats. We put them straight to bed!! Luckily Mom and Dad's house is super close to the high school so I could hear bits and pieces while sitting on their front porch. He is such a great kid so we forgive him for the fact he will be attending A&M in the fall (Engineering school for that matter!!)

On Friday, Jeff and I headed to Austin for several last minute errands before all the parties began and the girls stayed home with Grandma and Grandad to take a nap and help over see the installation of their new entertainment center. Kaiden slept through most of it but from what I hear Kenedi has quite the decorative eye!!


That evening Mom and I headed to D'Hanis for 2 more cousins' graduations and 1 cousin's 8th grade graduation. For all my "big city friends" their graduating class was 20 people. 20.. can you imagine? So, I was related to 10% of their graduating class. So, in the same hour they had 8th grade graduation, high school graduation and their scholarship banquet. Courtney and Chelsea are both heading to A&M in the fall as well (I'm beginning to see a pattern here!!) Courtney is a National Merit Recipient!! When I was in school Mom and Dad told me they would buy me a car if I got a full ride scholarship. So, when I got my car Shannon and Mike told their girls the same thing. Well Courtney got so many academic scholarships that she is on a "full ride." So, she got her car and to ALL of our surprise it's BURNT ORANGE! WHAT is that?!?! Isn't that against some Aggie law? You would have to know Courtney to understand!! GOOF BALL!!





Saturday was Uncle Christopher and Aunt Kimberly's couple shower. It started at 6pm and the girls don't go to bed until 7:30. For an hour and a half we tried to keep the girls from jumping into the swimming pool.

Actually, thanks to Dennis and Mom we did get play our goofy games!! They watched the girls why Jeff and I refereed.

Kaiden and her uncle.

Christopher and Kim got some great gifts as well as some VERY interesting ones!!

I will finish The Medford version of "The Weekend Update" tomorrow. There is T-Ball practice, popsicle eating, swimming and Jordan's graduation party!! Until then...

Ready or not here we come!!!

Grandma and Grandad,

We hope you are ready for us!! We are packed and ready to invade.

Love,

Kenedi and Kaiden

Here is a rundown of our upcoming events:

8am Wednesday: 18 month checkups

2:30pm Wednesday: Kenedi's cast removal (please cross your fingers for us) we already have her bathing suit packed!!

Thursday night: Jordan's Graduation (He's going to A&M in the fall)

Friday night: Courtney's Graduation (She is going to A&M too)

Saturday night: Christopher and Kim's Couples Shower

Sunday morning: Ceremony at Me-Me's Church for Christopher and Kim's upcoming wedding

Sunday afternoon: Jordan's Graduation Party

The thing is... the girls have enough clothes for every event, a back up for each event and one to wear that's comfy between events. Mommy not so much....

And Kaiden was ready tonight... she didn't see the need to wait another day.

The Kitchen Table

The girls have been sitting at the table for a couple of months now. They really do pretty good and like being right next to Jeff and I. It also makes cleaning up a whole lot easier!

But... of course there is always cons to everything we do..... like wondering where your children are when it is time to wash their faces...

But don't worry they reappeared soon... and disappeared and reappeared (you get the point)

The table is also a time for mommy to play with new hair styles since they are usually loving whatever meal is currently being served!! Did you ever think she would have that much hair?

We also sometimes have guests at our table which makes meal time even more exciting. Hannah is only 2 months younger and the girls love it when she comes over. Jeff even kept all 3 of them while I ran a gift up to school for a baby shower. SUPER DAD!!

Oh and by the way can you tell which baby isn't in a booster seat and is sitting FLAT on her bottom? I know it's not a hard question. Check her out.. she thinks she is the coolest girl in town. We are off to the pedi tomorrow for our 18 month check ups. Wonder if Kaiden is closer to the chart? We are also hoping that Kenedi is getting her cast off tomorrow. It really couldn't be a better time since she has realized she gets most of the toys she wants when she starts swinging that thing around.

First Visit to the Dentist

Kenedi and Kaiden had their first dental visit today. Kaiden cried during the entire exam which made it easy to brush and examine her teeth. Kenedi well... was typical Kenedi she didn't cry one tear just laid there looking at everyone. Unfortunately, I forgot the camera so we don't have any actions shots. The girls actually slept in this morning and at 7:25am I woke up realizing we had to leave in exactly 5 minutes. We were only a couple minutes late!! After their A+ report we celebrated with pancakes from McDonald's at a nearby park. All in all it was a really great experience.

Kenedi with her toothbrush and her certificate as a good brusher!!

Kaiden definitely enjoys brushing her own teeth rather than being held down and having someone else do it for her.

"Peep a Boo"

This afternoon I was in the living room and all I could hear is "beep boo" and then tons of laughter. I do what any good mother would do and grab my camera before heading into the kitchen. This is what I find...

Kaiden was lying on her back with her feet propped up on the side of the cabinet. Kenedi was opening and shutting the doors. Then she would roll over and give this very devilish grin.

Then it was Kenedi's turn. Kaiden was a little tougher on Kenedi as she pushed against the doors so she couldn't open them when she wanted. Kenedi didn't think that was super funny but as soon as Kaiden opened the doors she would die laughing. They made me laugh out loud!!

They had the best time!!

Happy Mother's Day!!

WOW! What a day!! We all headed to the zoo bright and early this morning. We were waiting for them to open the gates we were so early. The girls had an absolute blast!! We went with Grandma, Grandad, Uncle Christopher, Aunt Dorothy, Aunt Nancy, Uncle Johnny, Mike, Shannon, Staci, Courtney, Jordan, Kevin, Debbie and their kiddos. Yes, we were quite the group but for those of you who know my mom's family know that's not even a small part!! We didn't move too fast through the zoo but boy did we have fun.

Checking out the Lions...

Kaiden has started pointing at you when you are talking to her it's HILARIOUS!!

We have really been working on holding hands lately. It's basically out of necessity as I can't carry them everywhere anymore, they just weigh too much now. They have really gotten good and sometimes even come grab our hands when they are ready to move. So, I've been working on them holding hands with each other. They did it today for the first time!! It was so cute.

When Christopher and I were growing up our Grandma (my mom's mom) always went with us to the zoo and bought us these wax animals. We still talk about them to this day. (They don't have them at the Houston Zoo and trust me we are missing out!!) So, we just had to get the girls some (or all) of them that they had!! Here is the "group" staring at the machine!!

And Christopher and I with our final products (just like old times)!!
Then on to see the hippos. We got there at just the right time as the trainers were squirting water at them!!

Kenedi and Kaiden... what does a hippo do?

(How cute this that?!!)

Now this is a sister picture.... Kenedi and Kaiden with Grandma and her sisters (Aunt Nancy and Aunt Dorothy)

The girls with their cousin Jordan and Godmother Staci!

We rode the train too!!

We ate some lunch at the park and then packed up and headed for Houston. The zoo is a lot of work. Check out how red Kenedi's cheeks were... she was so hot!!

PS. Yes I promise Grandad was there he was our photographer!! Thanks Grandad!!

Aunt Kimberly's Graduation

Kenedi and Kaiden attended their second Texas State graduation in their short 17 month life yesterday. Their soon to be Aunt Kimberly graduated!! Kaiden thought everyone was waving and clapping for her. It was the best event she thought she had ever been to. Kenedi was just as happy sitting next to her Uncle Christopher and Mr. Hunt who made sure she had enough peanut butter crackers and that her sippy was at her beckon call.

We had a great time and even drove to San Antonio for dinner (Mexican food, which we love) and then over to her parents house for some dessert.

They girls had a blast playing with Monica's puppies and the Hunt's kitty. I kept the girls up way past bed time but they did great and are taking an extra long nap as we speak!! We are off to San Antonio again tomorrow to visit the animals at the San Antonio Zoo for Mother's Day!!

We have joined the blogging world!!

Well, since I read so many great blogs I decided I need to start one for the girls. I am hoping that I can keep up with this better than I did sending out monthly pictures!!