Friday, February 1, 2013

January 2013

Nothing too exciting for us in January. We started off the new year with some of the coldest temperatures we have seen while living in Arizona, followed by the kids getting sick and then Corey and I getting sick. Hopefully February brings some warmer weather and less sickness. Still got some cute pics though!
We put a couple swings up in the backyard for the kids as part of their Christmas gift. Ben loves them and I think Kennedy needs to get a little older before she will enjoy it!
Kennedy with Abby. Of our two dogs, I think Abby is her favorite because her hair is soft and long enough to grab. Abby likes her too and likes to give her a lot of kisses.
This pic was in the beginning of January, when she could almost sit on her own. Now, she can sit for a while without any support!
One of our cold days! She is all bundled up to play! A bib is a must, since she is such a drooller!
Ben all ready to go on the swing, despite the cold weather.
Kennedy playing on her tummy!
January brought a several day phase of Ben wanting to take his naps on the floor in his room. He is so adorable! Luckily, he is now back to sleeping in his bed.
Kennedy with her daddy!

Not to get into the toy gun debate, but here is my opinion: even if you don't give them a toy gun, they find things to use as toy guns-such as the handle to my vacuum.
Benjamin with the dogs! They are his pals. He can call them with his own version of a "whistle" and tells them to sit or lay down. If we let him, I think he would have them sleep in his room. PS, he insisted on going in the kennel and having the dogs join him-I do not use this for time out, usually. Hahaha!

Corey's bday/Christmas 2012

December was a fun month! We had a lot going on! Take a peek at our pics.
Here is Ben holding Kennedy. It is amazing how big she is getting, and Ben is really starting to interact with her. It is so fun to see them together!
This year Ben was old enough to help decorate the Christmas tree. He is sporting a nice mo-hawk, thanks to Corey. That haircut only lasted a couple days before we buzzed it off.
Here is Corey and our sweet baby girl!
Ben helping me make Christmas cookies.

Kennedy sitting up nice and tall in her high chair. She is just so cute, I can't get enough of her!
Benjamin looking cool with his winter hat and no socks or shoes. Good thing our winters are mild!
Benjamin, Kennedy, and I went to the Phoenix Children's Museum. It was a lot of fun for Ben and Kennedy had a lot to look at. It wore me out!
Another pic from the museum. This was one of Ben's favorite parts-he got to pretend to grocery shop just like mom.
Corey had his birthday when the world was supposed to end, luckily it didn't! Ben helped blow out the candles!
Me, mom, Lauren and Ben making Christmas cookies.
Corey and Ben helping decorate the cookies! 
Kennedy with her Great Grandma Nat. 
Lauren and Kennedy with Kennedy's stocking on Christmas morning!
Kennedy with Uncle Matt
Corey and I helping Ben with his stocking. Both our kids have hand knitted stockings made by their great grandma!
Kennedy and Lauren checking out her stocking!

Grandma and Kennedy
Ben playing with one of his Christmas gifts!


After we got home from Christmas at my parents and Corey's mom, we had a nice big Christmas package waiting from Corey's dad. Ben got this really sweet play set of Thomas the Tank Engine. He loves it!

My two little ones! They get bigger everyday!

Thanksgiving/baby blessing

For Thanksgiving this year, we went up to northern Arizona to visit my parents. My siblings, Matt, James, and Lauren were there. My brother, Jeff, and his wife, Amanda, and their two children also came for Thanksgiving. My favorite part of Thanksgiving is my mom's creamy mashed potatoes and her mouth watering rolls (they are so good that I request them whenever I visit). We took advantage of having my older brother in town and had Kennedy's baby blessing done at my parent's house. Corey performed the blessing with my dad, Jeff, and a member of their bishopric in the circle. It was very beautiful and Corey did a great job! I am so thankful that he holds the priesthood and I am so grateful that my dad and brother were able to be a part of it. Below are a few pics of our Thanksgiving break. I even got a few of Ben and Kennedy together! You can also see how cute Kennedy is in her blessing dress.