Hair No More

So i have been really tired of my hair and yesterday I went to a ladie whos son goes to my school, and I donated my hair to locks of love. I wasn't even nervous. I had enough length so I decided, what the heck! So now it is nice to have short hair again. Here is the picture from my bosses work party out in Mesa that we went to last night. Kenzie had a blast playing in the jumping house, eating pizza, and getting balloon animals made while Garrett and I got to socialize with friends from work and eat some ethnic food from the Middle East.

Silly Mom...

Fans are for babies!! So kenzie knows how to turn on the fan and she thinks it is a blast. It is kind of like our shop vac that she switches on and off while we are trying to vaccume. So, she turns on the fan, stands in front of it and tries to keep her eyes open as long as possible before they dry out, or just closes her eyes and takes in all the wind!

Tender Moments

Here is my dad and Mackenzie reading books. She loves to be read to and really enjoys her grandpa. Of course grandpa HAS to see her once a week or I get a call saying " I gotta see Kenzie, i am going through Kenzie withdraw!" So we get to see family at least once a week and we love it. I love my parents so much and am fortunate to have them close by!

A Girls Night Out

So a week ago, while the boys were at Priesthood session, all of us girls went out without the kids!! It was nice to have some time to ourselves. So, we went and registered my sister, who is expecting in july, at the local Babies'r'us. We were able to help her register for some of the things that she will need!! It was lots of fun and afterwards ate at Red Robin! Sometimes, just getting out for awhile does a world of good for your sanity!!

Camping Trip to Sunflower

Our trip was a Blast!! We camped right next to the creek and enjoyed riding the quads, eating, and playing paintball.
Despite all the changes in plans, we all got out there and had a fun time. Well, except for dad and grandma that were on the 87 heading out when they were turned around due to the landslide on the freeway. They were really bummed out as everyone was out camping and they were all alone for part of Easter sunday. We all headed home early so that we could all be together on Easter.
A great form of entertainment was Garrett damming up the creek. He kept adding more and more rocks and each time a group of riders came through the water just seemed to keep getting deeper. It turned into an all weekend activity which ended up involving many of us there. Kenzie liked the water until she got wet and then wanted nothing to do with it!! She just enjoyed throwing rocks into the water or onto daddy's dam to help him out!!
It was also my mom's first trip out using her new trailer. She loved it as did we!! We were able to shower, prepare some food, and had a quite place for the babies to take naps!! Thanks mom for hauling it out!!

Here is all the paintball crew ready to roll!!

My cute nephew Carson hanging out in the pack n play

kenzie's infamous eye roll finally caught on camera

Kenzie having fun throwing rocks at the creek

Spring Break Fun

So my spring break came and went too fast!! I was able to spend lots of time with Mackenzie and get us ready for our camping trip up to Sunflower. Here are some fun pictures of Kenzie all cute. We also went to a Youth Muesum where there were lots of hands on exhibits and toys. She had a great time in the little kitchen area and going down the slide.

What a big girl she is now!!

Another fun face from Kenzie

Grandma reading to Kenzie at the Muesum.

Lizard

Our friends that live across the way have this cute green lizard and when Kenzie saw it she thought it was real. So we kept on taking the lizard and getting her, or pretending the lizard was giving her kisses. Now she picks it up, laughs at it, and then growls. Clayton, the cutie next to her is the owner of the lizard and loves when Kenzie comes over. He just laughs, and smiles and watchs kenzie play with toys. Last night Kenzie found his binkie and tried to put it in his mouth. However, she kept pulling it back out instead of letting go. Guess we'll have to work on that one!

Child Labor

it is never to early to start your kids on chores, right?! Kenzie was having a hayday with the broom, sweeping the floor! Of course all she did was spread it around but she was having a great time!

Does this look familiar?

So this is the bib that i had bought Garrett to let him know I was pregnant with kenzie. It brings back memories of his "deer in the headlights" look when he opened it at Christmas. Now look at his baby! he wouldn't trade her for the world. She is such a daddy's girl!!

Already 18 months

Time just seems to be flying by! It feels like a couple months ago we were just getting out of the hospital and adjusting to parenthood. Now all we do is chase her around and try to keep her happy. Last night we were able to go out on a date, without Kenzie, thanks to our friends who took her for the night. What a nice break to be able to have a conversation that does not include having to get something to appease Mackenzie. We were able to relax and enjoy some time to ourselves. I can only image people who have more children, how crutial time away can be.

Kenzie is just being her cute self. Getting into everything and loving being chased and tickled. She likes to cart around her cute doll, covering it with a blanket, and giving it hugs and kisses. She even hands it to daddy to give it hugs. Its crazy how loving and maternal she is at such a young age. And Gotta love her faces!! She is so full of character and animation. Each time she gives me a face I just have to laugh. And, she is in Nursery at church. Now we are down to 1 hour of sacrament that we have to chase her around!! Woo Hoo!!

Here are some of the pictures from when grandma and I took her to the park. She wasn't as interested in the slides and swings as much as she was the sand, and animals. Loves the Frog!

Butting heads with the horse...

And staticy hair from the slide!

Now that Kenzie is getting older, do you think that she is looking more like me, or still a daddy's girl?

Who knew that some of toddlers favorite toys where cooking utinsels? Kenzie loves to get into that drawer and pull out all of the wisks, spatuals, measuring spoons/cups, and take them all over the house. Her favorite is to get the metals utinsels and bang them on the wood furniture. This picture just screams, "Take this from me mom, bring it on!"

The past few weeks

The last 3 weeks have been oh so fun!! First, I was home sick and missed work. Who knows what i had but, it made me feel yucky! Then kenzie had an ear infection. Then on the way to get a different medicine that would work, the doctor found that kenzie was weazing and her oxygen levels were low. Two breathing treaments later, an ambulance ride, a blood test, IV, nasal swab, chest x-rays, and 7 hours, Kenzie was released from the hospital diagnosed with... RSV. Then the next week, I began not feeling so hot. And boy I was hot with a fever and chills, sore throat, and congestion. A missed day of work and a doctor visit later, I have strep throat! Holy crap does it ever end?? i am just hoping that Kenzie doesn't get anything else. So not to get you all down, that is just the life when I work around all the germs, and Kenzie is in them all day at day care. I cannot wait until she will be done with that!!

On a better note, Kenzie is adorable and getting so big. She can now run my stuff to the trash when I need her to and everyday i ask her for hugs, she throws her arms around my neck, puts her cheeks on mine, and gives me the most sweet hugs. She just makes me melt. She is jibber-jabbering so much and none of it makes any sense. She wants to talk so bad, but it doesn't come out that way! she has gotten really good at pointing at the things she needs and when she doesn't get it she will screech until she does, or throw herself on the floor or go limp. Who knew terrible twos started at 18 months. We're in real trouble later!! She loves playing ball and is getting really good at throwing.

Anyways, that is all the updates for now. Hopefully no more doctors visits for awhile!!

President Hinckley

May all our thoughts and prayers go out to President Hinckley's family tonight. We morn the loss of a great man and prophet, but what a day for his wife. They are together at last!! Families are Forever!!

1st time to the Zoo

Kenzie was already to go to the Zoo. She loves animals and thinks that most of them roar! She enjoyed riding in her wagon for most of the day!






Here are some way cute spider monkies that were sleeping in the trees. I didn't even see them until a boy next to me pointed them out. They just looked so cute!!







We found a crazy, wild monkey in the zoo. I had to "shoot her" to keep her from attacking Kenzie! Love ya Aunt Kim!







Here is the most recent family photo. We were checking the meerkat village and it made for a cute picture

Not so sure about SNOW

It was Kenzie's first real experience in the snow. Of course it was cold and there wasn't a ton of snow in Show Low, but enough for Kenzie to find out that is was not that great to eat!

Makin' the Rounds

Christmas #1- Woodard Family (kari's family in PHX)

Here is Kenzie having fun playing with all the wrapping paper in a box. Obviously way more amuzing than any of her gifts that she got!

Christmas #2- Hardy Family in Winslow,AZ

Here is Kezie jammin' out to her new tunes on the stereo. She loves to dance and twirl around. Watching her just makes me tired!

Christmas #3- Hardy family in Show Low, AZ

Kenzi has found the perfect man- he is her height, silent, and goes where she wants him to!! This was her fun toy as she would let no one take him away. She drug him all over the place. Poor Elf.

Even though it was a busy couple of days we enjoyed seeing everyone over the holiday. Of course we ate way to much and played lots of games, which made our holiday complete!! Thanks to everyone for making it so special for us!

Not a Great Blogger!!

Sorry all for the lameness on keeping up with our blog. I have a hard time remembering and having time sitting at a computer for more than 5 minutes. Kenzie keeps me on my feet when we are home. She loves reading books, and destroying the pull-out tabs, playing in her cute princess tent, having daddy chase her around the house, and eating bananas 24/7!! She makes me laugh though. She is just so interested in everything. Disney movies are some of her favorites! Aladdin, Cars, and Ratatouille are some of her top favorites. Garrett and I got her a big wagon for Christmas and she loves going for walks, and believe it or not, she loves to go camping. I guess you could say it is in her blood! And, she loves the shower. When you tell her it is time to get out she lays down as flat as she can get, and kicks/plays in the water.

Garrett started a new semester at ASU and is working part time. I was spoiled having him home during the break to help at home and be with Kenzie. I am just working away at the school teaching P.E and also being an aid in the kindergarten room. Kids are so random. Who knew that kids could cry over not finishing work or getting a stamp or someone cutting them in line?!! Kenzie goes to the preschool next door to my school. i peek in on her lots!! She is always playing, getting books read to her, sleeping, and dive-bombs it into their small ball pit! it is crazy that two people can get 12+ toddlers to sleep at the same time.

Anyways, got to get dinner going, so I hope that all are doing great and we miss you all!!

I love Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enough Said!!

No more Moving...

Well for at least 12 months!! We are tired of commuting 2 1/2 hours a day, so we moved closer to my work and Garrett's school. I now drive a whole 3 miles to work instead of 50!! Our phone numbers are the same and if you need our address, just call!! thanks to those of you who have helped us move, provided childcare, and housing!! We are so blessed to have such a great family and friends.

Friends Forever

Our life long friend Jen has FINALLY gotten hitched!! So all my sisters and I went to her shower. It is so great to know that you have friends who are there for you. I am so grateful for my sisters and Jen for their unconditional support from graduations, wedding, and a baby! Congrats Jen and Gregg!!

Kenzie's New Toy

Kenzie has a love for animals. She has made friends with a cat who lives next door. So whenever we go outside to leave or play she goes and looks for that kitty cat. And he is the sweetest cat. she pets him and will chase him until he completely ditches her. I think we have a new family pet without the responsibility!

Happy Halloween

Kenzie made a cute RaggedyAnn. Here she had her glo stick and trick-or-treating bags. She had lots of fun seeing the decorations and other kids. After we walked her legs off for an hour we headed back home where Garrett partook of her candy and occassionaly gave some to Kenzie!:)

Poor Kenzie

We were at Grnadma's house playing in the front and when Kenzie saw the dogs walking by she decided to chase them. Needless to say she didn't get to far as she started to run and nailed her forehead on the concrete driveway. It was an instant goose egg on her head. I am sure that is not the last injury.

The newest look

Here is Kenzies newest look. It all started one night when Kenzie and I were playing with the mirror and ever since she gives the look to anyone! When she does it, I don't think she could possibly suck her lips in any farther!!

Kenzie's New Do

I have branched my hair skills out from my normal clippies (all you ladies know what I am refering to) and moved to little ponytails. She looked so stinkin cute!! i am just waiting to do pigtails when her hair grows out.

No stoppin' her

Kenzie has decided that she likes to be mobil and move where she wishes!! She was a bit unsteady when she started and is doing much better now! she gets into everything! I am not sure which is easier: carrying her all the time, or constantly chasing her? You turn your head for two seconds and she is gone- just ask Grandma!! Kenzie loves being at Grandmas house as she has an endless supply of fun things to get into. She even decided to give dog food a try. And, she liked it.

Charelston, SC

Well, this is a bit late but here is a picture of Kenzie enjoying the ocean water for the first time when we went on vacation over the summer! She was a great passanger on the plane and we loved showing her to my dad's family. she met her great grandparents for the first time, so it was fun. And, our lodging was a beach house for a week. It doesn't get

any better than that!! My dad also took all the boys on a fishing trip and what they brought home we cooked up and had us a fish fry!! On the boat Garrett had left his back pack on the deck and the bucket of bait (squid) spilled all over it. The rental car stunk soooooo bad and no matter how many times I washed the bag the smell remained.

First time feeling the ocean water

The Woodard Family

GG-ma with Carson and Kenzie

Here we are atop of the Cooper River Bridge. We hiked it one evening after eating dinner by the river. It was a mile and a half up and you had such a pretty view of Charelston!! Kudos go to my cousin Holly who jogged the whole way uphill pushing Kenzie in her stroller without stopping!! You're a stud!!

Kenzie's 1!!

Kenzie turned a year on August 16th. Here she is enjoying her own birthday cake! Surprisingly she wasn't as messy as I thought she would be. And there was no need to take a bath, Sydney (my parents dog) was there to clean her up.

And here was Kenzie opening up all her fun gifts. thanks to all who were there to share in the fun.

We are MOVING!!

So, we are leaving the beautiful pines and heading down to Phoenix. Garrett was accepted to ASU and I got a job teaching in Mesa. My job is nice due to the fact that Kenzie will be right next door at the preschool and I get every holiday, weekend, and summers off!! And I can't complain when I only have to work 190 days out of the year!! What a great job for moms! We are looking forward to being close to family and to winter bringing cooler temperatures. I have a feeling that we will be making many camping trips to escape the heat.

She's Got the Look!

Kenzie randomly gives us her new face whenever she feels! She is 10 months now and is pulling herself up on the couch and her crib. She is quite mobil also as she crawls all over the place!! This picture was taken at Kimberly's wedding. She was obviously excited!!

My little sister is married!!!

Kimberly got married on June 7th at the Mesa Arizona Temple. Her and her husband, H.L, looked so happy. She looked so beautiful in her dress. This was the last in our family to get married, so no more weddings for us for awhile!!

Havasupi Falls

Garrett, our cousin, my sister and her husband, some friends and I made the trek to the Havasupi Falls. It was 12 miles in, but boy was it worth it!! It was so cool to turn the corner and see the beautiful falls, and how blue the water was. There was nothing like it. We camped there for a night and also saw another waterfall called Mooney Falls. To get down to the bottom we had to climb down through a cave and hang on to a chain that was anchored into the rock. It was pretty crazy!!

Do I look cute or what??

We were at my sister in laws baby shower when our cousin Maegan gave Kenzie the shades. She put them on her and Kenzie thought it was so fun!!

Kenzies First Easter

Happy Easter!! Kenzie looked so cute in her dress we had to take pictures. She is growing so fast!!