Nine years later...

Ok, so clearly I have neglected this blog.  I hesitate to even go back to "Merry Christmas" because if you are anything like me, you were glad to see the red and green get tucked away.  My body goes into mild convulsions just thinking about Christmas and the craziness until at least December 10 each year.  I also didn't want to just skip over it completely because one special young lady had a birthday since my last post.  So, I thought I'd just hit the highlights.

Happy Birthday Kennedy Nicole!  I can't believe that nine years have gone by since this tiny bundle arrived in our lives.  Wait a minute. Wait. A. Minute!  I have enjoyed being "momma" to this little angel.  BUT, I am not living in a perfect world where I can say that I have thoroughly enjoyed every single minute of it.  Looking back, I can honestly say we have had many, many more positive, happy experiences than those of the other variety.  However, we have not been without the pouts, tears, fights, fits, and other various festivities that seem to accompany young children.  Here's a link that truly expresses my feelings about motherhood. 

Back to KND.  She is truly a blessing in our lives.  The last year has been full of changes for Kennedy.  She moved out of the big room and into a tiny closet so that she wouldn't have to share her space.  She changed schools.  At her new school, she has excelled academically as well as made a smooth transition socially.  She has officially moved from little girl to young lady.  Although this year has had its challenges, it has been an amazing year full of growth, change,and maturation.  I look forward to her next year of life.

I may be a little biased, but I think she is beautiful...inside and out.

What in the world did that baby do?

"What in the world did that baby do?"

Yes, that is the question I have been asked about a million times in the last couple of weeks.  I've replied, "we have no idea" and "um, we're not sure" and "well, the doctor thinks she broke her foot".

My all time favorite reply, "She fell off the roof while we were putting up our Christmas lights."    Yes, people look at me shocked and ask "Really?".  Of course I use my most responsible, grown up voice and say, "Not really."  When I actually want to say, "Well, of course she did!  Doesn't everyone put the 19 month old on the roof to hang Christmas lights?  Duh!  She didn't fall off the roof...and even if she did we would NEVER tell anyone!"

Blake first started limping the day before Thanksgiving.  She had reverted to some crawling on Thanksgiving.  So, I spent Black Friday at the doctor and hospital (for x-rays).  We are now referring to that day as Last Black Friday because it was officially the last day our checking account was in the black!

The first round of x-rays on her leg didn't show any problems.  The following week when she had not improved, we were referred to the orthopedic/sports medicine clinic.  The doctor there took additional x-rays of her foot and decided that her foot was injured. However, the x-rays wouldn't show the specifics because she's so young and her bones haven't calcified.  She thought Blake looked so petite and sweet that she could continue on with the limp and her foot would heal.  Basically she decided the cast wasn't worth the hassle, etc. because Blake did not appear to be in any pain.  I was THRILLED!!

Less than 48 hours later we were back in her office because Blake's foot was swelling and she refused to put any weight on it.  So, the doctor laughed and said, "Well, we thought she was delicate and dainty and we could get away without the cast.  However, it looks like she's going to need the cast to protect her from herself."

So, here's my little Candy Cane's Christmas pictures this year!  And, these cute pictures were taken by Brit.