Our First Six Weeks

Kenlee turned six weeks old yesterday. I can't believe how time has flown by. She has changed so much in six weeks and is really starting to show her personality and starting to smile. She now weighs 12 pounds 6 ounces...so, she is really starting to grow. :)

The week after she was born was definitely challenging. Trying to figure out a schedule, trying to plan my days, trying to figure out when to do the housework....it was tough. Luckily Kevin took that week off and my mother-in-law and my mom came out and did the dishes, laundry, and helped with Kenlee. It was so nice to have the love and support. Also, the first week my friends and family brought us meals each night of the week and that made it nice to not have to worry about cooking.

When Kenlee was 11 days old, we took her to have her newborn pictures taken. They took about 2 1/2 hours and the little stinker woke up when she was supposed to be sleeping, went to the bathroom twice (on the nice ladies' blankets), and then finally fell asleep and we were able to capture the cutest pictures.

Kenlee went on her first camping trip. We went with Kevin on the Elk Hunt. We went up to Current Creek on Wednesday, October 1 and stayed up there until Monday, October 6. The weather was nice on Wednesday and Thursday and then it pretty much rained the rest of the time. I spent the time in the motorhome watching movies and reading. It was nice and relaxing. Luckily Amber and Heather were there with their kids so it was nice to have some other women/moms there. Kevin, Shaun and Riley rode the horses while hunting and after a ride (when Bandit was tired), Kevin held Kenlee on the horse and we got some pictures taken. Kevin was so excited to have her on the horse with him.

On Wednesday, October 8, Kenlee and I went to Gardner Village to have lunch and see the witches with Aunt Jen and Rylee. Then Thursday, October 16, Grandma Lynette, Aunt Jen, Rylee, Kenlee and I went and had lunch at the Gateway. We ate at Tucanos where Uncle Blade was our server. The food there was amazing. After lunch we walked around Gateway and went to Build a Bear and I bought some books at Barnes & Noble. We had a great time.

Yesterday Kevin left for another hunt...the deer hunt I think (I get confused since there are so many :) ). He went with Ryan and Tyler to hunt up in Morgan. He should be home Monday. We sure do miss him already.

So, today I am hoping to finish up thank you's and Kenlee's birthday announcement. Wish me luck!