I love you so much!

A couple weeks ago we went to California. We were able to stay in the Staker Beach House and we had an amazing time! Kevin, Kenlee, mom and I flew in Wednesday, December 8. We picked up the rental car, went to the grocery store and then ate at the Chart House. Thursday, Kevin, Kenlee and I went to Sea World! Kenlee loved it. The place was no crowded at all; therefore, we were able to have great seats to all three shows we saw (Sea Lions, Dolphins, and Shamu). We spent about 5 hours there and then headed back to the beach house. Kenlee picked out a Shamu stuffed animal. Her and Shamu fell quickly asleep on the way home.

Candie, Dad and Blade flew in Thursday night. Mom drove to the airport and picked them up. Friday morning we got up and headed to Disneyland. I love Disneyland, but it was so crowded. We walked in and saw Mickey Mouse. Then we went to Fantasyland and Kevin and Kenlee rode the carousel. Then we all headed to Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. It was about a 50 minute wait for the Haunted Mansion. :( After that we went to California Adventure Land and had lunch. We all split up at that point so that Candie, Blade, Mom and Dad could go and ride the big rides while our family spent time together. We rode Monster's Inc., watched the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, saw Handy Manny, Chip and Dale, Donald and Mickey again. We rode a quick ride and then saw some of the parade back in Disneyland. Everyone split up again and Candie, Kenlee and I went on Monster's Inc. again while everyone else went on the Tower of Terror! At that point, we watched some TRON stuff, saw the fireworks and then headed back to the beach house.

The next morning Kenlee woke up and Kevin got up with her. Soon she came running in the room to see me and gave me a great big hug and said "I love you so much!". I loved it! She has been saying that since the trip and she has been giving kisses....so many kisses! We spent Saturday and Sunday at the Beach House. The weather was beautiful. Saturday we went to the harbor and saw the lights and had ice cream. Sunday, Scott came down. We had some lunch, went to the beach and just enjoyed the day. Monday the boys (Dad and Kevin) went fishing while the rest of us when to Downtown Disney. We went shopping and had lunch at ESPN Zone. We went back to the beach house and relaxed. Tuesday was full of relaxing and packing. :( We were not ready to go back home. The weather was getting ready to turn raining...but that was the only thing that pushed us to go home.

A fall...

Kenlee is a genius! Okay - I am sure every mother says that about their child...but she truly is one smart little girl. She has been going potty on the big girl potty for a while now. She loves her doggies. She loves them so much that she picks them up and usually it is by the head or neck. Marlee and Charlee have been great sports, but you can tell they are getting scared of Kenlee. Every time she comes around they run and hide (and she finds them) or they start to shake. But they are being good.

Thanksgiving weekend was great. We had Thanksgiving with the Russon side and then came back to our house and Candie and Blade came for dinner. It was nice. Then on Friday I got up and did some shopping and then, Kevin, Kenlee and I went to Kohl's and then grabbed lunch. We went to Tangled (cute, cute movie) and then came home to watch the Jazz beat the Lakers! Saturday was the Utah vs. BYU game. It was so cold, so Candie came over and watched Kenlee. The final score was 16 to 17 for Utah. We blocked the field goal attempt and won the game! Then we went over to Bart and Elizabeth's for Parker's birthday. Yesterday we lounged around. Made breakfast, watched some football, did a little cleaning and then during nap time Kenlee did not want to nap. It was quite a struggle and as I was walking out of the room, I looked back and she was halfway over the side of the bed. Her legs flipped over her head and she landed right on her head. Of course I freaked out and Kevin came running up and took Kenlee. Luckily she was okay. Later at dinner she told Nana about her fall and said "Mommy saved me". :) That made my day!

Funny saying and what Kenlee has been up to...

Kenlee is talking up a storm. Just yesterday I asked her why she does things that I ask her not to. Her response was "because....my mom said so". It is really hard not to laugh when she says the cutest things.

She is really in to singing songs, playing kitchen, taking care of her babies, playing with her friends at school, buiding big castles (with her blocks), painting, watching picture slideshows on the computer, gymnastics, dancing, and doing things by herself. She can climb up on the barstools, has been working on going on the 'big girl potty', loves Monsters Inc. (she calls it the cookie monster), and loves to help me clean. She can tell you that she is two, her name (her full name), what our name's are, and what Nana's name is. She loves Marlee and Charlee.

I can't believe how big she is getting. It seems like she was born just yesterday.

Pictures at Skool Days

A couple weeks ago Kenlee had her pictures taken at her school (Skool Days). Here is what they look like (I hope you like them as much as I do):