The cutest strawberries in the patch

Natalie & Kennedy dressed up as strawberries for Halloween this year.  It was such an adorable costume, and the striped pants and top can be used as pajamas too.  We went to Justin & Laura's house for dinner and then took the kids trick or treating down the street.  We only went to a few houses since it was getting late and we had to carry the girls.  Even though Kennedy is the more shy/cautious one, she did not mind, however, going up to someone to get candy from them!  And of course she wanted to eat it right then  :-)  Natalie was more hesitant this time, but still enjoyed a chocolate treat!

That smile makes my heart happy!

Oh how Natalie loves to run!

Getting tickles from Daddy

Kennedy making her silly face

Caroline taking Kennedy for a spin in the Barbie Jeep

 I don't know who had more fun on the tire swing - me or the girls  ;-)

Mommy loves reading to her girls

And the girls love their books!

Cheering for Tennessee

Unfortunately our Volunteers have not had a great season, but we still cheer "Go Big Orange!" before each game.  And the girls dress up in their Tennessee dresses and have fun anyways.

Still playing that "nano."  Why the maker put three volume levels on this, I will never know, but the loudest one is always her favorite!

Sweet Ken Ken wearing her pumpkin "hee-bow"



Our Tennessee Girls!!!



Where is Fall?

Lately, the weather has been nice, but almost too hot, for being supposedly "Fall."  And fall is my most favorite season, so I am really ready for the cooler mornings, leaves changing, hot cocoa, and having a fire in the fireplace.  But since it's been nice and warm outside, we've enjoyed playing in the sandbox and going to the park.  Kennedy used to be scared to touch the sand, but she's gotten so much braver and now will actually play in it.  And both girls love the swing, and would swing and swing and swing as long as we would push them!!!

Cuteness

I have some major catch-up to do, so might as well just put up the girls being CUTE.  Well, they're always cute!!!



The girls really like to "rock, rock" and read their books

Especially Raindrop Plop, thanks to Dolly Parton and the books from birth!

Lately, the favorite toy for both the girls has been the piano, or as they call it, "nano."

They love banging out some tunes, sometimes to the detriment of our tender ears, but we enjoy it all the same  :)



Nana & Papa come to town!

My parents came once in September and just a little over a week ago for a visit with our family.  The girls LOVE their Nana and Papa, and of course they enjoy every second they get to spend with Natalie and Kennedy!  Hopefully by this time next year, Papa & Nana will live in Nashville!  :-)

Kennedy at 20 months

Kennedy is such a sweet heart

She is thoughtful and cautious and grateful

Probably the word I hear her say most is "thank you" in the sweetest voice imaginable
Even when she doesn't want you to do something, like change her diaper or fix her hair, she will scream and fight it, but after it's all over will say "Thank you Mommy"  I mean, it's adorable!!!

She loves taking care of her babies, dancing, singing, Sesame Street, doggies (but not too close), helping, bring Daddy his hat and shoes, playing with Mommy's make-up, and chasing sissy

Some of the words we hear most often are:
sissy, bubble, teeth, ball, shoe (and she loves shoes, dress up shoes, anyone's shoes!  so cute), cup, eat, jump, fish, hat, shoo-wee, milk, and all our family members
She knows many of her body parts - eyes, nose, cheek, ear, body, knee, and elbow (which she calls her "elmo"  he he he)
She knows lots of animal sounds as well, but most often we hear "neigh" and it's also the sweetest sound!

Kennedy is such an amazing gift and we are so thankful for her!!!


Just trying out the potty

Sassy and cool

Aww, such a cute face!  LOVE.

Kennedy always has bed-head when I get her up in the mornings

This was one of the best, so I had to take pictures!

Little Miss pushing her stroller

Isn't she beautiful?!?!