I guess the best place to start is with the newest edition to the family.......
Kennedy turned one in September. She began walking at 11 months and is now running EVERYWHERE! If you see her still, she is either sick or asleep, which means I am always on my feet and have little free time. She is happy (most of the time), has a beautiful smile and a great laugh, she laughs often. But when she is mad, she is very mad! It amazes me even the second time around how much personality you can see at such a young age. She is her own person and she makes sure we know it! As you can probably gues from her picture, she is a healthy eater. If someone is eating something, she wants a bite. She will walk by, stop and open her mouth like a bird, then run off to continue playing...until the next bite! She adores her older sister ( a feeling that is not always reciprocated). She follows her around everywhere and attempts everything her sister does. One of my favorite things to do it watch Kennedy dance. She may be "the dancer" in the family. (I know that is not saying much!) Anytime she hears music she stops what she is doing and starts moving. If we are in the car all four limbs an her head are moving. It is so much fun to watch. If we are at home her dance is a combination of professional bell ringing, head bobbing and some form of the Haka. She is a joy and we are enjoying our time with her.
Presley is three almost four (in March). She is quickly changing into a little girl. Those cheeks are not as chubby. That makes me sad. She tells me she just cannot hel getting bigger. It goes by so quicklyy. Things that keepr her busy....preschool, Bible Study Fellowship, church and gymnastics. Things she likes to do...color with markers, be outside, run really fast, play chase, WIN, and start over if she does not win. Her new thing is "Being the Boss." We have fully explained that "she" is not the boss. She does understand this and has settled on being "The Second Boss." Now when she wants her way, she will spout off the SHE is the second boss and is upset when that does not carry the clout and power she antipated. She is a good big sister. She is like a mother hen. We call her "The Enforcer." Presley is very sweet and makes us laugh. We love her so much!
Brad, I am sure most of you will be shocked to know that he has been busy playing golf this year. (Yes, he still has his day job. Oh the perks of working for your Dad and claiming "it is business!") Las Vegas, Mississippi, Austin, SanAntonio, Granbury, Vaquero, most Friday's, sometimes during the middle of the week, and too many tournaments to count, (Brad says tournaments do not count as REAL golf and should not factor inot my count.) Yet if you ask Brad he would tell you he did not get to play as much golf as he would have liked. My guess is that he has played at least 52 times this year, probably more, but who is counting!!!!
Me, mostly I am busy with the girls, especially the one I have to chase EVERYWHERE. I was able to squeeze in a few projects this year. With the help of my mother and my mother-in-law, I have a new tufted cornice and panels in my dining room and Kennedy has new bedding and curtains. This year my projects will be organizing the craft room and decorating the playroom. No major sewing this year, just painting and some light capentry work. My mother and mother-in-law can breathe a sigh of relief. but my dad needs to get ready!
Mercy, peace and love to you in abundance! - Jude 1:2
