Arts and Crafts

Kennedy loves to color these days.  She is constantly coming up to us with a pen or marker she has found in Daddy's briefcase saying "CO-WER"  I think it is the cutest word but I know it won't last forever.  Yes, she has colored on things she shouldn't like our couch and our ottoman, ugh.  Coloring keeps her busy when I am making dinner a lot of nights as long as she is strapped in her seat!.  She got some finger paint for her birthday so we have been making lots of masterpieces with that too.  What a mess, but usually that means they are having the most fun! 

 Getting dirty now!  Her cute apron is from her Maw Maw.  She got it in London at the Paddington Bear shop.  Presley has a matching bib.

 

 She loves to see her hands in her crafts. 

 

 Umm that doesn't taste so good.

 

 Look at that masterpiece, Picasso in the making for sure.

 

Now WHAT?!

Presley's First Haircut!

To this day, Kennedy has never had a cut or trim to her hair.  With all that hair she has that may be hard to believe, but this is true!  Presley on the other hand was not even 5 months old when Daddy took the clippers to her sweet head.  It was my idea though and after it was done, I was glad we did it.  Her hair has never been as dark or as long as her sisters, but in places it was longer than others and the poor girl needed a little style help with that cray cray hair, haha.  She was a trooper and sat so calm like a big girl.  I was secretly freaking out while Rusty was doing it but trying not to show it (we took video too and it will be funny to watch one day!).  Since we buzzed her hair over a month ago it has grown in quite a bit, LIGHTER and EVEN.  Maybe she will be a blonde???  Either way she is beautiful!

She was balding in the back and growing everywhere else!  Maybe she was going for the Elvis Presley look...fitting!

Here he goes!  Yes, I saved a lock for her can Renee :)

Of course Kennedy was right there overseeing it all.

Ta-Da!  The finished product.  Hello from the bald and the beautiful Presley Rose!  I can't remember the date as I am blogging, but I think she was 4 1/2 months old??

Here's an update with a more recent photo of her.  This was on her 6 month birthday, half way to a year, SAY WHAT??!! 



Look Who's Two!

Happy 2nd Birthday Kennedy Anne!  Life has been so much sweeter, and much more crazy good since you came along two years ago!  You keep us smiling and on our toes, teaching us something new every day.  We love watching you take on the world, learning every little thing you can.  You are so, so smart just like your Daddy.  Oh what the future holds for you.  Beautiful, fearless, friendly, curious, adventurous...the list goes on and on.  We love you so much sweet girl!  Please stay our baby forever.  Ok?  You promised.

Kennedy's birthday is in the hottest month in Florida!  We picked Trotwood Park in Winter Springs area for the party because it has a splash pad and is mostly shaded.  It was a hit with the kids!  Thank you God for a breezy day, it was such a great party.  Kennedy has so many people that love her.  My friend Amy so nicely took the pictures of the celebration for us!  I told Rusty that I secretly love to party plan (well not a secret anymore since I just told you) but I always end up stressing myself out to make it perfect.  All that matters is that the birthday girl had fun and that she definitely did!   Thank you to those that came out to make a splash for our little mermaid :) 

 

 

Kennedy's love of Ariel was the inspiration for the whole party.

 

 Hard to see but I named all the breakfast treats with fun under the sea names.  Yea, I get excited about that stuff.   Must be the teacher in me.  The donuts (compliments of Gramps) were named DO-NUT feed the sharks, haha!  We also had seaweed grapes and clam cookies!

 

Views of the pavilion.  Highly recommend a party at this park.

 

 

 

The fun goodie bags!

 

Now the party can start!

 

 Proud Parents!

Our attempt at a family photo.  Presley, tell us how you really feel!  Ha!

The Birnie Cousins July 2013

Have I mentioned yet how much we love our new neighborhood?  Maitland is such a nice area with lots to do for families, children, and couples.  It seems to be centrally located to so much which is a plus.  We are also blessed with such nice neighbors.  The people right next door to us have small kids as well and the mommy just happens to be a photographer.  And you know how I LOVE pictures so Ashley and I instantly had something to talk about!  Now that I have rambled...my mom has always wanted a picture of all the grandkids together.  Sharon, Taylor, and Audrey were visiting Florida in July so we decided to make this happen!  I asked my neighbor for her help and she was excited to take on the challenge of 5 kids, 5 and under, including an infant!  Not to mention it was so hot and humid.  BUT the pictures are priceless as you will see and will be cherished forever.  Sharon and I coordinated their outifts (kudos to us) and they all looked adorable.  Nini said this was the best gift she has ever received and Gramps said the pictures were amazing.  Thank you so much Ashley for capturing the littles all in one place!  Check her out at blog.apoolephoto.com  to see her talented work.  Here are a few of my favorites....

 The best one of ALL of them.  Since Presley had to be held, we were limited on choices.  Precious. 

 

And after about 2 minutes, guess who was over it??!!  Classic.

 

 Happy boys.

 

 Gorgeous Audrey.  I love her eyes in this one.

 

Our Houston Family...just missing Geoff and they all would have been there. This is a framer Sharon!

 Uncle Matty and the boys...

 

 And the girls!

 

 Kennedy was trying so hard to keep up with them!

 

 Picture Perfect!  Handsome Taylor started Kindergarten this year!  Wow.

 

 Such a ham!

 

 Trying to climb the trees with her cousins!  Look at those curls!

 

 Laughing at Daddy of course.  You can see her dimple :)

 

Got a few family shots too...

Sweet Presley was just 3 months here.  This was a dress of Kennedy's.

I LOVE this one of my family.  Daddy and his girls!  So sweet.

 

Another good one of 2 handsome boys.

Favorite Uncle.  Great shot.  Look how much they love him!  What will they do when he has his own kids??  Maybe babysit??!!  :)

 

Looking at the ducks and probably searching for a turtle. 

Audrey loves him!

 Priceless.

 

 This is getting framed.  They were running to Uncle Matt!

 

 I love these kids and wish they lived closer.

 

Just missing a few of the Birnie kids!

Snuggling my sweet P, it was her bedtime but she did so good.

I am so happy we had these pictures done, I love them so much.

Playing catch up...Landon turns 3!

I realized that I have SO many pictures of all the fun things we have been doing this summer, but not many blog posts.  I am hoping to catch up because someone had a very special 2nd birthday and I can't wait to show you all the cuteness!  My nephew Landon turned 3 on July 29th (yes I said July!) and Nini was here for the big day.  Here are a few pictures from the Monkey Joes birthday party and the family fun.  These kids are growing so fast! 

 Nini was loving all her grandbaby snuggle time!  It was Presley's 4 month birthday this day.

 

 Landon being a big helper!

 

Playing in their undies.  Kennedy LOVES to stack her blocks and make castles.

 

 Uncle Matty is here...and he is reading a book to her.  She is in heaven.

 

 Our lovely family photo.  Hey, it's a memory!  Kennedy had so much fun at this indoor bounce house, she wanted down!

 

Riding the dragon with the birthday boy!

 

It was a Super Hero party so Holly made all the kids capes and masks.  So cute!

 

The birthday boy and his Super Daddy!

 

Holly sent me some of the pictures and I thought this one was funny.  Both girls didn't get the memo to smile for the camera.  This is Leigh Ann, my friend Julie's sister and her daughter Olivia.

The awesome cake made by a lady in DeLand.

 

Happy 3rd Birthday Landon!!!  We love you!