Kennedy is ONE...cute as a button...and so much FUN!

I can't believe I am actually blogging Kennedy's FIRST birthday.  I was looking back at all the posts I have made this year, so many tears and smiles over these amazing months.  We are truly blessed with such a beautiful, healthy, happy little girl that makes us smile every single day.  I loved planning her first birthday and the party was a huge success!  She is so loved and we were so happy so many people came to celebrate her special day with us.   It was not only a big day for Miss Kennedy but also for our family, as we announced that Baby G2 will be arriving in April 2013!  Kennedy will be such a great big sister!  I am sure my blog will get more interesting as we begin the journey into the life with 2 children :)  Exciting times ahead for the Graf Family for sure!

Good Morning Birthday Girl!  I was so happy that she woke  up early on her birthday so I could see her before I left for work.

 

Yea, it's MY birthday!

 

 Pancakes made with love from Daddy...and no she didn't even make a dent...wonder who finished them?? :)

 

The party is starting!!  She was spoiled for sure!

 

 Cute as Button...and no one left hungry thanks to Nini and Maw Maw! 

 

 I tried to incorporate buttons where ever I could!

 

 Not the best picture but it shows the cute as a button shirt I had made for her!

 

 Having some lunch with Maw Maw!

 

  Why are all these people singing Happy Birthday to me?  Daddy usually sings that!

 

The BIG REVEAL present from Mommy and Daddy :)  All the kids wanted to help open it!

 

 What's inside?  Well Kennedy could care less, she just likes to play with ribbons and strings!

 

 Pink and Blue balloons up, up, and away!  What will Baby G2 be?

 

 Kennedy is going to be a BIG SISTER in April! Yay!

 

 Kennedy is telling Nini in this picture since she didn't get it!

 

Maw Maw was shocked! 

 Time for cake!

And cupcakes!

 Kennedy wasn't into her cake at all...maybe she will be an ice cream girl like Mommy!

Maybe Uncle Eric wants some....

 Family Picture Opp :)

The cutest booty I have ever seen...I have to laugh because Kennedy was literally in her "birthday suit" for the cake pictures because her diaper was so full from swimming with Uncle Matty!  I am sure she will kill me one day for the nude pictures of her eating her cake, haha!

 TIme for presents!   She got SO many great things, thank you everyone!
I love this backpack my Aunt got her :)

 A Happy Birthday cake for the Birthday girl!  Still has her backpack on!

 Eating her cards...

 She wanted to play with the ribbons more than anything, of course!

 Her first baby doll and stroller...notice what she is playing with though!

 Drinking her baby's milk and watching TV while we open gifts, haha!

 I am all done Mommy!

The aftermath! 

A SPECIAL thank you to my friend Renee for taking most of these pictures on this post.  She captured Kennedy's first birthday while I was busy being a hostess.  We are so blessed with such amazing family and friends.  Thank you for making our little angel's first birthday so special.  We love you all!  Come visit us soon!

 

 

 

 

 



Landon is TWO...Whoo Hoo!

Playing catch up!!  I am back at work this school year and now see why most working moms don't have any extra time to do....well much of anything!  All my spare time is spent with Kennedy and Rusty...or in my bed :)  I am enjoying being back in the classroom BUT there are lots of new changes this year so I am super busy and sometimes just annoyed.  I miss Kennedy tons during the long day but she is doing great with our nanny Rachel.  But back to the blog....Landon's birthday was July 29th and we went to meet him at the Disney World of Animation Resort and stayed in the Finding Nemo suite.  Perfect for Kennedy since she has loved Nemo since she was just a few months old.  The kids were in heaven with the lifesize Nemo characters everywhere, splash pad, music, and FUN!  Leave it to Disney to make it such a happy place to be.  We went to Downtown Disney for dinner at the T-Rex restaurant.  Kennedy and Landon loved the atmosphere!  Unfortunately, our trip was cut short since Rusty woke up with severe kidney stones the next morning and we were in the emergency room for the day BUT on the bright side, we enjoyed the time we were there and the kids had no idea there was any drama :)  And Rusty is doing much better!  Happy Birthday sweet Landon!  XO! 

 I wish I would have gotten more pictures of the cool characters everywhere!

 

 This was before Kennedy was completely walking by herself.  She wanted to be EVERYWHERE and has NO fear of water! 

 

 She loved the splashpad so much!

 

 Landon going for a swim!

 

 Birthday Boy!

 

 So this is what it will be like with 2??!! 

 

 

 Kennedy was so busy looking at all the Nemo things and the water!

 

 Happy Girl!

 

 Taking a break for a snack!  Landon is trying to share his chips :)

 

 We bought this float for Landon but Kennedy liked it too!

 

 Twins....I think this Margarita may have been the finishing touch to Rusty's kidney stone...ouch!!

 

 Playing with Uncle Todd...notice T-Rex in the background!

 

 Now she notices him!! 

 

At dinner...I love this picture of them :)

We had a great time the short time we were there!  We will definitely be taking Miss Kennedy to Disney soon!

 



Eleven months is one away from ONE YEAR OLD!!

I am trying to catch up on blogging...once again so many pictures of this month and Kennedy's adventures!  This past week poor Rusty had sudden kidney stone surgery, so after 3 trips to the hospital, lots of pain medicine, and rest (and worry for me)...he is on the up and up.  It was a long week but we are so glad he is feeling better.  In the meantime though, Miss Kennedy has been busy getting SO big.  I would say the biggest change, besides the 5 steps she takes on her own sometimes, is that she has her very own language.  Rusty and I love listening to her have conversations with herself in the car, her crib, while she plays, or really anywhere, anytime!  I wish I knew what she was saying.  She is a talker...wonder where she gets that from??!!  She also loves to play with her bouncy balls.  My mom got her a princess soccer ball when we were in Rhode Island and she started throwing it to me.  It's the cutest.  Will she be into sports like her Daddy and Uncles??  She is still trying different table foods.  Cheese is a fave!  Kennedy brings us so much joy just watching her love of life.  She is so determined and full of personality.  She has mastered the wave and will wave to anyone around!  She also loves her binkie, the green light on my computer, A Bugs Life, standing on top of things and drinking water!  I will let the pictures tell you the rest of what she has been up to this month.  I can't believe I will be blogging her first birthday this month!!!!!!!!

 Into everything...the one time I don't put them up!

 Looking for everything...we love when she does this, it's cute and funny, especially when she can't reach what she wants :)

 Up to no good face!

 Giving Daddy get better kisses <3

Pool time!  We do this a lot in the evenings these days!

 Blowing bubbles with Mommy!

 Mommy's belly button!

 She loves to jump off the sides...thanks Miss Renee for teaching us Humpty Dumpty :)

 Having fun!

 Swimming with Daddy another day.

 Waving to Daddy!

Chillin' by the lake.  Love her pony tail!



 The next few pictures are for my Mom...I sure hope that MY Nini is reading this in heaven.  She would be so happy that Kennedy LOVES the ceramic pig that she made me.  I have had it in the corner of Kennedy's nursery since before she was born.  She just recently found it.  She looks for it when she wakes up from naps and plays with it constantly!  So sweet!

 Peek-a-boo Mr. Pig! 

 They have the same expression, haha!

 Her new BFF!

 I like this one because it's looks like she is laughing with the pig!

 Where's Mr. Pig's nose?  We are working on facial features!

Hiding Mr. Pig!  I am telling you, she loves this thing!