Happy Birthday Kenyon

Not only was it the first day of school but Kenyon turned 2 today.  We love this kid.

First we made him a cake, after which he was able to lick the beaters.  See the messy hands.  Not unusual for this kid as he often holds his fork in one hand and eats with the other.

He loved opening presents.

He got clothes from grandma and grandpa Tracy.  A Zhu Zhu pet from his brother and sisters, and Buzz Lightyear pajamas from mom and dad.  But his favorite was his very own Black & Decker Tool set.  Complete with a drill, safety glasses and a jig saw.

For the past week he has been playing with the girl’s play food.  He’s been putting candles on the cake, singing Happy Birthday, and blowing out the candles.  I guess his practice has paid off.

First Day of School

The kids had a great first day of school.  Makenzie was a little apprehensive the night before and teary eyed but was fine today.  Logan was calm and collected.  Both kids walked themselves to their classes, made me wait in the hall.  Yah for school, I no longer need to be the activities director finding something fun and exciting to do everyday.

Kenyon’s 2 year old Stats

He weighs 33lbs and is 34” tall.  He sleeps in a big boy be (sort of).  Somehow he always finds his way to our bed.  He is all boy - Except when he plays dress up with his sisters then he enjoys being “Cinderella”.  He Loves Buzz Lightyear, playing cars, and playing with toy soldiers. 

He is one cute kid!

What I did on my summer Vacation

Took a couple of trips to Utah.  One for a graduation, the other for a baptism.  The kids had a blast hanging with the cousins.

 

Took a weekend and went to the mountains.

Took the kids to swim lessons.

Ashleigh cried until I let her wear my sunglasses.

Remodeled my kitchen island.  I’ve got to get rid of the white-washed pink cabinets.

Added and updated some things in the preschool room.

 

And tried to keep up with these cuties.

 

 

 

 

Our 9 YR OLD

In the beginning 9lbs 7oz. 21 1/2” long

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

To Date 78lbs 57 1/2”  man he is gonna be one tall guy!

The 4th

For the 4th we had grandma and grandpa over for dinner, which was really yummy- pulled pork sandwiches, fresh fruit, raspberry salad, corn, and jello cake for dessert.  Then we went and found a place to watch fireworks.  We were actually right outside a firestation.

The kids attempted to entertain themselves while waiting.  Here is Ashleigh dancing.

Aunt Pam came with us too.  She also helped to entertain.

I think Logan is trying a new dance move here.

The two older kids playing ink a bink a bottle of ink.

When are they going to start????

Quick but Fun Family Reunion

We went to the Kenyon Udall Family reunion in Christopher Creek this last weekend.  Logan was the lucky one who got to go up for 3 nights, thanks to Uncle Steven and Aunt Jill, to hang out with his cousin Noah.  Here is a picture of them exploring.

 

We were able to go to Tonto Creek and look around.  We tried going to the  fish hatchery but it was closed.

 

Utah Trip

We went to Utah for my niece, Kayla’s, graduation.  Sadly we had to leave Jeff at home.  We were able to visit Bingham Copper Mine.  The kids really enjoyed it.  Our grandpa Lindsay actually has a tire swing made of a tire this size.

We were able to visit with family.  Here are the kids with their second cousin, Gage, eating popsicles on the front porch of my uncle’s house. 

And this is Kenyon attacking my Uncle Bob. 

The kids had a great time riding bikes and wearing helmets.  In fact the other three were never around to get their pictures taken.And yes Kenyon still loves dogs and I would get him one if I was promised a dog as good and mellow as Skipper.