Cruise Memories

Here's a pic of Steve and I from the last night of our cruise. Hoping to be able to post many more pics soon! I have managed to lose one of the cords to upload pics from our old camera. I went to our neighborhood pharmacy/photo spot last weekend and their system was "down". Grr. So, until I can get the pics transferred to a disc and thus transferred here, I'm limited in what I can share.

We had so much fun with the most fabulous friends! Hope to do it again (and stay healthy the whole time) soon!

Carie

Hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween! Kennedy's daycare posted a note that the kids could wear their costumes to school. I feared for the safety of Kennedy's costume, so she just wore her pumpkin bib and socks.

She got in some "daddy" time before daycare.

Kayt's school went costume-free this year, but we had to get in the spirit!

Kayt decided to be Mulan for Halloween this year. It's beyond me as to why, because she owns yet has never seen the movie. It was easy to do, and she was thrilled. And, her Mommy thinks she made a beautiful Mulan.

And here's to the cutest little ladybug in the South!

Carie

My lil punkins

Steve went to the Razorback game in Nashville yesterday (WPS!). We won, but it sure wasn't pretty. Since he was gone, I got some time with my girls!

Isn't she the cutest little pumpkin?

Here are the cupcakes Kayt and I made....after 2 (yes 2!!!) trips to the grocery store. Someone used all my vegetable oil, and, since I rarely cook, I didn't know it was gone. Oh well!

Kayt was very proud of our cupcakes (and they were REALLY yummy too!)

Carie

Kennedy is 9 months old!

Sweet Kennedy, you are 9 months (and 1 day) old! You are growing so quickly. I just want it to slow down and not go by so fast!

*You are 20lbs, 15 oz as of yesterday. We haven't done your 9 month check-up, but we did go to the doctor yesterday to check your ears. They were clear (except for a little fluid in one) for the first time since August.

*You are wearing 12-18 month clothes.

*You are still in size 3 diapers.

*You think it's great fun to pull up in your crib and throw out your paci's. It looks like a mine-field when we come in there to get you, since you sleep with as many as you can hoard.

*You are "crawling". You made up your own way to do it. I think your way is much harder, but it works and you're happy. I made a video of it yesterday. I will post it when your daddy helps me figure out how.

*You are feeding yourself finger foods now, too. You think the cheese puffs are fabulous.

*You are clapping now. It's precious.

*You are also saying "Mama". Don't worry, I know it doesn't necessarily mean me...yet...but I love hearing it.

(Woo Pigs, by the way! My girls are destined to be Razorback fans!)

*Your Meme is coming to see you tomorrow, and your Marme and Poppy are coming on Friday. They'll be so impressed with all of your new tricks!

(You thought playing in the grass was great fun...and you kept trying to sneak some into your mouth when I wasn't looking.)

*You love to climb on people. If someone lays down on the floor, they are fair game. You're pulling up and diving over them. We love it!

AND WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

Carie

Pajama kinda day

It was one of those Sundays...the kind of Sunday that you can kick back, relax, and avoid putting on real clothes all day long. My girls spent the entire day in their owl pj's. I'm totally into owls right now. They have pj's, outfits, and I have all the goodies to make owl bows as well! So excited!

Kayt spent lots of time playing on the computer. It's hard to say "no" with all the educational websites out there. As long as she thinks they are fun, she can have at it. I know the day is coming when I will have to fight to get her to do this!

My blue-eyed-girl spent lots of time playing on the floor. Gone are the days of sitting and snuggling. If this child is awake, she's rolling, scooting, climbing, etc. It's constant!

And I just had to share this pic. She looks so excited! She was playing with Emma, our 90lb lab. They're best buds!

I did get my run in today. Moving on to week 2! Hope your Sunday was nice and relaxing as well!

Carie

So far, so good!

This morning we got up and went to Jag Day. The local high school had a carnival to raise money for the band. Kayt loved it. It was great, until the sun came out from behind a cloud. Then we melted. Go figure, since I put up all the Spring/Summer clothes yesterday and filled the girls' closets with Fall/Winter stuff. I should have known better! Kayt also got ice cream to celebrate an entire month of staying on "green" at school. We used to do it by the week, but we're moving on up in the world (and trying to eat a little bit healthier). We went here. It's not too shabby! Of course, Steve and I had to partake in the celebration as well....it's only right!

We got home and instead of cleaning, I donned my running gear and headed out for this:

Yep, I did it! Day 2, Week 1....all three days of week 1 are the same. Just gotta hit the road tomorrow and I'm down a week. Hopefully it will stick. I'm sadly very out of shape....and it's only been a month since I worked out. Gotta get this weight off and firmed up for the cruise we have planned in a few weeks! I'm so excited!

Carie

And so it begins....maybe

I used to run. When we first moved to the Memphis area, I had nothing else to do with myself, so I got the Couch to 5k program loaded up and off I went. I worked up to the 5k distance. Once I got to the point that I could run a mile or two without dying, it was a HUGE stress relief for me. Then I hurt my ankle trying to increase my speed. Then my best friend moved here and I decided that it was WAY more fun to work out with her than run by myself. Needless to say, I couldn't run around the block at this point if you paid me to. Alas, my friend is leaving me, and it's back to running. Mainly because I'm too cheap to pay for a gym membership right now. Plus, I'd love to be able to run a 5k with these beautiful girls one day!

Isn't it crazy that I'm going to torture myself in order to set a better example of health for them? The things mothers' do for their children! Ha! Admittedly, I have been saying that I was going to start running for a few weeks now. Maybe since I'm posting this, I'm finally ready to start??? Maybe not...I'll keep you posted!

Carie