Working Out

Kyler and I decided we need to start getting into shape!! Ok, so Kyler didn't really decide that but he has been working out a lot lately. He has been doing sit-ups, no more messing around with crunches, and pull-ups. He likes to show off his amazing abs!! I, on the other hand, have been positively influenced by some friends at church to start working out as well. I am still doing crunches and have not quite made to pull-ups yet, but I just started this week. To be honest, I have not really worked out and gotten into shape since I played volleyball, so I have a LONG way to go. Kyler is good motivation; he likes to play with the other kids while we get into shape!!

Kyler has progressed to full on sit-ups. He does this all the time while I am trying to change his diaper. He's all about making things easier for me!!

On Sunday at Kenney's Grandparent's house, Kyler reached the top of the table and tried to pull himself up. Kenney is only making sure he doesn't fall, he's not holding him up. All I can say is, "Like father, like son." Kenney is amazing at pull-ups too!

These are some more picture from Thanksgiving. About 80% of the pictures, Kyler had his mouth wide open!! Silly boy!

My Kitchen

Kenney had a lot of lonely time on his hands while Kyler and I were in Missouri. He decided to finish our kitchen! It looks amazing. He painted the counter tops to let them sit almost a week before we started using them. Every square inch of the kitchen has been painted now! The floor is all that is left on the inside of the house now!!!

Before

It was very dark so I guess they painted the ceiling blue to make it lighter!!

It also seemed small before we lightened it up

After

I LOVE my black counter tops!
Kenney is amazing. I glad we don't have to spend $1000s to make our
house look so much better.


We decided to keep the hardware and just give it a face lift. It was much cheaper to paint it than to buy new stuff. We are also missing one cabinet door.

A Happy Thanksgiving

This year we traveled to Missouri for Thanksgiving. My mom flew to Texas the week before and drove with Kyler and I to her house. Kenney followed a week later because my family did not think they would have enough time with Kyler if he was only there 3 or 4 days. We already knew, with Auntie Shandi being there, no one else would be able to hold him!!

On the way to Missouri. He was amazing in the car!!

After one of his Thanksgiving Feasts

Reading with Daddy

One of his Aunties that love him so much!!

Kyler had never been so spoiled!! I'm not sure if he ever cried unless he had to have his nose wiped. He loved all the new toys, new places, new people and ALL of the attention. He had an audience for everything. I loved being able to get out and go shopping and spend time with my family too. We missed Kenney terribly while he was stuck at home all by himself. He said we can't leave him that long again.

While we were in Missouri we went to 2 of the auctions that my parents go to and get amazing deals, like all the furniture for our house! We saw some pretty good stuff. My mom, sister, and I went Black Friday shopping at 3:30AM!! Believe it or not, it was fun too. Lots of crazy people though. We did get some amazing deals! I cut 10 inches of my hair off!! I feel like a different person now. I did it while Kenney was still in Texas, but I think he missed us so much he didn't care that I only had half the hair I used to!! Thanksgiving was amazing. We had great food and company. Papa Dude made what he calls the Cadillac of brussel sprouts (they were actually really good, I don't even like brussel sprouts). Mom also made some awesome soups while I was there, my favorite! Kyler wanted to eat everything that everyone else had, and he pretty much got it. Mostly, Kyler was super spoiled and had a great time.

Jason took some pics of Kyler and some family pics. They turned out so good!!

Kyler in his Granddaddy hat

Two Cool Hat-Wearing Dudes

Papa Dude figured out that Kyler likes to destroy things. This video proves how much fun it seems to be

Papa Dude also found Kylers fascination with water fountains. He absolutely loved this thing. It had to be moved from the bedroom to the kitchen because he made such a mess.

Now that Kyler had been offically spoiled, this is how he feels being at home with boring Mom who won't pick him up all day!! Poor Kyler