what have I done

im a bad influence...
and this doesnt even come close to all the clothes in her drawers. I think Ive figured it out though. Since having a baby, Im not really, myself, anymore. I have gone to a few different stores lately and tried on numerous things, and leave with nothing. I hate everything. On me, at least. Now with her its easy. We dont even have to try it on, and Im positive it will look cute. It's just easier.

just a thought...

I think that my need and love for shopping has been displaced on items for KP instead of me. Maybe one day I'll get back the desire to shop for myself, but for now, Im teaching Kennedy all about shoes and clothes. however what Im teaching her is that she needs to have a selection, a lot to choose from. Now, for the time being that's fine. Baby clothes are relatively cheap, but what about in ten years, when clothes and shoes arent so cheap? hmmm, maybe I should curb this apparel appetite while I can...

it could get out of control...and then there could be two of us with a problem...

bath time

so me sweet little kennedy has never been fond of the bath. it made me really sad because justin and i are both water babies. i am so excited about taking her to florida soon and getting her in a pool and all. then i thought, if she hates baths, she may just hate being in the water, which means she will not like the pool. sad. well a couple weeks ago, something changed. she loves them now! she just sits there and looks around, listens to me talk, plays with the water a little bit even. i am sooooo glad she had this changed of heart. its much easier giving a bath to a smiling face, than a screaming one =)

new wheels

here are some pictures of the new family vehicle =)

a happy valentine's day

well valentine's day at the manny home was quite eventful! we went car shopping and i finally got a new car! yay! it's my mom car and i love love love it. justin was so sad to trade in his beloved truck, and he is really milking the whole sacrificial husband bit, but nonetheless, i got new wheels =) happy v day to me!

well here are a few pictures from our valentine's day, with our newest valentine, Kennedy Paige, she is our favorite girl! new car pictures later...
out for a valentine meal
her first valentine =)
she really liked it, and apparently wanted to eat it
reading some espn with daddy before bed time

exersaucer ordeals

So in a previous post I let you all know that I was looking for an exersaucer, and then later told you my neighbor loaned me hers. Well hers well great and all. Kennedy enjoyed it just fine. As you can seeAlso, that's her super runny nose from her cold. Gross, I know, but she is still so cute =) So, that one was all well and good, but I still couldn't get this one that was pink and green out of my mind, that lights up and plays music =) I have gone the gender neutral route, until this moment. Don't lie, its cute, she's cute, she's cute in it. She can bounce bounce baby all day long! It's not just fun for her either. I love watching her in it and Justin loves putting things together. It's fun for the whole family!
thanks nanny!

recent moments with Kennedy

so cute in her flamingo sleeper aunt sara gave her

she has found her thumb. and yes, that is drool =)
hanging out with daddy on a snow day
watching her baby einstein. Doesn't she look so cuddly?
and now she has passed out
tummy time is fun!

things fred ATE this week:
a pacifier
a book
a playstation controller
a diaper
among many other disgusting things that i wont mention

he's in big trouble today

babies need so much stuff, or is it me that needs it?

So here are some pictures of when my parents and Kristi and Ruco came to visit. We went shopping a couple days and my mom got Kennedy sooo much stuff. When we were in babies r us, Kristi and I were just talking about how there is so much stuff for babies. They need so much stuff. Well it's funny, because Im pretty sure she could live without half the stuff she has. all she really needs is food and shelter, and I provide both of those =) So allll the other stuff is really for me =) The cool toys to put her in so I can get some stuff done or take a shower, for me. The stroller and bjorn so I dont have to carry her all the time, for me. the cute clothes that people "Aw" and "how cute" at keep her warm, sure, but mostly, its for me.

Well my mom did get her a lot of new goodies, but her biggest new thing, which again is more for me, is a lightweight stroller. The one we have that came with our travel system is awesome and I love it. Its easy to use and has a big basket and all, but it takes up a lot of space in my trunk and it weighs a ton! So after pushing around every umbrella stroller in babies r us, practicing how to fold and unfold, and carrying them to see how heavy, I finally picked one. Again, sorry kristi for making you go through all of that with me =) and thanks mom. I think she likes it!

Well I had to get it out and play with it! I can hold her and open and close it and carry it all with one hand!!!!! I know, Im easily stimulated =)

Blizzards, Sniffles, and Photo Sessions

Well I'm finally home after being on the road for two hours, of which I would normally only be on for about 40 minutes because we are having yet again, another snow shower day and evening. Insane. I plan on making a pot of coffee, and a batch of cookies and staying warm inside sitting atop the heat register of my choice =)

Also today, I took Kennedy to the doctor for her first ill visit. She is a sicky little girl with a nasty cough and snotty nose and watery eyes and i feel just awful. I wish I could make her feel all better but unfortunately she is just a pitiful little thing with quite the cold. She is not so much a fan of kleenex =(

So even though KP is almost 4 months, here are some favorite shots of mine from her 2 month photo shoot with my dear friend and amazing photographer, Tara Lohse. I just got these in the mail recently so sorry to those of you who have been asking to see these for a while.






hope everyone's week is less snowy and much warmer than ours =)

winter wonderland of 09

I just love this picture of our neighbors all helping each other with their sidewalks and driveways. That's what it's all about.
this is my neighbors house but the tree in her front yard always looks awesome covered in ice and snow
justin shoveling away
me and Kennedy all bundled up getting ready to throw snowballs and daddy!