A couple Saturdays later we had a party at our house with about 10 of her friends. They enjoyed cupcakes, swimming, and playing on the water slide.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Katherine's Birthday Celebrations
On Saturday, August 9th, Katherine Grace Kenney turned six! We celebrated at the lake with Grandpa Roy, Grandma Faye, Uncle Billy, and Uncle Dean.
A couple Saturdays later we had a party at our house with about 10 of her friends. They enjoyed cupcakes, swimming, and playing on the water slide.
A couple Saturdays later we had a party at our house with about 10 of her friends. They enjoyed cupcakes, swimming, and playing on the water slide.
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Six Flags Fun
Katherine earned a free ticket to a Six Flags amusement park last spring in kindergarten for reading over six hours at home. On Tuesday, August 5th, Katherine and I met Dean and Diane at Six Flags Over Texas.
Debra, Katherine, & Diane
Getting in...
going up...
coming down.
Uncle Charles would be proud!
Debra, Katherine, & Dean
Debra, Katherine, & Diane
Getting in...
going up...
coming down.
Uncle Charles would be proud!
Debra, Katherine, & Dean
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Crazy Summer Fun Photos
Katherine and Sebastian enjoying watermelon on the back porch.
Katherine with her diving sticks. She's learned to swim underwater this summer.
More watermelon! And isn't he too cute?
Always ready for a pose!
Mom's little astronauts.
Having fun!
"Hurry up mom and take the picture"
Sebastian enjoying a piece of watermelon during the Valliant Watermelon Festival in July.
Katherine enjoying watermelon during the Watermelon Festival.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Crazy Summer (Part Six)
During the last week of June I was busy catching up on laundry and housework; Wes was getting back into work; Katherine was attending Outrigger Island vacation bible school at First Baptist Church, Valliant; and Sebastian was enjoying being home and playing with his toys.
On Wednesday, July 2nd, the kids and I drove to my brother's apartment in Arlington, Texas. On Thursday, July 3rd, my brother, Dean, took us to DFW where we met up with my dad. My dad, Katherine, Sebastian, and I flew to Cleveland, Ohio and then drove to Smithville, Ohio, to my dad's eldest brother's house. We were there for the Jentes Family reunion taking place on Saturday, July 5th.
Katherine & Uncle Dean at the airport
Sebastian at the airport play area
My Uncle Charles, my dad's eldest brother, took us flying in his Mooney. Katherine always loves this and Sebastian always passes on this opportunity. My uncle asked "Who wants to go flying?" and Sebastian's response "I do, but not with you!"
Katherine getting into Uncle Charles' plane
"Ready to go"
Looking out the window while flying over Wooster & Smithville, Ohio
The Jentes family reunion was held at Earl & Robin Jentes' farm. It was a beautiful day to gather with family. The kids enjoyed some swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and other various activities.
Sebastian is pulling the wagon
On Monday we drove back to the airport in Cleveland to fly back to Dallas. Dean picked us up at the airport, and we spent the night at his apartment.
Sebastian sleeping on the plane ride home next to his grandpa
Katherine asleep on mom's lap!
On Wednesday, July 2nd, the kids and I drove to my brother's apartment in Arlington, Texas. On Thursday, July 3rd, my brother, Dean, took us to DFW where we met up with my dad. My dad, Katherine, Sebastian, and I flew to Cleveland, Ohio and then drove to Smithville, Ohio, to my dad's eldest brother's house. We were there for the Jentes Family reunion taking place on Saturday, July 5th.
Katherine & Uncle Dean at the airport
Sebastian at the airport play area
My Uncle Charles, my dad's eldest brother, took us flying in his Mooney. Katherine always loves this and Sebastian always passes on this opportunity. My uncle asked "Who wants to go flying?" and Sebastian's response "I do, but not with you!"
Katherine getting into Uncle Charles' plane
"Ready to go"
Looking out the window while flying over Wooster & Smithville, Ohio
The Jentes family reunion was held at Earl & Robin Jentes' farm. It was a beautiful day to gather with family. The kids enjoyed some swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and other various activities.
Sebastian is pulling the wagon
On Monday we drove back to the airport in Cleveland to fly back to Dallas. Dean picked us up at the airport, and we spent the night at his apartment.
Sebastian sleeping on the plane ride home next to his grandpa
Katherine asleep on mom's lap!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Crazy Summer (Part Five)
Around 35 hours after arriving home from our two week vacation the four of us piled back into the van and headed north to meet grandparents and Uncle Billy Banks at the lake. We were celebrating Sebastian's 3 1/2 birthday.
You maybe wondering why we would celebrate a half birthday, but it is because Sebastian has the good fortune to have been born on December 21st. Wes and I thought of this idea when Sebastian asked if he could have his birthday party with grandma and grandpa Banks at the lake like we do with Katherine. Now, let me explain that since Katherine was two we have celebrated hers and Wes' birthday (their birthdays are Aug.1st & 9th) with grandpa Roy & grandma Faye Banks at the lake.
Uncle Billy and Sebastian
Uncle Billy and Katherine
Sebastian and grandma
Wes & Sebastian
You maybe wondering why we would celebrate a half birthday, but it is because Sebastian has the good fortune to have been born on December 21st. Wes and I thought of this idea when Sebastian asked if he could have his birthday party with grandma and grandpa Banks at the lake like we do with Katherine. Now, let me explain that since Katherine was two we have celebrated hers and Wes' birthday (their birthdays are Aug.1st & 9th) with grandpa Roy & grandma Faye Banks at the lake.
Uncle Billy and Sebastian
Uncle Billy and Katherine
Sebastian and grandma
Wes & Sebastian
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Crazy Summer (Part Four)
We packed up our things into the van on Wednesday morning(June 18th) and began our trek home. After a day of being in the van, Wes and I decided to treat the kids to a night in a hotel. Now during our week and half vacation the kids had not done too much swimming, because it had been rather cool to be in the water. We decided wherever we stayed the night HAD to have a pool where the kids could swim. We found the perfect place with the perfect set up.
Wes and I had our room and the kids were in an adjoining room. The kids adjoining room was complete with a couch, table, microwave, TV, refrigerator, and two double beds.
Katherine and Sebastian thought having their own room was the coolest thing ever. They decided they were going to have their own little pajama party. I think Katherine originally said "no parents allowed", but she did let me hang out with them while Wes went to the store. We arrived early enough that we had plenty of time to swim. The pool was enclosed, but at the end of the building so it was actually open 24 hours. (I thought that was cool.) We did some swimming before dinner, after dinner, and even some before we checked out the next day. It was great!
We arrived home late Thursday night, and we were glad to be home.
Wes and I had our room and the kids were in an adjoining room. The kids adjoining room was complete with a couch, table, microwave, TV, refrigerator, and two double beds.
Katherine and Sebastian thought having their own room was the coolest thing ever. They decided they were going to have their own little pajama party. I think Katherine originally said "no parents allowed", but she did let me hang out with them while Wes went to the store. We arrived early enough that we had plenty of time to swim. The pool was enclosed, but at the end of the building so it was actually open 24 hours. (I thought that was cool.) We did some swimming before dinner, after dinner, and even some before we checked out the next day. It was great!
We arrived home late Thursday night, and we were glad to be home.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Crazy Summer (Part Three)
After saying our goodbyes to family we drove back to the condo in Ludington where we would spend the next several days. We spent our time relaxing and playing with our kids.
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