She's growing up...

Wes took his little princess into Claire's where she had her ears pierced.

When she was a baby some people asked us whether we were going to pierce her ears. As her parents we wanted to wait and let her make that decision when she was ready. Six years later that time is here. Time sure does fly!

No More Rain

The rain began sometime in March. It continued to rain through April and the first half of May. There were a few days in between the rain that we saw the sun. On those days we would try to get out, but usually it was too wet & muddy. Now that the rain has FINALLY stopped we are enjoying being outside and going to the park.


Katherine's last day of first grade is Thursday! Sebastian is as happy about school being out as Katherine. They are looking forward to being together, and I wonder how long the 'happiness of togetherness' will last!

Zoo Field Day

The 1st-4th grade students of Swink School took a field trip to the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas, on Wednesday. Sebastian and I took part in this adventure as well. We had a fun day!







Katherine took most of the pictures of the animals. She loved having my camera!

Shirley Ruth Whitaker Jentes

My mother influenced my life in many ways. She could say and do some of the funnest things. She could make me so mad and then have me on the floor laughing. She was my mother not my best friend, but as I became an adult we became friends too. She taught me how to be strong and independent through all things by having God's love. It was her prayers at night that taught me how to pray for my children. She wasn't perfect, but she was the best mom she could be to me and my brother and sister. We love her and miss her terribly, but we know she's in the presence of Our Father.

On this rainy mother's day I will enjoy hugs and kisses from my two precious kids while remembering my beautiful, loving, praying mother and all the many things I learned from her!

Same Inside New Outside

Wheels

The boy loves things with wheels...




And don't you think he's too cute?

"Let's go fly a kite..."

Family Outing

Not long ago on a nice spring day our family took a short trip together. Here are some photos of our day...

The Guest

It was a great to have one of my favorite father's-in-law visit on Friday even though he had to leave early Saturday afternoon. We all wish it could have been longer, but the time we had together was excellent.


Papa Verne giving Katherine a golf lesson.

K&S at the playground at Swink Public School.

Playing at the Valliant City Park.



Papa Verne and his oldest grandkids in front of where we enjoyed lunch.

A Bedtime Prayer

The kids have been very excited, because my dad (i.e. Grandpa Homer) is staying with us while he is working northwest of Valliant for several weeks. The kids love getting to hang out with their grandpa. They really love that grandpa brought his 4-wheeler with him for work, but of course, he gives the kids rides on it when he's home before dark! Katherine and Sebastian get along wonderfully with my dad, and it is a joy for me to watch them all together.

Now my dad has his little quirks like all of us do, and the kids certainly enjoy pointing those little things out to him. It's actually funny since it's usually the same things I pointed out to my dad when I was little. I guess some things never change! Anyways, when I told Sebastian that grandpa would be staying with us he remarked " I love grandpa, but he's crazy!" We both laughed about it.

So Wes was tucking Sebastian into bed the other night, and they were going to pray. Here's how one of the prayers went and I'll let you guess which one said it...

Dear God, thank you for...You and um, Me...My dad...And my mom, grandpa, and Uncle Dean; even though, they're crazy!"

I sure do LOVE him!

Sebastian's Adventure

On Friday, February 20th, Wes and Sebastian traveled to the Dallas Auto Show, where Sebastian would have one of the best days ever! Sebastian LOVES anything with wheels.

Sebastian's first adventure that day was riding the Dallas Transit Train from Plano to downtown Dallas. He was SO EXCITED!!!!

Now onto the best part of the day for Sebastian.


(King Ranch edition)

Sebastian's favorite for the day. I believe this vehicle also had a camo 4 wheeler with it. No wonder it was his favorite! :-)

Mommy's favorite. I love to see that logo and my son in the same picture!

I believe Wes wore this precious little man out. Wow, what a day!

V-Day party prep

This afternoon Katherine and I put together her Valentine card box, party bags, and her valentine's. We had a blast!

Treasured Moments

Tuesday afternoon the kids and I were able to spend some time outside. We drew a town using sidewalk chalk down the driveway before they decided to jump on the trampoline.

Sebastian and I had fun laughing at Katherine's hair.

Katherine and I enjoyed Sebastian reenacting the Gator win over the Sooners.

I loved watching them have a blast!

These are the moments to treasure. Oh how I love those two kids! Wes and I are SO VERY BLESSED!

February's Memory Verse (Part 1)

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29

Wow, what a convicting verse for me and one I need to repeat to myself over and over! I have chosen this verse for that particular reason.

(Beth Moore and Living Proof Ministries is doing a Scripture memory verse challenge, and you can read about it here.)

Weekend Changes

Early Friday morning Wes was off to the Dallas area, where he dropped his grandmother off at DFW; hung out for day around the metroplex; and enjoyed the auto show in Ft. Worth with Dean once Dean was off work. Sebastian and I managed to get Katherine off to school, and later we went back and enjoyed lunch with her. After we picked her up from school that afternoon, I took them to the video store to rent a couple movies. We had been home about thirty minutes and one of Katherine's friends from school asked if she could come over and play. Katherine loved that, and so they played together for a couple hours. We finally settled into bed to watch Peter Pan about 9pm. Sebastian didn't last long and he was sound asleep. I drifted in and out of sleep throughout the movie, but Katherine managed to stay away for all of it! It was at the end of the movie that I noticed Katherine was burning up. Poor girl had a temperature of 101.9!

It was a beautiful day here and we've all been inside. Each one of us has some type of stomach virus. Katherine has been the only one with a temperature so far, and for that we are greatful! Looks like Wes, who isn't feeling well either, will be the only one making church tomorrow.

Home Day

It's cold, rainy and icy at our house today.

This morning around 7AM Katherine and I were listening to the radio to find out whether she would be having school today. She just about jumped through the roof and screamed rather loudly when she heard her principle on the radio announcing there would be no school. I was thrilled as well, but Sebastian wasn't very happy. He's since changed his mind, and they've been playing very well together.

By 10 AM Katherine had requested that I start my cleaning of the living room (a project I had already announced I was going to do today) instead of playing on the computer, so she could use my computer! It wasn't long before Sebastian was hurrying me up in the living room, so he could play with the Wii.

This afternoon we have devoted to playing together.




Enough talk...Let's fight!

January Verse

There are so many thoughts twirling around in my head about what I want to write. I am having trouble finding a good place to start; and truthfully, I don't have much time this morning as I have an appointment to get too! I do; however, what to share that I have set a goal to memorize scripture. I was challenged by reading on another blog about memorizing 24 scriptures this year (two a month). I'll explain more later about why I decided this was something I wanted and needed to do. The first verse I chose to memorize is Isaiah 55:8-9.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9.

The first BIG change of 2009

It's the Kenney girls and we've changed. I had a little change while Katherine took a much deeper plunge. Do you notice the change?

Control issues?

When I was a psychology major in college I took several personality tests. I usually fell somewhere between a Type A & B personality on those tests. I exhibit characteristics of both. Being a wife and mother seems to have brought out more of the type A traits. For instance, it drives me nuts when my family members (mainly my husband) don't load the dishwasher in same way I do. I mean, there is only one way certain cups will fit and you should maximize how much you can fit in there.

Okay, on with my point. This afternoon Katherine and I were making cupcakes to take to church. When it came time to put the icing on the cupcakes Katherine wanted to do it herself. "Hmmm, I don't know!" was going through my mind, but I said "Sure, I'll show you how I do it." After icing the first one I turned it over to Katherine; however, I looked on with great anticipation. She, of course, wasn't doing it correctly (or to my perfection), so I gave more instruction. By the third cupcake I decided to wash the dishes sitting on the counter while Katherine finished icing the cupcakes. She then added sprinkles on top.

I did touch up a couple of the cupcakes before she added the sprinkles. They needed more icing and I couldn't help myself! Working on the control issues...