The New Riding Toy

Wes arrived home from the hardware store with a little present for the kids.

Precious Sounds

The kids are playing and laughing in the living room, and it's such a beautiful sound to my ears. They have played great together today. I am reminded once again how precious children are, and I am so grateful God blessed me with two healthy and amazing kids.

Enjoying a Beautiful Day at the City Park

Words to Treasure

Last Easter Katherine received the NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers. She has enjoyed reading the stories on her own, but this year I decided to make it apart of our morning routine.

The scripture reference was out of Ephesians today and since we're learning the books of the Bible I ask whether Ephesians was in the Old or New Testament. They both got thoughtful looks on their faces and then I noticed Katherine quietly singing the songs we're using to help us memorize the books of the Bible. Sebastian finally says "New" with a big grin on his face. I knew he was guessing, but since he was right I just praised him for the correct answer.

After our devotion I opened my Bible to Ephesians 6:1 and began reading. I stopped at verse 4. It struck me and I couldn't get past it.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

God is impressing that verse on my heart today. Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Still, My Soul Be Still

In June, 2008, I first heard of Keith & Kristyn Getty and ever since I've been a fan of their music. The lyrics are theologically sound and not driven to emotional repetitiveness. I love that the Getty's strive to write theologically sound lyrics instead of just writing about Christian ideals or a good sounding story to music. I love that my daughter enjoys listening to and singing the Getty's music.

This morning I want to share the lyrics to Still, My Soul Be Still, because God has been using it in my life.

Still my soul be still
And do not fear
Though winds of change may rage tomorrow
God is at your side
No longer dread
The fires of unexpected sorrow

God You are my God
And I will trust in You and not be shaken
Lord of peace renew
A steadfast spirit with me
To rest in You alone

Still my soul be still
Do not be moved
By lesser lights and fleeting shadows
Hold onto His ways
With shield of faith
Against temptations flaming arrows

Still my soul be still
Do not forsake
The Truth you learned in the beginning
Wait upon the Lord
And hope will rise As stars appear when day is dimming

gettymusic.com

Scripture Verse for today...

Keep your life free from love of money,
and be content with what you have,
for he has said,
"I will never leave you nor forsake you."
Hebrew 13:5

Fishin'

One of yesterday's activities.

Pirate Day

Diana Miller took her nephew, Ryan, and Sebastian on a pirate day adventure. The boys had pirate gear and a treasure map.



The boys enjoyed going to the Red River Museum, Beaver's Bend Park, McDonald's, and finding treasure at Ryan's great-grandparents. It was such a fun day for the boys! Diana rocks!

Katherine's Shopping Trip

Katherine was invited on a special trip with a wonderful young lady from church, Diana Miller, and Diana's niece RaeliJo, who happens to be one of Katherine's best friends. Diana took Katherine and RaeliJo for an overnight shopping trip to Dallas. They had a great time. Here are a couple pictures from her trip that took place back in November.

Scripture Verse for today...

For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I a fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Psalm 139:13-15

Have a blessed Sunday!

Blogging Stats

The Kenney News began May 2006 and there were 63 blog posting over 8 months.

In 2007 there were 64 postings. (Had 4 extra months & still only managed one more than the previous year. Wow!)

Then there's 2008 with 50 postings; however, there were other circumstances that contributed to the lack of blog postings during this year.

And last, but not least there is 2009 with 58 postings. Man, I was on a roll and the year ended! I only needed 6 more and I would have tied with 2007's blog postings. Guess there's always next year, right?

This year I aspire to bring you more into our lives through this blog. I want it to become a way for you to see who we are as a family. I pray God will be glorified through the words that I write and video's I post. There will days when you'll see how human & sinful we are, but I pray you will also see how we trust God to forgive & take care of us.

And don't worry, because there will be plenty of days when you'll see how absolutely crazy and funny we are!

New Toy

Yes, I learned how to post family video's onto the blog. Actually, I've sort-of known all along, but now I can take video & upload it from my phone. Get use to seeing short everyday video of our lives, because I think I could be addicted.

I need to figure out the best way to utilize posting video on here, facebook, and twitter, so please excuse the double posting for a while. I'll be working on the best way to do this.

I do hope you enjoy seeing a little more into our daily lives.

Made it to Fourteen!

Today Wes and I celebrate 14 years of marriage. We were blessed to have our precious children make us breakfast and serve it to us in bed this morning. I heard them in the kitchen while I was still laying in bed, and when I came around the corner to see what they were up to I was told to go back to bed! I went back to my room and made sure Wes would be awake when the kids arrived with our waffle & toast breakfast. They also made us a card and sang us a song Katherine had written. It was absolutely precious and such a great way to start off our anniversary day!
Here is the song Katherine wrote as she wrote it. I tried to scan the paper she wrote it on, but my scanner isn't working right.

We wish you a merry Aniversry. We hope you have a good one. We love you and we always will and we hope the next ones better.

Scripture Verse for today...

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved Children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2

Thought for today...

Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all the day long.
Psalm 25:4-5

Last Post...

Goodbye 2009!

The Christmas Program

On Sunday, December 13th at Trinity Baptist Church, Valliant some adults helped the children tell and reenact the Christmas story.

Katherine was an angel & Sebastian was one of the two wise men.

That's Sebastian in the pink/purple head covering.

They sang Away in the Manger and the chorus of Go Tell It on the Mountain. I was so proud of all the kids. They did great!

Christmas Day

Our Christmas began at 7 AM when Katherine & Sebastian came into our room. I was shocked to find out they had come to our room around through our bathroom instead of coming from the living where they could have seen what Santa had left. They were ready for us to get up, so we as a family opened the door from our bedroom to the living room where screams of excitement then took place.

Grandpa's excitement is overflowing!


Katherine couldn't wait to have Aunt Diane play with her and the new Barbie Glamour Camper. On more than one occasion Katherine has let me know that Aunt Diane plays with the barbies better than I, which is very true; however, I did play with Katherine and the barbie camper later that evening.



We enjoyed a terrific meal and spent the day hanging out as a family. A wonderful way to celebrate our Savior's birthday!

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we got up early and headed north to Muskogee, Oklahoma, where we spent the day at the Banks'. We enjoyed a wonderful meal then opened presents. I think we sat down to eat about 10:45 AM and had all the presents opened by noon!

We hung out for a little while and the kids tickled & played with Uncle Billy.


Sometime a little after 2 PM Wes checked the weather radar and the snow storm hitting our state was headed our way, so we loaded all of our stuff and climbed into the truck for our drive home. We did not encounter any bad weather during the drive and were thankful to only have to stop once for fuel & bathroom break.

My dad and sister arrived later that night. We enjoyed chips & cheese dip while hanging out until bedtime when Grandpa Homer read The Night Before Christmas to the kids.

And yes, Santa visited our home much later that night!

He's FIVE!

That was then...

this is now!

We celebrated Sebastian's fifth birthday once again at Chuck E Cheese's. Totally Awesome according to Sebastian! We love him so much!