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.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
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!
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!
Monday, January 26, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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?
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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...
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...
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
It is Official
Thirteen years ago I married a man who I love dearly. Today I love him even more. I am so thankful God brought us together and kept bringing us back to one another when we tried to stay apart.
There are always ups and downs in a marriage and ours has been no different. We've laughed hilariously and cried deeply with each other. We've grown in the last thirteen years, and I look forward to continually growing together in the years to come.
These were sent to me this morning from my wonderful husband! And he is such the romantic...there are thirteen roses!
There are always ups and downs in a marriage and ours has been no different. We've laughed hilariously and cried deeply with each other. We've grown in the last thirteen years, and I look forward to continually growing together in the years to come.
These were sent to me this morning from my wonderful husband! And he is such the romantic...there are thirteen roses!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Kenney Christmas 2008
This year our family was blessed to be able to have my family (Homer, Dean, & Diane Jentes) all in our home. It had been four years since we were together at Christmas.
With everyone here on Christmas Eve, Katherine, Wes, and Sebastian made chocolate chip cookies to leave for Santa. (Sebastian lost interest before I thought to take a picture!) The cookies were very good and all gone by the 26th!
The kids had everyone up and opening gifts at 7 AM. I think we unwrapped the last two gifts just before 8 AM.
I love to watch the kids open their gifts and the excitement they exhibit. I was very proud that Katherine and Sebastian seemed to get excited over what the other one received as well.
Katherine read the Christmas story from The Jesus Storybook Bible on Christmas eve as we all sat together in our living room. After Katherine finished Wes read out of Luke 2 from the Bible. My dad then prayed, and it was wonderful time to reflect and focus on what we were really celebrating.
The rest of the day was spent being together as a family and truly enjoying each other.
By 6 PM it was just the four of us again.
With everyone here on Christmas Eve, Katherine, Wes, and Sebastian made chocolate chip cookies to leave for Santa. (Sebastian lost interest before I thought to take a picture!) The cookies were very good and all gone by the 26th!
The kids had everyone up and opening gifts at 7 AM. I think we unwrapped the last two gifts just before 8 AM.
I love to watch the kids open their gifts and the excitement they exhibit. I was very proud that Katherine and Sebastian seemed to get excited over what the other one received as well.
Katherine read the Christmas story from The Jesus Storybook Bible on Christmas eve as we all sat together in our living room. After Katherine finished Wes read out of Luke 2 from the Bible. My dad then prayed, and it was wonderful time to reflect and focus on what we were really celebrating.
The rest of the day was spent being together as a family and truly enjoying each other.
By 6 PM it was just the four of us again.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry
Sunday night Katherine and Sebastian were given the Veggie Tales DVD Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue. Big Idea's Veggie Tales has always been a hit at our house. Wes and I listened to Veggie Music before we even had kids (and that's another story). Anyway, as with any DVD these days there are bonus features and there is a feature giving step by step instructions on how to draw some of the veggie characters.
This is what Katherine drew yesterday afternoon. Wes and I are so proud of her.
This is what Katherine drew yesterday afternoon. Wes and I are so proud of her.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sebastian's Celebration
On Saturday our family visited ChuckE.Cheese's to celebrate Sebastian's 4th birthday.
We had a great time, and Aunt Diane & Uncle Dean were able to join in the fun. After spending a good bit of time playing at ChuckE.Cheese the kids did some more playing at the mall. What a day!
We had a great time, and Aunt Diane & Uncle Dean were able to join in the fun. After spending a good bit of time playing at ChuckE.Cheese the kids did some more playing at the mall. What a day!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Kenney's first Gingerbread House
Several weeks ago, while walking through Sams, Wes noticed a gingerbread house kit and mentioned it would be fun to do with Katherine this year. I agreed, but that day we didn't purchase the gingerbread kit. Just over a week ago I was in the store and saw another gingerbread house kit and decided I would pick one up for us to do as a nice family project. (Please take note of the word family...meaning Wes, Katherine, Sebastian, and myself.)
The kids had been waiting not so patiently for a week to make the gingerbread house, and so I decided Friday night would be the night. It started out so well. The kids and I put all the different candy in cups and sorted out the pieces for the house. The kids kneaded the icing and then it began! I had the wonderful job of icing each piece and getting the house together. I admit I had some trouble. I did manage to get the walls of the house and roof together just as Wes was walking in the door. Wes and I made the decision the house needed to set overnight before we tried adding the candy. (Notice where Wes enters this story.) Katherine and Sebastian were not happy with our decision, but we told them we were going to put up the Christmas tree and other decorations Saturday afternoon and would finish the gingerbread house then.
Saturday afternoon, after the boys took naps and the girls had the tree up, we began working once again on the gingerbread house. I had a much better grasp on using the icing and the kids were excited to decorate with the candy. (Wes was at the store.) Sebastian helped decorate the little gingerbread men with Katherine's oh so gentle instructions before deciding he'd had enough. Plus, he didn't enjoy getting icing on his hands unlike his sister who was definitely making a mess! Katherine and I were putting the finishing touches on when Wes arrived home from the store. Here is the finished project....
Now that this little project is complete I can say I did enjoy it. What I really enjoyed was spending the time with my kids.
*I should mention that Wes is the one who moved the gingerbread house from the middle of the kitchen and displayed it nicely in our dining room.
The kids had been waiting not so patiently for a week to make the gingerbread house, and so I decided Friday night would be the night. It started out so well. The kids and I put all the different candy in cups and sorted out the pieces for the house. The kids kneaded the icing and then it began! I had the wonderful job of icing each piece and getting the house together. I admit I had some trouble. I did manage to get the walls of the house and roof together just as Wes was walking in the door. Wes and I made the decision the house needed to set overnight before we tried adding the candy. (Notice where Wes enters this story.) Katherine and Sebastian were not happy with our decision, but we told them we were going to put up the Christmas tree and other decorations Saturday afternoon and would finish the gingerbread house then.
Saturday afternoon, after the boys took naps and the girls had the tree up, we began working once again on the gingerbread house. I had a much better grasp on using the icing and the kids were excited to decorate with the candy. (Wes was at the store.) Sebastian helped decorate the little gingerbread men with Katherine's oh so gentle instructions before deciding he'd had enough. Plus, he didn't enjoy getting icing on his hands unlike his sister who was definitely making a mess! Katherine and I were putting the finishing touches on when Wes arrived home from the store. Here is the finished project....
Now that this little project is complete I can say I did enjoy it. What I really enjoyed was spending the time with my kids.
*I should mention that Wes is the one who moved the gingerbread house from the middle of the kitchen and displayed it nicely in our dining room.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
First Tractor Ride
Up until a couple weeks ago Sebastian would not ride on the tractor. He was afraid. Katherine would ride, but Sebastian was not interested. Now, he loves it!Sebastian is with his buddy, Nelson Camp.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Unusual Thanksgiving
Wes, the kids, and I planned on spending another Thanksgiving in Ardmore, Oklahoma, with the Banks family, but circumstances changed those plans. Instead my dad (Homer) and brother (Dean) fixed a very nice Thanksgiving meal for me and my family at our home. I was returning home from having had surgery, and they were helping take care of Katherine and Sebastian. They stayed through the weekend, and even though I was recovering we enjoyed a nice time of being together and watching some football.
Katherine was out of school the week of Thanksgiving, and she & Sebastian spent a couple days with some friends from church before my dad came. The kids had a wonderful time there.
On Monday, December 1st, Linda Kenney flew from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to spend a few days helping out with the kids and spending time with us. It was a blessing to have her as well.
There is always something or someone to be thankful for and this year I've been reminded of that over and over! I am truly blessed, and I hope you took time on Thanksgiving to praise God for all the things you have to be thankful for.
Katherine was out of school the week of Thanksgiving, and she & Sebastian spent a couple days with some friends from church before my dad came. The kids had a wonderful time there.
On Monday, December 1st, Linda Kenney flew from Grand Rapids, Michigan, to spend a few days helping out with the kids and spending time with us. It was a blessing to have her as well.
There is always something or someone to be thankful for and this year I've been reminded of that over and over! I am truly blessed, and I hope you took time on Thanksgiving to praise God for all the things you have to be thankful for.
Saturday, December 06, 2008
Friday, December 05, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Sebatman & the beautiful Princess Ballerina
Reuniting with friends...
Abby, DJ, Katherine, & Laura
(Abby and Laura went to school in Swink last year, but this year attend in Valliant. DJ & Katherine were happy to meet up with their friends from last year.)
Meeting up with more great friends...
Ryan, Raeli Jo, Katherine, and Sebastian
Here they go...
Ryan (up top), Katherine, and Raeli Jo
(Sebastian is over on the left of this photo.)
Ryan and Sebastian
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Hangin' at the park
On Thursday afternoons Katherine has her piano lesson over in Idabel, Oklahoma. Sebastian and I usually hang out in the truck and pretend we're in a spaceship while Katherine has her thirty minute lesson. Once Katherine is finished we head over to the park and play a little before going home. Sometimes on our way out of town, we stop by McDonald's first. :-)
This is one of Sebastian's 'silly' faces.
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