Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Where's the Money At???

In a fitting room at the mall today, Kendall decided to look through my wallet. She got a little discouraged you see; she couldn't find any money. You and me both kid! So I sent this first picture to Rob in a text that said, "Kendall has a problem. She can't find any money in my wallet and she would like for you to replenish my supply". Rob sent me a text back that said, "HAHA".
But as you can see this is no laughing matter. In fact Kendall had to sit down to better evaluate the situation.Ok, let's start over and carefully look from the front.....

All the way to the back.
There's really NONE in here!!!
***Readers side note - Rob and I got this little dress for Kendall in Cancun last summer. Isn't it adorable on her? And very much in the Fiesta spirit!

Trip Down Memory Lane

If you are from San Antonio than you more than likely visited the Kiddie Park as a child and have very fond memories there. If you are not from San Antonio, it's a little park devoted to carnival rides for tiny tots. When I was in kindergarten, back when it was half days, my father took care of me after school. I was in the morning class and my dad worked nights at the time. So after school my Dad prepared a hearty/healthy lunch for me that consisted of had boiled eggs and chocolate chips (we saved the grapes to throw at the gorillas at the zoo), then headed to the zoo or the kiddie park. Sometimes both in the same day. Those were the days! Well the park was recently renovated and I stepped back in time as I took Kendall to the Kiddie Park this week with her Aunt Kris. The first ride was a bit bumpy and we weren't quite sure if she'd want to ride anything else by the look on her face. Her cheeks were shaking and she looked like a deer caught in the headlights. But once the ride stopped she quickly walked to another ride wanting to get on.

This was actually her first time on a carousel, such a sheltered life she leads!

My Dad was very upset when he found out we'd gone without him so no doubt we will be back soon!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Hippity, Hoppity....

Easter came and went.....
We started the day with some praise and worship to the man upstairs. Kendall napped. Then the festivities began! Here is Kendall checking out her goodies from the Easter Bunny.


Went to my cousin Debbie's house for lunch and an Easter egg hunt. Swinging, not one of her favorite activities because it requires her to sit still, she managed a smile for the camera.
Kendall with her 2nd cousins. Sizing up her competition for the Easter egg hunt.Let the hunt begin! Looks like a good egg to me!
Not bad for a first time egg hunter!
Two IS better than one!
Can't talk now, eggs to hunt for. Oh, who are we kidding? She was content after 2 eggs. In fact she started putting her eggs in the other kids baskets. She got distracted, One word - bubbles
The only family pic we got for the day (Rob wasn't feeling well. He found out the next day he had pneumonia) Then on to dinner with Rob's parents and sister. Whew, what an exhausting day. I can only imagine how tired the Easter bunny is!


Friday, April 9, 2010

That's What I Like About Texas!

Bluebonnets!

You won't find them growing wild in any other state than the Lone Star State. I'd like to think of them as Texas' own little gem. This photo shoot with Aunt Kris was a last minute impromptu, but we do plan on going back out at appropriate photographer time (sunup or sundown) to get some more snapshots.
For several of the bluebonnets, my butt met their demise =(

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh my!

We set out for the San Antonio zoo early Saturday morning with Pawpaw, Aunt Lisa, Elisha and Naomi to beat the heat and the crowds. The zoo is really becoming fun now that Kendall recognizes more animals, can say their names and the sounds they make.

Aunt Lisa with cousin Naomi
Feeding the Lories nectar
To my Dad's dismay, we missed the elephant show. The next best thing is sitting on an elephant statue. I remember as a kid taking rides on the elephants. You know back before they started mauling people to death.

Kendall checking on Cousin Naomi to see how she likes the zoo.

The sights are much better from Pawpaw's shoulders. I wish someone would have let me ride on their shoulders too!

Feeding the goats at the petting zoo. Anyone know what sound the goat makes???? This isn't a trick, I'm really at a loss.

They had brushes for the kids to pet the goats. I'm pretty sure every goat in that place(about 10) got a good brushing from Kendall. She was not scared in the least bit and could have stayed there all day. Apparently, like mother like daughter....my dad has a story about me at this same petting zoo as a kid walking around and picking up the goats.

We ended our zoo trip with a 20 min. train ride around Brackenridge park. Have you ever tried to keep a 1 year old sitting down for 20 minutes without a seatbealt? That was fun!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Green Thumb?

Mimi enlisted the help of Kendall today with her Spring gardening.
Kendall wasn't sure about the "durt" at first, but soon decided it wasn't too bad.
Not sure how much help she provided as she preferred throwing her dirt in the air.
And once again, her famous "what happened" face. Or maybe this was her reaction to Pawpaw giving the plants a lifespan of no more than 3 months. Green thumb or not? Time will tell.

Hiatus

I've been absent from the blog world for quite awhile and feel the need to get a little caught up. We've had a roller coaster of a month with many ups and downs.

  • As most of you already know, we had to put Sable to sleep March 10th. It was and IS still very difficult for me. I am still not OK to talk about her with a complete melt down. She was one of my babies and was a major part of the last 10 years of our lives. I have started a blog entry dedicated just to Sable, but have had to stop for a bit because it was emotionally draining(it will finally get posted one day). I understand many people will "not get" my heartbreak over the loss of a pet, but the important thing is that I "did get it". And for those of you that "don't get it", I'm sorry.
  • Rob turned 30 March 12th
  • Rob and I both got super sick with some bug and were out of commission for a good 3 days. Luckily, Kendall never got it. It was super difficult taking care of Kendall with 2 sick parents. Let's just say if you are the least sick out of the 2 parents it's like drawing the shorter straw.
  • Amid the sickness we were suppose to be packing and moved out. We got an extension for the closing. The move was brutal with Rob working 12 hour days, only off on Sunday and me trying to pack with Kendall by my side. I cried like a baby when we left our house for the last time. The 2 1/2 years that we made that house a home we did a lot of living. The most bittersweet memories for me are bringing home Kendall there and raising her for the first year of her life along with spending the last days of Sable's life there.
  • Needless to say, we haven't had time to really focus on finding a house so at the present time Rob is staying with a friend in McKinney while Kendall and I are in San Antonio with family and friends.We already miss Rob terribly and are ready to be in a new home as a family. This last month has been difficult, but we have survived! Prayers for the next month wouldn't hurt either.