Kenley and Cooper's Blog

Kenley celebrated her birthday today at day care! Apparently she had a ton of fun receiving her "wheels on the bus" (KK's interpretation)/ "party bus" (teacher Nicolie's interpretation) birthday crown! (Much awaited - she has wanted one since Milo's doggie birthday crown!). Then she shared ice cream sandwiches with all her friends!

More pics from Aunt MyMy! On Friday night we sent Rachel and Michael to the rehearsal dinner, and the rest of us went out for Chinese (KK loves her peas and rice!), and hit up an Oak Harbor park at sunset ( may have been a little...past...bedtime. But the swings and slide call to us!). On Sunday, Mom, Dad, Jason and I took Kenley to the Island County Fair, where we met up with the Thomas family! Kenley got to pet a baby goat! Here's Kenley telling Papa all about the horses, all of whom she says are named "Skittles." Here's Kenley riding "Peanut!" Can you tell she is clutching on to that harness for dear life? Maybe she can let go for one wave... In the dog tent, Kenley got to feed treats to a very slobbery dog! So much fun packed into one weekend!

Hello everyone! Kenley had a very special experience this weekend - she got to be a flower girl for Uncle Peter and Aunt Bryna's wedding! I managed to not get very many pictures of the weekend, but here's a few. Video hopefully to come later. Pre-aisle snack! 5 of the 6 flower girls in the flower troop! Kenley loved being with the big girls - and the ring bearer, Jack McCullough! Kenley managed to keep up with the big girls and make it all the way down the aisle! Here's cutie cute Daddy/Best Man! A big thanks to Bebe and Papa and Aunt Michal and Uncle Jason, who helped out a ton with Kenley so we could enjoy the wedding and related events. They took Kenley to the pool at our hotel, a fun park, and the Whidbey Island fair, where she got to ride on a horse "Peanut". She also got slobbered on by a doggy, which she will tell you all about. Kenley is on her way to potty training! She is wearing big girl undies during the day, so we ended our ...

Hi everyone! This weekend we celebrated Michael's 30th (!!!) birthday!! At his request, we went to Wing Dome! Daddy and daughter contemplate the menu. Jason and Michael decided to try heat level 6 (just one down from the deadly seven). Here they are about to dive in! Its all fun and games at this point. Here come the tears! Getting hot. Painful, but the basket is empty (they ate 7). Kenley enjoys some wings too (not so spicy as daddy's). We otherwise had a great weekend! We celebrated MaryEllen's birthday on Saturday, and here we are at the zoo on Sunday!

Hi everyone! We just got back from Colorado! We flew to Denver on Friday to meet up with Michael's parents and spend a few days in Estes Park/Rocky Mountain National Park. Karin and Richard rented a lovely house in the hills above Estes Park. We spent three days enjoying the park and quality time with family! Here is Kenley getting ready, complete with backpack and firewoman's hat. Suitcases are packed! Here we are on the plane! (Kenley's third trip on a plane.) Kenley and Daddy entertain themselves on the plane with stickers. We all took Kenley for a pony ride! Here is our little cowgirl riding "Skittles." Grandma Karin is one with the animals. Here's our favorite horse, Zach. Kenley fed him some grass! Here's Kenley at the visitor center for the park. Pioneer girl! Future park ranger! Here's a big critter we spotted while driving down the road! Daddy teaching Kenley to play minigolf. Kenley excitedly chases her ball down the course. A course with...

(Colorado, continued!). Here's a herd of elk that decided to take up residence across the street from our rental house! Next, we visited the Stanley hotel, famous as the inspiration for the Shining and favorite haunt of John Philip Sousa. Kenley hops like a frog. And excitedly rolls in the grass. And smells the flowers... Then we headed into cutie-cute Estes Park for shopping and treats! On Monday, we left Estes Park and drove to Loveland to visit Michael's Aunt Lisa and Uncle Jim. Aunt Lisa planned a great day of visiting a sculpture park, riding a mini train, and enjoying beer at a Fort Collins brewery! We made it home just in time to celebrate Megan Young's 16th birthday! Happy Birthday Megan! All in all a great trip! Thank you to Grandma Karin, Papa Richard, Aunt Lisa, and Uncle Jim for all the good times! In other news, Kenley was an excellent potty-goer all during the trip. She loved the "Special pink travel potty" we bought and used it all over the place,...