Riley Jack and his first Valentine Box

Riley Jack working on his very first Valentine Box.....he told me what he wanted and I complied with all of his wishes. He said he wanted a red box covered with hearts....all colors.


BaBa helped with the hard parts.....like glue (mostly because mommy didn't want glue everywhere)

Riley Jack showing off his finished product.

Good job sweet boy

Valentine's Day

A pretty smile, for a pretty girl

hmm, this Valentine is yummy.......

Riley Jack said I could have this one...he did I promise, he had to make his all over again, cause our mommy didn't follow the directions. Hee hee

MollyClaire - Happy Valentines Day!

Boo! Aren't I cute?

Look at me, I'm sitting up all by myself, which I have been doing since February 1st. BaBa is there to catch me in case I fall.

I couldn't let brother work on his Valentine's all by himself.....so I decideed to help

What....just cause I'm little doesn't mean I can't help

Addie Grace and MollyClaire

Addie Grace is helping MollyClaire out by giving her her pacie....they were hanging out while their daddies played ping pong and their mommies chatted.


Here ya go MollyClaire

Much better...ahhh, thanks Addie Grace

Ping Pong @ the Burns - 2-7-2009

DJ and Michael partnered up to play ping pong against Albert and his partner.

Michael attempting to hit the ball in for the winning shot......not

Pop Pop and DJ getting in a little practice time

Go Pop Pop go

Forever Friends

Michael and I with my mentor Kareen Pickett at the Lowry Park Zoo. We were able to coerce Kareen into joining us with our kiddos while we walked the zoo. We met early for breakfast at the Lake Wales Family Resturant...Whoo hoo! Headed to Tampa to meet up with the Fink family and Jenny and her daughter Marion.

Kareen with the Fink Family...Ben, Amanda, Sydney and Benjamin(was supposed to be Addison Grace)

Jenny and Me --friends since 6th grade!

Amanda, Kareen and I
After the zoo...(and after we dropped off Jordan back to his dad) we headed to the Fink's house for a meal and some relaxation. The last time the three of us were together was right before Amanda had Sydney....maybe I should post those photos.......
I love you forever friends.

The Lowry Park Zoo

Ahhhhh, the Birthday cake

Brooklynne was very hesitant about her cake.....

her mommy encourages her to try a bite and reluctantly she does.

Riley Jack's only concern..........."where is my piece of cake...and I want ice cream too"

As most one year olds do.....Brooklynne made a fabulous mess of her cake. She fed some to her mommy and some to her daddy and did a pretty good job of feeding her a good portion of it. Happy Birthday Brooklynne Kennedy

Brooklynne's Party Guests

Of course Grandma and Grandpa were there.....

My good friend Jennifer drove Jordan over (thank you Jenny) to enjoy in the festivities...She brought her family with her too.

Aunt Stephie and MollyClaire joined in the celebration

How cool can a 13 year old cousin be at a one year olds birthday party.

More presents for Brooklynne

Brooklynne enjoyed each of her cards just as much as her presents


Of course there is story behind the rocking horse.......Missy works at Dillards and was waiting till after Christmas to purchase the horse....there were several left, b/c it is against policy to save any item for a Dillards employee, Missy did not have that option. Missy thought her chances were good of getting one of the several rocking horses left....but alas, it was not to be. One day there were several....the next none. Missy as you can imagine...was disappointed. However, right before Brooklynne's birthday, a Dillards customer returned one and Missy got her rocking horse for Brooklynne.

I love my rocking horse mommy!~

Brooklynne's 1st Birthday

Doesn't that cake look gorgeous! Missy ordered it from a place in Winter Haven....fancy smancy..

Mommy Missy helping Brooklynne open her many presents.

This toy phone was Brooklynne's favorite present, after opening it, she would not let it go. Riley Jack in the background helping his cousin open her gifts.

Brooklynne trying out a new toy.

The girl can eat

MollyClaire has surpased her brothers in weight, height....and now food. There has not been a food she won't gobble down. In fact, I've limited how much she eats.....even though she would eat whatever I put in front of her. Her favorite foods are sweet potatoes and bananas. We started her out just eating oatmeal at night, then we added sweet potatoes with a little oatmeal at night. Over MLK weekend, we added breakfast to her dinner. Finally, last week we added all three meals.....so our MollyClaire gets 3 bottles and 3 yummy meals a day. She has adjusted well to her food and has not had any negative reaction. Yeah!

MollyClaire enjoying a mum mum

MollyClaire in her jumpy in January

MollyClaire enjoying her jumpy.....most of the time.