Time...

Time flies by so fast some times it's hard to believe. This week is a busy crazy week and I think sometimes where did today go.. then it's where did the week go... and now it's almost where did January go. However it's not over yet and there are some special people to remember. On the 21st my Grandma Meenderinck had her birthday! I feel blessed to have such wonderful grandparent's and to have been able to see them this Christmas!! Tomorrow is Kaleb John's birthday he would have been 4. WOW! i watch Abby often and think of him and the things he would be doing now. I wonder what his little personality would be like and what kind of big brother now he would be to spit fire little miss kenzie:) i was talking to my sister today and was telling her I was going to have to give my testimony soon and was trying to take a little different approach. I chose to find defining moments in my life and had to make Kaleb's birth, life, and death one of the most defining moments in my life. Julie, Kermit, Kaeli, Kyler and Kenzie we love you and think about you all the time!! You are always in our prayers and we talk about Kaleb and want you to know he will never be forgotten!! My sister also celebrates a birthday this week! She is a very special person and a very special friend to me. i think about when we were little, especially when I watch my girls. I think about what they will be like when they get older! I pray that they have a close relationship and can depend on each other like my sister and I do! We may not have gotten along through our teen years, but that doesn't matter we still always loved each other:) Also our little Jacy Kate turns 8 months on my sisters b-day. She is getting way too big, pulling herself up on everything and then letting go and crashing to the ground. She's saying dada, and i'm pretty sure I heard a mama:) she signed more...when it comes to food she can't resist:) she likes to play peek-a-boo, pat-a-cake and listen to music! She loves her brother and sister very much and gets very excited when daddy comes home. She does not like vegetables, but loves to eat our food and has quite a temper if she doesn't get it!! January has been a great start to I'm sure what's going to be a great year! Happy 2011!

Jacy is 7 months! Christmas Time!

Wow! where does the time go? Jacy Kate is already 7 months that also means Grumpy has been gone just that long. Jacy is growing like a weed, and crawling all over the place. She gets into a lot of stuff already. How will I keep up with her?? Christmas is over and we are getting ready to head back to Kansas. Christmas in WA is always bittersweet! Being here to celebrate is always wonderful but the goodbyes are never easy! Family is very special and very important and things change so quickly. I think back, Jake got to celebrate his first Christmas here, Abby got to be out here when Kaleb was born, and we celebrated then, and now Jacy got to be here for her first one too! But celebrating our first Christmas without Grumpy was different, we sure did miss him. Thinking Kaleb would be turning 4 soon is hard to believe it's been that long already. I am always reminded of how special our time is with those we love and living away from lots of family makes each visit extra special!! Kyler cried those tears tonight that his sister Kaeli once used to cry:)and kenzie the little monster just laughed...one day it will be her turn too!! Many special memories and many more to come!! We love all of you and we will see you this summer!!!

Jacy is 6months!

Jacy is changing so much! She had her doctors appointment and weighed 20lbs and was 28 inches long above the 95 percentile in both. No worries the nurse said she is staying on the curve just above the lines but in proportion! Jacy now has her two bottom teeth she had learned to army crawl but is now on her hands and knees moving right along! Her favorite people are Abby and Jake and of course her mom where now she cries when I leave the room.she had her first thanksgiving and was a trooper through the black Friday shopping! What a wonderful time of the year to be thankful for so many blessings!

Jacy is 5 months

Jacy sure is changing fast. She is now 5 months old and as happy as a baby could possibly be. She truly makes all of us laugh all the time. I would have to say Abby is her favorite right now, she can make her laugh just by laughing herself. Jacy has now been rolling over from her tummy to her back and rolling all over the place. She is a strong little girl and also is starting to get up on her hands and knees, she gets mad and then starts scooting backwards, just getting stronger every day. She loves to play, laugh and is trying to poke through a couple teeth. She is discovering new things every day, grabbing her toys is something new too, then they go straight into her mouth. What a true joy she is! Jacy you are very special to our family and everyone loves you VERY much!

Jake's school picture!

Happy Birthday Dad/2PaPa/Grandpa!!

Happy Birthday Dad!! We love you and miss you and wish we could celebrate with you!!! Hope you had a great day and we all want to wish you a happy day!!
love you!

Abby is 4!

Abby is 4 today and what a big girl she is!! She has such a sweet spirit and giving heart. She is such a good little sister and even a better BIG sister! She loves to help me with all the kids I watch, what a big helper and good friend!! She loves to sing, loves to read and loves to ride bike! Today she got her ears pierced and was very brave!! Abby I love you so much and can't believe you are already 4 you make mommy so proud and you make being a mommy so much fun!!! Can't wait to see what God's plans are for you this year:) I love you Big girl!!