Stoney Creek Farms

On Sunday we took the children to StoneyCreek farms. I had been wanting to go all "fall" but with a newborn I found it difficult to find time. We were gonna go on Friday but John Hunter came down with some food poisoning. So we went on Sunday! And my exact quote was, it was the BEST day ever. We had so much fun. John Hunter was thrilled with the activities and Lynley loved her first hay ride.... I am gonna let the pictures speak for themselves!

Life happens best in community

This is one of my life's core values. Life does happen best in community. When we moved here to Indy I feared we would never have any friends and always be alone. God had something bigger planned. We joined a church, met some friends, and started doing life. I don't mean we went out to dinner once a month, or sent a few how ya doing text messages. I mean these people know my ugliness and love me anyway. There are several couples in our life group and honestly we are well above a dozen children. And we do life. We watch each others kids, pray for each other, talk about our marriages, pray together, and are like a close knit family, and we have fun. The stories we could tell or more importantly the stories our kids will one day tell, well they are just priceless.

I love the fact that we all serve a great God, how has given each of us a different passion, but someone we all just get along. I think there is something in scripture about one body many parts;) And our kids are like siblings. So much to the point that we were are ringing in 2011 and had a great time. Our friends Matt and Hannah were there, and Hannah and I gave birth a day apart. I am so excited to raise Lynley and Wrigley together. We are able to struggle through the woes of a new born, get excited for their milestones, and love on each others babes. This is what we were created for... community.

So Saturday we all got together for a little two hand touch football. I think the guys were super excited, and the kiddos were thrilled. I on the other hand "took care of lynley". It was so much fun. And afterward we all just went back to someone house, ate dinner, the kids played, and the adults sat in the hot tub (and i was still wearing pearls) and just talked about life (80s tv shows and nasty youtube videos).

For Halloween we all got together and passed out candy in our neighborhood. Set up the bounce house and had chilli and hot dogs. The men took the kids and the women stayed behind and passed out candy. More memories made for our family within this community!

In the month of November I just wanted to remind myself how thankful I am for this group of people. God ordained this group long before it came to be! And my heart will forever be changed!

Gratitude

So all day long I have seen people post the 30 day thanksgiving challenge. I think it's a really great idea but I wanted to take it one step further. I want my sweet little to know what I am thankful for more than my "followers" on Facebook. So after a quick trip to the dollar tree and some rummaging around in my art closet I've come up with the following idea.

A grateful poster. Sounds simple enough.
I took some ribbon tied a bow.
Wrote the world grateful in the middle
Put the date in the bottom corner.
Assigned a color sharpie to everyone who talks in our home.
And hung it on a door in our home with a wreath hook.
Then at dinner we all took turns and wrote down our one thing were thankful for.

At the end of the 30 days I am gonna take a picture of the board and print it out. Put it in its own album and each year do the same thing so we can reflect on the things our family has to be thankful for.

So what is your family thankful for today?

Wonderful weekend

This past weekend we went to Lexington to spend time with friends and family. What was even more fun was that we took our neighbors Katie and Tim with us. They have 2 girls Macie Mae (2) and Clara (3months). The kiddos were so great and we had such a good time. We went out to eat fun places, went and saw the horses run at Keeneland, and then spent some good time with friends and family.

I was so excited to bring Lynley to Lexington. I am sure she just loved each moment of it. She was held a LOT and loved that, and of course both babies got spoiled by these two.

We had some friends over who got to shower Lynley with gifts and it was such a treat to share our little princess. She really is such a good baby.

Monday morning we left but not for Indy for Columbus, OH. Eric had a work meeting there so the kids and I went with him. We had a fun time shopping, eating out, and of course JH loved staying in a hotel. Monday night we went out to dinner at this really cool resturant called the Elevator. We ate around 7 with Eric and then around 8 his teamed joined us and the kids and I made a quick exit. He was in a meeting all day Tuesday so we went to Easton for some shopping at lego world and build a bear. The best quote was from JH, when he said, "this is the best mommy date ever". From the book the Mommy date.

It was a whirlwind weekend but so fun. I loved getting away and spending time with my family!

One month

Lynley was one month on Friday the 21st and what a month it has been. This sweet little girl has forever changed our lives.

We have her one month appt on Thursday so we will know her stats then. Until then here are some highlights.

She seems to be super laid back
She is very vocal. Loves to talk
She sleeps pretty good
She loves her big brother
She loves all music
She does good on the go
She has already been to 2 other states
She is simply just wonderful.

We love you lynley Elizabeth

Pinterest Addiction

My name is Kendra and I am addicted to Pinterest Addiction. Its so funny John Hunter will bring me the ipad and ask, mom are going be playing on Pinterest again. Why yes son, I am!!! It is not like I need another thing to consume my time, but it does have so great ideas, and honestly John Hunter and I have done some fun things with the finds we have found.

Last night I started a project, and of course I could not do just one. I needed to make a few for some of Lynley's friends and cousin! So at last, here are the cute Thanksgiving Hairbows I made. I am super excited to Lynley to wear one with her turkey shirt I am making her:) I might even put her hairbow on a hat instead of a headband (depending on the weather). It was super easy and super fun!

If you are not on pinterest and want to me, let me know and I will send you an invite :)

Weekend Recap

We had our last soccer game this weekend, and although it has been a blast, I am thankful to not have to be up and out the door so early on a Saturday morning. John Hunter loved it and his team went undefeated. Thanks to Coach "Uncle Brent" and Coach Dad. He did improve a lot and we were able to teach him some valuable lessons on sportsmanships (which he needs some work on). Yesterday they won 13- 3 with JH scoring 12 of the goals. At the end of the game he asked he they won. Sweet boy!

After the game we were able to celebrate our other favorite 5 year old. JH best buddy Ty. He had a Cars birthday party and it was HUGE it. The kiddos had a great time and I can't think of a better boy to celebrate.

(Please ignore the pizza sauce on JH face)

Last night we had a our first bon fire of the year with our life group. And although it was a blast I was quickly reminded that I could not stay out as late as I once could. I know we will get back there, but all I could think was by the time I get home I will have 1.5 until she needs to eat again! But the bon fire was a blast, and of course I don't have any pics:(

Oh and this is pretty much what Lynley did all day!

This week we have some random things, but at the end of the week we are headed to God's Country.... Lexington that is! And I am thrilled to take Lynley on her first trip there!