Just for Fun

And because Phil tells me I should post more...

Kenley loves her cat!

Kenley's first pigtails...so cute!

A little drooly, but cute

Adventures In Eating...

Kenley is becoming quite the little stinker when it comes to eating. The first thing she does is throw her cup, and then she starts throwing her food. I've been assured this is just a phase. We are trying to teach her "no," but she just cracks up every time we tell her!

Mmmm! Noodles!

I've been naughty!

How could I get angry at this face!

Yup, that's all the food you threw down there.

12 Month Stats

Today, Kenley had her 12 month check up with Dr. Williams. Here are her stats:

Weight: 20 lbs 1/2 ounce
Lenght: 29 1/2 inches
Weight %: 50
Height %: 75
Height/Weight Ratio %: 25


She's still quite a tall and skinny kid. She's doing great!

12 Months Old!

Dear Kenley,

Yesterday, you turned 1 year old! It’s really amazing how fast this year has gone. I have had so much fun being your Mommy. You are such a fun, sweet, and loving baby girl.

The cake....after

Here are a few things that you have started doing lately that are just too sweet!

• If you hear clapping anywhere, you stop and clap along. You get a huge smile on your face and just clap away!

• You love animals more than anything. Most every animal is “dog,” which was your first word (other than mama and dada). You point out dogs on walks, in books, anywhere. You’re starting to figure out and say “cat” as well, but mostly everything is still “dog.”

• You are really into stuffed animals and dolls lately. You pick them up and rock them and pat them on the back. It is too precious! You look like a little Mommy when you do this.
• You are always the most social child. I can hardly get you to sit in my lap at the library for story time anymore. They only read for about 6 actual minutes (and the rest of the time is playtime), but you can hardly wait to visit with the other kids.

• 

We had your birthday party at Grandpa’s house, and you had a blast. You visited with all your guests, had yummy cake, and opened soooo many gifts! You’d been getting gifts all week from all your family too! So many toys!

Before you were born, I don’t think I could have ever imagined how much that I love you. You make me laugh and smile all day long. I can’t wait to see you grow this next year (but please don’t grow too fast!)

Love,
Momma

Happy Birthday Baby!

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY KENLEY!!!!!!!

Just a sneak peak. More to come.....

Signe Linnea Brunner

Much loved....very missed

11 Months Old!

Dear Crazy, Funny, Sweet, Beautiful Girl,

Today your are 11 months old. You are nearly a toddler. I just can't believe it.


This month we got to go to Atlanta to visit with your Nana, Uncle Jake, Nanny, Poppy, Aunt Micki, Uncle Waylon, and cousins Lucas and Trace. Even though you were battling the end of a cold, you were a trooper on the plane rides to and from Atlanta. You are a pretty laid back kid. You had such a great time playing with Bailey the dog and Macy the cat. You adore your family. You let your Aunt Micki cuddle with you for like a whole 15 minutes! You never do that for me! As much as I wished it was me cuddling with you, I am so happy to see you bond with your family.

Checking out the cocktail menu

This month you have started to learn so much. You are starting to use the signs that we've been working on for a couple of months. You sign for more and milk so far. It's really fun to see things start to connect in that amazing little brain of yours! You will sit for long periods of time and just look through your books. You especially like the touch and feel books. You feel them with your finger and then you lick them! I guess you're are using all your senses!

Working on her equations

You are pretty much done with baby food. You eat most anything we give you. This months favorites have been meatloaf, green beans (well, when Nana makes them with butter!), lasagna, and Lebanese food. My hope is that you will continue to be such an adventurous eater!

You continue to be one silly baby! Actually, I think you get sillier every day. You love to crawl around and growl and show your teeth (of which you have 8!). You dance anytime music plays. You try to mimic people singing. Everything is a drum to you. If you have a spoon in your hand, you drum. If you have a toy, you drum with it. I guess you are following in your Papa's footsteps!


Being your Mom is the best! You're the best! I love you kid!


Love,
Momma