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House For Sale - Kitchen and study pics coming tonight

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First Floor

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Second Floor

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Basement

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Continued Photographer Pictures from Jennifer Taylor Wedding

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Weddings of 2009: Jennifer Taylor's April

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October 2009 Kennadee almost 1 Kaylee almost 4 Professional Photo Shoot at Notre Dame

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We are trying to do photojournalistic family photo shoots about once a year, this year we thought doing them on Notre Dame's campus would be a good representation of where we were currently living, South Bend, IN.

Kaylee Celebrates her 4th birthday at preschool

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A few days before Kaylee's real birthday we got to take Cookies to her class at Clay Preschool so she could be the birthday girl for the day. We left the camera with her teacher to snatch a few pictures of the celebration.

circle time

Kaylee's Preschool Artwork

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Of course we can't keep everything, especially since every school day we get to bring home a couple different things, we at least capture a picture of them. These were made by Kaylee in her very first month of preschool, just before she turned age 4, three year old room at Clay Church South Bend, IN.

Do-It-Yourself Haircut

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Kaylee isn't a huge fan of the beauty shop, so we decided to make her happy and save a penny and do it at home. Ryan thinks he knows how to cut hair since he use to work at a hair salon, haha

Enjoying one of the last nice days before Winter, October 2009

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While mommy got the car cleaned out, the girls enjoyed playing in the driveway

Being silly and making each other laugh

Even though it was October, the sun was shinning so Kaylee thought she needed this summer hat.

Getting good at the sippy cup, about to turn 1.

Little Red Riding Hood

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All I have to say is Kaylee said she was Little Red Riding Hood going to take treats to her sick grandma, makes sense to me!

Kennadee and Kaylee

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This picture was taken at Sears portrait studio. They are wearing their dresses from their Aunt Kari's wedding, since at the wedding we did not get any pictures of them together. However, the picture experience here didn't go much better, this was the best shot. Kaylee's dress was her flower girl dress, Kennadee's is an exact match, both with pink rose petals filling the bottom.

Kaylee Soccer Picture

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There is a funny story behind this, it was taken by the professional photographer at her first soccer game. As you know she hates pictures, so she threw a fit the first attempt and would not get in the group picture either. This made for a grumpy mood for the rest of the game, however after she felt good about doing a good job in the game, she gave the picture another try. What an awesome picture it turned out to be after being so proud of her herself as a new soccer player.

Kaylee Preschool Professional Pictures

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These pictures are from her first year of preschool at Clay Church in South Bend, IN. She is 4 years old here but she is in the 3 year old room because her birthday falls in October.

Well, at least she cooperated for the photographers at her school on posing, more than she does at home, too bad for the fake smile, ha ha, something to laugh about later

This is my favorite. What an angel!

Kennadee at the grocery

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After Kaylee gets dropped off at school, mom and Kennadee usually hit the grocery store, this day it was cold so we brought extra blankets!

Mother/Daughter Trip to Nashville TN

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We had a fun time, but time to fly back home now to our other halves, sis and dad
Jama's friend from high school, Jennifer Boyle was getting married in Nashville, TN. Jama was a bridesmaid and Kaylee was a flower girl. We decided to leave baby sis and dad at home and make it a girls trip to fly down to the wedding and stay in a hotel. Kaylee was so excited "we are going on a girls trip, daddy can't come, sissy can't come" is what she would sing and chant.

Kaylee on the bus ride back to the hotel after the reception, she made me take the first bus because she was so tired. This pose happened instantly, she crashed hard, too much boys and dancing.

Kaylee wanted her turn to dance with the pretty bride too

Can you tell whats happening in this picture? Honestly, the two boys really were fighting to dance with Kaylee, sure gave mom a glance at the future, Kaylee may have more than one boy wanting her many years from now too.

What a picture, if you didn't know any better you would think he was asking her to marry him, ha ha, they just met that night, have you ever seen a young boy and girl look into each others eyes and smile like this, yikes!

I don't even know where they learned to slow dance like this, at least they are keeping a space between them.

The other girls tried to catch a dance with Kaylee's boy, but no luck

The boys mother said to Kaylee's mom "I think my son has a crush"

This boy helped Kaylee walk down the isle as he carried the ring, but he didn't warm up to hanging out with Kaylee till they hit the dance floor, once he saw the other boys interested in her he tried to claim his title back

Kaylee and the ring boy, older men, not good!

She always had to be holding hands with someone

Kaylee in the bridal room

looking down at the reception site

Jama, Jennifer, and Kaylee before the wedding

mom brought Kaylee's movie player everywhere so Kaylee would be entertained

She had her hair done profesionally and got to wear a real flower ring on her head

Kaylee's hair from the back, a picture perfect flower girl for a picture perfect wedding

mommy and her big flower girl

one day this will be mommy at Kaylee's wedding :(

The bride and her flower girl

Jama, Kelly, Jennifer, Meredith, and Jessica

We stayed the first night in Jennifer's bridal suite, Kaylee got to sleep by the big window on a roll away cot, mommy shared it with her and they snuggled close all night, what a nice girls trip

Bridesmaids at the rehearsal dinner

Kaylee chats it up with the other kids at the rehearsal dinner

For someone that acts like boys have coodies, she sure seems interested in what he has to say

High School Best friends and still best friends today, Jama, Jennifer, and Meredith, these are the days we always looked forward to when we were young, being a part of each others weddings

Kaylee posed for a picture before rehearsal with some of the decorations of the park

mother/daughter lunch at panera upon arrival, so fun!

mommy always looked forward to taking her daughter out to lunch, Kaylee felt like such a special big girl

Kaylee rocking it out on the plane, she is ready for take off, does she look cool enough?

There was a delay on the plane and we had to sit on the runway, so mom took Kaylee up to the cockpit, they let her push the buttons and tried to get her to sit in the seat and take the wheel, but she was too nervous.

for some reason she kept saying "I wan't to see the co-pilot" who needs the captian/pilot anyways huh?

Bottle Days almost over

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Kennadee is almost one now, so its about time to give up the bottles, but she sure still enjoys them.

Family Birthday Round 2

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We stayed at papa Roys house while daddy had to work in Ohio so we had birthday cake there too, the girls thought it was funny to feed the cake to each other

I think Kennadee could get use to having icing every day

Kaylee too!

One child very cautious of what goes in the mouth (see above) and another just crams it in (see below)

She even took the candles

Papa Roy and his three Haggard girls

Mommy sings happy birthday to her girls

The Girls bring birthday cake to Nana's and CC's to celebrate

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Kennadee and RC are good buds, when Kaylee was this age she didn't want anything to do with men, not this little girl.

Wow, she looks like she really admires RC

The family hanging out

RC even let Kennadee play on the stairs when nobody else would, maybe thats how he scored points in her book

This is Kennadee's first experience with birhtday cake or any kind of icing, sure looks like she likes this idea, Kaylee was too afraid to touch it and get messy at this age, but Kennadee always has enjoyed her food!

It was a cookie cake, with lots of icing

First lick off the icing, then eat the cookie, or not

Kaylee being very careful not to make a mess

They felt pretty special having such a crowd to sing to them

Kennadee's reaction as everyone sung happy birthday

Kaylee's reaction, so shy here

Uncle Steven, Kristy, and their new baby Gage

Uncle Steven and Cousin Gage, he was just born last week

Daddy holding his little nephew

Guess Kennadee isn't the baby of the family anymore :(

Visiting Mama Amburn for her September Birthday

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Attempting a three generation picture

Kaylee enjoying a toy mommy remembers, a duck that when you pull the string says "I thought I saw a putty cat" This toy must by almost 30 years old!

and the classic mama feeding great grandbaby picture

I bet Jama has some pictures just like this, especially since when she was this age she lived right next door

She was "Grandma's Sweetie" alright (as seen in her shirt)

Everyone has always enjoyed snuggling up to mama A, Jama did for head rubs all her life, Kennadee for bottles, and Kaylee for books (probably reading a book she use to read to Jama)

Kaylee giving Mama her birthday card, I'm sure she made a very pretty drawing on it

They always enjoy the different toys at mama's house

More Classics

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The Classic Crazy Hair picture, as a result of a wild blow dry

Must Have Pictures

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Doesn't every kid have a picture like this, the classic spagetti face, our little Kennadee is no exception, she can have fun in a red mess too

Kaylee's First Soccer Game, September 2009

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At the end of the game, they shake hands and say "good game"

nobody is really ever sure who won, no score is ever kept, ha ha

Kennadee usually enjoyed the games more than Kaylee

Kennadee just wants to be big like her sis and hang with the big girls

Kaylee is so scared to go on the field, mommy here in the green shirt, has to go out with her, this was typical the entire season, not sure soccer is her "thing"

Kaylee's favorite part of game day was snack time

Kennadee enjoyed the snacks that Kaylee would not eat, oranges, tasty!

Testing the Pony

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Kaylee said for her 4th Birthday this year she wanted a pony party, when we told her we could actually have one come out to the house for rides she thought that would be perfect. However we wanted to make sure she wouldn't be too scared to ride, so we took her for a test run at the farm in New Carlisle. Kaylee liked the pink bows and braids, she really got all fixed up for her visit.

Kennadee agreed, this pony thing would be fun!

Kaylee renamed the pony right away, Penelope, after her favorite book "Penelope The Pony" by Cathy Drinkwater Better

I'm not kidding, she had conversations with this pony as if they were best friends, she asked him if he would come to her party and give her friends rides, they even talked on the phone before they met, the owner was very excited to be sharing her miniture horse with a girl so excited

looks like a natural to me!

If you can't tell, she thought she was pretty special, she got right up on the pony, no hestitations

September 2009, Kaylee 1st Soccer Practice

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youngest on her team, it was held once a week for an hour at Knollwood soccer field in South Bend, IN

A good ole sunday - August 2009

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We started the day off at Granger Community Church, then headed downtown to the South Bend Chocolate Cafe for lunch, we finished our desert next door on the pretend football field at the college hall of fame. Kennadee only nine months old but as you can see she was in her beginning days of walking as dad and sis helped her stay balance.

Kaylee School Projects - August 2009

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Capturing Smiles

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Kennadee in her new garage swing

A daily activity, eating lunch

A first time for everything

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at church the sermon was about "sharing interestes" with your spouse. Ryan and I wanted to take it to the next level and come up with things that didn't cost money. Ryan said his hobby/interest he would like to do along side Jama was yardwork. As much as mommy hates this and was scared to mess up, she mowed half the back yard and even emptied the bag a time or two. Still awaiting night campfires and exercising together in return, ha ha.

Having fun with the camera

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Kaylee on another schoold day

After preschool orientation the kids were in good moods and dressed nice, so we had some fun with the camera!

"the pretty princess walk"

Clay Preschool Orientation Night

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At orientation we got to meet her teachers and see her classroom, they had out the music toys which Kaylee loved. She really wanted to stay on the playground and play. When we left Kaylee threw a fit shouting "I don't want to leave, I want to stay and play, I want to go to school today, not next week" She even blocked mom from going out the exit door by standing in front of the stroller, spreading her arms and saying "no, we aren't leaving" Daddy couldn't come because he was on a business trip

about to go in, they had to make sure they looked ok for their first impression, ha ha

Kaylee's 1st Day of Preschool, August 20th 2009, Clay Church South Bend

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As mom was walking out the door she snapped one more picture, Kaylee wasn't having much seperation problems as you can see, she was excited to play

Walking in on our first day, on thursdays she goes to the optional "lunch bunch" and stays an extended hour to eat with classmates

She was so proud to be starting school

I think she was wondering why all the other kids were crying as their parents left, Kaylee did good seperating the first few weeks, then kinda backwards, but after the first month she gave mom a hard time when she was dropped off

You should have seen her marching down this hallways on her first day, just going slow and taking everything in

don't you get nervous for her just looking at this picture?

As you know Kaylee does not usually smile and pose for pictures, except for when she feels like a real big pretty girl on special occasions like this

Of course it was raining for moms first experience dropping her off, not the best way to ease into this process when you have to buckle a baby in and out as well just to walk her in, no car pool line at this school, should be fun in the winter huh?

Buddy may have been having some seperation anxiety, ha ha

It was a big day for mom, I felt like I entered into a different world, the world of older kids and carpooling for the next 20 years of my life, but kennadee and I sure enjoy our time alone or running errands on her school days, she attends thursdays from 8:30 to 12:30(lunch day) and fridays from 8:30 to 11:30. Her teachers are Ms. Griffin and Ms. Reasor, Ms. Reasor is the head teacher and has been doing this for 18 years, but Kaylee sure attaches to Ms. Griffin, who also teaches them music.

Random pictures

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This is how Kaylee eats breakfast every morning, dry cereal and milk, on the couch with cartoons

Helping with the corn, what a big helper

Colorado - August

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Ryan had a business trip in Denver CO, so Jama decided to tag along for the free room and left the kids at GiGi's house. Jama enjoyed sleeping, dinners by herself, the poolside, spa, and gym, all while poor Ryan had meetings and business outings. This was the view from Jama's bike ride, mountains way in the back, we thought the hotel was going to be a lot closer to them.

We did get one day to ourselves before the meetings started, this was taken at dinner

Another Pool Day, South Bend August 2009

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Mom really wore them out, pool and park all in one, this was the car ride home

Kaylee got so much thrill out of pushing her baby sis

Kennadee thought it was pretty funny too, they giggled everytime they touched

I think this was her first park swing, she enjoyed it for a long 30 minutes at least

Kaylee running thru the playground

On this day at the playground a big memory took place. Two boys were blocking Kaylee from moving thru, she yelled at them to "get out of my way and let me thru" I was sitting on a bench laughing at how good she was sticking up for herself, the boys saw me laughing and started laughing as well, Kaylee then screamed at them "Don't laugh at my mommy" "Get out of my way" Next thing you knew the boys both moved to the side. I'm sure she looked like a sweet and innoscent target, but they had another one coming to them!

Hopefully she always will stick up for her sis too

Kaylee's favorite thing about the pool, the snacks!

oh ya, its probably Kennadee's favorite thing too! Who needs the water!

Kennedy Park Pool

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August meant the soon ending of the swimming weather, so we took every advantage of the last days before labor day, Kennedy Park Pool isn't in the best part of town but it sure is fun. Our friends Haley, Grace, and Grady went to.

Kaylee and Grace

Kennadee and Grady

Helping sis

Taking care of her little sis, she is so proud

They could stand in the water and had something to hold onto since they were not walking yet, they loved it!

It took Kaylee a while to get this deep, but eventually she realized how much fun it was

Just a happy summer babe

They were not really sure how it works, but they were happy

Penelopee the Pony

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Sure makes a unique toy to play with outside, it moves, you can ride it, it makes noise, but best of all, no poop

Day Trip to St. Joe Beach, Michigan, August 2009

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Kennadee was worn out from the sun as soon as she landed in the car

This was Kennadee's first experience in the sand

Wonder what that little mind is thinking . . .

Kaylee a little more friendly with the sand on this visit, notice the bare feet and actual playing going on, gees, it only took 3 1/2 years to break her

She thought it was pretty neat to throw the sand back into the water

You would think a kid would love a sun tent, it was short lived

Kennadee following Kaylee's lead on what to do with this grainy stuff

" yuck, it sticks to my hand"

"you sure you're ok with this stuff big sis?"

"ok, then lets dig in! "

Hurry and eat before the birds get it, literally

nothing like milking it up in the sun with the waves crashing in the background

August 2009

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Moms Day Out, we took a saturday and went to Lisa's in laws lake house near South Bend, Jenica, Jama, Lisa, Jenny, Haley, Emily

What do you do with a crawling baby outside that wants to run off? Put them in a swing

Birthday Party captured by a photographer - July

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We attended a birthday party of Kaylee's friend Noah, there was a photographer there that captured these images of Kaylee in action, it really shows a bit of her personality

Kenandee patiently awaited her sister to be finished playing

Not shy, talks to anyone and everyone, and is generall all over the place

she stopped to reflect with her daddy though

Mommy and Kennadee also seen in this picture

These two pictures really seem to capture all the fun and youth that shines in a child

Summer in the City, continued

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Kennadee at Navy Pier park

Kaylee in front of Sears Tower

Navy Pier Park

It had such an amazing view

pretending like we were flying

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel in the background

Chicago Beach, you get it all, sand, water, good food, & amusement park at navy pier

Daddy shows Kaylee the big buildings

Mommy and Baby with lake Michigan in the back

I think we are two "city girls"

Summer in the City - another Chicago visit

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Basically we woke up on a beautiful day in July with nothing to do, so we decided to drive out to Chicago for the day, we visited American Girl of course

This was our first time at the new store, the displays were amazing

So much to see, Kaylee finds herself a little overwhelmed

She enjoyed holding up her Bitty baby to see "her friends" as she called it

Kennadee was so thrilled, maybe one day, ha ha

Michigan Avenue Street Performers

This was Kennadee's first time in the city, out of moms belly that is.

We walked a few blocks to eat at Al's Beef, a hot spot from the man vs food travel channel, it was so good, better than it looks here, this was the aftermath

We all attempted to shove this huge famous sandwich in our mouths

Kaylee wasn't so sure, so she waited for McDonalds

The Traditional Nightly After Dinner Walk

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Kaylee pulling her sis in the wagon, with high heels I might add

It was also a tradition to have a popsicle after a hot walk, once Kaylee let Kennadee have a taste, she wasn't going to let go, its kinda like watching a filmstrip

Mom's 29th Birthday, July 7th

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Yes, this was the best my girls could do as far as getting a birthday picture with their mama

The 4th of July weekend, 2009

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There are not any neighborhood pools in South Bend so we spent a rainy 4th hanging out at home and cooking this chicken and lots of yummy sides, then watched some local fireworks out of our windows where it was much more dry. The next day it finally got sunny and we made our own splash pad at home. It was Kennadee's first 4th and I think it was a good one.

Clothes are not meant for water tables, at least thats the conclusion they came to

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It was a nice warm day in July and kennadee was old enough to pull herself up to the table and stand, this was one of the first times I remember both girls really playing together, making each other laugh, and really enjoying each others company while mom just laid back in the sun.

"I wanna be a big kid"

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When we hosted playgroup and everyone enjoyed the bouncer, the look on Kennadee's face was so cute, you could tell how much she dreamed of fitting in and being a big kid too

Outdoors = Getting Messy

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Finger Painting Fun

July 2009 - Jennifer Boyle Bachelorette Party

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Jennifer the Bride and Jama

Jama, Meredith, Jennifer, Kelly, Jessica

MOMMY

Priceless Pictures of Kennadee

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She sure enjoyed the open windows, fresh air, and using the window ledge to pull herself up

What a cute new swimsuit too!

Louisville visit

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Nana came to GiGi's to see us since we were so close

Playing at GiGi's, girls actually wearing matching outfits but no pictures together :(

Kaylee was very proud of her new Britax pink big girl booster seat, sis got her old one, so excited that the only way we could get a picture was when she was sleeping, must be comfy

Jennifer Boyle's bridal shower at Meredith's house

Jessica, Jama, Jennifer, Kelly, Meredith (all bridesmaids)

GiGi's neighborhood pool, Louisville KY June 2009

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Big sis agrees to hold onto her little sister while mom gets a pic

Kennadee is not so sure of the water yet

bathing beauty

Kaylee was pretty scared of the big pool this year and prefered the baby pools with her sis

Fathers Day 2009

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The Man himself!

Fathers Day concluded with our arrival in Louisville, KY, at GiGi's

Kennadee and dada

Kaylee and Daddy

Precious fathers day kiss

Dad and his daughters on fathers day

Headed to Noblesville on our way to Louisville, went to our old church, White River Christian Church then lunch at Eddie's cafe, on old Sunday tradition in downtown Noblesville, IN

Could not resist giving her a lemon, but she kept going back for more

In the morning we greeted daddy with his fathers day gift, a new leather briefcase!

Family Time in the Basement

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Jama's MOPS group night out, South Bend

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Holly, Jama, Erin, Ashley, Jessica, Jenny

Summa Time

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Note: Kaylee can even ride a bike in high heels

Ryan enjoying his yard

mom takes Kaylee out for some sprinkler fun while sis naps

Vacation BIble School - Kaylee

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Sis watching the final program, poor girl had to go with mom every morning for pick up and drop offs

Performing their songs, mom had to hide in the audience, once she was spotted Kaylee just freely left the stage, ha ha

Sitting with her class

On the way in

Sporting one of the crafts, a bandana

Aunt Kari's Bridal Shower

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Aunt Karen hosted the beautiful shower at her house in Noblesville, Indiana

Jama/Mommy, drove Kaylee and Kennadee down from South Bend for the day to attend

Sis got tired

The Amburn family was there too, Nina, Kari, Kaylee, Aunt Terri, Mom/GiGi/Gina, Mama A, and Kennadee

The bride with her flower girl

Two glowing ladies

Nina, Aunt Suz, Jama, Kaylee, Aunt Terri, Kari, Kennadee, Mama A

Mama Amburn catching up with Kari and Kennadee

Trying to lay low in the back of the room pigging out

One day this beauty will be celebrating her bridal shower

Mama A and Kennadee bonding

Mommy and baby with mama, three generations

Kaylee trying to particiapte and help open gifts of course

Kennadee looking for some attention, she knows who to go to

Mama Church filling Kennadee up before heading to the shower

Love"able", Laugh"able" Sisters!

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The fighting has already begun!

But so has the playing!

the jealousy!

The hugging!

And the laughing!

Just a pretty girl

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Kennadee 8 months, pulls up on everything!

Beauty and the Beast Play

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Mommy took the girls to see "Beauty and the Beast" play at a local church

Our Friends Haley and Grace Harrell came along

Kaylee and Grace, they were so funny, they kept asking us questions about what was going on during the play, out loud I might add, we stuffed them with food and suckers!

Belle is Kaylee favorite princess

Kaylee loves the outdoors

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A little too big for these toys, but as long as she is outside, she'll take it!

Helping little Sis

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When Kennadee started standing, her favorite place to be was inside the legs of this stool, until she would realize she was traped, she could get in but not out

Silly Sissy's

Proud to be in matching shirts today, you can tell how much Kaylee loves Kennadee by how much she is squeazing her!

Kaylee loves helping feed her baby sister a bottle, looks like Kennadee does not mind it either

Playgroup at zoo, they always insist on holding hands the entire time, a little hard to walk in a circle though

Nina's Graduation - May 2009

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Aunt Suz "trying" to get Kaylee to take a pic

Mommy, the graduate Nina, and Kaylee

Kaylee entertaining their new puppy

Matthew, Max, Mama Amburn, Aunt Suz, and Aunt Terri all were there

Kennadee and Mama Amburn at the Graduation Party

Nina spoke, she was class president

Cousin Nina only lives 40 minutes from us in South Bend, so we got to attend her high school graduation and party

Pool Party and Kennadee's First Swim

2009-08-18T17:32:00.000-04:00

playgroup families at Lisa's for a pool party

Kaylee, Grace, Sarah, and Jasmin

Grady and Kennadee

Too much sun for Kennadee, she crashed

Kennadee wishing she was a big girl too

Kaylee and Sarah

This was Kennadee's First Pool Experience, and she loved it, as long as she was holding close to mommy of course

"this is pretty funny mommy" Kennadee

Kaylee won't leave the stairs all summer as a 3 year old, maybe next year

Beach Day!

2009-08-18T17:22:00.001-04:00

A good family day at the beach, only 30 minutes from home

checking out the boats

leaving on the boardwalk

this peacefullness actually only lasted a minute, what a neat looking sky

wake up dad!

she called it the ocean, even though it was only lake michigan

"nope, I may touch the sand, but not ready for the water" Kaylee

Its so nice to live close to a beach while we are in South Bend, we made the most of it!

New Buffalo Michigan Beach

2009-08-18T17:09:00.001-04:00

"wow sis, thats pretty neat" Kennadee

This was a major breakthrough, last year she wanted nothing to do with the sand

Kennadee discovers sand for the first time and doesn't know what to think

Looks relaxing huh? not so much with two kids next to you, he pretended to be asleep for awhile

oh my, looks like the sand touched her feet, just like when mommy was little, she wants none of that

beach babes

doing what moms do, getting all setup

What a background!

A Visit From Family

2009-08-18T16:56:00.000-04:00

Granny, Grandma Croy, and Grandpa Randy on our walk

Kaylee has to be a baby too, has to have equal attention from little sis

In a deep conversation with Grandpa, it probably didn't last hours like when him and daddy talk on the phone though

Grandpa watching out for Kennadee

"Hi over there Grandma Croy"

What a classic way to feed a bottle

Granny Haggard and Kaylee

Aunt Meghann, Grandpa, and Kaylee relaxing on the deck in the hot sun

Kaylee decides its too hot for her, what a smart one

"look at my shoes Grandma" Kaylee

Kaylee making her apperance

It was so nice of Granny, Grandpa Randy, and Meghann to come help Daddy watch us while mommy left town to attend a wedding, we even had a surprise visitor, Grandma Croy!!!

More May Pictures

2009-08-18T16:52:00.001-04:00

"Wait, don't leave me, I think I can fit in here" Kennadee

morning playtime at the house

Basement Family Time

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Of course Time Out does exist even during "family time"

ps- looks can be deceiving, I'm sure she look innocent here but had done quite a naughty thing - ha ha

I think we were attempting "ring aound the rosies"

Hot Babes!

our after dinner family time in the basement, month of May

Daddy's Little Helper

2009-08-18T16:37:00.001-04:00

The final product, note the new bushes

gotta have the plumbers crack when you are doing "man" work

mom found her a new wheel barrel, course it had to be pink, so she was excited to help

Kennadee Brynn's Dedication Day

2009-08-18T16:21:00.001-04:00

She received this carnation at the church

She is also wearing the dress Kaylee got dedicated in 3 years prior, that had been bought by GiGi

One pretty girl on her special day

The family after the ceremony

Dad and his girls

Since all of our extended family lived over 5 hours away, it was just the 4 of us, so only mommy could go up on stage with Kennadee, Daddy stayed in the audience to sit with big sis Kaylee and take pictures

Here they are praying for Kennadee and us as parents

If you look at the top of this picture you can almost see Kennadee on the big screen

accepting that we will raise our daughter in a godly home

They sprinkled Kennadee with water from the bowl

view of the church stage and preacher Mark Beason

Location: Granger Community Church, Granger Indiana

Age: 7 months

Its May and the weather is getting better every day and so are we!

2009-08-18T16:08:00.000-04:00

Kennadee's First Bikeride

Kaylee really enjoyed having a passenger, Kennadee thought this was pretty funny as you can tell

cartoon morning couch time

Eating in style!

Kaylee sporting her beads

Our stroller parking garage, I don't know why Ryan thinks we have too many strollers, they each serve a different purpose, ha ha

Kennadee's First Wagon ride Kaylee said she was so excited to have somebody to ride with now

Often we would put Kennadee in her pack and play to hang out, this is the view we would get, a little head peaking out

Mom and Dad attend Mike Huccabee

2009-08-18T14:51:00.000-04:00

For Ryan's birthday Jama surprised him with tickets to see Mike Huccabee at a charity banquet in Indianapolis, (he ran for president in the 2009 election). Ryan always enjoyed watching his shows on fox news. This particular banquet was held by Crises Pregnancy Center, an organization Jama volunteered at in the past.

Kennadee in April 2009

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Ready to hit the town with mom

Snug as a bug in a rug

Traveling in style, as always!

Playgroup Egg Hunt

2009-08-18T14:39:00.001-04:00

It was a pretty cold April day in South Bend, but all the kids had a good time hunting for eggs, they each had their own color to find, Thanks to Jenica and Magnolia for hosting the party!

Just a funny picture

2009-07-23T17:34:00.000-04:00

Ryan couldn't resist to take a picture of Kaylee's horse and its missing tail.

Hanging Out at Home

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How creative, taking the pool rings and wearing them, don't think little sis had a choice here but looks like she enjoyed it

Enjoying their loft at the South Bend home

Kaylee sometimes just can't resist a big squeeze and kiss, can you blame her!