I haven't posted any new pictures this entire year so this post has 7 1/2 months worth of pictures in it! It has been an amazing year for us! Karl and I both lost 30 pounds each. I developed a great love of running (and will be running my first half marathon on October 28). Kyle turned 5 and we celebrated with a week long trip to Disney World. I started working full time. Kyle started kindergarten in July (early I know but he is in a year round school and has actually just completed his first quarter of school and is on his first break right now). We made it to several weddings in the Spring and a family reunion in June. Between all of our adventures this year we have had some great times locally with our friends up here....playdates, lake visits, swimming at the pool, plenty of fun for all! The pictures in this post go from most current all the way back to January. Enjoy catching up with us and I will try to do better about posting regularly once again!
Kyle's first Kindergarten writing assignment. He had to draw things he liked in the picture. His drawings include being outside in the sun (top left), TV (top right), and playing with our blue ball in the yard (bottom).
Birthday party with the some of the neighbors.
Making cookies when Bree and Avery stayed the night. We sure miss having them down the road but are glad they are close enough to visit.
Greyson and Kyle at school on National Dance Day.
Kyle, Bree, Avery together for one last swim on moving weekend.
Karl loves the slide, too!
Kyle and Chelsea at a birthday party at the Science museum.
Lazy pool day with Greyson
First official day of school - July 12, 2012 (the week before each kid went one day for assessments)
So happy to have Greyson in the same class!
Kyle's cubby
Already busy working
Hanging out with Debbie and Angela at Angela's going away party
New Smyrna Beach, FL Kenny Family Reunion June 2012 - Snack time for Chloe and Kyle
The boogie boards were a huge hit!
Ingrid fell out right after going over this wave!
Great times on the boat - Josh, Chloe, Kyle, Sue, Ingrid
Beautiful Florida sunset
Tropical Storm Deby didn't stop these kids from having fun! These plastic pipe things became light sabers.
Lots of running at the beach for me!
COOKIES!
Oma and Opa
Claudia, Ed, Mike, Charlie, Oma, Kevin
Manatees came up to drink the water right at the dock.
The coolest kids' room ever!
Fiesta!
Aren't you supposed to stay out of the water during tropical storms?
Family portrait night
First night celebration
Fireworks, beach fire, and marshmallows
Laks Gaston Fab Four weekend!
They swam all the way across!
Snack break
Greyson & Meredith and Kyle & Susan
Memorial Day street party water balloon fight getting started!
tee ball
Pre blueberry picking (and eating) weigh in
Late night corn hole
Quick visit with Jacob May 2012
Bird's nest found in our grill May 2012
Pullen Park with granny
Strike a pose
Chelsea's camping birthday party
Run Like a Mother Mother's Day 5K May 13, 2012 - First 5K, 18th place
Happy wedding weekend, Matt!
Disney World week beginning....
Day One - Animal Kingdom
First ride - Everest Expedition
Lion King show
Night one exhaustion
Monorail to the Magic Kingdom
First glimpse of Cinderella's Castle
Buzz Lightyear ride at Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain (didn't let go of my hands the entire time!)
Tea cups
One of the favs....Goofy's Barnstormer
Day Three - rest day at the hotel....Chloe and Oma came over to Orlando to hang out with us
Day Four - Hollywood Studios
Star Wars ride
Toy soldier from Toy Story
Day Four afternoon/night - Epcot
Fell asleep on the bus ride back to the hotel
Day Five - Back at Magic Kingdom...Splash Mountain
So cool that Bree was there the same time we were!
Last Disney memories....lollipop from the candy shop while watching the fireworks as we took the ferry boat back to the bus station
Got the birthday cookie cake done and ready for Ready to Learn class
Happy 5th birthday breakfast!
Opening Day of baseball....parade and first game!
Carrying Chelsea's bag so he can hold her hand after the parade
Getting ready for the 5th birthday party! Scooby Doo theme this year
Fun times at Jumpin' Beans
Fab Four playing at the mall
Happy 5th birthday, Bree!
Such warm weather this past winter that strawberry picking started early.
Easter egg hunt at Greyson's neighborhood
Happy Easter! Celebrating with some of the neighbors
Frank and Yo's wedding weekend in Tampa, FL
So handsome!
The whole gang plus most of the siblings at the North Wake Landfill in March
Ready to Learn Easter Egg hunt
Practicing catching with Daddy
Chelsea and Kyle on their "Choose your destination" date
Waiting for the balls to fall on them
Anniversary of the day we met!
First tee ball practice
Where's Kyle?
Touring the South Wake Landfill
Bunco night
Circus time!
Funny clowns
Happy Valentine's Day! The Fab 4 had to find all the Hershey Kisses hidden around the house that had their initial on them until they found all 15 of theirs.
Heart shaped pizza (and watermelon)
Decorating heart shaped cookies
Playing with items in the Valentine's Day sensory box
Learning about the states, beginning with North Carolina
Riding around in truck, using his calculator
USA puzzle with Daddy
Comparing snowflakes in January
Winter themed writing and spelling
Beautiful warm winter day is perfect for outside play
Golfing at Adventure Landing
