Kelden is now 1!!!

Yes it is true... we have survived a whole year with Kelden. He turned one years old on Sept. 6th! With all of his medical problems at the beginning I truly feel blessed to say that he is finally 1! We had a fun birthday celebration with both sides of our family! We rented one of those big blow up slides for 1/2 day so the kids would be entertained. A little over the top for a first birthday? Maybe, but it was great! The kids stayed entertained, Kelden had a great time opening up his gifts and eating cake! He also loved the slide as he was able to climb up the stairs by himself! Kendi had a great time as well. Although she did think it was her birthday, and the presents were hers. We explained her birthday was after santa comes, and on her birthday Kelden would not get any presents only her. She liked that it would be her birthday someday too!

Kendi has been really funny lately! When asked how old she is... she always says first and foremost "I turning pive." Or as we say 5. I always correct her and say No Kennedy remember you are two and a half. It's pretty funny to hear her tell people this!

Well other then Kelden's party now we are in full fletched wedding mode! Chris and I are not having another ceremony... his brother Brant is tying the knot! He is getting married to an amazing woman named Jill! She is fabulous and fits in with the family wonderfully! She is definitely the perfect match for Brant! They will be getting married on Oct. 4th! So we every weekend we have Bridal showers, or a Batchlorette party etc until the wedding on the 4th! Chris and I are truly proud of Brant and all his accomplishments in his life. We are so excited to have Jill be a part of our family. Kennedy and Kelden absolutely love their uncle Brant and are so excited to have a new Auntie Jill. Kendi calls them , "uncle Bran, and Auntie Jew. " Kenders will be their flower girl and Kelden will also walk down the aisle with Kenders. Maybe not exactly walk, as he does not want to do this by himself yet. He can walk with furniture, and people holding his hands but has not taken the first leap of faith as of yet. I know it will come and then watch out as he crawls super fast as it is. So when he walks he will just run everywhere. So needless to say we are excited to welcome Jill to the family. They have become one of our best friends and for this we are truly blessed.

Well other then the wedding we are getting prepared for the upcoming holidays! I am not a sponatneous person when it comes to the holidays. I like the plan the entire year and get things done as early as possible. Therefore Christmas shopping lasts all year. Not to mention we purchased the kids Halloween costumes in August! We are excited to have two toddlers and not babies this year. We will be enjoying watching the kids figure out what trick or treating is, and then seeing how they are with Santa Claus who is coming up fast as well. And before we know it 2008 will be closed and another year will begin.

Well I guess this is it for now! Remember to have a great Autumn with your family and kids. Get out there and carve pumpkins, go to a corn maze or just have a fun time at home. Remember your children are a gift from Heavenly Father and for that we should all be truly thankful. I know I am. Have a great day!
Love,

Shanell