*Wedding Festivities*

So my little sister got married! Her and Dustin live at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma which meant ROAD TRIP! Although I felt pretty confident in Kenzie's flying awesomeness, I was really unsure about a 2 day road trip. I looked into plane tickets but of coarse they were absolutely ridiculous! So car ride it was. Even though I was unsure scared about Makenzie's sanity I knew I would be going through it with my older sis Jennifer :). We had never done a road trip as adults so we were pretty stoked. She has a 3 year old and a 7 year old so this whole experience was going to be pretty eventful! We both stocked up on a bazillion toys and goodies, my parents rented us a nice minivan, and off we went! I'm not gonna lie, I actually really enjoyed driving the van haha. I don't really see myself as a minivan kinda momma but in the end it is very practical for hauling around kiddos. I don't think that will be in my near future anytime soon though... hopefully. :) The first day was great! All the kiddos did amazing and there were no melt downs and we ended up stopping in Shreveport, LA. That night in the hotel room Austin got sick all over the makeshift bed we had made him. I felt pretty bad for him but after a nice shower and a new "bed" he was good to go. Makenzie thought she was big stuff when I put her in the bed all by herself! It was also really cute to see her Addison and Austin playing together and made me realize just how fast she is growing up! The next day my parents had caught up to us and so that was nice. That meant 4 extra hands to help! We made it to Oklahoma and stayed at the hotel on base which was nice because it was like a little apartment. Fancy shmancy I know! The weather was a tad bit colder than sunny Florida. It actually felt like winter though which was nice. Rehearsal dinner was the next night and I stuffed my face full! I wore a tight sweater dress that night and actually felt kinda cute in it but after dinner I could have passed for a preggo lady :( Ab workouts are definitely in my future! November 30th was the wedding and it was soooo nice! It was my first time being in a wedding so it was pretty cool. Kenzie was amazing during the entire ceremony and was just looking all around and slept the majority of the wedding dinner which was really nice! Kristen made a stunning bride and I am so happy for her! I still cant believe she is a married woman now! The next day we hit the road again and it was pretty great as well. It went so well actually that we drove straight through and arrived back home at 3:00 AM. That meant a total driving time of 20 hours! It sounds worse than it was. In the end we all had a great time and made pretty great memories!

Kenzie girl is 5 months old!

Kenzie girl,

I can't believe you are five months old baby girl! This month just flew by way too fast. You have learned so many new things this month it's pretty crazy. For me the most exciting new thing is your ability to sit... with a  little help from the boppy pillow. I love it because you were getting really frustrated every time I put you down on the floor to play. You wanted to see everything around you and you couldn't! When you are playing you reach out and grab a certain toy you want even if it's too far away you will bend over and get it. Many times I'll look over and you would have fallen over trying to get a toy and you will just wait somewhat patiently till I prop you back up again! It makes me smile. We introduced some foods for the first time to you and so far so good! Its pretty amusing to watch you try something new and exciting! We have given you a pickle slice, bananas, a sweet potato, some of Grandma's homemade applesauce, broccoli, and a tomato. So far the applesauce has won on your reaction! It was a bit tart I guess! We captured it on video :). I'm looking forward to many more facial expressions in the future! You have the sweetest personality and it just melts my heart! Everyone loves being around you and I think you are also starting to give hugs. You will snuggle your head in my neck and put your arms around me. I'd  say that's a hug! When some people hold you though you get shy I guess and start crying. It's only happened twice and they feel bad about making you cry. I reasure them it's fine and that it was just bad timing since you were tired both times. Feet and you are best friends; and not just yours either! You love checking out the nail polish on mine and grandmas toesies haha. Next summer I'm going to paint yours again as I'm sure you will love looking at them! You have completely outgrown your 3 month clothes and have upgraded to 6 month clothes. It's crazy how fast you are growing! The other day daddy was talking to you and when he said your name you looked up and gave him a huge smile! It made our day for sure! It's such an amazement to see you growing up and I feel like if I blink too long your gonna be in college already!  Me and daddy love you so much baby girl more than you will ever know!

Love,

Momma