watch out... Kain is in Kindergarten!

KAIN'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

The backpack was packed, lunch was packed, Kain was ready to go and mom was crying. That is what was going on at or house Wednesday morning.

"bye mom, I love you"

Those were the last words that I heard before I turned to leave my "little" boy at school. He was so excited. All the kids in Kindergarten had to wear red on the first day and he was very happy about that because it is his favorite color!

When we picked him up he said "I love this place, they have a playground!!!!" and then asked "can I go again tomorrow" Little does he know that this is just the beginning.... one day he will be saying "do I have to go?!?!?"

His teachers are very nice and we are looking forward to a great year with them!!!!

Kailyn turns 4

MY PRINCESS IS 4 TODAY!!!!!

7/18/04

Words cant describe the excitement that Corey and I felt when we found out that we were having a little girl.....

The Dr said the due date is Sept 9. But little miss Kailyn had a plan of her own. She showed her beautiful face on July 18 instead. At 32 weeks she was perfect. Tiny fingers, tiny toes and the cutest little nose that I have ever seen. Looking at her now you would never know that she was a 3 pound baby!

She is such a blessing to us. Having Kain before her, we really didnt know what to expect with a little girl. We call her a "girly girl" She is always playing dress up and babies. And she has her own "fashion taste"

We cant help but laugh when she comes out of the bedroom dressed in high heels, a princess dress, a scarf, ballcap, and every piece of play jewerly that she owns.... :)

She is mommy's baby and daddy's girl.

She amazes us more and more everyday with what she is learning and doing. She is mommy's big helper. She always wants to be in the kitchen helping or putting away the clothes.

And I forgot to mention that we sometimes call her "grace" not because she has it but because she lacks it. She is constantly running into something or tripping and falling..... but she gets right back up almost like "I meant to do that" she looks as us wondering what we are laughing at.

She says that she wants to be a princess when she grows up. You and I both know that she isnt going to be a princess, but she will always be "our" princess. We thank God for her daily. We know that God has a will for her and we pray that with his strength and guidance that we will be able to bring her up in a Christian home where she learns about the love of God.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAILYN!!!

We love you so much babygirl!

-daddy and mommy

Its been a while.....

So, I am a little behind in the blogging department. Lets see if I can get you all caught up.
We left New Orleans last Monday stayed in GA for one week and then my grandmother and me came here to North Carolina to meet the movers and start unpacking. They delivered our stuff yesterday (thursday) and we are FINISHED unpacking already. We have been working nonstop since the movers left. I didnt realize how much stuff I had! The apartment that we were living in was a 2 bedroom so a lot of our stuff was in the garage (storage) but this time we were able to unpack it all because we have LOTS of room. We are tired but oh so glad that we are finished!!

Corey has had a rough week this past week. Someone on base ran into his truck and didnt leave any info or anything. Then yesterday he went to crank his truck and it wouldnt start. Poor Guy! Just praying that things are turning for the better. I cant wait for him to be here with us and out of Louisiana!

Kain has been at Nana and Papa's house this past week (Coreys parents) and Kailyn is here in NC with us, she sure is missing her brother. Kain has been to the toy store a couple times and to Monkey Joes. I think that he is having a little more fun than Kailyn since she has been here with a house full of boxes. But, I must say that she is great at entertaining herself!

It is 3 in the morning and I should get to bed, just wanted to update a little and let you all know what we are up to..... Coreys last day in New Orleans is June 20 and then we will all be here in NC. Cant wait to get in the new routine here!!!

Sending my love to you all!
Be Blessed!!

Family night out....

So, tonight we decided to go out for Hibachi. We went to Shoguns in Metairie. It was so YUMMY! This was Kain and Kailyn's first time there. They were very impressed watching him make our food and they loved catching the shrimp in their mouth. Kain caught one of his Kailyn still needs some practice!!

They were using their chopsticks and everything!!! They are too cute.

Fun at the Pool

We took a trip to the pool here on base in Belle Chasse and we were able to spend a little more time with our friends Meg and Nate. They are really going to miss eachother. Nate says that we are moving to North Carlolina. It is so cute to hear him say it.

Lindsey and I were talking about how when we met they were all four in diapers WOW!!! They are all best buddies and we def plan on getting together to see eachother after we move.

How many Marines Does it Take????

So, this has to be the funniest thing that has happened in a long time. How many Marines does it take to get keys out of a truck?? They were working on it forever! It was hilarious watching them attempt to get this thing unlocked. And the funniest thing..... All the Staff NCO's (including Corey) were standing there watching them telling them what to do..... HAHAHAHAHA!! They say that is just how it is at work too!

Girls Night Out!!

On Saturday night I went out with the girls! Lindsey, Heather, Grace and I had a GREAT time!! Nothing like getting out with the girls!!! When we were walking out of the restaurant, there were fireworks (and Lindsey says that she had them planned for me and Heather since we are moving... she was kidding!) Heather, Lindsey and me all got here to New Orleans at the same time 3 years ago.... where does time go?

I have some great memories with them and it is sad to leave them behind, but I know that we will see eachother again in the future!! I love you girls ;o)

PS- I took my camera to girls night out, but forgot to get it out.... so the pics are from before I left and Kailyn wanted a pic with me!