Happy Fourth!

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Busy Day

Kensie had a busy day today, starting at 6:30 am! She had eggs and toast for the first time today. Then a bath and some time playing with her favorite block activity center.

Then we went for a walk to Walcott Park near our house.

Kensie got to swing for a little bit. She can't go that fast, since the swing is meant for a 2 year old, but she still had fun. Mostly because she watched the kid on the swing next to her... she loves looking at other kids!

After the swing time we went over to the fountain play area. It is this big padded area with fountains shooting out of the ground. Tons of kids were playing in the water, but Kensie only got to dip her toe in some puddles on the edge. Since all the big kids were running around, it wasn't safe to let her crawl around. Even so, I think she enjoyed splashing in her puddles!

After the park we walked to the mall. The strip mall with the Starbuck's was closed because we lost power after last night's hail storm. But the big mall was open and we had fun going in the Disney store... showing Kensie toys she could have if only she was a little bigger. On the way home she was out like a light. She first fell asleep hunched forward with her mouth on the front crossbeam. What a weirdo! Don't worry.... we didn't let her stay that way all the way home. We reclined her chariot and let her enjoy a relaxing stroll home.

Kensie's crawling!

I took this video after countless failed attempts and getting her to sit still for a regular picture. Today she went to the park with daddy and got to swing! There were other little people in the sandbox, but daddy didn't let her go in... he says it is like putting her in a cat litter box! Oh, germ-o-phobe daddy...

Lately Kensie has really started to show her STRONG personality. She often rips off her bib while we feed her (maybe because it doesn't match her outfit??). She is finicky about drinking her formula bottles, so I have to sneak it in with rice and fruit. She can be very persistent about crawling off the couch to the floor... even though if we didn't help her down, she would surely conk her head on the wooden floor! She is fearless! She also absolutely LOVES her cats. She squeals with glee everytime she sees one. Even we don't get that kind of welcome when coming into a room. Maybe she will grow up to be a vet or one of those crazy Peta people.

Kensie's Nicknames

Kensie has many nicknames. Here are a few!

1) The Bean
2) Goobs
3) Small Person
4) Tornado Kensie
5) Special K

Can you think of any others?

Top Ten Things Kensie Likes To Do...

10) Unroll toilet paper
9) Chase after the cat
8) Remove the pot lids from the pot lid drawer
7) Look into the open dishwasher
6) Play with her toys in the bath tub
5) Pull all of the Tupperware out of the cupboard
4) Practice going in and out of the three-season porch
3) Get tossed around like a rag doll
2) Hang upside down

And, the #1 thing Kensie likes to do....

1) Hang out with her mommy!

Happy Father's Day!