Grandma & Grandpa Lap Visit, Playgroup & Arboretum in Spring

My parents came to visit us for a week. It was ssoooooooo awesome to have them in town. Kendall had so much fun with G&G Lap, but I think they had more fun with her. They read to her all kinds of books, her favorites were Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas read by Grandma Lap and Drummer Boy sung by Grandpa Lap. Kendall showed them what a great swimmer she has become, took them to the park and on walks, to White Rock Lake and of course our local Costco for supplies. For Easter, Kendall received a water table from them of which she has had a ball playing with...awesome gift for kids. We had so much fun that they will be coming back in October for the big 2nd birthday. We can't wait cause I think Aunt Lou and Uncle Jon are coming too! It will be a big family slumber party at our house.



Everyone is our Monday afternoon playgroup is doing well. The kids are growing up so fast. Here they all are 8 total with 3 older siblings in the shot. We love our playgroup!!!






My girlfriends Erika & Sigrid met us at the Arboretum for Dallas Blooms in Spring. We had a great time admiring the oh so beautiful scenery and running after the kiddos...I had to pry my child away from the koy pond because she was ready to jump in with those fish.

Jamie & Aaron's Wedding

The weekend of March 19th our family headed to Houston for Troy's baby sister, Jamie's wedding. It was a real family affair. Troy and I were in the wedding party along with Troy's brothers and their wives; Kendall was one of Jamie's four nieces who were flower girls. They were all so cute! Our nephew, Dalton, was the dapper ring bearer. It was a hectic but fun weekend. It was great spending time with the every extended Griffis' family.

At the reception, my child GOT DOWN on the dance floor. She had a circle around her at many points of the night as she showed off her dancing moves. I wasn't exactly surprised at our daughters performance for two reason 1) my child LOVES music and busts out her moves whenever she hears it even when she hears the music from my cell phone ringing...it's so cut and 2) have you seen my husband dance....need I say more. I took several videos of her dancing but they really don't do her justice and the lighting isn't great but hopefully you'll get a glimpse of what had me in stitches all night.


Cousins in a little red wagon- Kendall and Katelyn relax at the ceremony rehearsal. They are 10 months apart in age.

Two of the four cute flower girls- Brenna and Kendall were buds all night

Little members of the wedding party with the Bride

Troy & Kendall

Kendall & I

Kendall getting down with her bad self

Reach for the sky

Get low!

The excitement of music and dancing

Family grove session

Troy and Kendall already practicing for their Father-Daughter Dance

Some Family Time

We had a nice weekend this past weekend. Getting in some great family time before K and I head off to CA. My girlfriend from high school, Meredith, is getting married so we are going to spend a little time with my family. Troy will join us later for the wedding; we hope to get away for a couple days to celebrate our anniversary belated while my parents watch K, but the jury is still out on these plans. I've been trying to get K to take a sippy cup...we shall see.

While we are in town we will also be taking family photos with my parents, bro and his wife. Should be fun! Just more photos for my mom to add to her "Wall of Kendall". For years my dad, Jon and I have been trying to get my mom to hang family photos on her walls... Lord knows we have enough of them. All it took was for her to get a grandchild and she was all over it. :-)

We got quite a bit done this weekend. Had some fun, did some house work, did my Bible study while Troy studied for the GMAT. All in all a good weekend.

Friday
Waiting for Daddy to come home, Kendall played with her Lamb

Oh Daddy I'm so glad you are home from work! I've been waiting to give you hugs all day.


Saturday
I'm into wearing and playing with my mom's sunglasses!



Kendall was so proud of herself. Before bedtime, she found a new hiding place in our bookshelf.

The dismount from her hiding place wasn't too smooth. As you can see from the picture, she was a bit off balance and took a face plant into the floor. She is tough one and after a short whimper was back up.


Sunday
Troy and Kendall caught up on their Zzz

Getting ready for bed after a nice relaxing bath


Here's a video of "Cool Cat Kendall" wearing shades: