Bentley's Second Birthday

 I cannot believe it.  My sweet little nephew is already two!  We had a fabulous time at his "fireman" birthday party.  Lots of kids, lots of food, and lots of fun!

Opening presents....

Firetruck birthday cake!

That's a big lion!

All the kiddos at the party!

The birthday boy himself!

Practicing walking with Uncle Rob and Auntie Em

Fun in the Snow!

Christmas Take Three....

Finally, for our third Christmas we went to the farm in South Dakota.  It was in January, a little later than we are used too - but so happy to get to spend another Christmas with loved ones!  Adlee had a blast with all of her little cousins.  She even showed off her new walking skills!

Uncle Paul, Aunt Carey, and Cousin Chax

Opening presents!

Complete chaos and loving it!

I love my new clothes!

She is such a ham!

She still can't get over the polka dots!

Cousin Simon in his sweet hat!

With out godson Brander boy...

Playing the dice game gift...

Needing editing....but the whole clan!  All seven kids under the age of five!

Rest in Peace Grandpa Kenny

Grandpa Kenny is no longer with us.

I guess not a whole lot comes to me in words right now.  I am sad, heartbroken really - but remembering his amazing life and knowing he is in a better place gives me some peace.

Man - this guy new how to argue.  When it came to politics and sports he could create an argument when there was never one to begin with.  Somehow at the end of it all.....I always ended up on his side anyway.  It never mattered what side I really started on ;)

I remember riding on the lawnmower with him when I was little - him singing in my ear as the rider went up and down the lawn.  I remember him telling me how beautiful I looked when I was a little girl and I played dress up with my grandma's old dresses and jewelry.  Most of all, I remember the way he lit up when our sweet little Adlee was around.  He always told me, "Lord Kiley, you (all the grandchildren) were so cute.....but I think she has beat you all out!"

I am happy he is no longer in pain (he was suffering from emphysema badly and had a difficult time breathing) and is with our Lord.  He is probably arguing with him now....

Rest in Peace grandpa.  We will miss you more that words.

Finally....I can call myself a walker!

These photos are from after Christmas.  She is just beginning to take a few steps and seems to be much happier walking on her knees everywhere!