Keeping Up With Kennedy

Sorry for taking so long to get this post up. I got a little lazy when it came to the blog. Kennedy had a wonderful Christmas. I think she may have been a little spoiled because of the upcoming divorce. I have to admit to alot of quilt in that area. I was really glad we got to have a nice family Christmas before Shane moved out.

Kennedy and I made sugar cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. We added a bit of flair, making our very own sandwich cookies by spreading melted caramel between two sugar cookies. Yummy! I found mini carrots at the store that still had stems attached. The bunch I bought had nine. One for each reindeer including Rudolf. Kennedy is not really sure if there is a Rudolf but she thought it would be best to stay on the safe side and include him anyway.

Off to bed to read "Twas The Night Before Christmas" and even though she was excited Kennedy went to sleep pretty fast because she was not feeling well. Shane and I played the waiting game before getting everything ready. Shane had alot of work to do. One of Kennedy's big presents was a bike that had to be put together.

When we knew she was out, I wrapped a few last minute presents while he cursed at the bike. Did you know that kids bikes come without kick-stands? I figure it is because Kennedy's size included training wheels (which Kennedy has not needed for over a year), but still very stupid not to include one.

We finished rather early because I decided not to leave all the wrapping until the last minute like last year. We shut the pocket door to the living room and left a light on for Santa.

Morning came and Kennedy was very excited. We wouldn't let her open the door until we were both there. Santa came of course, leaving a brightly wrapped present the was just what Kennedy wanted. I won't mentioned that she has only played with her My Little Pony Butterfly Island once since Christmas because I might get a little ticked off. :)

Santa also brought her a new porcelain doll to add to her collection. This time he picked out a fairy with red hair that is sitting on a swing. Very cute! Santa filled her stocking with tons of candy and an orange. She was very excited to see her new bike. She wanted to take it out for ride but we had to stop that idea even though there was no snow outside. It was very cold and she had been sick.

We probably spent an hour opening gifts. After everything was unwrapped, Shane made breakfast while I started putting stuff together. What a pain in the butt that was! Where does Santa get off not having the elves but together all of the little pieces needed to make Butterfly Island work?

Thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful gifts that we received this year. It has been a hard year and next year will be challenging too but we can get though anything as long as we can see Kennedy smile. Merry Christmas!