Evolution of Dance...

Ok, so everyone knows I enjoy dancing. When I saw this video I about peed my pants just remembering all of these moves. Some of them were before my time but got resurrected during my life time. So if you want to smile for six minutes take a look. And this is fine for children. I let Kenzi watch it and she watched me for when I laughed to which her response would be put her hand on her mouth and laugh really hard and then say "That is so funny mommy!" Later!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

Yippee Me... again

So I have a friend that started a Crafty blog. Click here to see what I mean. This is where I got the idea to do Valentine's Garland. Hers was 54" and mine was more like 11 feet. But I had a great time doing it and I have to say I LOVE the finished product!

I have other friends that made a Christmas house and I loved it, so here I go again copying with a twist. People like to say I am creative, but I am just good at following directions and copying. I talked with Kenzi and asked her what we should make the house. We both liked the idea of making a Valentines house being as how we already have a ton of Christmas decorations. I am happy with the finished product too!

My friends have decided that this is my holiday wall. So now I am not sure what I am going to do for St. Patricks Day. Guess I better start searching to steal another idea! Later!

Try again...

So in December I tried posting these pictures a couple of times and it was not working! So I thought I would try this again! And hey it worked this time. This is Kenzi's Christmas dress. Thanks Gram Mac! Enjoy!

Snow Days!

So we had record breaking snow in the Dallas Metroplex. 12.5" in Dallas and 8" here in Allen. We had such a FUN time! We played yesterday and today. Here is our efficient cozy home! Doesn't it look awesome! Snow makes a trailer park look nice!

So here is the mommy Snow-woman, that we made yesterday. And by "we" I mean Carter and I. Kenzi was DYING to make a snow man named Frosty. So we go out and she is running around like a road runner while Carter and I worked. Gotta love my girl!

Here is Carter and Kenzi making snow angels. I think Kenzi made about a dozen of them between yesterday and today. She LOVES to make snow angels.

Here is a picture of me with my cowgirl hat. I hardly ever wear it but when we decided to put it on the snow girl I had to wear it back in. Carter likes it!

So this is the final result of our two days of snow. We had so much fun with it. Lickily, Luckily, the next day did not freeze the water and the roads were pretty clear. So everything just looked beautiful! Later!

Boyfriend...

At breakfast yesterday Kenzi proceeded to have a conversation with us...


Kenzi: "Mom, Dad, I have a boyfriend."
Carter leans forward to close proximity of her. My eyes about pop out of my head then I put them back in and continued...
Mommy: "Really, what is his name?"
Kenzi: "Caleb"
Mommy: "Oh, what is a boyfriend?"
Kenzi: "You know and boy that is a kid."
Mommy: "And is he a friend?"
Kenzi:" Yes"
Mommy: "Do you have any other boyfriends?"
Kenzi: "I think no."
Mommy: "Well what about Ben?"
Kenzi: "Oh, yea. Ben is a boy and my friend."
Mommy: "What about Travis?" (Travis is a boy at school as is Caleb. Ben is my friend Carly's son.)
Kenzi: "No"
Mommy: "Why not?"
Kenzi: "Because at school he growls at me and I don't like that."
Mommy: "Oh so he is not a friend?"
Kenzi "No"
Mommy: "Oh, okay."

Daddy, who is still leaning forward during this whole conversation: "Hey little one... no one is allowed to touch you without asking daddy first!"
Kenzi: "Okay Daddy."

Mommy: "OK Carter she is four!"
Daddy: "Hey if we can talk to her about being modest now, we can talk about dating now!"
Mommy: "OK, I get your point"

Who knew this started so early! Hope you had a good laugh!

Utah in a nutshell...

So as most of you know Kenzi and I made a trip to Utah for a week to visit with my brother and his family as well as my parents. We had a such a great time! Kenzi so loved playing in the snow!

Here is Kenzi and Aunt Shauna building a snowman which Kenzi named Frosty and asked Aunt Shauna if she had a magic hat.

Papa thought the Dale Earnhart hat was nice touch.

Cutest snow girl I have EVER seen!

We went sledding/tubing one day. After the first time going down, Kenzi was done because her and I had a difficult time getting up the hill. But through some coercion from me she went with her cousin Kayla, and Uncle Mike. Though Uncle Mike had to promise that he would carry her up the hill. So she liked it the last two times.

Me and my girl!

Gramma & Papa with the grand kids. Papa just watched while gramma went a couple of times.

The previously mentioned preferred mode of transportation up the hill!

I love my niece, Kayla to pieces, but there are times where she is REALLY special. Getting herself stuck in the tube is one of those! Love ya, Kayla!

So while we were in Utah we also went swimming. Notice the snow in the background.

Kenzi being not afraid of the water anymore. I think swimming lessons are very necessary now!

I did all of the girls hair on Sunday. They all looked beautiful!

Uncle Mike letting Kenzi drive his truck home from church. I tell ya, those rednecks!

And yes, she hugged the steering wheel pretty much the whole way home!

Emmett had a spelling Bee st school the day we were leaving. I kept waiting for the kids to say "Definition, please", "Use it in a sentence please", or even "Can I have phonetic pronunciation please?" But no, they all just got up an spelled it.

We really did have such a wonderful time. Thank you to my brother and his family letting us invade! I love it when we get together! Enjoy! Kari

Kenzi moves up in primary

Every year in church the children's program changes classes according to age. So this year Kenzi went into CTR 4. I always take a picture of her on her fist day because she seems to change so much in a year and I just don't get enough pictures! She still looks adorable! Enjoy!

Stars vs Blackhawks

So since Kenzi is such a Blackhawks fan, not sure why, we decided to go to a Stars vs Blackhawks game. And since in our own family there is a division the odd man out, in this case Carter, goes half and half. Notice the red and green hair! Here we are taking the train as there was a snow storm going on in Allen.

We had a fourth ticket so we brought Shanette with us. She had never seen a Hockey Game before. I think all in all she had a great time.

Us trying to get a picture with Kenzi but she was not cooperating!

Us getting our photo after the game. Notice the blackhawk fan in the background. We actually knew he was going to do that and Carter got all excited and said he was going to put it on a website called the chive that does photo-bomb photos. Which is people getting in a picture like they are suppose to be there. Yea, I am not sure either! Carter finds the most random websites!

Our family shot of A house divided, stays together! We love hockey and had such a great time! The Stars won 5 to 4, which is the amazing as the team is in a building year. Yep that is the story I am sticking to.

A better look at Carters hair. And Kenzi had to get in and like we are going to tell her no! Enjoy!

SOS

I am taking a break from updates to give you a Kenzi story...

I was needing to get ready so I parked Kenzi in front of the computer. I introduced her to a new website, zooborns.com. Carter actually brought it to my attention so I showed it to Kenzi, which she loved. It is a website that has pictures and videos of newborn animals at zoos and national parks. I then went to take a shower. I get out of the shower to this note that had been shoved under my door. I then ask Kenzi about it. Apparently it was a note to me explaining that she needed help and the computer was stuck. To which I did help to correct her problem. I just thought this very interesting! Enjoy!

Snowball fight!

So Christmas Eve Kenzi kept talking about how she wanted to have a snowball fight. Well after she went to bed Carter went out and made some snowballs and kept them out side on our front porch. So after opening presents we bundled up and went outside to have our snowball fight. As you can tell I got hit a couple of times.

Kenzi made a snow angel and thought that was pretty cool!

Kenzi and Carter played a lot longer than I. I had to get a picture of two of my most favorite people!

Said snowballs! To say the least Kenzi was VERY happy about being able to have a snowball fight. Anytime she sees frost she asks to make a snowball! Enjoy!

Christmas Morning

Merry Christmas from the Garvins!!!

Well, Christmas morning was a hit! Kenzi got the bike and batman toy she asked for so she still believes. She was very good while we got everything together so we could capture the moment of joy!

Kenzi checking out her new bike!

Checking out the stocking of stuff that Santa left!

Kenzi being goofy!

Oh my Gosh!

Look at all of those candy canes. What do you think the over/under is on finishing those before the end of January?

Mommy and Daddy gave Kenzi a Blackhawks jersey for Christmas. She was excited!

Christmas Eve

So on Christmas eve we got a snow storm. Carter wondered if it was a miracle or not. I think it was. It was absolutely beautiful! I know my family in Utah gets snow all the time so they are probably sick of it, but I love it when we get it. The dogs were not sure what to do with it.
This is Kenzi's house with a layer of snow. I love how the snow is even in her name!

I love this picture because you can see the snow fall!

Here is pretty much our front yard and part of our neighbors. He used LED lights. Maybe we will convert some day.

I love this picture because it looks like our walk way is on fire! Enjoy!