The Kennedy Family

We are coming along...Week 1

2009-08-17T12:24:00.002-05:00

Here are the proud Uncles. Momma needs to get better with her Blogging skills. We will get there. Stay tuned.

When he is will the uncles, he looks a little like a Thompkins - but momma is biased.

Dillon Stone Kennedy

2009-08-12T21:26:00.002-05:00

Was born this morning at 11:51 he is 8lbs 8oz and is 20 3/4" long. Both Mo and baby are doing fine.

Mardi Gras!!

2009-02-24T20:07:00.001-06:00

Mo in New York

2009-02-14T20:08:00.002-06:00

Scott gave me the most wonderful Valentine's weekend...a weekend with the girls! I flew up to spend a few days with my BFFs in Manhattan. It is Valentine's Day every day here at home - I was so lucky to get to spend mine with some other loved ones.

Here we are at the Boathouse in Central Park.

Rachel's Half-Birthday

2009-01-30T20:03:00.000-06:00

In Primer, since so many birthdays are in the summer - we celebrate Half-Birthdays. Here is Rachel's big day at school.

Rebecca at Greek Week

2009-01-30T20:00:00.001-06:00

Rebecca has been studying Greek Mythology in school. To put an end to the topic she celebrated with Greek week which included a Greek play - Toga and all. I did not make the play but Scott got a few shots.

Family Science Night

2009-01-30T19:47:00.002-06:00

The Primer Class put on an incredible Family Science night this year. Every project was about an endangered animal. Rachel did her report on the Gastric Brooding Frog - here she is dressed up like a scientist.

New Arrival

2009-01-28T18:01:00.002-06:00

WELCOME KULA! Well, the Thompkins Family has gone and done it! Between our Makena, Jason's new pup Hana, and this new one for my parents Kula, we are up to our eyeballs in puppy training.
The Girls are loving all the puppy love!

Winter Concert

2009-01-26T17:43:00.000-06:00

Rebecca has been learning how to play the flute. She really has become quite passionate about it. This week we were lucky enough to attend a concert to hear her progress...she played beautifully. Need to work just a little bit on the way she was sitting, but all in good time. We were honored to have Grandma Linda in attendance with us!

Learning to be a Lady

2009-01-19T17:35:00.001-06:00

Rachel had an etiquette class this month with her Daisy troops. It was quite a sight. All the Daisies were to get dressed up in their finest. No small feat in this day and age! Rachel learned how to engage in conversation, thank someone for coming to her party, sit properly at a table and use all the utensils, and finally my favorite - how to write a thank you note! Let's see if it sticks! So far Rebecca has had to go through this class twice and counting!

Merry Belated Christmas

2009-01-18T15:38:00.004-06:00

Sorry it has been so long since the last post! It was a busy Holiday Season.

We had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The girls were and still are a twitter with new gifts and all the trappings of the Holidays. We added a new member to our family...Makena - a 5 month old male Shitz-Tsu. So far we are all smitten - except maybe Sarge!

Allison Garcia

2008-12-03T20:56:00.004-06:00

Allison Garcia is here! Maria, our Nanny, gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl. Scott, the girls and I are so excited she has finally joined us and can't wait until she can come over and play!

Thanksgiving

2008-12-03T20:47:00.003-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.

The girls learned how to set a formal table and got to celebrate Thanksgiving twice this year. We started out Thanksgiving morning off with delivering meals for the Visiting Nurses Association. We are thankful for our family and friends and we are thankful that we can give back to the community.

Candes and Milan

2008-11-19T13:10:00.002-06:00

Scott and I were in Lanai Hawaii over the weekend for Candes' Wedding. She is my very best friend from growing up and made a beautiful bride. Be on the look out for more pics of the wedding. You may even catch a glimpse of Scott and I when her wedding is profiled on Platinum Weddings....I will let you know when it airs!

Congratulations Candes!!!

Halloween Confession

2008-11-11T14:57:00.007-06:00

So I carried the camera around the entire night on Halloween - not a single picture was taken!!! Must have been a sugar rush. Rebecca (10) was the Sour half of a Sweet & Sour costume. She dressed up with her friend from school Ruchita. Rachel (6) was Sharpee from High School Musical 3.

Here are some pics from Rachel's Halloween Parade at school where she was Oreo Pie. They made these costumes in Art and all of the Primers were some sort of Pie.....

Rachel and Sarah Jane

Primer Rocks!

The Ladies: 3

2008-11-07T14:17:00.007-06:00

Had to add a pic of my 2 favorite ladies since the chief complaint on the last visit to Dallas was that there was not a picture up of the 3 of us....so it will be added to all aspects of my life including the Blog.

To the girls who are more worldly than one can describe in a mere blog paragraph.

Thank you.

Thank you for inspiring my young daughters, whether you know it or not. My girls truly look up to you with the upmost of admiration and awe....if I could only tell them, I knew you when...

Pumpkin Carving

2008-10-30T20:07:00.006-05:00

Well - it is All Hallow's Eve and we carved our pumpkins......

Halloween is coming up

2008-10-27T16:04:00.001-05:00

I am sooo excited about Halloween. The girls have picked their costumes but I just can't give away the details...they would be angry with me.

Stay tuned for an update after Halloween night.

Wacky Wednesday

2008-10-22T07:15:00.003-05:00

It is Greenhill's Homecoming this week. Today was Wacky Wednesday for Rachel and Decade Day for Rebecca. Rebecca raided my closet for 80's clothes....scary! Rachel looked very Wacky, with 6 ponytails, polka-dot pants, and argyle knee highs but she is not much of a morning person so hopefully I can capture another pic of her this evening!

Weekend at the Theater!!

2008-10-21T21:23:00.002-05:00

Rebecca, Rachel and I went to the Dallas Children's Theater this weekend to see "Lilly and her Purple Plastic Purse". It was very fun! The play was fantastic and the girls got their Playbills signed after the show. GrandRan was in attendance as well. Here are some shots of the girls gussied up....I can remember the photos as a child - "Go stand by the flowers"

The Chicago Marathon

2008-10-17T10:09:00.004-05:00

Scott and I completed the Chicago Marathon this past Sunday....it was Hot Hot Hot which I know sounds strange coming from the people who trained in 100+ degree weather for this darn thing. We were happy to see the finish line and cross it.

We got to visit with old friends Patrick and Vanessa and meet their new baby Wyatt....he is such a gem.

We love Chicago. What a neat city! We walked and walked and of course, were very well fed thanks to some great recommendations from Jason Thompkins!

Here is a link to a feature they did on Scott and I in the Associate section of the Chicago Marathon webpage. This year the race was sponsored by Bank of America.

http://www.chicagomarathon.com/CMS400Min/Chicago_Marathon/runner_information/index.aspx?id=6073

Hawaiian Trip

2008-09-01T13:51:00.006-05:00

I thought I should add some photos from the wonderful Trip to Hawaii. Of course, a funny thing happened on the way....we became a family!

The Hike to the Top of Diamond Head is a Must....

We visited with old friends.....

Enjoyed the Beaches

Rode the mules in Kalaupapa

Oh!...And were married.

Getting Started

2008-08-26T16:34:00.000-05:00

Well, a few friends of mine have started their own family blogs and I wanted to get in on the action. Since most of you may or may not know about the Kennedy family and how we came to be - I thought I would start doing this. Plus, all of you guys are sooo worldly and since you won't come to Dallas and consider it fly-over country (don't knock it till you try it), I thought I would start this so you can keep up with all the goings on in the Big D.