Fun with Dad

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WOOF WOOF!

What a cute dog!

Gigi comes to visit

We were blessed to spend the weekend with our Gigi. She had a conference in Austin last week and then came on over to Midland for the weekend. Our visit sure wasn't long enough. We went to Fiddlesticks Farms and had a great time! We got to go on a hayride to a pumpkin patch, we rode the cow train, mined for gold and other jewels, and went down a big slide! The wind was crazy and the sun was bright so we all look pretty crazy! We bought kettle corn and it was yummy! Even Keene had to have some! More pictures of our fun time are at: www.mmkelkins.shutterfly.com

A new snow suit!

Yes, we know this is a little ridiculous that we live in the desert and we bought our son a snow suit. But....on the few occasions we do have the chance to get in the cold weather and play in the snow or go skiing, we wanted to be prepared and give Keene the opportunity to have some fun! He loves it...as you can tell!

For Danny Gramps

Dear Danny Gramps,

Did you know that UPS can ship a whole live whale from near Japan to Atlanta? Could you ship me one? Ha ha! I wanted to be a UPS man for Halloween but the costume was too big. Maybe next year!

Love,
Keene

Atlanta

We just got back from a trip to Atlanta and it was soooo much fun! Keene and I went with Mike to a mission conference he was attending. We went a day early, our anniversary, and Mike surprised me with a room in downtown Atlanta. We went to a great seafood restaurant and then the next day he surprised Keene and I with some tickets to the Georgia Aquarium! We all loved it and had a TON of fun! I kept looking for more things for us to do because I didn't want to leave! We went to the Coke museum as well. It was cute, but slightly boring. Then we spent the rest of the week at the conference with dad. It was cold and rainy most of the time, but it was really pretty where we stayed. Good to get away for sure.

Michigan

Here are some pictures from our time in Ann Arbor, Michigan. One of my best friends from high school, Mary, lives there and finally decided to get married (just joking Mar). We were blessed to be able to go and see her get married and dance the night away at her reception. Wish I could have spent more time with her, but a bride on her wedding day is pretty busy. We didn't get a single picture of how beautiful she was. Nothing. Forgot the camera at the wedding, left it in the hotel room at the reception. I didn't even get one of her and I together. I am quite bummed.
While we were there we got to go to a super cute petting zoo and Keene loved all the animals. He
was never really scared and didn't cried. He observed them quite a bit before giving them anything to eat. His favorite was the horse and the ducks. We also went to a farmer's market that had tons of pumpkins, mums, and yummy homemade goodies! We drank hot apple cider and ate fresh pumpkin donuts. It was a fun day!

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Guitar Fun

This is so cute! Just a small picture of what goes on a lot at our house. Keene loves to play the guitar with daddy. It is a special treat! Sorry the video is a little fuzzy!

Our Transformed Backyard

Here are some pictures of our newly transformed backyard. The pictures could have been better but oh well. When we moved in our backyard was horrible. If you have been to our house you would agree with that. There was no grass or landscaping,just dirt and rocks. The patio was ugly and had plastic on the top of it which soon got holes in it from a hail storm we had. With lots of work from the both of us, (more Mike on the grass and the patio), and with help from Mike's dad, Frank, it is what is today. It is a wonderful place of entertainment and rest for us. We love it!

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Happy Birthday Bubby!

So our little man turned one today. Sniff, sniff, boo hoo for mommy. I told Mike yesterday that I didn't want Keene to be turning one and that I wanted him to stay my baby forever. Mike said "Well, we can have another, hint hint." Too funny. Somedays it seems like it has been forever since he was a newborn and other days I feel as if he just entered our lives. And oh, do we love and cherish him! Here is a little info on him. He loves being outside and taking a bath, wrestling with daddy, eating any type of meat product, including hot dogs. He loves to pat me on the back when I am patting his to comfort him. He sings before he goes to sleep and when he gets up. He loves to play the guitar with daddy and help mommy around the house. He is a people person and doesn't know a stranger. He has the best smile and has so many different expressions and faces. He is soooo close to taking off walking. He takes 3 or 4 steps and then gently lowers himself to the ground. He is really fast at walking when he lightly holds on to something. One day, I will turn around and he will be in another room. He spent his birthday today with Mommy and Daddy and some visits from Papa Frank and Mernie (Grandma Mary). Mernie went to eat with us and took us shopping for a new car seat and picnic table for the yard. We thank God for such a wonderful blessing and for all the people that love our son. We are having his birthday party tomorrow and will post pics so you can see the fun that was had!

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