I'm back.

I think (hope) that I have overcome the "sick" period of this pregnancy. I am starting to get my energy back and very thankfully have been able to eat most foods again.

I am just about 19 weeks along and have been loving be able to feel our baby kick. I think that is the point for me when it all becomes real.

We will be moving close to my due date. So, I am starting to feel the pressure to have everything purchased, sewn, and ready to go. Oh, the nesting stage.

Our "baby gender reveal" lunch, preggo pics and Caden update coming soon...(our camera cord has been lost for awhile)

a little self pity

Blogging (pretty much everything) has taken the backseat lately. I've been spending a lot of time hibernating at home and feeling semi-sorry for myself because the nausea has taken over for the past 7 weeks. This experience is new for me. I now really appreciate the fact that I was not sick at all when pregnant with Caden. Although, it is hard to see the light (or relief) at the end of the tunnel, I keep reminding myself how blessed I am to have this little babe and that this sickness is SO worth it. So, complaining/self pity aside, I am one grateful mother.

Meanwhile, Caden is flourishing and continues to keep my spirits up. Whether it be a new funny face, a word, or dance move, he keeps me laughing. I feel so bad that he has been cooped up in the house and at times I barely have the energy to play with him. I've had a few good days when I was able to take him to play group etc. and he was beyond excited. It broke my heart. I hope for both our sake that this sickness subsides soon.

I'll be 14 weeks in a couple days and we are finding out the sex of the baby next week! I'm really looking forward to it! We are having a family "baby gender reveal," like we did when I was pregnant with Caden. Take a look back here.

A few pics from Christmas time....enjoy.

Caden with (cousin) Auntie Domi

Temple Square - Salt Lake City
It was freeeeeezzzzzing!

A fantastic Christmas dinner. Of course, we're all still in our jams.

My beautiful nieces - Domi, Jo, and Shaunie

Salt Lake Temple

Caden loved playing with his cousin Dylan.

+1

On Christmas day, Caden surprised everyone. 

We are thrilled and blessed to be having another baby.

Now, we are even more excited for summer to be here.

good times & an update

We are back from our whirlwind trip. (thank goodness)

As always, Utah was a pleasure. Although, we did not get to experience a white Christmas this year.
I was terrible at taking pictures but, I'll try to scrounge some up or steal them from my nieces. We spent all our time with family this trip and it reminded me just how much I miss Jared's family. We don't get to see them often, maybe twice a year if we're lucky. So, any extended amount of time is a treat. I'm spoiled to have most of my family so close.

The day we arrived home, we left from the airport to make a few stops to visit some of my family. The best part was getting to hold my newborn nephew, who is such a little bundle. I can't wait him and his parents to move back to California this summer! The next day, Jared and Caden ( I didn't have it in me) took off to Arcadia to visit the Daines clan. We can't wait for them to move back to California this summer as well.

Did I mention that I still have yet to unpack from Utah. I'm exhausted. I will get to it this week.

A quick update....
I started working for Sherwood Development again, part-time and mostly from home. It's the perfect set up for us right now. I started my own design business and plan to get it going in the upcoming months.

Jared is done coaching football, which has given him much more free time and allows him to come home early from work :) He training to race in an olympic triathlon this spring.

Caden is non-stop. He has more energy than we know what to do with. He is learning and growing so fast.  Why does the first year go by so quickly? He is so much fun and we love him to pieces.

I am so ready for a new and exciting year. Keep up with us, we're most definitely moving AGAIN this summer. Stay tuned.

We are going to Utah for 9 days to spend Christmas with our family.
Not to mention, we're desperately in need of some relaxation time.

We are so {very} lucky to be spoiled when we visit.

Pretty sure blogging is on the back burner for the next couple weeks.

Merry Christmas to all our family and friends!

Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!

Love, The Kennedys

12 months

Caden has his 1 year check up last week. 

Weight - 21.5 pounds (our little guy)

Height - 29-1/4 inches 

Here's a little update: 

• he is running (literally) and likes to walk backwards
• he can successfully get up onto the couch and get down on his own 
• he crawls all the way upstairs and can successfully come down backwards on his belly (we call it "sit and flip")
• he loves fruit and is starting to like real food
• when he hears music, dancing is a must
• he has 6 teeth
• he makes the funniest fake sad face, it cracks us up
• he says; ba ba, da da, daddy, this, daw(dog), ball, uh oh, and occasionally mom will slip out
• he can identify his toys and objects 
• he absolutely loves sticks, every time we go outside he searches for one
• he loves to play with balloons, blocks, sports balls, and instruments
• he can mimic people, it is so funny
• his favorite thing is to be chased 

We feel so blessed to have a healthy and happy little boy.

I know it might sound cheesy or cliche but, he really is pure joy in our lives.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to be his parents.

Love you forever Caden.

Caden's 1st Birthday!

My baby is turning into a toddler much too fast. Before I know it, we'll be sending this boy on a mission. (ok, that is still a long way off it but, it sure does feel like we'll be there before we know it.)


We had a pirate party for our little guy. He really enjoys playing with the "big" kids. So much so that we had to rush to do his cake because he was fading fast. He ended up passing out before the party was even over. It was a great day!