Thanksgiving in Moses Lake with the WHOLE McConkie Clan!

Thanksgiving 2008 at my Mom's new home in Moses Lake with all of my siblings and their families.  We had way too much fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kassi's first sentences!

Sorry you can't hear this, but this is a video of

Kassi saying, "Ma ma, I dropped the cheerios

again. It's so much fun I just can't help myself!"

;) OK, so she isn't talking in complete sentences

yet, but with her big sister using words like,

"ACTUALLY", I'm sure it won't be long! She still

mixes up her momma's and dadda's but she loves

to go on and on to anyone who will listen!

WE'VE MISSED YOU!!!

After 4 months without internet we are happy to say that we have rejoined you in the 21st century! For those of you who don't know, we moved to Provo about 3 months ago and absolutely love it! We are only a mile and a half from Andy's work and it has been wonderful! Someone was surprised to hear me say that we were excited to be having Christmas at "home" this year because I was referring to this home in Provo. But, it felt like home within the first week of living here. I think the last Christmas we spent at home was when Drew was born 7 years ago!!! How time flies! Thank you so much to all of you who helped us with the move, the change, and all the emotions that came with it!!!!! We feel so blessed to have such wonderful family and neighbors and are so grateful to be able to keep in touch with our old neighbors and all of you family members who live so far away!

I was going to post some pictures from the last few months, but spent too much time editing photos. Since it is way past my bedtime and Kassi has already woken up once, I promise to post some fun pictures ASAP! Hope you are all having a wonderful December!!!

Water Pitcher Pictures Back By Popular Demand!

So, what did Drew want to do as soon as he saw the glass pitcher today?!? We just had to try it again with Jesi and Kassi. Kassi was a good sport about it. Please know that these pictures were in reverse order and we weren't torturing Jesi. First I told her how sad Grandma would be if she didn't see a picture of Jesi smiling. That almost worked. Then Andy thought he'd bribe her with candy and that backfired a little ;). Anyway, the lighting wasn't quite as good b/c it wasn't slap-happy hour yet, but it was still pretty funny.

Now for the challenge! I know people are always doing little challenges on their blogs, so we thought we'd start one. So, round up a glass pitcher from wherever you can find one. Your neighbor probably has a dusty one in the attic :) and post your funniest results. We look forward to seeing your magnified noses!!!

Kassi had her first little taste of rice cereal a few days ago. Although she didn't quite know what to think about it, she actually did really well. She ate just about every little bit of the 2 Tablespoons or so I prepared for her! So, last night I made quite a bit more and she didn't want anything to do with it. Reminds me of a couple of other kiddos of mine :)! We can't believe how fast she is growing up. She LOVES tummy time. As soon as I lay her down she rolls right to her tummy and is happy for quite a while with her legs kicking up in the air and her head up trying to balance. Andy calls it her "Pilates" exercises. (Our kids have always been on the small side with huge heads, so keeping their heads up is always a bit of a challenge!) We are amazed at how she can do that for so long! Drew and Jesi hated to be on their tummies and I was always trying to get them to not roll to their backs. So, I guess she is showing us that she does have her own preferences and her very own personality. It is so fun getting to know this sweet little baby. She is already 4 months old!!! Crazy! She loves to be outside and she loves to talk and listen! She gets plenty of attention and she absolutely loves it! Of course, I don't know if she loves getting the attention as much as we love giving it to her?!?