The BIG 3-0!!!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated my big day with me!!! I had so much fun!!! Dinner at Purple Wine Cafe was fabulous and the dance party afterwards was a blast. Can't believe I am still sore - mama doesn't recover like she used to :) A special thanks to my husband and Jeanne for planning such a fun party and to Cameron for being the Party Picks guy! Also, special thanks to the pregnant lady and the sicko for coming out to celebrate when I'm sure it was the last thing you wanted to do (you know who you are). I love you all and feel so lucky to have such wonderful friends in my life!!! Thank you!!!

Chelan Pictures

Thanksgiving 2009 (Devine Family, Pepin Family and Michael Family)

Grandma and Grandpa Michael

Playing with my cousin Mackenzie My first solid food - sweet potatoes! Yummy!!

Back that ass up

I'm back - and getting better looking every day. Honestly, even the cellulite in my butt is adorable. (you know you agree- see picture to your right) My hair is also growing in finally (no more bald spot in the shape of a yamaka) I am still a bit of a butter ball but trying to cut back (getting harder though as it's the holidays and I just can't help myself from gorging)

We leave for Chelan on Friday and will be there all week with mom and dads parents. Should be a good time since I love to be held and I am the happiest when all the attention is on me. (as it should be). With all those grandparents there, I'm pretty sure I'll be given the attention I deserve.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! I'll catch ya on the flip side when we get back from Chelan. KenaBear - out.

My 4-Month Check-Up

Well, last week was my 4-month check-up and just like I thought....I am a BIG girl! The pretty doctor lady couldn't believe how long I am - I told her she better recognize! I mean, hello! My dad is like a giant, okay? 27 inches and still growing (not to brag but that is off the charts mmmmkay) I was also pleased to see my weight has gone done a bit (like any lady, I worry about my chunkiness...especially when everytime I meet someone new they want to squeeze my cheeks and comment about what a "big" girl I am. Rude.) I am now in the 75th percentile for weight (15 lbs 1oz). I thought about dieting but those gran tetons are so appetizing I just can't say no! (that's baby lingo for my mom's huge boobies). My head has also decided to grow more so that it is proportional to my large body (50th percentile now). Thank goodness I won't have mom's Beetlejuice syndrome (you know at the end of the movie when the guy has the shrunken head? Yeah....that's not a good look).

The only other thing worth reporting is that I am still pissed about the 3-day absence my mother decided to take last week. I mean is her National Sales Meeting really THAT important? I don't think so! Thank goodness my daddy is so great with me. I even let him rock me to sleep - usually I only let the one with the boobies do that. He fed me mommy's milk from the freezer - but if I'm completely honest, the thawed version aint up to par. Fresh is best. So - mommy - if you're listening....no more trips, okay?

Later suckas - KenaBear (gansta in training)

Post from Makena

Well - I'm almost 4 months old now and growing fast. My 4 month appt is Wed. and I'm pretty sure I'll be at least 15 lbs. Eating is pretty much my favorite thing to do (besides pooping and sleeping).

These last few weeks have been pretty busy....thought I'd post some pics for you to see....My cousin, Mackenzie, turned 1 year old and her birthday party was over-rated (I slept through most of it). The worst part was when she opened up her gift from grandma (a mini-stroller for her baby doll) Then, she thought it would be fun to put me in the stroller! Everyone laughed, but as you see, I got pretty pissed off (something you do NOT want to do is upset me).

The next trip I took was to meet my great-grandma Aleen for the first time in Kennewick. She was very nice but the old bitty wouldn't stop kissing me! And I swear if one more person calls me "Chunky Monkey" while pinching my voluptuous cheeks, I will scream! Thought K-town was pretty rockin' though...now I see why my mom is so cool.

Next I went to a playdate at Aunt Ashley's house. Man, were there a lot of babies there! It was fun to see all my friends and meet Calum for the first time! Pretty sure my mom and the other old people were just there for the wine but I didn't really mind.

My last big excursion was a dinner at Aunt Katie's house. That was neat because she has more toys than Toys-R-Us and there is a LOT to look at. We all had to say goodbye to Jen and Mark which was really sad. But I told Calum not to cry cuz I'll see him soon.

Well, that sums up my October so far. Hope everyone else if having a great one! Love, KenaBear

Happy Birthday, Big D!

Happy 38th birthday to my wonderful husband, Greg. (38!! Wow you're old) I am lucky to have you as my husband and Makena is lucky to have you as her daddy! Can't wait to spend the rest of our lives with you.

3 Months Old

Makena turns 3 months old tomorrow! Can't believe how fast these months have gone. She changes literally every day. You know how people always say you never know how much you can love someone until you have children? Well, I must admit...it's true. It is truly indescribable how you feel when you become a mommy. When she smiles at me...my heart skips a beat. When I think about something bad happening to her...I feel physically ill. I believe now that a mother can kill for her children - like seriously club someone to death - for hurting her baby! The joy she brings to me daily is like nothing I've ever experienced. I can honestly say that being a mom is the most important role I've ever known and I feel blessed that I get to be her mom. I love you Makena Catherine Devine!!! (aka: chunky monkey, mooey, chunks to the monks, kena, kenabear, munchkin, sweet cheeks, mariah, valasor raptor....and the list goes on :)