This past weekend was Michael Halbert's 21st birthday party and he had a fantastic surprise party at the new Cowboy's Stadium. It was such a fun night (and our first night out without Kinley) with friends and fun! It was full of laughs, special guests, dancing and sweet friends.
In the locker room for dinner...so excited to see our favorite players' lockers!
Running out to the field where the team does every game
We got Kinley's costume in the mail this week and we are so excited for our Kinley-Bug to be a bee! She loved putting it on and just rolled all around in it because it is so soft and like a big pillow. I think I am going to make the antennas into a stretchy headband and have her wear black tights. We can't wait!
This Sunday was the first Cowboys regular season game and we were so prepared with outfits ready for the Boys! So glad they got the win. We can't wait for the rest of the season. Kinley's bow was a hit accessory for the game! Thought this would be a fantastic matching Monday post :-)
Today we finally got to see baby Luke McAfee Harden. He is one week old today and not surprisingly he is gorgeous! He definitely gets that from his two gorgeous parents, Jeff and Natalie. It was so fun to see Luke and Natalie and welcome the 4th Howe baby today. After 30 hours of labor, an unexpected C-section, and 3 days in the NICU he is home and healthy and happy. He has the cutest blond hair, deep blue eyes, long fingers and toes, and is just too precious for words. Kinley was instantly enamoured with him and couldn't stop staring. I think at first she just thought he was a little baby doll because he was sleeping so quietly but after he made one little noise waking up, she just stared constantly. It was so cute! Here are some pics from the day and the matching blue tie-dyes that we made especially for Luke's birthday.
Kinley's absolute favorite time of the day is bathtime. No matter what kind of mood she is in...she loves to take a bath and it always makes her laugh, smile, and chill out. Here are some of our favorite bathtime memories and a cute video of our bath tonight.
I am sentimental today as I just hang out with Kinley about how much God loves us and all the little lessons I learn through her. Lately she is learning more and more how to move around and stuggles with wanting toys and all things she can't get to. It is cute to see her reach for things and smile at what catches her attention. I find myself struggling to hold back and not just automatically reach for what she wants or pick her up and move her to a more comfortable position. I know this is a foreshadow to our life ahead....how many times will I want to just do things for her or help her along so she does not struggle. But, I know that is not what I should do. I know she has to fuss and struggle and reach for things so she will learn to make her little body move across the floor. She has to sit before she can stand and crawl before she can walk. I hope I can keep that perspective and remember that when I am struggling and God does not just give me exactly what I want when I want it. I am so thankful for that perspective today and hope that by documenting it, I will solidify it more in my mind. I know this is a little Reader's Digest-esque...but, sometimes the little things just hit me in the face with big perspective and I know it was something God wanted me to learn today.
This reminds me of when Kinley was learning to roll over. She was so determined and so frustrated. She tried and cried over and over until she got it. Here is the video that we caught on tape the first time she did it. So fun!
The birthday boy!
