Keeping up with the Kirklands

Friday, June 19, 2009

I decided to start painting again

I haven't painted in about 9 years. I wanted to do this picture of Johnny and Jack for Alana for awhile and I finally got the guts to do it. I was so nervous about it because I wanted it to be perfect and I am so out of practice. I started and couldn't stop. I probably only put about 3 hours into it. My paint brush just wouldn't stop! I gave it to Alana last night and she really wanted me to share it with my family. Today is also Johnny's birthday so, Happy Birthday and Happy Father's Day.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Adventures of Keith and Austin...and Aunt Lo-Lo!

While I was out of town for work Keith and Lori chased Austin. He as most of you know does not stop moving. He already knew how to climb up stairs but decided he was going to try climbing down. I am not sure I like his technique but we can work on it;) Keith took photos and cooked dinner which got him out of changing what Lori called "the biggest Austin Special ever!" As you can see it was all the way up his back. Hate that I missed that! He is pretty squirmy so the best way is to literally hang on to his feet for dear life and wipe as fast as you can. I am so grateful that Lori was there to handle the "special". Not that Keith couldn't have, but lets face it...he would have at gone through a whole box of wipes and a box of diapers before he decided to take him outside and hose him off;) I am so glad to be back home! I missed him so much!

Monday, June 15, 2009

2 years already!

Today is our anniversary. Although, we have probably been common-law married for over 6 years we have only been officially ball and chains for 2 years. It has been great and challenging so far. We have done a lot in 2 years. We have bought and remodeled a home, sold a home, had a child, buried a best friend, travelled out of the country, and we still like each other! I think we may make it;) I am out of town on business so Keith and the little man are on their own for a couple of days...wish them luck! I will post pics of Keith and Austin's great adventures when I get back. This should be interesting;) On another note... To my family; Sometimes the best way to love and help somebody is to let them love and help themselves. I know it's hard but there is a very fine line between helping and enabling. That's all I am going to say about that. Love you all.

Play by play of bath night

Friday, June 12, 2009

Miss my Boo-Bear!

I have been on the road a lot for work and it's fun to get out, but I can't wait to get home to my little stinker...and his father Big Stinker. His Great Aunt Pat is in for a visit and she couldn't believe how much Austin reminded her of Keith. Still not walking yet but into EVERYTHING!