Loving it!

What a GREAT weekend so far!  I am taking full advantage of a full 5 days off of work, and even better is that Ray had them off too!  I can't think of the last time that happened when we were not travelling.  We were both off on Wednesday and Kenley got her 1 year photos taken. Well, it wasn't quite the experience I had imagined which would have been Kenley being super cute and giving us kisses, smiling and hamming it up for the camera.  She wasn't in the best mood, and it ended up being a little stressful for Ray and I.  I was trying to keep Kenley happy in between changing her outfits and the pictures, and I guess I was a bit bossy to Ray.  (Sorry, honey)  However, I am sure there were many adorable pictures taken, and we will get to see them soon.  But, it was still nice having the day off and we managed to get our Christmas tree up!  Kenley was back to her usual happy self after she got to nap.

Our Thanksgiving was great, and Kenley was such a trooper!  We went to my Grandma Wostratzky's early in the day and got to see my Aunts and Uncles and a few of my Cousins, which was fun. Then, we headed to Ray's mom's house with his family for dinner.  It was his mom's first time having Thanksgivng in her new house, and it was so nice. Kenley napped in the car, and then we stopped by my Grandma and Grandpa Voight's house to surprise them since they didn't think we would be able to make it there.  So, it was a long, but fun day seeing all the family, eating, and hanging out.
We were so glad that Kenley was in such a good mood, and everyone was so happy to see her.  This is her last, first holiday.  (Meaning it was her first Thanksgiving, the last FIRST holiday for her)  It was really special for me, and I hope for her too. It was so  nice for her to be able to crawl around and entertain everyone with all of her new skills. She showed off her clapping, standing, blowing kisses, saying "all done" and "hello" to everyone.  I swear, I never saw a group of people more entertained by this.  (me included) She is clearly the center of attention at the family parties being the first, and only grandchild at this point. 
Friday, I introduced Kenley to her first "Black Friday" and she was so great!  I wasn't sure how long I would be able to be out shopping, but ended up being gone for almost 7 hours!  Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded.  We went to Khol's and then to the mall.  I got a lot of gifts so far, and had fun continuing a tradition with Kenley.  I met my mom and sister at Khol's and then my aunts and Anthony were at the mall at the same time so we had luch with them. 
Today and tomorrow are just chill days to get a few things on my "to-do" list finished and relax a bit!  I don't want this weekend to end!  It's been great, and I know I only have 3-1/2 more weeks till Christmas break.  Here are some pics we took the morning of Thanksgiving.