Trey's Promotion Award Ceremony

Trey’s award ceremony for his promotion took place on Tuesday, April 28. Sherry, Kennedy, and I drove to Trey’s station to pick him up for the event. Kennedy enjoyed throwing the ping ball to one of the fill in firefighters that day. It was amazing how she turned her flirtation on when she wanted to….striking poses and doing the silly little head tilt. I didn’t realize that started so earlier. We were able to take a few photos at the station before we left. This sign hangs above one of the doors enterting into the firestation. No explanation needed.


























The award ceremony was held at the Houston Firefighter Pension and Retirement Center. They have a beautiful tribute outside to firefighters, past and present. These were some of the photos taken out side. Most of the ceremony I spent chasing Kennedy around outside or in the corridor (so that I could hear the speech made by the fire chief, Phil Boriskie). When it counted, Kennedy pulled through and calmed down just enough to go on stage with us. As we went down the line of people to shake their hand, Kennedy did so too. All you could hear in the audience was “ahhh” . I was so proud of her. I had the honor of penning Trey’s new Engine Operators badge on his uniform.




This is a picture of Trey and his friend Chad. Chad grew up in Pleasanton, but lives in San Antonio. When he was on the C Shift Trey and him would meet along I-10 and follow one another in to Houston. For me, it was security knowing there was a small convey of guys traveling together.










This is just a photo we took on the day after Kennedy's birthday before church...found it on the camera so here it is...

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kennedy Lynn!

I know I say this all the time, but where does the time go. Our parents used to say it flew by, but now with a child I really know what they mean. It’s wonderful seeing them grow but the selfish side of me wants time to stop. However, each month seems to get a little easier and more enjoyable as her language skills develop.

I didn’t really want to do much for Kennedy’s 2nd birthday, just because I don’t want to feel like we are required to have a birthday party each year. Trey, however, wanted to have a little something (which I am glad we did). It was somewhat last minute, but the family all made it plus a couple of Kennedy’s friends. Her birthday present from us was the Little Tikes blow up jumping thing, which went over well. I don’t know how kids can jump in it as long as they do; it is a nice way to tire them out. We had a few minor kicks in the face by accidents, which are expected.

She received so many cute clothes, swimming suits/cover ups, money, toys, and a riding fire truck from Mimi. Trey is going to adjust the pedals because she has a hard time reaching them right now, that doesn’t stop her from wanting to get in it.

I made her an ice cream cake that was supposed to look like a cow. Aunt Laura said, “ it was the ugliest cake she had seen, but it tasted fantastic!” I would have to agree. I also made CD’s with some of Kennedy’s favorite tunes at age two for the kids as their parting gift.

On Sunday evening, she asked to wear a little two-piece swimming suit that LeeAnn had given her. We put it on and she didn’t want it to come off, she would of slept in if we would of allowed her. Since, she has not wanted to take a bath lately we managed to get her in the bathtub with no fits by letting her wear the suit. . Once in, she wanted to show us how she kicks and blows bubbles in swim class, but Daddy has to be in the bathroom to watch. Trey has been the one who has taken her to swim class. She kept saying “Swim Class”. Monday morning she woke up asking Trey “Swim, Swim”. So, now we have signed her up for another swim class in May so that she will be swimming on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday’s.

Here are the numerous photos from the big day! Sorry there are so many…..