Christmas with the Schindlers

We spent a wonderful Christmas with daddy's family. Great Grandma and Grandpa came all the way from Arizona to be with us. Kendall got so many wonderful gifts. Thank you all so much for everything!Kendall with Grandpa Schindler and Uncle Kent.
Kendall helping Great Grandpa open his present.
Kendall in her new princess tent.
Kendall with Grandpa and Grandpa Schindler.

Santa was here!

Kendall definitely has the concept down of opening presents. She loves her new baby doll. She wouldn't put her down so she had to open the rest of her presents with one hand.

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

New Shoes!

Kendall got to open an early Christmas from Auntie Coll! New Uggs! They were a hit. I would have gotten out the video camera if I would have known how excited she was going to be! Thanks a ton Auntie Coll! OOOOOOH!
AAAAAAH!
I love to look at them!
I want to wear them to bed...
and of course to school today!

Little Helper

Kendall thought she was such a great helper this weekend as we started to paint the addition. Here she is handing out masks....
Finally.... A bath tub!

Friends at last!

Dakota has been such a great sport lately. Kendall likes to pet her and give lots of hugs and kisses (with her mouth wide open, but that's ok). I think Dakota is finally warming up to the idea that Kendall is here to stay.
She even lets Kendall put all of her dolls on her!

Big snow fall = sledding!

We had our first big snow fall last weekend. Here are some pics from Kendall's first time sledding...

Our not so finished house!

I really wish I was posting a picture of the final project but things have been moving slow. We were supposed to be done last friday however it looks as though we have at least a month to go! Here is an updated picture...

Thanksgiving and Christmas in Crystal Lake

Two weeks ago we went to Chicago for Thanksgiving and also celebrated Christmas while we were there. We had a great time! Kendall was spoiled with wondeful gifts! Thank you everyone! There is no better place to talk on your cell phone than the dog kennel!
As you can see, Kendall was not so thrilled about posing for this picture.
Here she is with her favorite baby Andie and her new diaper bag.
Kendall with Grandpa and Auntie Al.
Kendall with her Aunie Erin and her favorite cousin Ruby!

Lots of firsts!

Kendall's first look at a Christmas tree. She loved it! Kendalls first time changing a diaper. She even takes out the changing pad!
Kendalls's first time on a rocking horse.
Kendall's first snowfall. Check out her boots...these are her favorite!
Kendalls first time w/ playdough! Thanks Auntie Al for the fun gift!

Happy Birthday Allison!!!

Kendall and Connor would like to wish Auntie Allison a very Happy Birthday! We love you!

Happy Birthday Ben and Ethan!

Kendall's friends Ben and Ethan turned one last week. Here are some pics from their birthday party.
Of course we had to get one picture in halloween costumes. Hey, who invited the butterfly? The theme was animals this year! Kendall can't figure out why Sophie won't stop petting her.
Careful Sophie, this chicken bites!

Little Chicken!

Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween!