While Daddy was away ...

These past 4 days have been a new experience for Kendall & I ... Ash went away on a business trip to a medical conference in Orlando, FL for 4 days ... and the 2 of us had lots of "girl time" together!

I knew we (and especially Kendall, since Daddy has never been away from us that long) would miss him ... she would ask about him, "where is 'im?", or "Oh, Daddy. I miss him." (in the sweetest, saddest little voice) ... so I wanted to try to keep us pretty busy with fun things for us to do ... to keep her mind off of it as best as possible, which if you know Kendall, you know she loooooves her Daddy & her Daddy-time each night!

We started off our first day with Daddy coming to Kendall's Gymnastics class, for the 1st time!  She was so excited to have Daddy there and have him watch her do all of the different routines, songs, exercises and drills.  She loves gymnastics so it was great to have him there with us.

Then we had to take Daddy to the airport ... that was a very sad task!  We helped him with his luggage, helped him get checked in, gave lots of hugs & kisses ... and had to watch Daddy go through security ... until we could see him no more.

To help cheer us up, we had a fun activity planed ... Next stop for Kendall and Mommy ... the Sea Life Aquarium, lunch & a ride on the carousel at Grapevine Mills Mall.  This girl loves this aquarium (and the horseies, anytime she can)!

 

The next day was preschool for us ... so we were busy all day!  We did find a little extra time to play on the playground there, though.  She loooooves to play here!

 

Friday we had more big plans ... a day at the Fort Worth Zoo!  We saw tons of animals, enjoyed lunch there, a carousel ride and a train ride.  We had a fun time and enjoyed being outside in this slightly cooler weather, although I didn't get very many happy face pictures, apparently.


On Saturday, we celebrated Lyndon's 1st birthday at their home.  It was a fun football theme/tailgate party and Kendall had a blast playing with Ryllie & Lyndon.  After a nap, it was time to pick up Daddy from the airport ... and it was a happy, happy reunion!  Kendall quickly re-introduced Daddy to all-things girly ... soon he was wearing a tutu on each leg (because none of Kendall's tutus fit on hit waist), carrying a purse and wearing a few necklaces ... that's an awesome Daddy to this Little Miss girly-girl!  Daddy brought her home a couple of treats he had picked up in Orlando, home of her favorite characters (really, the only characters she even watches).  She is always happy to open a present ...

It's always great to have Daddy back at home with us!  We love you, Daddy!