Family update

It has been a while, and I am not sure I will stick around. Although I miss being able to look back on all that we have done in the past 7 years since I started the blog. We recently took the kids out of school for a some what last minute cruise! We made some super fun and hopefully lasting memories! Here is my favorite picture from that week! Sun-kissed cheeks, big smiles, and all decked out! 

First update starts with little lady Kre-bee! Kre has been doing everything 2 year olds do....or I should say everything 2 year olds refuse to do! 

She is officially potty-trained....whoop-whoop to having all three of our children out of diapers! I never want to go back :0 (never say never)

She also has a full vocabulary, and is as smart as a whip (aren't they all or they all think they are)

She is a mama-through and through. Loves her babies and talks just like a mama!

Even though she thinks she is 21, she still loves her some mama time, unless grandma is around..ha!

She is into calling everyone by her middle name: "Korrayah Faith Kapenga, Malachi Faith Kapenga, etc

Korrayah is still as full of life, love, and the pursuit of happiness (well that sounds about right for our drama-Madonna) We just did conferences at her school and the teacher's exact words were, "she is a darling girl!" What?? Are we talking about the same kid?

Anyway she has picked up wrestling...I know this is another issue (controversy), but she is 7! So we have been taking her to practice with Malachi and Sunday she wrestles her first (and don't tell her, but hoping last) tournament. We aren't expecting any big trophies, but we hope she has fun! 

She still is our hardest child, and we have to believe God has big plans for her, and I somewhat hope it includes a daughter who is just like her...jk!

Chi-this boy still holds my heart in so many ways! He has a thing for busy ... lol! He wants to try and do everything, but also wants to just be home to play with the neighbor boys! We are working on being less selfish (just because we aren't going someplace for you doesn't mean you have to have a bad attitude). Right now he is in the middle of wrestling. He just loves it. This season has been tough, he was put at the higher level and has somewhat struggled to keep up. With that being said it doesn't stop him from going each week and he never complains!  He keeps us busy!

At the beginning of the year this came home from school, I love his heart and passion! I would not be surprised if he reaches these goals! Side note-in this same packet was a goal side and a wish side ...his wish to win the power ball ...lol! 

Life is busy! I want to be sure to cherish the little things, because someday they will be the big things!

With that being said there is so much more going on in our lives.....hold on I will be back!

Cuteness update

 Little miss is graduating from Kindergarten this year! WOW! This year has gone fast. I have loved watching all that she has learned this year. She is so creative, and loves giving gifts to others. I am constantly getting gifts from this kid. Homemade drums, pictures, money, etc. This girl has a heart of gold!

 Sometimes they love each other! Actually Kre LOVES Korra. We constantly hear the name "Korra". If I tell Kre that it isn't her's, she asks if it is Korra's. Everything is about Korra for this girl. While she will still sometimes scream when Korra tries to squeeze or hug her, the reality is she loves her in only the way a sister can. These girls have a special bond already and I love watching it grow.

Chi has been busy getting ready to be a third grader...ahhhh how does this happen! Seriously this kid amazes me in so many ways. He has such a love for sports. Continually throwing a football or trying to wrestle his sisters. 

 
For tiny miss ...oh boy! We have trouble on our hands! This little lady is so funny..or so she thinks! She is also a lover and a fighter. Fighter for naps, a fighter over food, a fighter over what she wants. She is also a lover of food (I know a love-hate relationship with food), a lover of cuddles, a lover of sister, and a lover of babies.
Getting excited for a summer full of  fun, we just have to make it through one more half day!

Mother's day

Mother's day is made special because of these three blessings!

The Smokey Mountains Part 2

I think I was trying to jam too much into the original post so here are a few more pictures from Cades Cove.

On Thursday, we headed out early to go to the aquarium. We were a little hesitant to go, since we have been to the one in Chicago, but it was super kid friendly and the shark tank was amazing! After the aquarium we headed back to relax for the night!

Friday we cleaned up and headed into town for one last event, the Dixie Stampede. We debated on this, because it was pricey, but it was super fun! Even Kre enjoyed it!

For your viewing entertainment:

Kre had been asking to ride things all week, but she was too small. So we stopped at the outlet mall for her own ride...it was worth it!

The Smokey Mountains part 1

We headed to the smokey Mountains (Pigeon Forge, TN) Friday (the 3rd) with my sister and her family. We drove about 7 hours and stayed at a hotel for the night. The next day we arrived at our cabin at 12:30! Just in time for naps for the littles and groceries for the ladies. 

 Sunday was Easter so we celebrated by making resurrection rolls and reading the Easter story. Then we headed out for some exploring! It took us a while to find a place we could actually hike with lots of little feet.

 Our final destination was this beautiful waterfall. That is the kids and I climbing up to the top...oh my heart skipped a few beats during this hike!

 Monday was spent shopping, go-carting (the boys hit the 40mph track), and a few tourist shops!

 Tuesday we spent the morning relaxing, and headed out in the evening for some "Island" fun. This little town tucked away! The kids played in the arcade and we danced to the fountain music!

 Wednesday was a busy day! We headed out early for breakfast downtown Gatlinburg at the Pancake Pantry! Yum! Then we spent sometime touring around downtown. Dan and chi played a shooting game (they rode fake horses and shot at the movie screen). Chi loved it!

 Then we headed out to Cades Cove. Cades Cove is basically an old town. We saw several old churches and houses, as well as bears and deer! This was the highlight of the trip for most of us!

2014-15 wrestling season

Wrestling

Malachi has found his passion, and he is pretty good at it too!  He started off a little hesitant, but has worked his way through his insecurities. Rising above and taking 3rd at Regionals, which brought him to the State tournament this past weekend!

Warming up with the coach and dad! Malachi thought this was pretty special, considering only people with badges could be in the lower level!

Malachi went 1-2 at state and was done, but he wrestled hard and had a great attitude! He finished the year 27-5 (4 of his losses were from regionals and state), not bad for our little guy!

18 months

 Kreana is 18 months old today! She is such a fun little lady! She makes me smile is so many ways!

 She loves her t.t (Ellie), and we often find her pulling it out of her crib for some cuddles! We are working on keeping the paci in her bed, but she still sneaks it once in a while!

 She has several teeth...new ones coming in all the time! Poor lady!

 She says several words, and repeats things often! She also has used the potty on several occasions (we are waiting to potty train her till after our spring break trip ...which could be too late, but we will take our chances).

 She lives in her own little word, but loves anything littler than her! Her dolls, small dogs, cats, etc.

 She may be small, but this girl can eat! At least 2 bowls of cereal every morning...and we often find her sneaking snacks all day long!!!

Kreana Faith ~18 months old!
17lbs 12oz
30 inches long