Fall 2010

   So, though I did manage to get a Thanksgiving post in I have not updated you all on the life of the Keenums in a while. Where to begin...
   Well, Matthew is now the Head of the AV department at Ross Bridge. It is a lot more responsibility for a smidgen of more pay. But I am super excited for him! He likes it so far. Although, his first week on the job he was asked to let go the only other AV guy there who also happens to be a good friend. That was very upsetting and a very difficult position to be put in. He struggled with that for many reasons. Thankfully, the Lord quickly provided a great job opportunity for his friend and we believe strongly that God has big plans for him and his amazing wife! (We REALLY do!) Anyway, he is really starting to get the hang of the new department and is enjoying his new role at Ross Bridge. During the holiday season he is also working part time at Costco. It has great pay! And even though he still works too much, it has been a blessing. I am so proud of my husband for being such a devoted provider for this family.

Let see, who's next...
  
Well, Cayden had a birthday! He is the big 3! We now have to pay for him to go to the movies with us, lol. He has really shown a new attitude for this year of his life. Not quite sure its a good one. ;) He is much more boy now! I LOVE that! He is chasing cars, scaring his sister, and unfortunately shooting his "laser" at people. He is making me feel much more at home, as I grew up with two older brothers. Don't get me wrong I just love my little girl. But there is nothing like having a boy in the house to make life interesting.
  
 Kaylee is growing so fast. She amazes me everyday with how intelligent she is. I am worried she is about to surpass me already! ;) She is going to turn four in just four short days. I sometimes wonder if she is turning 14! She has some mood swings, but she is the best sister and daughter anyone could ever ask for. She loves helping me with anything, but mostly loves taking care of the boys. She has learned she can pick Hudson up. Which, will not last long as he is almost caught up to them in height and weight. She will make a great mommy one day... a VERY VERY VERY long time from now. Ha!

   Both the babies celebrated their birthdays on Thanksgiving weekend! We had a joint birthday party for them. The theme was Alvin and The Chipmunks! They had a blast!
  
   As for me... well, what can I say. Life is about the same. Still at home with my babies (all three of them). The only thing that has changed for me lately is that I had some health issues going on. I have been in and out of the doctors office all fall. But I now know that the medication I was taking was causing all my "problems" and after a rough, rough "detox" (for lack of a better word) I am a new woman! The doctors did give me a scare a few times in the process though. First they said they thought I had Thyroid problems, blood work came back clear. Then they did a MRI and found two pituitary microadenomas. Made me wait over a month before finding out that they are not even an issue. They are not producing any hormones and are so tiny they are not causing any other problems either. So they will check them in a year to make sure there are no changes but nothing to worry about! Hallelujah!

   That is about all the news for the Keenums. Wish I could give you more, but we lead simple lives. :) I can say that I am beyond blessed. I just look around my home and see countless blessings that I never deserved. I am so grateful for all that I have and for my children to grow up in a wonderful home with plenty of food and toys and a father who truly loves them and cares for them and plays with them. Oh, I am teary eyed just thinking about it. God has truly blessed me.
  
Hope everyone else is doing well! God bless you all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Thanksgiving 2010

I am grateful for my God, for the mercy He bestows, for the grace He pours, for the blessings He showers down, and the lessons He teaches me along the way.

I am honored to be Matt's wife. I am blessed to have his love, to have his protection, his support, and his friendship. I am grateful for his hard work.

I am so thankful for my wonderful children, for the ability to stay home with them and watch them grow everyday. I am grateful for their hugs and kisses, their games and silly faces. I am thankful for being their teacher. I am humbled to be their mother.

I am grateful for my extended family, for Mom and Bob, for Dawn and Don, for Tamara, David, Meredith, Steven, Dad and Lynn. I am thankful for the support emotionally, physically, and even financially at times. I am grateful for the chance to spend time with them and to share my children's lives with them.

I am thankful for friendship, for the late night phone calls, the girls night outs, the Facebook status updates :), the advice, and the love. I am grateful to be myself and still have friends.

I am beyond blessed to have the life that I have. I am highly favored. I would like to show my gratitude by giving God all the credit for everything you see. He did this for me! Praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me praise His holy name!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

A special shout out to those who made 2010 a little brighter: Alicia Barnett, Amber Couchman and Christina Shelton (so glad I found you!) For an Awesome church family at Westwood Baptist (you guys rock!), for Nicole Jeffers (I love you girl!!) For Mitchel and his two adorable little girls, for Tonya Hooie, for my dearest Aunt Debbie (You are amazing!) For my sweet Hudson who just keeps me smiling, for Bryant and Lauren for being the best neighbors anyone could ask for, for Chris Ball (because you missed me! Thank you!) for reconnecting with Andrea, Jessie, Amanda, and so many more through Facebook, I could go on and on. Thank you everyone for being a part of my life! :)

♥Mattie♥

It will be four years next week since Matt and I shared our vows to one another.  I can't help but feel like a love struck teenager whenever I think about him. From the day I met Matthew I knew that we had a special connection. Though we remained "just friends" for years, we always knew that there was more to our future. I praise God everyday for sending Matt into my life in His perfect timing. I am who I am today because of the love this man has given to me. I feel joy from my head to my toes everyday when I wake up and realize my dreams have come true. Other than two amazing and beautiful children, Matt has given me a precious gift that I could never thank him enough for. He has given me confidence in myself, confidence in God, and a love that is unconditional. I can't even put into words the many emotions I feel. I know that now when I look in the mirror I feel beautiful. He makes me feel beautiful. He makes me feel wanted and adored. I pray that my children will someday find the love that God has given to Matt and I. I pray that they settle for nothing less than God's perfect match for them. Trust me God definitely knows better than we do what we need. He has proved that to me everyday. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, God for bringing my angel into my life.
Happy 4th anniversary Matthew Steven! I love you!

♥Kim♥

Just another day in Paradise!

Hello everyone!

So I am a horrible blogger. You would think that I would be better at this. Seeing as how I always have so much to say. lol. Oh well!

So, to update since last post we are doing WONDERFULLY! :) I really, really am blessed. I will try to give you a short version of everything that has happened lately.

Let's Start with Matt. Well, he had a birthday! He is now 26 years old! We are kind of in shock at the rate we are aging these days. ;) He is still working at Ross Bridge. Been getting in some great hours. Been thinking about going back to Southeastern Bible to finish his degree. So, keep that in prayer if you would that God would open the doors and provide a way for him financially. That's about it for Matt. Um, except to say that he is still the BEST husband and father EVER!! Hehe! I just LOVE him!

Kaylee Anne, hmm, where should I start? She is three going on thirteen. Same old independant Kaylee. We just love her to death. She is always so entertaining. She loves singing songs that she makes up on a whim. Last night we all played Hide and seek in the dark and she was telling us "scary" stories. lol. It was so much fun! She is fully potty trained and passy free. We are having some sleeping issues with her right now, but other than that is developing great! She has been taking swim lessons at the YMCA (thanks Mee-maw!). She can now swim from one end of the pool and back. (50 yards total!) She is so awesome! I look forward to pool time this summer. She may be starting T-ball here soon. I will let you know. I know she would rock at T-ball.

My darling Cayden is doing well. He is PASSY FREE!!! So awesome! I took him shopping for a new toy and told him to pay for his new toy with the passy. So, he picked out a Sheep stuffed animal and handed his ziplock baggy of passies to the cashier (who thought I was crazy) and never looked back. Seriously, not one complaint from that boy. He is so grown up! And his speech is improving. He has been talking for a while but now he is able to pronunciate a lot better. Sometimes I have to turn around to see who is talking he sounds just like Kaylee. :)

Well, I guess that leaves me. Hmm... I don't really have anything new going on. I just sit at home and watch the kids, clean house, and eat. lol. I do have to say that I am enjoying those tasks a lot more these days. Even cleaning! I just love the look on my husband's face when he comes home to a clean house. I love making him proud. We have a lot more time to spend together as a family. It is just wonderful. :) I have made a promise to Mattie to not shop for anything other than groceries until September! Aaagghh! I made this promise about a week ago, and I am struggling. I had NO idea how addicted I was to shopping. lol. I think really its the whole "wanting what you can't have" syndrome. Anyway, you can hear all about my shopping woes at AdorablyRandom.blogspot.com

Well, that's all for now. I will try to update a little better. As you can see though, you haven't missed much. Love you all! :)