Do not like the weather in North Carolina,

Just wait until tomorrow, it will change! Boy did that hold turn for us again this year! This past week we were enjoying temperatures in the 70's and sunshine, this morning I wake up and there is snow on the ground! Okay, by definition this is not a snow storm, but when you were playing golf 5 days ago in shorts and washing the car in flip-flops this is drastic!

On another note, Savannah experienced her first snow here in North Carolina! I am sure that she did not get to see any in Southern China so we think this was her first! Ann Marie is in New Jersey for work this week so when I brought Savannah down to look out the window this morning she let out one loud "Ooooooooooooo"! After getting dressed we went outside to play a little, threw some snowballs, ran around in the yard and fed the squirrels and birds, then came back in to thaw out a little. Its 30 degrees here today, a vast change from 72, but then again it is January!

Well, I am working from home today as the roads are clogged with crazy drivers and there are too many icy bridges and back roads between home and Grandma's daycare, so I will see how well any future "Take your kids to work days" will go over with Savannah. I hope everyone is well where you are and that the recovery from the holiday's is almost complete. So as always, till we BLOG again....

Mike "Where did Spring go?", Ann Marie "What do you mean the flight is oversold?", and Savannah "What the heck is this white stuff?" Kennedy

What the heck is that stuff falling from the sky?? Okay, do I throw it or eat it?
Where did the grass go daddy? Okay, its cold and I am missing the Wiggles. Lets go inside!

Brand New Year...

But the same old Kennedys! Just wanted to drop on tonight as we sit here watching the evening news to catch up on whats happened since Christmas!

The biggest news of the New Year comes with the birth of Dylan Brie Maynard to Ann Marie's brother Joey and his wife Anne. The bouncing baby boy came into the world just a couple of days before the champagne and fireworks of 2007 and with him came that most wonderful thing that every expectant parent in late December clings too........a tax deduction! The Maynard's are doing well now so look for an update soon as we plan to travel to Virginia so that Savannah can visit her new cousin!

Around the farm here we have been lying low, taking in hockey games and trying to recover from the long holiday season. Ann Marie's travel at work has picked up so I am stepping back mine to compensate. We think that one frequent flyer is enough so I am moving back to the factory for John Deere in much the same capacity that I had at the corporate office. For me it means shorter commutes and lunch at home. Wish us luck as we all transition!

I am attaching several photos from the past few months for you all to peruse, but we plan to update again with some new photos! I will comment on the photos as I add them, so please forgive the crude post, but there is so much to do!

Till we post again......

Mike (can we get 48 hours in a day?), Ann Marie (What, Newark again?) and Savannah (what do you mean we do not celebrate Christmas every day?) Kennedy

Savannah at my parents house after Santa, Ann's parents and a long day!

After a power nap Savannah decided it was time to open some more gifts! What do you mean this is for my baby doll? I am getting sleepy! After getting her first 529 and Savings plan statements, Savannah takes an interest in family finances! My sisters Firefighter Family indoctrinated Savannah on how to run the pumper truck! Mommy is soooooo silly!
If you can believe this, its January 15th in this photo! It was 72 degrees and I decided to start preparing the bike for Spring! Daddy, I think its running a little lean, lets change the carb jetting for more speed!