http://www.hocketts.com find out what we're doing Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:13:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Seriously. There's only so much you can do indoors with a 16 month old that doesn't cost money. We like parks, walks and digging in the dirt. I keep trying to be one of those people who love the rain because it brings renewal and life and ... http://www.hocketts.com/2010/01/rain-rain-go-away/ I love this time of year.  I love the festivities and gathering together with friends and family.  I love the trees changing, even though I really don't love the cold.  This year it is even more special because Kennedy is so interactive and fun!  I think she will like all ... http://www.hocketts.com/2009/11/you-are-now-enteringthe-holidays/ I wrote this entry on Kennedy's birthday, but didn't publish it.  So, here it is, a month later... When Kennedy was first born and we went to visit the Freemans, Campbell (then about 3 1/2) was very curious about age and "how many" people were. If he was three and ... http://www.hocketts.com/2009/10/kennedy-is-one/ Today is the day that Lisa goes to Vegas for Katie's bachelorette party! Kennedy wanted to show her some of her mad dancing skills before she took off. We queued up some J.T. on the iPod and got the whole thing on our hidden camera! http://www.hocketts.com/2009/08/kennedys-dancing-skillz/ [gallery] http://www.hocketts.com/2009/08/pictures/ This weekend Kennedy went on her first Carousel ride. She liked the music a lot and at first seemed excited about the ride. By the end of the ride though, she was ready to get off. She had a great time at the Boardwalk watching her cousins, ... http://www.hocketts.com/2009/08/toddle-toddle-and-other-firsts/ Well, it's been about 3 months since these were taken now, but better late than never.[gallery columns="2"] http://www.hocketts.com/2009/07/glamour-shots/ One of my favorite things about being a daddy is discovering new ways to make Kennedy laugh and giggle; from slapstick comedy routines to ticklespots... I love 'em all!  I always have to call Lisa over when I've found a new one. http://www.hocketts.com/2009/07/about-a-daddy/ Nine months have flown by, Kennedy is so big and independent, not a little baby anymore.  She continues to be very mobile- crawling, pulling to stand with the slightest support and yesterday, Kennedy stood all by herself for probably 5 or more seconds! She had her 9 month check ... http://www.hocketts.com/2009/07/ch-ch-ch-ch-changes/ Kennedy started crawling about a week ago. It is still a process of starting and stopping. She sometimes gets her right leg caught under her a bit and drags it behind. It also often seems like as she is getting going, she accidentally finds herself in sitting. ... http://www.hocketts.com/2009/06/mobile/