Nicole and Kennon

While we were in ND, Claire, my Mom and I stopped to visit my best friend from childhood, Nicole. She and her husband, Kevin just welcomed a baby boy into their family. They already have an adorable 4 year old girl, Abby. Nicole and I have such a strong friendship that it is one where we don't need to talk or see each other often, but when we do get together or chat, there is no akwardness or uncomfortableness. It is just as though we've been together each and every day. She truly is a great person and a life long best friend. I love her like a sister and my family feels she is a part of ours. We had a great day together, visiting and meeting baby Kennon. He is such a good little guy. Claire was very curious about him. When he started to fuss a bit, Claire started rocking his chair. Such a good little Mommy.

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Anonymous said…

Kennon is adorable Nicole..and gosh you are already skinny!!! I can't even tell you had a baby!

Jessica

July 28, 2008 at 6:08 AM

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