kenziekeck
Hello, OKC!
I am originally a native of Boulder, Colorado, where I lived for 18 years. I moved to Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma Christian University where I met my husband, Garrett, on a blind date. We stayed in Edmond due to the extremely high cost of living in Colorado combined with the extremely high cost of student loans from attending a private university, and 9 years in to marriage, we are still here! We have 3 wonderful kiddos! Scott (4), Anna (2), & Rhett (2). We adopted Scott at birth, and had the twins with the help of fertility treatments and sperm donation. You can find us mostly at home in South Edmond, because taking 3 little kids out in public is no joke. My favorite things include cold weather, coffee, planning my kid's birthday parties 6 months in advance, and truffle mushroom pizza.
We Changed the Party Game to Avoid the “Birthday Party Blues”
Let me set a scene...
It's your child's birthday and you love planning parties. Your house is decked out in decorations themed around your child's current obsession. You've even specially ordered your child a shirt...
We Grew Our Family With Sperm Donation: Here’s How That Worked
When the traditional way to grow your family doesn't work for you, it can send your brain spinning. There are so many other options out there, ranging from IUI to adoption. How do you...
4 Fun Ideas for a Memorable Valentine’s Day with Kids
I grew up in a family that went big for every holiday, something I attribute to my mom. Valentine's Day was one of my favorite holidays. Now that I'm an adult, I don't usually...
When We Don’t Enjoy Parenting
When I became a parent in 2015, I really thought I had parenting in the bag. I had been a babysitter or nanny for over 10 years, and I had been in charge of...
The Truth About Twins
Have twins they said. It will be fun, they said.
Okay, actually no one said that and we obviously had zero choice in the matter, but from the day I heard the words, "oh good,...
Have Yourself A Merry Little Pandemic Holiday
Well, despite what we thought in March about how long COVID would stick around, the reality is that it is still hanging out and the holiday season is rapidly approaching. Mamas, this is a...
So…We’re Still In A Pandemic
I drive down the road and see packed parking lots. I scroll social media and see pictures of birthday parties, girl's night out, and packed sporting events. You know what? It makes me mad.
I...
Time to Say Goodbye {An Adoption Story}
When we got the phone call we had been matched for adoption for a little boy who would be born in about 3 weeks, of course, we were thrilled. We decided on an open...
No, He Doesn’t Have a “Girlfriend”
I was recently in a conversation with a good friend of mine and the conversation turned to dating. When we were allowed to date, who we dated, etc. I do not recall there being...
Fun at Home Summer Bucket List
For some, summer is the time to take family vacations and make new memories in places you've never been before or have a tradition of visiting every year. For others, summer is the perfect...
Five Ways Conscious Discipline Changed our Home Life
I had never heard of Conscious Discipline until I enrolled my son in Pre-K. I read that his school used Conscious Discipline methods throughout the day in the classroom, and I didn't think much...
The Best Family Board Games for Every Age
Here in Oklahoma, Spring has come with an extra dose of quarantining and rainy weather. It's time to get creative and find some fun things to do as a family! At our house, we...