Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Big Ol' Blog Update
Ok so it's been almost a month since I've last updated and I'm really mad at myself! Kate turned 9 months old on Monday and it's hitting me that she is almost a year old. Where does the time go?
Kate is growing so fast and getting into everything. It's like the second they learn how to crawl they realize, Hey! There's this whole world I've been missing out on! It's so fun to watch her explore and discover things but it is definitely keeping us on our toes.
I'm loving staying at home with her and I've been going to a stroller exercise class for a few months, we have playdates and mom's night out. It's a very "mom" thing to do... I'm also going up to my old school to read to kids weekly and we are now finally attending a church regularly.
Zac is staying busy with work and perfecting his golf game on his free time.
The whole family is gearing up for Megan's (my sister) wedding in November. I'm so excited and happy for her!
Here's our two babies! Biggio looks thrilled doesn't he? He is so good with her. He lets her literally climb all over him.
One way we've found to contain Kate. Throw her in the laundry basket!
One of Kate's favorite activities, our daily walks.
Kate and her GiGi.
Showing off her crawling skills to Grammy and Binks.
If you look at the next few pictures you will see that I have ventured into the world of cloth diapering! A bunch of the moms in my Stroller Strides group do it and they convinced me that it was a great idea. Now most of my family including Zac looked at me like I was crazy but it's not like we're talking diaper pins and prefolds. As you can see by the pictures, cloth diapers have come a long way and are super easy and fun!
Kate is growing so fast and getting into everything. It's like the second they learn how to crawl they realize, Hey! There's this whole world I've been missing out on! It's so fun to watch her explore and discover things but it is definitely keeping us on our toes.
I'm loving staying at home with her and I've been going to a stroller exercise class for a few months, we have playdates and mom's night out. It's a very "mom" thing to do... I'm also going up to my old school to read to kids weekly and we are now finally attending a church regularly.
Zac is staying busy with work and perfecting his golf game on his free time.
The whole family is gearing up for Megan's (my sister) wedding in November. I'm so excited and happy for her!
Here's our two babies! Biggio looks thrilled doesn't he? He is so good with her. He lets her literally climb all over him.
One way we've found to contain Kate. Throw her in the laundry basket!
A little photo shoot before Church...
One of Kate's favorite activities, our daily walks.
Kate and her GiGi.
Showing off her crawling skills to Grammy and Binks.
Grammy pulled out a mirror and as you can see Kate is very vain!! She just loves to look at herself in the mirror!
We are still introducing lots of foods to Kate. Here is her first experience with blueberries... Notice that we kind of gave up on bibs and now we just strip her down!
If you look at the next few pictures you will see that I have ventured into the world of cloth diapering! A bunch of the moms in my Stroller Strides group do it and they convinced me that it was a great idea. Now most of my family including Zac looked at me like I was crazy but it's not like we're talking diaper pins and prefolds. As you can see by the pictures, cloth diapers have come a long way and are super easy and fun!
My good friend Susan came down from Abilene to visit again (we're trying to squeeze in a lot of visits before they move to South Dakota next year) and I managed to snap some cute pictures of Kate and David a.k.a Kate's future hubby..
Kate was harassing David while he was trying to hang out in the bouncer. Here they are both looking at the tv.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Houston, We Have a Crawler!
The day after I posted that Kate wasn't crawling (Thursday Aug 20) she decided to make me a liar! Now she is EVERYWHERE! We are really needing to baby proof the house ASAP!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
8 months
I just can't believe Kate is 8 months old! She is growing up so fast. I am excited for all the milestones to come but I will miss these baby days!
Here is what's been going on lately...
The Slinkard Family came to visit and here is me, Kate and my favorite white haired girly Reagan!
These pictures are from Destin back in July but I just got them from Susan.
Happy 4th of July!
Family portrait at my sister's birthday breakfast.
Kate and her Daddy!
We finally went to our neighborhood pool after living here for 2 years! I think Kate is definitely going to be a swimmer. Next summer she will take lessons for sure!
About 2 weeks ago, August 6th to be exact, I heard Kate crying after I had put her down for her nap. I went over to check it out on the video monitor and I saw Kate standing up. I grabbed my camera and ran upstairs. As you can tell by the pictures she was not happy! But now she just loves to pull up on everything. She is also rolling everywhere and soooo close to crawling. I knew she'd be a late crawler (she hated tummy time, was late rolling over and I never crawled as a baby) so if she actually crawls in the 8th month I'll be pleasantly surprised.
I'm trying to capture some of Kate's funny personality on video but she never performs! I'll hopefully upload some soon.
Here is what's been going on lately...
The Slinkard Family came to visit and here is me, Kate and my favorite white haired girly Reagan!
These pictures are from Destin back in July but I just got them from Susan.
Happy 4th of July!
Family portrait at my sister's birthday breakfast.
Kate and her Daddy!
We finally went to our neighborhood pool after living here for 2 years! I think Kate is definitely going to be a swimmer. Next summer she will take lessons for sure!
About 2 weeks ago, August 6th to be exact, I heard Kate crying after I had put her down for her nap. I went over to check it out on the video monitor and I saw Kate standing up. I grabbed my camera and ran upstairs. As you can tell by the pictures she was not happy! But now she just loves to pull up on everything. She is also rolling everywhere and soooo close to crawling. I knew she'd be a late crawler (she hated tummy time, was late rolling over and I never crawled as a baby) so if she actually crawls in the 8th month I'll be pleasantly surprised.
I'm trying to capture some of Kate's funny personality on video but she never performs! I'll hopefully upload some soon.
Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Extra Treat!
Whoa! 2 posts in one day? Don't worry this one is short and sweet.
I took these pictures this weekend just because I thought she looked so dang cute! Don't you agree?
I took these pictures this weekend just because I thought she looked so dang cute! Don't you agree?
Fit For A Princess
Here are the promised Nursery pics. I love the way it turned out but I need to hang more stuff!
Her extensive bow collection. You gotta do something with that hair!
Cute little nightlight that one of my friends gave me. Matches perfectly!
Lots of laundry happens with this little one around!
Her bedding up close
Her closet with lots of clothes and a cute pink dresser from IKEA
This bookshelf is already overflowing with books and toys. We'll have to move some out into the Gameroom pretty soon.
Dresser, def need to hang something over that!
The Glider with pillow that matches the bedding
My favorite! The beautiful crib.
Plaques that Aunt Megan bought! I wanted to do something different besides wooden letters.
Thanks for checking back =)
Her extensive bow collection. You gotta do something with that hair!
Cute little nightlight that one of my friends gave me. Matches perfectly!
Lots of laundry happens with this little one around!
Her bedding up close
Her closet with lots of clothes and a cute pink dresser from IKEA
This bookshelf is already overflowing with books and toys. We'll have to move some out into the Gameroom pretty soon.
Dresser, def need to hang something over that!
The Glider with pillow that matches the bedding
My favorite! The beautiful crib.
Plaques that Aunt Megan bought! I wanted to do something different besides wooden letters.
Thanks for checking back =)
On a side note, SOOOOOOO glad I am not having to return to work in 2.5 weeks!
Friday, July 17, 2009
First Family Vacation
We are back from our first family vacation with Kate and it was great! Zac, Kate and I drove to Florida to stay at an amazing condo in Destin owned by our wonderful friend Judy (Susan's mom). We got to meet David, Susan's 2nd baby, spend time with Reagan, swim at the pool, lay out at the beach, eat great seafood and hang out on the beautiful balcony overlooking the gulf.
I didn't do as good a job as I would have liked taking pictures, but what else is new? I didn't get any of Kate on the beach, we only took her out there one day and I was so busy trying to keep sunblock on her and sand and salt water off her that I just didn't get a chance to snap any pics. Next summer when we go to NC and she's a year and a half old I promise I will get some good ones.
After, Destin my mom and I drove up the east coast to go visit my grandparents (Kate's great grandparents). It was a great visit but slightly complicated by the fact that apparently Kate is going through a stage where she only takes 30 minute naps every so often in the car. Needless to say that made the 40+ hours in the car rather interesting.
Alright, now be prepared for a picture overload. I have a month of pictures to include!
Kate's first time in the pool w/her GiGi
At the Emerald Grande in the pool with Daddy. I think she is gonna be a little swimmer!
Hanging out on the floor with baby David.
Ok we want these 2 to fall in love and get married. Don't you think it looks like they are already on their way?
Heading out to the pool...
Kate loves her tongue and decided to stick it out at the camera.
Kate and her Great Grandma Gauthey
Great Grandpa Kratzer and Kate hanging out on the floor
He was trying to teach her how to crawl. It looks like she is paying attention, doesn't it?
4 Generations. Miss you Megs!
Kate and her Great Grandpa and Grandma Kratzer
Hanging out in a box! She loves to play with stuff that aren't her actual toys!
After our dreadful car trip I decided she needed to get in her big girl car seat STAT! She seems to like it. I can't believe my little baby is already so big!
Check back I'm gonna post some pictures of Kate's nursery.
I didn't do as good a job as I would have liked taking pictures, but what else is new? I didn't get any of Kate on the beach, we only took her out there one day and I was so busy trying to keep sunblock on her and sand and salt water off her that I just didn't get a chance to snap any pics. Next summer when we go to NC and she's a year and a half old I promise I will get some good ones.
After, Destin my mom and I drove up the east coast to go visit my grandparents (Kate's great grandparents). It was a great visit but slightly complicated by the fact that apparently Kate is going through a stage where she only takes 30 minute naps every so often in the car. Needless to say that made the 40+ hours in the car rather interesting.
Alright, now be prepared for a picture overload. I have a month of pictures to include!
Kate's first time in the pool w/her GiGi
At the Emerald Grande in the pool with Daddy. I think she is gonna be a little swimmer!
Hanging out on the floor with baby David.
Ok we want these 2 to fall in love and get married. Don't you think it looks like they are already on their way?
Heading out to the pool...
Kate loves her tongue and decided to stick it out at the camera.
Kate and her Great Grandma Gauthey
Great Grandpa Kratzer and Kate hanging out on the floor
He was trying to teach her how to crawl. It looks like she is paying attention, doesn't it?
4 Generations. Miss you Megs!
Kate and her Great Grandpa and Grandma Kratzer
Hanging out in a box! She loves to play with stuff that aren't her actual toys!
After our dreadful car trip I decided she needed to get in her big girl car seat STAT! She seems to like it. I can't believe my little baby is already so big!
Check back I'm gonna post some pictures of Kate's nursery.
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