Christmas Tree time!

...to be continued.

Kaylee Vs. Birthday Cake

Cute and innocent, isn't she?








When I look at this picture I hear maniacal laughter.
Don't let that sweet face fool you...
she's an animal!

Kaylee=1, Cake=0

Ich Liebe Dich!

Kaylee's First Birthday (Post 1)

On Sunday we invited family and a few close friends to a fun indoor playground to help us celebrate our little Kaylee's first birthday.

Kendall was running from toy to toy with this manic look on her face. I had to tell her not to jump on kids in the ball pit. Brandon was pushing toddlers around in little cars way too fast. Had to tell him to slow down. This place is madness- madness I tell you!
Kaylee enjoyed scooting around the (relatively safe) non-walker play area.
It seemed like everyone had a nice time...some of the kids didn't even want to stop playing to eat...pizza and cake! I mean, you know it is fun when kids won't break for pizza and cake.


I got a little trigger happy blowing out the candle, I'll admit it. I needed to get to that cake!
Kaylee really has just the cutest laugh in the world.
I kept trying to sneak this hat on for a quick picture but Kaylee was like a ninja batting it off every time. This was the best shot we got.
"Ha-ha! Suckers!"


Everything turned out beautifully and now we have a one year old and not a baby. *sniff*
Thanks, Kaylee for a year of wonder and love, for cuddles, giggles, and your happy little self-you are so precious to us. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Brandon and Kendall.

Kaylee: Still 'Single and Loving It!"

Don't worry Dad, you're still #1!

I never want to stop thinking that you are the most amazing man in the whole world.

Kendall's First Trick or Treat

At the last minute on Halloween I called Chris at work and asked him to come home early so we could take Kendall trick or treating. I was thinking she was still too little for it at first so I initially didn't plan on it. I then had to hastily teach her how to say, "trick or treat," and "Happy Halloween." Once she found out there was candy involved she was in!
Kaylee is always happy as a little clam in her ergo carrier. She will just look up at me like I am the greatest thing in her world...I am definitely mentally treasuring those moments: I know they won't last forever!

Here is Kaylee's cute scrunched up smile (not to be confused with her 'I'm constipated' look).

Chris was clearly enjoying every second of this...serously! I am not sure who was cuter: him or Kendall! (Kendall). ;0)


Kendall had to smell the flowers near this door..., "Daddy, I smell the flowers!"

I am so glad we decided to go trick or treating. Kendall had fun and chose to eat a lollipop above all other candy. I was happy to take care of the chocolate for her. :)