Big Bear, Little Snow.

We headed up to Big Bear last weekend for a relaxing and fun weekend in the snow. Well, relaxing and fun it was, but sadly the snow was missing. The month of January was so warm, and of course a big storm came just days after we were there. Although Kyleen missed out on her first sledding adventure, I was sure to still dress her in boots, fleece, and a hat so she could be uncomfortably warm. :) The Tom Spooner kids went with the Steve Spooner kids and although the snow was no where to be found, stick all of us in a cabin with a few cocktails and we will be sure to have quite a few laughs. I did a pretty bad job of pictures the whole weekend, so hopefully cousin Sarah will get her act together and post some on her blog soon (you're welcome for the shout out Sar)


Is it normal that after 11 months of knowing this little one, I still want to eat her adorableness up?!?!


Relaxing lunch of subs and beer in the "Village"



Sleepy girl on our walk back from town.


Dinner Chaos. Amazing TJ food find thanks to Sarah Spooner- soy chorizo!

Cousin Love...

Sea World!

Thanks to Nana & Big Don we used our Sea World passes for the first time a few weeks back. Besides a minor hiccup trying to enter the park (let's just say it involved PETA & shamu's lying in the middle of the road- ridiculous!), we had a great afternoon there. Passes are the best because there is never any feeling like you have to stay- as soon as she got tired, we left.

She loved playing on the air mat in the Sesame Street play area. When we put her down, she sat still and took it all in for a few minutes, and then she was off! Seriously, we could have left her and she would've never known! She was interacting with other kids and hanging out on her own in the middle of the mat. I felt like she was SO grown up and independent. (Excuse the million pictures- I was having a moment watching her be so grown up!)



Enjoying a little snack and relaxing!


Penguins are a very serious matter.


She loved the sea lions barking and making funny noises.


We can't wait to go back!

One Month to Go...

Happy 11 Months to Kyleen! We were in Big Bear (more pics to come!) for the weekend so her photo shoot was in our cabin. I can't even believe we are a few short weeks away from her being one. Without question, she is an official walker. I feel a different sort of exhaustion these days- so tired from trying to entertain her! She is on the go non stop, and wants you down on the floor playing with her most of the time. I find myself scrounging for "outing" ideas all the time! Her eating habits are unlike any other child I've been around. I would not say she is a picky eater at all, she just would rather not eat most of the time. :) She refuses to eat off a spoon anymore, and would prefer to stand up while she eats. Lord help us. The more spice, flavor, and garlic food has the better! She won't go near any bland baby food, but feed the girl garlic hummus off your finger and she will eat for days! I am anxious for next month to get her official weight but I would guess around 15 lbs. Is that a record? Walking and only 15 pounds! The poor girl will be in an infant car seat until she's two! Anyway, here is our love bug...

With her best friend, at least she thinks so.


Looking at herself in a mirror- new discovery this month has been to get as close as possible to all mirrors!


Kyleen's super cool nanny, Auntie Michelle, is the best and built Kyleen a fort that she just loved! I think this was the start of her new obsession of being under things- tables, covers, chairs, legs- really just about anything she can hide under.


There was not too much Kyleen liked about taking these pictures- her lack of smile says it all.




Life got better when I finally let her stand up.


February 12, 2011

10 Months & Counting

A very delayed post here since 11 months is just about here! Kyleen's spunky personality really started taking form this month. She can be a crazy, wild child at times. However, take her to somewhere new or out in public and she is still as serious as ever! This month (from 9-10) she took her first step right around Chirstmas, and her first few steps on Jan. 8th. She confidently cruised around any piece of furniture she could get her hands on. As you can see from the post below she is finally putting it all together now!


Good look, right?


Odd, Kyleen being apprehensive of something new!


In an attempt to successfully get her to sit still we have Mickey on and puffs to eat. Thus, most of the pictures she was zoning out and stuffing her face!



There's my stink bug.



January 12, 2011

And We're Off!

Our little peanut is officially off and running, well at least walking! She took her first 'real' steps on January 8th and has spent the whole month practicing and getting up enough courage to really take off! Although she is still not confidently walking all of the time, she is definitely done with the traditional crawl. She'll scoot with one knee to the nearest contraption, pull herself up, and then cruise around. I have been so anxious for her to reach all of her 'milestones,' but I have to say, this one leaves me a little sad. I can't believe the crawling days are already over. She may still be a very petite peanut, but she is definitely growing up, and I think it's about time she slows down already!!

Christmas 2010

Alright, I have put if off long enough. I have sooo many pictures I want to upload from Christmas Eve and day, but uploading on blogger is just so dang slow. I think I have run out of all other December pics, so the time has come. I'm just going to jump right into pictures and will do some explaining as we go! Enjoy Kyleen's first Christmas!

Looking so fancy and festive for Christmas Eve mass.

Back to Grandma & Poppa's for dinner and games.

Santa brought Kyleen her very own chair, aka 'best climbing device ever.' She LOVES it, although definitely more for the climbing than sitting!


Kyleen and Indy checking out her stocking.




Christmas Day Round #2: Spooner House


So miserable I put on her new pearls from Auntie Michelle.


I think we have FINALLY turned a corner with our Uncle Timmy.


Christmas Day Round #3: Sullins House



Loving on her new toys and gifts in the days after.
Kyleen is one blessed (spoiled!) little girl.

Playing with all her new girls!


Thank you again Auntie DanDan for this one :)


We're Exhausted!!!