Monday, March 4, 2013
Blizzard of 2013
A few weeks ago we had a "blizzard". We got around 10 inches at our house! Luckily Matt did all the shoveling (with the help of a very nice neighbor with a snow blower). I loved the snow even more because Kinley's school was closed so her and I got to stay home and play in the snow together. It was so fun! She was much better in it this time than at Christmas. We took her on sled rides, sat and played, and attempted to walk. It was funny watching her try to walk in show that was up to her thighs. Ha!
President's Weekend in KC
Over President's Day this year we drove down to KC to meet up with my parents. It is about 5 hours for them and 3 for us so works as a good meeting place. Plus, we love and miss KC so works even better for us. We stayed in a hotel in Overland Park which worked out great because we were so close to everything and had a suite.
We did lots of fun things on this trip. It was Kinley's first visit to the new Aquarium in KC. She really liked it. It was interesting watching her walk around and point out all the fish. I love watching her explore and learn! We also took a trip up to The Legends for some well deserved shopping for Mommy thanks to a great b-day gift from Kinley and Matt. Yeah! Plus, Grandma & Grandpa babysat one night so we could meet up with Dan, Lisa, Dary, Christy, and Elliott to go to Blue Koi (our favorite restaurant). It was so nice to see our friends again and felt as if we had never left. We miss you guys!
Enjoy the pics
We did lots of fun things on this trip. It was Kinley's first visit to the new Aquarium in KC. She really liked it. It was interesting watching her walk around and point out all the fish. I love watching her explore and learn! We also took a trip up to The Legends for some well deserved shopping for Mommy thanks to a great b-day gift from Kinley and Matt. Yeah! Plus, Grandma & Grandpa babysat one night so we could meet up with Dan, Lisa, Dary, Christy, and Elliott to go to Blue Koi (our favorite restaurant). It was so nice to see our friends again and felt as if we had never left. We miss you guys!
Enjoy the pics
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| Wake up Grandma & Grandpa - I'm ready! |
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| Look - fish! |
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| Okay Grandma, what is next? |
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| Look at this one Grandma |
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| Touching the starfish |
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| Grandpa - look at these fish! |
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| More starfish |
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| Wow! A stingray! |
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| She is too busy looking at fish to smile |
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| Huh, what's that? |
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| Our horrible attempt at a family photo. Oh well |
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| Wow! |
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| Kinley loved these tunnels |
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| Cheese! |
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| Let's check this out, Mom |
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| Burning off some energy while shopping |
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| Practicing her balance beam skills |
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| Humm... I think I want to take my shirt off now |
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| Enjoying Jazz - another favorite |
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| Going out with Grandma & Grandpa |
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| Yep, she LOVES to be naked |
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| And, it's off! Smile! |
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| So happy to be naked |
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| 3 Generations |
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| Waiting for dinner |
Grandma Visits in February
Grandma came to visit us over my birthday weekend in February. It was such an amazing visit! We had fun at the Children's Museum, baking cookies, and just playing around the house. Plus, Grandma was nice enough to babysit Kinley one evening so that Matt and I could go out to a nice dinner for my b-day. Thanks mom! We had such a great visit!
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| Picking Grandma up from airport - or dragging her around it |
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| Helping Mommy make pancakes |
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| Stirring all the ingredients really well. |
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| Mixing the cookies with Grandma |
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| Giving Mommy a kiss - love it |
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| Adding some flour |
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| Not sure about the mixer |
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| Showing Grandma how to use the I-pad |
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| Cheesing it up with Mommy |
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| Giving Grandma a kiss |
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| Looks a little sad because she is in an email instead of her video |
15 Month Checck Up
Once again I am way behind on my posts. Kinley is now 16 months old however I still haven't posted her 15 month stats from her check up. Oops!
We had her check up on 1/30/13. I have to say that this was one of the hardest check ups yet. She had to receive shots again. In the past she was much easier to hold down. Now, she screams bloody murder like she knows what is coming and we are holding her down with all we have. It was heart wrenching. I am absolutely not looking forward to more shots as she gets older. SO sad. In addition to this, the doctor brought up concerns with her speech, her weight, and her ears. Turns out Kinley had yet another ear infection (this time I had no idea and I felt horrible). So, we decided it was finally time to visit with an ENT for tubes. I am not sure why her weight was an issue but the doctor wanted me to get her to eat more. Yeah, right! Don't they know toddlers are picky?!? And then her speech.... I knew she was behind but we have been working on it. She definitely understands everything we say to her but has a hard time telling us what she wants.
Okay, time for some updates. Kinley has changed so much in the past few months. She continues to show us her amazing personality. She is typically a very happy, goofy, and smiling little girl who loves to have fun. However, she has really started throwing a LOT of fits lately (this includes a screaching scream). I honestly think some of this is because she doesn't have the communication to tell us what she wants. So, we are working on behaviors and have started time outs. I used to have to hold her down for these but now she will just sit there until I tell her to get up.
She is walking super fast and has even begun "running" somewhat. SO cute! She has mastered stairs and is attempting to climb on anything she can. This girl has no fear what so ever. Not sure this is a good thing.
Here are her stats:
Height: 31" (63%)
Weight: 22 lbs 12.4 oz (68%)
HC: 47 cm (82%)
Food: She is super picky and thus we are having a hard time. One day she likes something and the next day she won't. Go figure. Currently, her favorite foods are crackers and cheese. I can't hardly get her to eat veggies anymore (except peas). The only time she will eat bananas is at Target. Weird
Clothes: She is wearing size 18 month clothing. Size 5 shoes. Size 3 diapers
Words: Hi, Duck, Momma, Dad, More, Snack (nac), and Night-Night (ni-ni). She can make animal noises for : cow, duck, pig, lion, bear, monkey, and kitty. She does a lot of pointing and makes random noises to get her needs across. We work daily on making sounds, copying faces, etc. I feel like she is slowly making gains and am hoping that after tubes her speaking will really take off.
Favorite Play Things: She LOVES reading books and will sit with us and read book after book. One night we read 10! She also really loves playing with her baby dolls. Kinley will put them to bed, cover them up, hug/kiss them, and feed them. She is still loving playing in her kitchen and cooking food.
My Favs: Hugs & Kisses! She is really into giving hugs and kisses lately. LOVE IT! Although sometimes she likes to be silly and shake her head "no" when you ask for a kiss.
Here are a few more random pics from lately.
We had her check up on 1/30/13. I have to say that this was one of the hardest check ups yet. She had to receive shots again. In the past she was much easier to hold down. Now, she screams bloody murder like she knows what is coming and we are holding her down with all we have. It was heart wrenching. I am absolutely not looking forward to more shots as she gets older. SO sad. In addition to this, the doctor brought up concerns with her speech, her weight, and her ears. Turns out Kinley had yet another ear infection (this time I had no idea and I felt horrible). So, we decided it was finally time to visit with an ENT for tubes. I am not sure why her weight was an issue but the doctor wanted me to get her to eat more. Yeah, right! Don't they know toddlers are picky?!? And then her speech.... I knew she was behind but we have been working on it. She definitely understands everything we say to her but has a hard time telling us what she wants.
Okay, time for some updates. Kinley has changed so much in the past few months. She continues to show us her amazing personality. She is typically a very happy, goofy, and smiling little girl who loves to have fun. However, she has really started throwing a LOT of fits lately (this includes a screaching scream). I honestly think some of this is because she doesn't have the communication to tell us what she wants. So, we are working on behaviors and have started time outs. I used to have to hold her down for these but now she will just sit there until I tell her to get up.
She is walking super fast and has even begun "running" somewhat. SO cute! She has mastered stairs and is attempting to climb on anything she can. This girl has no fear what so ever. Not sure this is a good thing.
Here are her stats:
Height: 31" (63%)
Weight: 22 lbs 12.4 oz (68%)
HC: 47 cm (82%)
Food: She is super picky and thus we are having a hard time. One day she likes something and the next day she won't. Go figure. Currently, her favorite foods are crackers and cheese. I can't hardly get her to eat veggies anymore (except peas). The only time she will eat bananas is at Target. Weird
Clothes: She is wearing size 18 month clothing. Size 5 shoes. Size 3 diapers
Words: Hi, Duck, Momma, Dad, More, Snack (nac), and Night-Night (ni-ni). She can make animal noises for : cow, duck, pig, lion, bear, monkey, and kitty. She does a lot of pointing and makes random noises to get her needs across. We work daily on making sounds, copying faces, etc. I feel like she is slowly making gains and am hoping that after tubes her speaking will really take off.
Favorite Play Things: She LOVES reading books and will sit with us and read book after book. One night we read 10! She also really loves playing with her baby dolls. Kinley will put them to bed, cover them up, hug/kiss them, and feed them. She is still loving playing in her kitchen and cooking food.
My Favs: Hugs & Kisses! She is really into giving hugs and kisses lately. LOVE IT! Although sometimes she likes to be silly and shake her head "no" when you ask for a kiss.
Here are a few more random pics from lately.
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| Talking to Gammy on the phone. Too cute - she was intent on listening |
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| Loving her new coat so of course needed the boots on |
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| She has been really into wearing her NYE hat lately |
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| Playing at the mall playground |
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| Pudding painting! |
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| Not sure about it initially |
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