Christmas 2010

This Christmas was such a blast being able to see Kylee rip open wrapping paper and become so excited over all of her new presents. It is truly a blessing to be able to share the holidays with such loving friends and family. Thank you everyone for all of the wonderful gifts you've given us and the delicious food you provided during our festivities. We look forward to seeing all of you soon!

Santa gave Kylee a new four wheeler

"The Girls" Carly, Kylee and Chloe

Nanny and Kylee

Kylee jumping on her new tricycle from Nanny

Christmas morning before church

My beautiful girl!

Sweet Cohen

OMP Annual Christmas Play

Thursday night we loaded up and headed to Church Point to watch the Our Mother of Peace annual school Christmas Play. Carly and Chloe participate every year and this year Chloe was a snowman singing "Let It Snow" and Carly was dressed in her cute Christmas outfit singing "Jingle Bells." They both did a great job and we were glad to keep tradition and make it again this year. Thank you Valarie for the delicious seafood gumbo afterwards!

Kylee watching intently

The 2 stars of the show ;)

Santa Encounter

Since we finally have a weekend to spend at home we decided to take a break from cleaning house and take Kylee to meet Santa live and in person. One of our local stores were having him come visit and allowing parents to take pictures. Call it Mother's intuition, but somehow I knew she wouldn't handle it well! The good news is that we got a coule of good pictures to laugh at with her when she grows older :)

There was no HoHoHo coming out of her with this Santa

I guess the preperation with the little toy Santa at home just didn't cut it!

Christmas Spirit

There's nothing like an 18 month old to help you get into the Christmas spirit! Kylee is old enough this year to have a grasp of Christmas and Santa Claus. Although she doesn't fully understand the concept she knows who Santa Claus is and what he says! We can't wait until we get to watch her tear open her presents this year. So far she has proven to be full of Christmas cheer!!

Modeling the Santa hat

Joining Santa in a dance

A Welcome Visit for Cohen

Satufday we took off to meet our new Godchild and cousin, Cohen. He is such a precious boy! We hardly heard a peep from him the whole time we were there. Ava has already proven to be such a proud big sister and was not happy when I told her I'd come to pick him up and bring him home ;) Welcome to the world Cohen- Nanny and Parrien can't wait to watch you grow and become a gentleman!


Such an angel


The new Mommy of 2 and the proud big sister


Kylee enjoying Ava's toys

Nanny Time, Pageant and Saints Fun

Nanny came to visit last week to give Kylee her Halloween bag and talk pageant talk. Kylee was so happy to see her as were Kyle and I. Thanks for the visit Jamie! Saturday morning we headed to Lake Charles to the Brick House for Kylee's first pageant. She got 2nd Alternative and Miss Photogenic and she did so great on stage! She was so beautiful, as always and we had such a great time participating. Thank you Nanny for sponsoring Kylee's first pageant!!! Sunday we spent the day at Mom and Dad's for the Saints game, had Dad's famous BBQ and a great visit with family. What a wonderful weekend it was!

Kylee and Nanny playing cars


The proud Mom with her beautiful daughter

Kylee and Nanny before the pageant

Showing off her trophee

Halloween 2010

It was Kylee's first Trick or Treating Halloween and we made out with plenty of candy and junk food! Saturday night we joined in on the party at Amber, Max, and Parker's house for some playtime and awesome gumbo and treats! Thanks so much to Amber and her family for the invitation, we had a blast! Sunday after our trip the the ER and a good long nap Kylee was ready to go in her precious lady bug costume. We had some friends over to join in on the fun and the subdivision was packed with trick or treaters! We love living in this subdivision..it's so family oriented and a great place for times like these. Kylee was fine riding in the wagon for trick or treat as long as she had some type of sucker or candy in her mouth..LOL. After she pooped out on that fun we headed back to the house to visit with good friends and watch the Saints game. GO SAINTS!!! I wished we could have also spent this fun time with family but we had a blast with such great friends!

Kylee pigging out on Halloween cookies at Amber's party


Trying to get all the kids to pose for a picture...that's my big orange hat in the way..haha

Kylee and Raylie ready for trick or treat

Kole is such a little ham!

The family

Kate (neighbor) came to trick or treat...so precious!

Hanging out with everyone after trick or treat

Our First Visit to the ER

Before the fix....

After the fix...

Church was cut a little short today after Kylee decided to pitch a fit while Daddy was holding her hand and dislocate her elbow. My poor baby was screaming she was in so much pain and she refused to move her left arm. I knew we were looking at some type of injury if my baby girl was acting like that! After 3 stops to Walk in Clinics that were closed, and 1 stop to one that was open but refused to treat her because of her age we ended up in the ER. Thank goodness the wait to get in was not long at all and the doctor was able to fix it with the snap of a finger! After a couple minutes of crying Kylee realized she could actually move her arm without any pain and was back to normal. We are so relieved it was nothing more than this but had quite the emotional morning! Kylee was a trooper and now doesn't even realize anything ever happened :)

Halloween Fun

Halloween is coming up and I can't wait to put Kylee in her ladybug costume..but until then I'm having fun dressing her up in anything else I can find!

An elephant mask that was thrown at the Homecoming parade


In Mommy's Halloween hat with her pumpkin

Iowa Class of 2000 Reunion

This past weekend Kyle and I had our plate full of celebration and memories...memories for him of course!! It started with the Iowa homecoming parade Friday afternoon, the football game Friday night, family day in the park Saturday and the Dance/Social Saturday night. It was great getting to know Kyle's old high school friends and seeing him let loose and have fun again!

Kylee and Gammy picking up candy at the parade


Kylee and Daddy on the merry-go-round

Climbing the steps and sliding all on her own...such a big girl!

Me and my handsome hunny

Kyle being sill trying to learn a dance

Soccer Fun

I'm a little late posting, but a couple weekends ago we got to watch Chloe in one of her soccer games. It was so fun to get back into the sports feel! She did great and Kylee enjoyed herself too.

Chloe in her ready position


Watching the ball go out of bounds

Kylee supporting the team

An Unexpected Visitor

Thursday afternoon we got a call from Nick saying he was heading into town and wanted to stop to visit. Well, how do you say no to that?! So we enjoyed a great evening of conversation and he ate a nice home cooked rice and gravy with us. We were so excited to see you Nick and thouroughly enjoyed your company. Come back any time!!! Kirk and Angie, I have to say you have raised an incredible man-- and handsome too!

Two of Her Favorite Things...

Her Daddy and her books! Kylee grabbed a book and hopped on the couch with Daddy the other night. It's just the sweetest sight in the world! The picture came out blurry but it still caputers the moment...

PJ Day

Today was pajama day at Kylee's daycare. It was so cute seeing all those little kids in their cute PJ's!! I snapped a picture of Kylee before leaving the house looking so precious.

Our Little Saint

A Step Towards Success

We were playing outside when I noticed Kylee squatting but I couldn't tell if it was because she was just playing or using the bathroom. Then she stood up and pointed to her diaper which is when I jumped up, grabbed her and ran to the toilet with her. Three books later there was a distinct smell in the air :) and she had successfully used the potty! Wow, I was so amazed!!!! What an incredible little girl!!! I am so proud of you my Kylee!!!

Happy 21 Kristen!

Saturday night we were invited to Prejean's to celebrate Kristen's big #21. It was great seeing everyone...even Angie's side of the family and meeting Parker, Kristen's boyfriend. Hope you had a great night of partying Kristen!

The other table... LOL

Kristen and Parker

The birthday girl with her birthday dessert