Brother & Sister Playtime

Bye Bye Bottle

I decided to try Kylee with the sippy cup yesterday. At first she was not fond of it. I'm using the cups with the soft nipples and I don't think she liked the shape of them. After I put some formula in it and laid her down as if she was taking a bottle she took to it and has not had a problem since. I didn't plan on taking her completely off the bottle but if she's okay with it so am I! I just hope she does this well when it's time to wean her off the pacifier!

Kylee and Daddy watching TV before bedtime

Pretty in Pink

We had company over for a stroll in the subdivision this morning so we threw some clothes on Kylee and she, in my opinion, looked so cute! I haven't put a head band on her in so long I forgot how cute they are. I also included a picture of Kylee and Buddy playing with Buddy's toy last night.

All Played Out

Saturday during the day Kyle had Kylee playing in her room and found her like this when he went to check on her. Too cute!!

The Shed

Yes, it's the name of a restaurant! Saturday night after I got off of work Kyle, Kylee and I joined Val, Shane, and the girls for a little barbeque and a lot of fun! There's a new restaurant here in Scott that we decided to give a try. It has a bar, a live band, and is kid friendly! Who knew that existed? LOL. We had a great time and are glad we got to spend some quality time with family!

Val and Chole chowing down on some BBQ


Carly and Kyle...who is trying to avoid a picture!

Kylee wasn't up for BBQ, she'd rather chew her pacifier!

Chloe, Carly, Kylee and Amy (worker) sitting on the pig

GEAUX SAINTS!!

I got to watch the second half of the Saints game at home last night and boy was I glad! I managed to tune into most of the first half at work but there's nothing like being on your own couch enjoying the game! We are super pumped that the Saints are in the Superbowl and can't wait until February 6th!

Big Girl Bath Time

Kylee's been getting really cramped in her small baby bathtub and is sitting up really well on her own now so we decided to try her out in the big bathtub. SHE LOVED IT! She loved the running water and all the room to chase her toys. I think she'll end up being a water baby.

Enjoying the running water

Sporting the McNeese gear

JumpZone

Today Kylee and I joined our playgroup in scoping out JumpZone. It's a new place in Lafayette that is basically one big room filled with inflatable slides and bouncies. There's a toddler area in the back that had a few toys and some inflatable walk throughs. There wasn't all that much for Kylee but we enjoyed ourselves anyways! We did go bounce in one of the bounce houses together and boy was that fun!!

It usually takes her a while to warm up to the idea of playing with the other kids


One of the many inflatable slides; although this one seemed a little intimidating for kids!

Playing with Raylie

She LOVED this rocker

Bouncing with Mommy

Playtime and Party Time

Yesterday Kylee and I had a playdate at Lisa and Brennan's house and then we headed to Fezzo's to have supper with Kirk and Angie and their gang for Nick's birthday. We had such a good time visiting with everyone. It was great to see you all again! Happy birthday Nick and Shanna!

Kylee checking out all the toys

Enjoying a cracker while waiting on the gang to arrive

Kylee's First Tooth

Lately we have been noticing that one of Kylee's bottom teeth seemed to be coming in, but we couldn't feel it yet. Well, tonight while I was bathing her I decided to check since she was in such a good mood and what do you know...I can feel the tip! She is, so far, a good teether! She hardly fussed and when she did it was not for long. Another milestone down!

Storytime and A Picnic in the Park

Today Kylee and I had a full day of fun with friends! This morning we headed to Barnes and Noble for a few short stories and from there we headed to a local park and had a picnic with everyone. It was Kylee's first trip to the park and I was excited to see how she would like it. She absolutely loved the swings and being outside! I can't wait until we can make a trip to the park with Daddy!

Kylee and Aubrey playing with the train set before storytime


Climbing on the stage at storytime

Climbing the steps...or maybe just hanging on to the steps!

Wee!

Kylee and Brennan enjoying a little swing time

Kylee having a blast on the swing

A Full House

Today Kylee and I invited all our friends over and ended up with 9 other moms and tons of kids playing in our living room...and anywhere else in the house they could run off to! It was great having such wonderful company in the comfort of our own home. And also to be able to put Kylee down for a nap as soon as everyone left!! It was a madhouse, but I was happy to have it that way!

Playing before company showed up


I made it Mom!

Kylee and Benjamen

Beau and Kylee

Museum Play and Chik Fil A

Kylee and I had a full morning today. We went to the Lafayette Museum of Science and Natural History to play in their Toddler's Cove area and then followed our playgroup to Chik Fil A for some lunch. Kylee didn't quite know what to think when I set her down to play with all the kids at the museum, but she gradually warmed up to it and made herself comfortable. She had a blast sitting at Chik Fil A and eating french fries and crackers with her buddy Brennan!

When we first arrived. She had to soak it all in first.


Kylee and Brennan sharing toys.

Playing with the blocks.

Kylee and Brennan eating lunch together.

Exercise and Friendly Conversations

Yesterday Kylee and I headed to Lisa and Brennan's for some strolling and conversation. It was so pretty outside I couldn't resist going for a walk! Kylee had a great time looking at all the other kiddos while we were walking. After our walk we headed inside for some playtime and adult conversations. It was great to get out of the house and see other kids again.

The crew walking down the street


Kylee trying to keep the leapfrog table all to herself!

Chasing Beau on the fire truck

Aubrey, Lilly, and Kylee

Up and Running

Kylee and I are through being sick and are at 100% now! I'm keeping her inside for the rest of this week just to be sure, but we'll definately be attending some indoor activities! Kyle ended up getting sick after we got better,but I think he is starting to feel better also. Hopefully we're finished for the rest of the winter!

I got my happy baby back!

The Attitude Comes Out

For everyone who thinks Kylee is so sweet all the time here's a news flash! SHE HAS AN ATTITUDE!!! LOL. But of course, she's still my angel!! For some reason in the last 2 days she goes from playing quietly to screaming at the top of her lungs like someone is hurting her. It is very disturbing! Last night she did this while Kyle and I were taking down Christmas decorations and then again this morning she did it after she woke up from a nap. It's like she doesn't even give us a chance to let her cry a little before she gets mad...she just goes straight to being mad!!! I figured she would get this trait from her Daddy :) HaHa.

Screaming as though she's been abandoned

This is what I walked into after her nap this morning. It was very loud!

More Works of Art

These are the pictures of Kylee that Missy took on the photo shoot with the 3 girls. They are my favorite so far!!! I even like them better than our pictures from JC Penney, but that's a given...right Missy?! It's so hard to believe how much she's grown since then. It doesn't seem like that long ago that we took these. My baby girl is growing so fast!! Thank you again Missy for capturing our memories.

Behind Bars

Kylee now stays behind bars to play. She did it to herslef!! LOL. If I leave her in the living room to play with her toys she darts right for everything else that I don't want her to play with. She's not one bit interested in her toys. So yesterday Kyle bought this gate that we put in the doorway of her room and she played for probably a good hour in there this morning. She loves her room! Thank goodness. This way I can get things done around here!

Stopping to smile for the camera.

Kyle also brought these home for me yesterday since I've been stuck behind bars in this house! LOL. I needed something to make me feel alive and these are just the thing..my favorite flower, tulips!!!

Indoor Entertainment

For the past 2 weeks Kylee and I have been stuck indoors due to sickness. We're starting to go a little stir crazy in here! The only place we've gone was to the doctor yesterday. I called the office and the nurse was sure Kylee had RSV. Good news, it's only bronchiolitis....BAD ENOUGH! I was very relieved that we got to come home and not make a trip to the hospital. I was so worried she had pneumonia. Anyways, we're now on breathing treatments 3 times a day...yes Holly I've entered your world. She's also on 2 other meds to try and get rid of this mess. She's been a real trooper through it all and has continued to play happily for the most part. She is really getting around now...there's no stopping her! Earlier I found her looking out the back door and a few minutes later playing with Buddy's bowls in the kitchen! Here we go!! LOL. Hopefully we're up and running by next week and we can visit all of our friends again!


This is where I found Kylee when she was supposed to be playing in her room


The mess she left behind

Kyle wanted to show me how she pulls herself to the standing position. She does really good!

Playing in her car. I thought it was cute that she matched!

Looking out the back door.