Pictures from phone

Just wanted to post two pictures I took this past week with my phone.

The picture is blurry, her eyes are closed, and she is tilting her head, but I thought she looked cute in her new outfit.  She loves her boots and jeans, just like her momma. 

A picture after one of her favorite activities...BATH TIME

Anniversary

October 14, 2006 I married my best friend. Hard to believe that was five years ago. Since then we have moved twice and had a precious little girl.
 Joe and I met when I started at BUPD in August 2005. I was his dispatcher on Sunday mornings. October 20, 2005 I called him and asked if he wanted to go running with me. After running/walking we spent the next four hours talking. We talked about everything. We hadn't known each other very long, but after that night we both knew we were perfect for each other.

We got engaged February 14, 2006 and were married exactly eight months later.
Our wedding day was perfect. We got married at the church I have attended since I was born. The pastor that married us, also baptized and confirmed me. One of the songs played during the ceremony was also used at my Grammy and Grampy's (my dad's parents) wedding. After the wedding and pictures, we headed to our reception which was held at Elk Hall in Elk, Texas. All of the food was prepared my aunts, uncles, and Grammy. One of my aunts made Joe's groom cake...a police badge of course. My cake was made one of my mom's best friend. I couldn't thank everyone enough for all the work they did to make our day special. I love my family!!!
The day after the wedding we headed to Galveston for our honeymoon. It rained most of the time, but when it didn't we had a great time. We went on a dolphin tour, shopping, and to the aquarium. We had to make our honeymoon a little short because Joe had to get back to work the BU Homecoming game.
We spent the next year enjoying our new life together.
We bought our home in February 2008, and July 1, 2009 we welcomed Kylie Jo into the world.

It has been a great five years!
Five down...FOREVER to go :)

One of our engagement pictures

 A few pictures from our wedding day

Having fun at the Craft Store

We went to the craft store yesterday and Kylie thought she would try out different costume ideas.

What should she be?

A nice witch,

A sweet kitty cat,

or

Whatever this is?

10 Years Ago

Ten years ago today I was a junior in high school. My day started like any other. I had cross country practice at 6:30 am, and then headed to school to get ready for the day. After getting ready, I sat in the gym with the rest of my team and waited for the bell to end 1st period. As soon as I got to my second period class, English, the news was on. We didn't have a tv in the gym so I had no idea what happened. I remember just sitting in class watching the tv. My teacher had us write an essay on our feelings/emotions at that time. I don't remember what I wrote or what I did the rest of the day, but I will always remember September 11, 2001.

God Bless the USA

2 Going On 16 ??

 Kylie has her own cellphone! She got her cellphone when her daddy got a new one last week. She can now look at her pictures and type without sending actual messages or calling people. Before Joe got a new phone, Kylie liked to take his phone and send text messages to one of the officers at work and call different people (me most of the time). She even posted some random letters to Joe's wall on facebook. She is too smart!  She also likes to take pictures and make little 3 second videos. I can only imagine our cellphone bill when she's old enough to get a phone that actually works. I better start saving now!

Where did this baby go????

Pictures

Kylie in her cute dress and shoes from Jenny and Sophia

Getting ready to drive!

Kylie having fun while her pool fills up

TWO

Kylie Jo is TWO!!!
The past two years have gone by too fast. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing Kylie home for the first time. She is growing up so fast.
For her birthday this year we did something special. We visited the NICU and took the nurses a veggie and fruit tray. We also took onesies and blankets for the babies. Kylie was only in the NICU for seven days, but it seemed like forever to us. We are very grateful for all the NICU nurses did for her in those seven days. We want to make the tradition of thanking the nurses every year.
On Kylie's actual birthday we didn't really do much. We took her to lunch at Cotton Patch. She ate everything on her plate (corndog, mandarin oranges, and corn) and half a roll. She was a hungry girl!!
Her birthday party is this coming Saturday. It is a monkey themed party, and we have some fun games planned.

All About Kylie Jo at 2 Years Old:

• Still very tall for age. We will find out her exact height at her 2 year checkup later this week
• Still a skinny girl. She eats all the time, but never gains weight. It probably helps that she is running around all the time.
• Wears size 6 or 7 in shoes
• Likes to draw/color
• Likes splashing in her bath or any water she can get her hands in (sink, pool, etc)
• Favorite Shows: Dora the Explorer and Ni Hao Kailan
• Favorite Toy: Daddy's cellphone
• Favorite Foods: Bread, Bananas, Cheese, Lunchables, Fruit Snacks, and Mac N Cheese
• Still takes two naps a day (most of the time). She loves her sleep.
• Rode on an airplane for the first time and did great! I think she is going to be a great traveler.
• Likes to wave and say hi to almost anybody
• Can do a somersault (just started doing this last week)
• Likes to spin around and around
• Still the sweetest girl ever (most of the time) :)

Kylie Jo,
The past two years have gone by too fast. Mommy and Daddy wish you wouldn't grow up so fast, but we love watching you learn new things everyday. You are the best little girl anyone could ask for, and we are blessed to have you in our lives. Happy Birthday baby girl!! We love you very much!!!


Update on KJ's 2 year stats:
She is still 35 inches tall and she weighs about 28 pounds. The doctor said she is a little underweight for her age, but she eats all of the time. He said her height is faster than her weight. She had to get one shot :(, but no more checkups until she is 4.