The Greatest Adventure

Help Me!!!!

2011-05-26T23:42:00.000-07:00

Robert was contentedly playing in his saucer when Kaylynn decided to climb under. I don't know what she was thinking, but she got stuck and couldn't get out. She kept saying, "help me, help me.
Robert looks more like he's the one that needs some help.

Easter Baskets, 2011

2011-05-26T23:14:00.000-07:00

Seven Months Pregnant with Elayna

2011-05-26T23:11:00.000-07:00

Easter Outfits

2011-05-26T22:10:00.000-07:00

I tried to get a nice picture of her in her Easter dress
But she wouldn't hold still
and she kept making silly faces
So these are what we have

Of my gang in their Easter outfits

Easter Egg Hunt 2011

2011-05-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

We did an egg hunt with some of Kaylynn's friends again this year.
Thankfully there wasn't any snow this year.
We invited a lot more people,
but many had other things to do or were sick

so it ended up Robert, Kaylynn, three of her friends and about 200 Easter Eggs.

We had to keep telling them there were more they needed to get. Kaylynn filled her basket, then filled Robert's. She had lots of fun.

Skylight

2011-05-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

Our skylight had cracks in it so Brandon replaced it.

Kaylynn loved to look up through the bathroom ceiling and see him.

Kaylynn loved to look up through the bathroom ceiling and see him. For a week or so afterward, every time Brandon was outside she would run to the bathroom, look up to the skylight and say, "daddy, where are you?"

Robert's Second Haircut

2011-05-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

Brandon said he would buzz Robert's hair if I didn't cut it, so here is Robert's second haircut.

It made him look like a little boy insteady of a baby.

Bye bye to my boy's cute curls.

My Handsome Man (men)

2011-05-25T17:16:00.000-07:00

Bedtime Storytime

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Independent Storytime
Together storytime

Cindy's Birthday

2011-05-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

Kaylynn helped Cindy blow out her candles and unwrap her presents. She tried to open the present many times before Cindy got here. She's really into birthdays.

2011-05-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

Where are the wild things?
Here they are...

Kaylynn was jumping on the bed and she bounced off and banged into the dresser. She's wild sometimes.

Daddy's Shoes

2011-05-25T16:28:00.000-07:00

She has a bit to go before she fills his shoes, but she sure is growing fast.

Cheese

2011-05-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

Daddy's Girl

2011-05-24T15:42:00.000-07:00

Six Months Pregnant

2011-05-24T15:40:00.000-07:00

My Sleepy Boy

2011-05-24T15:37:00.000-07:00

The kids were downstairs watching a movie and this is how Robert fell asleep.

A Few Random Pictures

2011-05-24T15:32:00.000-07:00

Ready For Summer

2011-05-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

I told Kaylynn she could choose what she wanted to wear this day. This is what she chose... Theyare Robert's summer clothes.

Robert's 1st Birthday Photoes

2011-05-24T15:24:00.001-07:00

Pajama Lama

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Our Winter Wonderland

2011-05-24T15:08:00.000-07:00

Our back yard this January

Enjoying the sun while it's out

Three Little Piggies

2011-05-24T15:06:00.000-07:00

Robert and his Buddies

Teeth brushing

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Playtime

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Five Months Along

2011-05-24T14:56:00.000-07:00

Lookin' Cool

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Bath Babies

2011-05-24T14:49:00.000-07:00

Robbie's 1st Birthday

2011-05-18T21:17:00.000-07:00

Our big boy has turned One

We had a little family party

He loved the cake

Kaylynn helped him blow out the candle

First sampling

And then he got serious

This is how you get it done

Birthday Presents

2011-05-18T21:11:00.000-07:00

What? For me?

Took a bit, but he got the hang of the whole present opening thing.

Gettin Ready

2011-05-18T21:02:00.000-07:00

It's a Girl!!!

2011-05-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

Nice Hat

2011-01-28T14:36:00.000-08:00

Clock Proof

2011-01-28T14:33:00.000-08:00

So, a weird thing to post, but when my mom visited last year she could never find a clock (although we did have some. Actually, we now have one in every room of the house). So, she sent us this for Christmas. I told her I would take a picture to prove to her that we hung it. Here's the proof.

Just Another Reason We Need Dads

2011-01-28T14:30:00.000-08:00

So, after a day at church, a girl really needs to let her hair down and get tossed and twirled around the room. It's something mom just doesn't do. Good thing for dad.

Pregnant Mom

2011-01-28T14:27:00.000-08:00

So, last pregnancy I didn't have many pictures of me. This is the beginning of January. There is a lot more tummy there now. Maybe I'll have Brandon take another picture when I'm not too scraggely looking.

I Can Stand-and I look Good

2011-01-28T14:23:00.000-08:00

So Robert can stand holding onto things, but he hasn't yet pulled himself up.
He loves to stand when we help him up.

Sledding

2011-01-28T14:14:00.000-08:00

We went sledding on New Year's Day. Well, by saying 'we' I mean Brandon, the kids and our friends. I never went down. I'm already so clumsy, I didn't think it wise to push my limits. There was a chill breeze, but the sunset was beautiful.

Who is that hiding?

Oh, it's Robbie!!!

Ready to go

Off and away

And back up again...

Acrobat or Gymnist?

2011-01-28T14:11:00.000-08:00

Look at these Cuties

2011-01-28T14:10:00.000-08:00

Going Fishing

2011-01-19T21:45:00.000-08:00

First Car

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Lego Tower

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Christmas Movie

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Chocolate?

2011-01-19T21:24:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn kept giving Robert chocolate.

He loved it

Only once a year can you get away with having chocolate santas for breakfast.

Christmas Day

2011-01-19T21:04:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Christmas. It was so much fun. Kaylynn, although she doesn't grasp the whole concept of Christmas, loved everything... the tree, the presents, the toys, etc. Kaylynn loved her Princess Tent. She got Cindy and Robert to go inside and put in all her other favorite toys which included the legos, blocks, Dora doll and a couple of books. We opened presents, ate breakfast, played with toys, and had friends over that night for dinner and games. It was nice and relaxing.

What a Cutie

2011-01-19T21:01:00.000-08:00

Here Comes Santa Claus

2010-12-20T23:23:00.000-08:00

Tonight we had a pretty fun home evening of caroling, the Nativity was acted out by some of the kids, and we had a special visitor from the North Pole. It's not much of a drive from where we live.

Robert sat there, but he looked Santa up and down and got a pretty terrified look on his face. Guess he's only ready for one jolly round fella.
So this year, Kaylynn was more inclined toward Santa. She sat on his lap a few times and would go up to him, shake his hand, take him toys (I think she might be trying to bribe him).

Fall

2010-12-17T13:06:00.000-08:00

Now, if I had tried to get a photo like this, I never could have. I was actually trying to get one of her playing the piano, but she went to stand up, slipped, and this is what I got. Good thing she has a good sense of balance and landed gracefully enough she didn't get hurt. We might use this for her Senior Portfolio.

Christmas Photoes

2010-12-17T12:53:00.000-08:00

I finally got around to doing our Christmas cards. I didn't have any pictures I liked, so I dressed the kids in their Christmas outfits and we did a quick photo shoot. Kaylynn cried because I took her bink away. She had stolen it from Robert, anyway. We got a few really cute ones. Doesn't Robert look a little Scottish?

Stats

2010-12-17T12:50:00.001-08:00

The kids had their well-baby checks a few weeks ago. Robert weighed in at 27 lbs 10 oz, putting him in the 97%+ range. Kaylynn was at 27 lb 4 oz, putting her in the 50% range. Robert was 95% in ht and 97%+ for head too. He is overall proportionately a big boy. Kaylynn was 90% for her height, but is otherwise average. She is tall and skinny, he's at least tall and chubby. It would be too mean to be short and fat. Let me tell ya, I have personal experience with these things.

My Sick Boy

2010-12-17T12:45:00.000-08:00

So, 2 weeks ago Kaylynn got the flu. She had high fevers, didn't eat or move much, and just wanted to sit or be held, which is so unlike her as she is usually on the go. A week later I got it and I wish I had known what it felt like earlier. I would have known more what to do for Kaylynn. Fever, chills, nausea, achy, etc. It's been quite a while since I've had a stomach flu. Poor Robert got sick the same day as I. He had it the worst. He did throw up, diarrhea, and it went into his sinuses so he had cough, runny nose, tons of boogers, and he got pink eye. These pictures aren't even when he was at his worst. He had it for a week. Very few smiles or laughs, which is so unlike him. I'm so glad both my babes are back to their healthy, happy selves. I'd much rather have me sick than my little ones.

Little Sitter

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Bathtime Fun

2010-12-17T12:34:00.000-08:00

A New Way to Exersaucer

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Sleepy

2010-12-17T12:26:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn was "helping" Robert wake up for the day.

The Tree

2010-12-17T12:21:00.001-08:00

She did help decorate the tree, too, and ever since has helped undecorate it many times. She likes using the string of beads as a lasso like Alisia on Diego.

Good thing for shatterproof ornaments!

Deck the Robert

2010-12-17T12:16:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn was most interested in decorating Robert rather than the halls. Robert wasn't quite as excited about this.

Cut the Christmas Tree

2010-12-17T12:08:00.000-08:00

As is a family tradition, the day after Thanksgiving we went out to Palmer area and got our Christmas tree. We put the little ones on the sled, but that only lasted a little while. Robert kept falling back onto Kaylynn, and that would tip her back. She started putting snow in his face a time or two and they tipped out once. We ended up having Robert in the sled and Kaylynn wanted to walk. Daddy did most of the work, but we had fun being along for the ride/walk.

Thanksgiving Evening

2010-12-17T12:06:00.000-08:00

Ahhh, what good food I've had today! I've got the after dinner drowsiness.

Thanksgiving

2010-12-17T11:56:00.000-08:00

We had Thanksgiving at the Wilcox's again this year. It is always lots of fun. Good food, friends and fun. We did get in a few rousing rounds of Nerts and heard some really great stories. We have so much to be thankful for, on addition to all the yummy food. I am so thankful for our little ones, the gospel, good parents, family and friends, the comfort and peace we enjoy, my wonderful husband, and our little one on the way.

Robert's thankful for a great head of hair.

I have proof that I didn't put Robert in his first pony tail.

Good friends

And yes, we love technology

1st Snowman

2010-12-17T11:54:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving day we got a lot of perfect snowman snow.

Apples

2010-12-17T11:49:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn's favorite fruit.

This way, she eats the skins.

Winter is Here Again

2010-11-18T21:45:00.000-08:00

Well, this year it waited until after Halloween before we had our first real snow. Now winter is really here. We have snow, ice, and temperatures in the teens. Going to get the mail is an adventure. We go from the house to the car through the garage and back again. I try to be out in it as little as possible, while Kaylynn is constantly wanting to go out and play. We started a snowman, but the snow wasn't packing too well. We'll have to finish it this weekend, if the snow hasn't all turned to ice.

Those Eyes

2010-11-18T21:42:00.000-08:00

How can you look at those eyes and not just want to give in??? She was so tired and needed a nap, but kept crying because her friends were over for a baby shower mom was co-hosting. She finally fell asleep about 5 pm. Not good for the new early to bed routine.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY!!!

2010-11-18T21:32:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween to everyone! We had a great Halloween season. Friday we had a Halloween party. It is becoming a bit of a tradition. We had lots of fun with friends, food, costumes, games and a relay. We had Paul Bunyan with Babe, the little blue Ox; a number of superheroes; Woody and Bo Peep; a hunter; a fairy, and our Wizard of Oz crew. On Saturday our ward had a chili cookoff and a trunk-or-treat. Kaylynn (I mean Dorothy) went around with daddy (aka Tin Man) and gathered at least as much as we gave out, if not more. She would 'twick or tweet' and 'tank U'. Her favorite candies were dum dum suckers, nerds and smarties. Ick. Our tastes do change as we age. We had only 2 groups of trick-or-treaters on Sunday. They got big handfuls of candy. We love halloween. It is lots of fun. We haven't decided what we'll be next year, but it will have to include a team of five. We'll see what next year brings.

A Few Precious Moments

2010-11-18T21:29:00.000-08:00

There are those times as a mom that exhasperate you, that amaze you, and that down right make you split your sides. A few weeks ago we were in the kitchen and the kids were playing in the living room. Robert was in his shirt and a diaper, because I was going to get him in his PJ's soon. Brandon and I were talking and all the sudden he yells, "OH, OH, OH, no Kaylynn!!!!" I rush in and find Kaylynn sitting at Robert's feet. She has taken his diaper off and, unfortunately for her and us, it is a fully loaded one. She was prepared with a new diaper, wipes and even diaper cream by her side. Unfortunately it was a little too much for her to handle. Fortunately, she is anxious to get on board the diaper change rotation. Also fortunate was that none of the poop made it to the floor. I told her that soon enough she'd get to do more diaper changing than she could ever want.

Storytime

2010-11-18T21:25:00.000-08:00

I was in the kitchen cleaning and I heard Kaylynn chitter chatting away. I peeked around the corner and saw her sitting next to Robert, holding open the book, reading it to him. He was as inthrawlled as can be. It was too precious. As soon as she saw me with the camera, she stopped reading and started posing. Still cute.

They both love books, and I love it that they do.

Last Park Trip

2010-11-18T20:38:00.000-08:00

We took our last trip to the park of the season. It started out as a trip to the mail, we continued on down to the end of the cul-de-sac, and on our favorite path to the park. Kaylynn played so hard, she slept very soundly that night. It is going to be a bit tougher getting all her energy out when we are stuck inside most of the winter. We'll got to places like the arctic playland, chuck-e-cheese and McDonald's playland. Plus, we'll get dressed up like snow mummies when it's not too far below freezing. That's what it takes, here in Alaska.

It is amazing how much Kaylynn is able to do this summer at the park. She has grown so much in the last year. And she is very coordinated and daring.

Sweet Containment Unit

2010-11-18T20:30:00.000-08:00

"How can I pop the hatch on this here containment unit?"

Brandon made this lovely fence for us. It was much wanted, as Kaylynn would book it around front, into the front yard and out into the road if left unattended for 30 seconds.

We put their handprints in the cement, but it didn't turn out as well as we'd have liked

The cement set up after dark, so we had flashlights, but couldn't see all that well what we were doing. It's the memory.

Now she can play in the backyard without me having to chase her all the time. Sweeeeeeet!

Getting Chilly

2010-11-18T20:27:00.000-08:00

It's the time of year when the kids want to be outside, but mom wants to stay inside.

We had to break out the winter coats

And we don't stay out too long

Good Big Sis

2010-11-18T20:24:00.000-08:00

Taking care of her Bro

More Princesses

2010-11-18T20:23:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn, the princess, with her princess friends.

Umberella

2010-11-18T20:20:00.000-08:00

It may be considered bad luck, but Kaylynn loves to play with her umbrella be it inside or outside.

Fall Leaves

2010-11-18T20:05:00.000-08:00

Mustache

2010-11-18T20:04:00.000-08:00

So, I like Brandon with a full beard and mustache, prefer a goate, but can't say the lone mustache is his best look.

My Tired Boys

2010-11-18T20:01:00.000-08:00

Waiting for Church

2010-11-18T19:58:00.000-08:00

For once we were ready 30 minutes before we needed to leave for church, so we just watched the kids play together. We almost ended up late for church anyway.

Skintight Skins Fan

2010-11-18T19:29:00.000-08:00

Supporting the team

And about to bust at the seam

Sister trying to console him after a team loss.

Baking

2010-11-18T19:21:00.000-08:00

I was making rolls and Kaylynn wanted to help. She helped me measure in the flour, but she also wanted to help with the fun stuff, so I gave her a little ball of dough and let her go to it.

You are never too young to perfect the art of bread making...

She looks like she's a natural

Little Betty Crocker

Dress Up

2010-11-18T19:06:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn has really gotten into the whole world of dress up.

Along with her friends

Here is her fairy outfit

Complete with crown,

arm ruffles,

tutu,

And wings

The crown wouldn't stay on Kaylynn, so we let Robert in on the action. Our handsome prince.

Best Buds

2010-11-18T19:00:00.000-08:00

This was just a cute 'I'm sad I didn't get my way' picture

And these are great brother and sister picts

They are a great pair

She loves to help him, he is tough enough to tolerate her assistance.

Dressing Self

2010-11-18T18:58:00.000-08:00

Kaylynn has started helping get herself dressed. This is how she did it a few weeks ago. She was very upset when I put the shirt on the right way.

Swing Baby

2010-10-13T21:49:00.000-07:00

Cruzin in My Cozy Coup

2010-10-13T21:42:00.000-07:00

Kaylynn loves this little car. She puts her feet up and has me push her all around the yard. We ride around the yard and stop at the raspberry bushes to snack for a bit, then continue on our driving. She's quite the crazy driver.

These Two are Too Cute

2010-10-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Elmo

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Looks like things might get a little messy. Be prepared.

His Approach

2010-09-10T01:59:00.000-07:00

Future Missionary

Preparing to GQ

Starting out with his sister

Shafted by his own sister

I'm outta here, later gater

Bink Babies

2010-09-10T01:55:00.000-07:00

Bink Boy

2010-09-10T01:36:00.000-07:00

Robert hasn't been much of a binki user, but since his teeth have been cutting, he likes having something besides his fingers to chew on. These pictures were just too cute of him. He's so funny.

Serious Eater

2010-09-10T01:31:00.000-07:00

Fabulous Footwear

2010-09-10T01:23:00.000-07:00

While she loves shoes, she isn't so fond of socks. These are little cases for sunglasses. I don't know why, but she wanted to wear them as socks this particular morning. She worked quite a while at it until she got them to fit on just right. When she's determined to do something, she works at it until she makes it happen.

Bedtime Tonight

2010-09-10T01:15:00.000-07:00

So, the last week or so Kaylynn has had somewhat of a hard time going to bed. I got her a night light, but she still turns the light on. If Robert's in his crib and she's still awake, she'll climb in with him and jump up and down and have a jolly good time. Well, tonight wasn't so much an adventure, but it was pretty cute. She had her Elmo doll on her lap while we read stories. I had Robert on one leg and her holding Elmo on the other. Elmo joined us for prayers, hugs and kisses. Kaylynn then got down and put Elmo in bed, covered him with the blankets (she even made sure the sippy was near him) and she said "night night" and grabbed for the door handle to leave with me. I just looked at her. "You need to go to bed, too. It's not just Elmo's bedtime." "No!" she said, and again tucked Elmo in, as if to reiterate to me that Elmo was going to sleep for her by proxy. Well, I put her in bed, said goodnight and left with Robert. She only cried a minute or less and was asleep within 10-15 minutes. When I went back to lay Robert in his crib she was asleep in her bed (many nights this week she's fallen asleep on the floor and I've had to pick her up and put her in bed). She cracks me up.

About Kaylynn at Age Two

2010-09-10T00:45:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be cute to write a few of Kaylynn's favorite things, but I have to think. She likes a lot of things. She loves to be outside and play, especially in her Little Tykes Car (she really loves when mom pushes her turbo speed across the lawn), climbing up the slide and swinging. She is very social. She loves her friends. When she sees them at church they squeal and hug and hold hands and she gets a bit upset when she sees them during the meeting and isn't able to go greet them with hugs and handshakes. She likes to shake people's hands at church, I think mainly because she sees dad doing it. He goes around and welcomes people and sometimes she goes with him. Sometimes she jets off and does it on her own. She loves Dora the Explorer, espeically Back pack and map. She says "packpack". It is too cute. Favorite foods would have to be cheese and otter pops, although she loves apples, yogurt and fruit snacks and will eat most things. The only thing she always shoots down be it cooked, raw or hidden in things is broccoli. If she gets it in her mouth, she usually will spit it out. She has a bit of a shoe fettish. Her favorite pair are her purple crocks. Her friend that gave her shoes for her gift, her mom really knows Kaylynn well. When her friends are here she will often go down on the landing and try on their shoes (Alaskan thing that you don't wear shoes in the house). She'll also try on Brandon's or mine or whoever's happen to be there. She loves baths, playing with her kitchen, getting into the pans, helping measure and stir things when I'm baking, and licking the beaters. When she wants to watch a movie she says, "Memo". It is some sort of cross between Nemo and Elmo, both of which she likes. She's a bink baby, but we've mostly relegated it only for naps and bedtime. She does pretty good, but she does kife her brothers. Can't say a favorite color for sure, but the one thing she will always choose to wear when given the choice is her princess hoodie. She had one with Elmo that was her favorite at 18 months, the princess one is the similar, but bigger. She likes zippers, opening things, giving kisses and is very good as saying 'tank u' for thank you. She says a lot of words, and surprises me every day with new things she says. I kind of think she's been saying them for a while, it just takes me a bit to recognize, and she gets clearer. Then, like the other day, she just started saying 'apple'. It makes it a lot easier when she is able to say what she wants rather than pointing or me guessing. She knows it's easier to grab my hand and show me rather than try to explain some things. She's an amazing little lady. I can't believe she's already two. Time is flying too fast. At night when I cuddle with her before bedtime I thank Heavenly Father for blessing us in such a special way with our wonderful little girl. Every day, but especially on her birthday, I think of her amazing birthmom and how much we love her too. Happy Birthday my little angel baby. Don't grow too fast.

My Two Cuties

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Crazy Drivin'

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Post birthday video here...

Aug 13, 2010

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So, we did Kaylynn's birthday party on Thursday. Her actual birthday was Friday, the 13th. It was a low key day. We just were together at home. It rained most of the day, so we put her gifts from us in the garage and let her play with them there. They were:

A little Tykes Cozy Coup

A Tricycle

and a little wagon

She loves the car. I pushed her around the garage for about an hour. We have the video to post on it.

After Party

2010-09-09T23:53:00.000-07:00

Kickin' back after the party's over

Me and my bro

Lettin' it all hang out

Kick off the clothes

and put on the new pretty shoes

Birthday Gifts

2010-09-09T23:22:00.000-07:00

Kaylynn got a little more into opening gifts this year, but she had to be coaxed some. She loved her pretty shoes, the baby doll with diapers and bottles. She got cute clothes, fun coloring stuff, cool books and other fun things.

Snacks, Yum!

2010-09-09T23:18:00.000-07:00