After Christening Tea

Friday, January 18, 2008

After Kyla's christening, we had a reception at Robert and Gail's tea room with all our family and friends.  It was great to see everyone and catch up.  Miss Kyla changed into her sassy scotty dog dress and new black Ralph Lauren boots (thanks Connecticut Jackson's!).  A special thank you to Mum, Dad, Robert and Gail for everything!





Kyla's Christening



Kyla was christened on Sunday, December 30th at Overtown Parish Church.  The minister dubbed her a wee bonnie lass and she absolutely was.  Kyla just stared at the minister during the baptism and was just a doll during the entire service.  She looked so beautiful in her christening gown and the knitted cardigan and bonnet she received when she was born from Auntie Shelia and Uncle Jim.  Thanks also to her godparents Janice and Iain.

Hanging Out With The Family

A few pictures of Kyla and the family






Girls Night Out


Janice, Pamela and Lesley all graciously took me out on Friday night for a little girl's time - sadly because our plane was delayed we missed the day of shopping,  But c'est la vie!  I had such a good time and those Cointreau and lemonades went down mighty easy (thanks Pamela)! 

Post Christmas - Arrival in Scotland

Thursday, January 17, 2008

After 24 hour layover in Dallas, we finally arrived in Scotland on December 28th.  We were surprised at John's parent's house by Iain, Janice, Jade and Eva.



Papa's unique feeding technique!


The Crackers!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007




No respectable Scottish Christmas would be complete without crackers.  We did our late in the evening, before Ky went to bed.  She wasn't too keen on the hat and basically ripped it to shreds.  But the big kids enjoyed their hats and played with the toys!

Christmas Afternoon





Few pictures of our lazy afternoon.  And yes, Kyla absolutely LOVES to be held upside down.  She will throw herself backwards just to get you to do it again.  

Christmas Dinner






John cooked a wonderful dinner and all three of us sat down to a family Christmas dinner.  Kyla also had turkey for the first time - along with pureed green beans and squash.  She likes picking food up and feeding herself, so the turkey entertained her for awhile.  Not sure how much she actually got in her mouth as it was stuck to her arms, hands, clothes and highchair.  

No Christmas Photo For Me

Tuesday, December 25, 2007



We tried our best to get a good Christmas photo of Kyla, but she was having nothing of it.  She flat out refused to look at the camera or smile.  Oh well.  Willful like her father! ha-ha!


p.s. love the dress Janice!

Playing With My Toys




Mr Jealous Loved His Gift

Nobu loves toys that play music, squeak or light up, so he is very jealous of Kyla's toys.  This year we got him a stuff bear that looks like one Kyla has and it plays a tune.  Nobu LOVED it and played with it all day.


While we were opening gifts, Nobu kept coming back and pushing his bear in my back so I'd throw it again

Oh Yeah Mum & Dad Got a Few Gifts Too

John reading the traditional sentimental card written lovingly by his amazing wife
followed by a GPS (Satellite Navigation) system
followed by a Hugo Boss shirt. Damn! You have a good wife!

John claimed there was a mix-up, but looks like Santa brought both Selection Boxes to me!

A sweet digital camera from my wonderful husband