Sunday, December 7, 2008
I swear we didn't pose this! Kyla grabbed the Wall Street Journal, sat down in the cat's play tunnel and proceeded to "read" the front page. Gifted?
Things Kids Copy
Friday, December 5, 2008
Kyla loves to read books on her own and we noticed the other day that when she went to turn the page, she put her hand to her mouth and then flipped the page. She basically picked up from John and I the way we wet our index finger to turn a sticky page. I wish I had this on video, because it's just hysterical what kids will copy!
Date Night & 36 Week Belly Picture
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thank to our fantastic friend Mollie (thank you, thank you!) - John and I were able to enjoy a lovely date night 2 weekends ago. This might be our last date night before Baby Scott #2 arrives, so it was an extra special treat! Even snuck in a picture to commemorate the event! :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Our One Picture
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We usually spend the holiday in Florida with my family, but this year with baby coming we were not able to travel. So instead we had a relaxing day at home just the three of us. Kyla enjoyed watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and seeing all the balloons. Then it was on to hours of football and laying on the couch, in between cooking the dinner.
John and I divided most of the work and it turned out really well. We got one picture of the day with John carving the turkey and Kyla already diving into the food. Poor baby is sick with double ear infections, so she was not happy to have her picture taken (hence the side view).
We have so much to be thankful for this year and so much to look forward to in the coming months. We wanted to say how much we love our family and friends and we wish you all a very happy holiday season!
Bedtime Is Always Interesting At Our House...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Playingcards, check
Semi-naked, check
In the cat bed, check
So Big
When did our little girl get so big? She loves to climb up in the big rocking chair and "read" her books. She also has two "kid-size" chairs in her room that she likes to read in too, which is so damn cute.
Chalk Life
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I was looking out Kyla's window a few days ago and realized our chalk art literally covers the entire driveway, and is pretty cool looking (if I do say so myself). Chalk is one of Ky's favorite activities to do - EVERY DAY! She points to the bag of chalk and says something to the affect of "talk." Then mummy has to draw and draw and draw (Kyla knows the sign for "more" and uses all the time) while Kyla "helps" me by adding pretty lines to everything. She especially enjoyed the "family" drawing in the upper right corner - notice the four people (counting baby on the way) and the 3 animals on the end. :)
34 Week Ultrasound (A Little Late)
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Face Forward (head is on the left)
Face Forward Again With Arms Up By His Mouth
Almost 2 weeks ago, we had our 34 week ultrasound and OB appointment. Baby Scott #2 was squirming around so it was hard to get a good picture of him, especially as his hands are up by his face like a boxer (to which my bladder can attest). He's in the head down position and ready to go. From the measurements he's about 5lbs and he seems to be long-legged like his daddy. Mum is doing fine was well and very healthy with weight, blood pressure, etc. My only complaints are sciatica and neck pain, but taking care of myself.
We are fast and furiously trying to get ready for our new arrival. We still have to finish the room, but hopefully that will be done in the next couple of weeks.
All I Want For Christmas...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Kyla is already picking out her Christmas gifts! She found this Target toy catalog the other day, plopped herself in the corner and flipped through it for about 15 minutes!! Gave me quite a laugh and I was lucky to get a few secret shots.
Grandpa's Visit
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Grandpa Jackson came through town for a few days on his way to and from hunting in Luckenbach, Texas. Of course he soon became her favorite person - playing peek-a-boo, crying when ever he left the room and wanting lots of cuddles!
Trying To Get Some Coffee
Posing with Grandpa
Still Trying To Wrangle Some Coffee
Final Good-bye Cuddles
Austin Celtic Festival
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
We took Kyla to the annual Austin Celtic Festival this past weekend and the whole family had a great time. We absolutely LOVE going each year, but it was especially fun watching Kyla enjoy the music, dancing, dogs, ponies, sheep and food!
Daddy & Kyla Watching The Dancers
Mummy & Kyla Petting the Shetland Ponies
This Girl Loves To Dance!
Halloween Playgroup
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Beautiful photographs taken by one of the mom's (Mollie Donovan - www.photographyinbloom.com) during our playgroup outing to the pumpkin patch this past Wednesday.