Pictures for April

I really like all the photos from this month because they show things that Katie is really into right now. I will put a caption above each picture telling what it is.......

Sitting in Little Kiddy Chairs

Being with U. Tim & A. Kirsi

Laying down like this to read books or play with toys

Playing with her bellybutton (second to play with her ears)

Pressing the buttons on anything with buttons whether to the fan, the remote, the computer, the phone....anything

Drinking from cups, cans, bottles, she loves to try to drink herself

Pretending to talk on the phone

Drinking from her new water bottle

Okay I am posting another crazy hair photo, so this time I want to explain....everytime Katie wakes up from sleeping her hair is always up in some wierd style. I love getting it on cameras so if in the future I post more like it you will understand why.

Katie-1 Year and 2 Months

Katie has hit the rascally, want to get into everything she can't get into time period of her life. She loves life in so many ways but at the same time is so frustrated with life because she has certain limitations because of her age and abilities. She is doing well and growing fast. Highlights from this month are:

-Trying imitate jumping when other kids do it
-Got her first heat rash of the summer (gets it just like daddy)
-Learn to say the words "Yes" and "No"
-Loves to sing the song "If Your Happy and You Know It"
-Grandma (Timna's Mom) came for a visit
-Went to two birthday parties
-Went on a hike with Daddy to a local park

I don't have pictures for now but I will get them and post soon

Katie-1 Year and 1 Month

Katie has grown so much and has accomplished alot of milestones this month. She has definitely become a toddler in such a short space. Highlights from this month were:

-Went from taking one or two steps to completely walking in the time space of a week

-Shakes her head to say “No”

-Nods her head to say “Yes”

-Started blowing kisses

-Went to Sea World

-Went to the Saint Patrick’s day parade

-Got her next two top teeth and a bottom molar

-Went to applebee’s with U. Tim

-Went to Mimi’s Café with U. Tim & A. Kirsi

-Said the words “pink" and "truck"

-Loves to read her little board book

-Got her first Cabbage Patch Doll from U. Tim & Kirsi

-Tries getting herself dressed

Until next month...........here are some pics:

Daddy, Mommy, & Katie at Sea World

Playing with her Cabbage Patch Doll

St. Patrick's Day Parade/Picnic

Playtime with U. Tim

Crazy Hair

Katie-1 Year Old

So Katie has gone from a baby to a one year old. She is quite expressive and has such a wonderful spirit. We love her so much. She is 32 inches long and weighs 22 pounds. Highlights from this month were:

-Started to use the potty
-If you help her poke her food with a fork she can feed herself
-Said her first word "FISH" (when she first said it I thought it was a odd word to say but then I realised she is a Pisces and thought it was the perfect word for her to say.)
-Loves to sit on a chair or anywhere and then stand up and then sit back down again
-She has this little pink cushion that she loves to lay on
-Celebrated her first birthday
-Learned to fold her hands to say a prayer
-Drew her first picture (lots of scribbles)
-Trying to put her shoes on herself
-Drank from a straw
-Learning how to talk on a phone
-Having playtime with her friends
-Plays pretend eating with her play food and dishes
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Until next month........here are some pics:

Eating pretend food

Her first drawing (with a little help from mom)

Walking with the tricycle Tim & Kirsi bought her for Christmas

Kaitlyn's 1st Birthday

So it has been one year since I was all big and pregnant wondering when the baby would come and now we have this wonderful little girl. She is the joy of our life. We couldn't have asked for anything more wonderful then this, so many thoughts run through my head right now of how I felt over the last year. She has changed my life so much for me having Katie was a special thing because for me it completed the life I always wanted to have. I not only get to teach kids but I also get to be a mother to one what more could I ask for.

Things we love about Katie:

-Her smile

-Her love of adventure
-Her need to always have more input and learn new things
-Her sweet and gentle spirit
-Her facial expressions
-The ways she makes us feel so special

Those are just a few and we could go on but it would take awhile so till next birthday here are a few pictures of the last year...ENJOY!

Newborn

1 Month Old

2 Months Old

3 Months Old

4 Months Old

5 Months Old

6 Months Old

7 Months Old

8 Months Old

9 Months Old

10 Months Old

11 Months Old

12 Months Old

Birthday/Anniversary/Valentine's Post all in One!

Well, Phil's birthday has come and gone, our anniversary has come and gone, and now Valentine's has come and gone without me posting anything so I thought I would take a moment to write a little something up since I am in the blogging mood. I always had a dream and that was to get married, have kids and with that live a happy life. I have to say that so far that is what has happened. Of course we have our ups and downs and life is not perfect but I do have to say that as much as me and Phil are different in so many ways we compliment each other in just the right ways. We have so many differences of opinions that some wonder how or even why we are together. I have to say that even though we have those things it is just what I need at least without it there wouldn't be that challenge or excitement in learning how to work with and stretch in areas I wouldn't normally have to stretch in. You see the areas where we difference are areas I normally don't have to deal with but because we are married I have to talk about it or work it out I can't just leave it or side step it I have to face it and work it out. It is good though as much as I clash with Phil at the same time it is good cause it draws us closer together as we communicate and understand each other just that much better. You know the saying, "Have a good laugh at yourself." Well, I am having to learn to laugh a bit more and not be so uptight, I am also having to discuss things more and learn to share my opinion but at the same time not coming across to strongly. When we got together the Lord said that being together would help me to grow in the areas I nee ded to the most. I have to say that He was right and I can say I am a richer, happier, and more well rounded person for it. I look forward to spending the years ahead with you (Phil). The joy you bring to my life and the way you are with me despite all my odd traits makes me so happy and feels my heart with such love and joy. I just want you to know that there is no one better for me and I hope it stays that way till Kingdom Come.

Here are some pics of us from over the last 5 years we have been together.........we are starting our 6th year together

Our First Christmas

In Japan during Sakura

Out on the Town in Japan

Phil & I in China

Our first Christmas in NY

On our Honeymoon in Wildwood

Pregnancy

Goodbye Dinner for a Friend

Katie-11 Months Old

One more month till my baby is officially no longer a baby. This last year has been so wonderful and I am looking forward with such great joy to the years to come. Highlights from this month were:

-Took a couple steps alone
-Climbs up and down stairs with no assistance
-Got her 5th & 6th teeth (next bottom two)
-Plays peek-a-boo with you
-Holds a spoon by herself
-Throws a ball
-Celebrated mommy's birthday
-Watched her first Super Bowl
-Climbs up on chairs and then stands up (am teaching her to sit instead of stand)

Until next month..............here are some pics:

Playing with the Camera Case

Standing Up

First Attempts at Coloring

Climbing the Stairs

Katie-10 Months Old

So this was Katie's first Christmas. We had tons of fun. Although she didn't experience a white Christmas is was still fun, we enjoyed it surrounded by friends and family. Highlights from this month were:

-Learning to stand on her own
-Loves to take baths
-Got her third & fourth teeth
-Saying "Dada" and "Mama" (she knows what she is saying and doesn't just babble)
-Eating her first cookie
-A visit from Phil's sister for a week d
-Began to show her love for music and dancing
-Celebrated her first Christmas
-Tried beans and rice at a Mexican resturant
-Had her first experience with Christmas lights/trees/decorations....attempted to play with all decorations within her reach
-Makes a "brum" sound while playing with her toy cars
-Says "Thank You" by clapping one hand

Till next month...............here are some pics

Katie & Connie
(I love this photo it captures their beautiful smiles so nicely)

Katie with her pal Julian

Christmas Photo with Uncle Tim

Longing for a Bite of Popcorn.....
which she did get in the end

All dressed up for Christmas