The Park

We took Kate to Gulley Park on Saturday afternoon. She loves being outside. It was warm and breezy and Kate had a blast. We decided we need to start doing some practice hikes for our Colorado vacation.

Mother's Day

Mommy had a great Mother's Day today. It was fun and special and very relaxing - Daddy made sure of that. Here are some pictures from today. I am so privileged to be Kate's mommy.

6 Month Check-Up

Kate had her 6month checkup on Friday, May 6. She weighs 14lbs. and is 24 inches long. She's finally on the growth charts! She had more vaccinations. This time one left a nasty bruise on her leg. She was a bit fussy and her appetite was not great on Saturday, but she is better today.

Kate has gained about 1lb. since April 21st! She was at the doctor then for a stomach bug and she weighed 13lbs., 1oz. That means she's gained a pound in about 2 weeks. We are back to feedings at about 3:30 or 4:00am because she is HUNGRY.

Also, she has a tooth that is just barely breaking through the gums. We can feel it, but we can't see it very well yet.

Time is passing too quickly for me! Just yesterday she was a tiny thing that couldn't even hold up her head and now she's active, sitting up, laughing, babbling/screeching, reaching for toys, chewing. It is truly amazing.

Happy Easter

Today we celebrated the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus and his gift of salvation. I have been feeling very thankful for my salvation and for all the blessings in my life. I have a wonderful husband, a great family, a beautiful baby, a nice home, food in my refrigerator, gas in my car......any problems I have are small compared to what many people on this earth are facing today.

Baby Kate celebrated her first Easter today. It was very rainy and stormy, but we had a good day despite the weather. I captured a few pictures of her in her dress and with her Easter basket. She really wanted to try to eat the plastic grass in the basket, but I kept her from it!

Love to all.

Kate is 6 Months Old

I can't believe Kate is already 6 months old. She is babbling, rolling over back to front, grabbing her feet, chewing on everything and basically the sweetest baby on the planet!

Grant is 13!

Happy Birthday to Grant! We celebrated with a family birthday party. The menu of choice was hamburgers, salad, sweet potato fries, a chocolate chip cookie cake and vanilla ice cream.

Back To Work

Maternity leave has ended and I went back to work on Monday, April 4. Kate had her first day at Fayetteville Montessori School. The first day went well for both of us. I am working half-days Mon-Wed, so Thursday is our first "real" day!

Kate's First Fever

Kate has been sick over the past couple of days. She woke up with conjunctivitis and a slight fever, which Daddy also had, on Friday morning. We took her to the doctor who prescribed eyedrops.

She was fine all morning, but got very fussy after 3pm. Her fever spiked around 6pm to 102.8, so we headed to Urgent Care at the Pediatric Clinic. Ear, nose, lungs, and throat all clear, so we just had to monitor her fever during the night and give her Tylenol. By 2am her fever was back down to 99.5, and has stayed there. After second check on Saturday morning with the doctor, they believe it's just a virus of some sort.

Saturday she was back to her normal self, thankfully. Just a slight fever. We continue the eyedrops and monitoring her temp, but the good news is it did not spike Saturday evening, so we think she is almost over it!

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Kate & Floppy

Kate loves Floppy. She was a gift from Cheryl & John, Meredith, Megan and Daniel. Bryon can make her laugh so hard at Floppy when he shakes the toy and makes his "Floppy voice".



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Kate's Baptism

Kate was baptized on March 27th at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She did great during the ceremony and service. No fussing at all! We had everyone up to the house for lunch and to celebrate Grandma Younkin's 85th birthday. It was a busy but good day!




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A Cute Picture of Daddy & Kate

Kate and Daddy were reading the paper together last Sunday morning. So cute!



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Montessori School

Recently Kate and I visited Fayetteville Montessori School and met her teachers, Miss Jan and Miss Beda. I really liked them! Miss Jan used to be a school teacher. Miss Beda has 3 kids of her own, one of whom was helping out that day. There is also a college-age part time girl who comes in the afternoon, but was not there because of Spring Break. We also met all of her classmates who were present that day. Another new baby will be starting on the same day as Kate. I feel good about choosing Fayetteville Montessori.

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Kate is Eating Solids

After 2+ weeks of attempts at eating cereal we've moved on to pears, apples, carrots and sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes seems to be the favorite. We've realized that she doesn't like plain cereal. She will only eat it when it's mixed with something else!


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Kate 5 Months

Kate is 5 months old! Can't believe how quickly time flies. She is reaching for things, grasping and holding items and CHEWING on everything. She has also grabbed her feet a few times. She laughs a lot, especially at Daddy and Anna. She also seems to enjoy tummy time a little bit.


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Spring Break

Anna and Grant both had great Spring Break trips. Anna went to Memphis with her NES Cell Group and did mission work. She says she does not want to see another leaf because they raked so many leaves!

Grant flew to Georgia to see his grandparents and had fun! Below is a picture of him boarding his flight.



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The Exersaucer

Kate is finally big enough to play in her exersaucer, and she loves it!


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The Best Husband in the World

This photo says it all. I'm a lucky, lucky girl!



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Kate in her hat

I bought this hat one week before Kate was born at the War Eagle Craft Fair. I love it and think it's adorable!!


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Toes

Kate has the cutest toes!!



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Kate in her Tutu

Santa brought this little yellow tutu to Kate for Christmas. I know this is the first of many photos in it--Santa said it will grow with her for several years! ;-)



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Kate with Meena's Quilt

Meena made this quilt for Kate. It is adorable!



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Kate with her month quilt

My aunt Carol made this wonderful quilt for Kate. Here she is with it.


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Kate with Izzy

Val and Bill Standifer sent this darling toy to Kate. I just had to take her picture with it!


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Kate in her Teddy bear dress

This dress was a gift from my wonderful friend, Payton Rosenzweig. This dress was hers when she was a baby!


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Kate In her little lamb dress

This outfit was a gift from my dear friend, Sharon Scruggs.


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Kate 4 Months

We celebrated Kate's 4 month birthday on February 21st with her 4 month checkup and shots. Not fun for anyone! I did get some good pictures of her the next day though. At her checkup, Kate weighed in at 11lbs., 6oz. And has grown 5 inches and is now 22 inches long! We go back on 4/29 for her 6 month checkup.


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Test

This is a test with the ipad!



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Record-Breaking Snow; Record-Breaking Winter

Another big winter storm came through on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, and dumped 18 inches of snow on us! Then the temperatures dropped and Thursday morning it was -17 degrees! According to the local meterologists, this has been the snowiest winter on record. Lucky us. Come on, spring!!

Fashion Show

Today I took a few pictures of Kate in her new outfit that Bryon bought at Gymboree. I don't know if you can tell by the picture, but the sweater is a giraffe sweater complete with ears, etc. Sooo cute.

Ice, Snow, Bitter Cold, and..... More Snow

A big winter storm came through Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, February 1st. First we had freezing rain, then sleet, then finally about 5inches of snow. Then it got bitterly cold. Wednesday night it was -3 or something crazy like that. Needless to say, not much melting has occurred and I haven't left the house since Sunday evening, except to go to CrossFit on Thursday afternoon. Today we got more snow. We were only supposed to get 1/2 an inch to 1 inch, but so far we have about 3-4inches with another 3 or so expected before it comes to an end. What a difference a week makes! They are also predicting more snow and more bitter cold next week. Hurry up, spring!

Birthday

I celebrated my 42nd birthday last weekend. It was a beautiful day -- 75 degrees and sunny! I even went for a run at Lake Fayetteville in shorts and a tank top. In JANUARY. Bryon grilled steaks and the whole family was over to celebrate. It was a great day. I have so much to be thankful for and I know the coming year will be the best yet!

Kate is 3 Months Old

Kate turned 3 months old on Friday, January 21. We can't believe she's already been part of our family for 3 months! She is growing and so much fun everyday. Her smile is the cutest thing ever, and we are hearing more and more coos and a few little laughs.