Thursday, September 25, 2008

Kyla Update

My little monster now has teeth 6 shes had them for at least a month or so. Im laying down and she decided to attack me. Now that she crawls she can do this. She's crawled officially since about 8m and 3wks, kinda slower but since she sat unassisted at 3m and 3wks it evens out. I know everyone said crawling is not always good, however as long as my floors are vaccumed, swept and mopped it is WONDERFUL. I can now go places and she can follow or entertain herself. Ive gained some freedom- a little anyway. She also loves to pull herself up on the fruniture or my legs to stand and walk. She stood up once all by herself today but I think it suprised her and she sat back down.

She had a Dr apt at 9m so last week or so. She is 18.03oz and I cant remember the ht. She is in the 50th percentile for wt and the 75 percentile for height So the height/weight ration is in the 25% since she is taller than fat. Apparently very healthy. Oh and I love those cute naturally rosy cheeks babys have.

Kyla's first official ponytail. It only gets the hairs on top and I can only do it when Seth is gone. He HATES bows and ponytails. When he sees her he says in his Kyla voice "yuk! this is discusting what is your mommy doing to you?" then he removes all bows. I wonder how long this will last.
As you can see I gave her a hair cut, the mullet/rattail is gone. (she been rolling around so her hair is really ratty right now) Oh yes and my favorite news. Kyla is weened no more breatfeeding! Hurray! Maybe my hormones will go back to normal and its nice not having to worry as much about exerciseing, and what I eat and how that will affect my "milk". Plus Kyla was getting way to curious about how she gets fed. She would detach herself and then try to eat with her fingers. Not pleasant or possible so she was cut off. This is now day three and Im suprised that it has been so easy and pain free. Now the problem is what do I say when people ask me are you still nursing????? I never know what to say and usually answer the question wrong. answer: YES to my job working as a nurse NO to breastfeeding.


Saturday, September 20, 2008

Tagged Sort OF

So I got this as an email and thought it was cute. Figured it was easier for me to post is as a blog entry then to forward it and return it -since I know no ones email address except Seths and my moms. So IF you take the time to read it, consider yourself tagged!
Hit forward and place an X by all the things you've done and remove the> X from the ones you have not. Answer the 30 questions at the end and> send it to your friends (including me). The questions cover your entire> life!

() Gone on a blind date
(X) Skipped school
(X) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
() Been to Mexico
() Been to Florida
(X) Been on a plane
(X) Been lost
(X) Been on the opposite side of the country
() Gone to Washington , DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
() Played cops and robbers
() Recently colored with crayons
(X) Sang Karaoke (not since I was really little; I used to have my own Karaoke set)
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't
(X) Made prank phone calls
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Danced in the rain
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe (i think but cant remember)
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about
(X) Blown bubbles
(X) Gone ice-skating
(X) Been skinny dipping outdoors
(X) Gone to the movies

1. Any nickname? - kinda emberissing: kieraunderweara dont ask

2. Mother's name? - Mindy

3. Favorite Drink? - Fresh fruit smooties

4. Tattoo??? No

5. Body piercings?? yes

6. How much do you love your job? I love being a mom/homemaker, like being a RN in a psych unit, and dislike working for Seth as CLD's "account manager"

7. Birthplace? Hawaii baby

8. Favorite vacation spot? Any Beach

9. Ever been to Africa ? No

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? oh yeah, and ice cream, pie....wow now I know why I still havent lost my "baby weight" by now its probably considered ice cream weight. ahhhggg

11. Ever been on TV? Yes a couple times actually

12. Ever stole a traffic sign? no

13. Ever been in a car accident? A small fender bender while driving with Autumn Thayne- she was driving.

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? both

15. Favorite salad dressing? Baslamic Vinigarette

16. Favorite pie? Coconut Cream

19. Favorite holiday? if we are talking one day, it my birthday, if that doesnt count then Christmas

17. Favorite number? 5

18. Favorite movie? used to always be Pulp Fiction

20. Favorite dessert? Creme Brule

21. Favorite food? filet mingion wow cant spell

22. Favorite day of the week? Friday- Seth always gets so excited so that makes it fun

23. Favorite brand of body wash?? Trish Macavoy #9 (cant spell either and to lazy to go look)

24. Favorite toothpaste ? Cinamin kind

25. Favorite smell ? Pine or baking peach cobbler

26. What do you do to relax? really hot bath

27. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Much the same as now, except done having babies. Would like to use my nursing skill by volunterring for the American Red Cross disaster relief once my kid and future kids are older.

28. What is your favorite kind of music? Variety Lots and lots of it

29. Furthest place you will send this message? Who knows

30. Who will respond to this the fastest? better be Kaylee

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Blacksmith Fork Canyon

We decided to go for a picinic now that the weather is nice. I love Sept it has to be my favorite month!
Kyla's big girl carseat, Iknow that she is still too young and still under 20 lbs but she seems just as safe and is sooo much happier forward facing besides didnt we all survive without the crazy carseat rules? (still cant believe you have to have your kid in a seat till their 8)

Rare moment. My being happy with the dogs around. Yes I suppose deep down I love em but after raising 12 puppies a few months ago combined with my dog allergies Im a little tired of em.
The picinic- yeah I went all out. PPJ's cookies and watermelon.


Once again I forgot shoes. Ican never remember those little things plus she never keeps them on. Anyway she is a Bockholt so she needs to be tuff.

Friday, September 12, 2008

9-11

So Sept 11 is a happy day for me. It's the day I got engaged (and also my nephew Wes birthday) so we always celebrate. I cant believe it was 4 years ago- time has gone by FAST. The above pic is one of our engagment photos that Autumn Thayne took, it makes me miss my lone hair.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Jake's Birthday

We went down to Orem to viset for Jakes 18th birthday party and to see one of his football games (although he got injured the day prior so he only got to play a little compared to normal) Part of Jakes Birthday wisheS was to have a crown and septer and rule the McRae household. Of course we know who really rules the McRae house!



My little big brothers

1st taste of cake! She couldn't stop saying Mmmmmm

This pic is for Heather who gave Kyla this cute little dress.

Sheer Joy when he realized my parents where really giving him a gun.


Monday, September 1, 2008

Cub River

Aunt Kaylee with Kyla

This memorial day weekend we went to the Cub River in Idaho. My family goes every year and for once its a vacation that I dont have to travel far for since we live in northern Utah. We had a lot of fun even though Kyla and I are getting over a nasty cold and I had to drive into Logan to go to work Sat and Sun nights.

This was Kyla very 1st overnight camping trip.



I went a little overboard with the me and Kyla pics.




If Seth looks irritated its because I made us sleep in a tent. The 1st time in two years that we camped with a tent, but now that we have a baby I wanted a more "secure" enviornment. Maybe my mothering side is starting to come out.


So much for my mothering side actually, I totally forgot sock and shoes, so Kyla is wearing my sock as some sort of fluffy boot.
Check out these Cheeks!



The girls, Kyla, Kaylee, me and Chantal



My bro Bren with his wife Chantal. Arnt they cute? (sorry Kaylee but I forgot to take a pic of you and Scott)


Cant have a good campout without my dad making the usual T bone steak and scampi dinner. We ate in the 20 minute window of non rain on Sunday. Best food in the world. Thanks Dad!