Kaitlyn's First Christmas

Kaitlyn Helping in the Kitchen

Stylin' Kaitlyn

Giggles

Turkey Day

Yesterday was Kaitlyn's first Thanksgiving. She did not eat any turkey and stuffing yet since I didn't bring the food processor to Grandma's house to accomodate her. She will be eating turkey and stuffing leftovers for dinner tonight. She had a fun day, even though she stayed awake until about 11:30pm. She was very well behaved and patient. Everyone loved her little red dress...and her legs even stayed warm without tights...probably because she never stops moving them!!

Kaitlyn and Wormy

Kaitlyn and Wormy are best buds when it comes to sleepytime. She always falls asleep with wormy in her hand...petting him. Wormy is the caterpillar from The Hungry Caterpillar. She usually likes to put him on her face and rub his mane of yarn. We caught her using him as a pillow the other day!! What a cutie...we love her.

It's Winter Here

Kaitlyn has been patiently waiting to wear her boots...and once we see snow, the boots come out. This morning we got her bundled up and brought her to day care. When we walked in the door to pick her up at the end of the day they told us that they think Kaitlyn is a genius. She's been waving goodbye now for about 3 weeks, but today it was a different goodbye. She was waving goodbye to the kids as they were leaving day care (she's usually the last to be picked up) and she was saying "bye bye". Awwwwwww...our little genius. We have not witnessed bye bye yet, but she was so exhausted when she came home that she ate and went right to bed. We are hoping to witness this in the morning. And I hope she screams for daddy like she did early this morning because it got him out of bed immediately!!

Clapping Baby

Kaitlyn had her doctor's appointment yesterday where she got 4 shots. She weighed in at 13 lbs 6 oz, which puts her in the 10-25% percentile. She is a little peanut, but she is doing great and is healthy. She's eating like a champ...fruit, veggies, chicken soup, beef stew...you name it, she eats it. The doctor asked "Is she always this happy?" Kaitlyn is a very happy baby. She rolls around to get where she wants to go...either that or she backs herself up. She says MaMa and waves goodbye...and now claps...and she's so proud of herself when she claps. The doctor said she is very advanced for her age. Kaitlyn keeps us busy and entertained.

Kaitlyn Helping Daddy Eat his Cereal

Watermelon Feast

Kaitlyn Laughing

Kaitlyn's First Word

Kaitlyn's Shopping Experience

Here is Kaitlyn shopping with Mommy and Nana. Nana couldn't resist buying this hat after we put it on her and she looked so cute! She also bought the matching coat...pictures to come of the whole outfit.

Kaitlyn's Dedication

Kaitlyn in Her New Jeans

Here is Kaitlyn with her daddy. They look more and more alike every day. Kaitlyn is eating solids now and it seems like she's gaining weight. Sweet potatoes are her favorite so far, but the applesauce mixed in with her oatmeal this morning was a big hit. She spends a lot of time rolling around on the floor and is starting to plant her feet and push her butt up in the air to try to move forward. She is still as happy as can be. No teeth yet, but that's ok because she's cute without them. I think her first words will be coming soon...they might be "hi kitty". She loves the cat and the cat loves her. She gets very excited to see the cat and the dog up close.

More Pictures From Buffalo

The first picture is of Kaitlyn and Aunt Amy. The next one is Kaitlyn and Pappa on his birthday - we won't mention how old he is!!! The next picture is with Nanna, then Great Uncle John, Great Uncle Pete, and Uncle Joe. Kaitlyn is happy with everyone and can't wait to see you all again soon!

Kaitlyn's Second Trip to Buffalo

Kaitlyn meets Alexa and Brady

Baby in a Headband

Kaitlyn had her 4 month check-up yesterday (actually 4 and a half months). She weighs 12 pounds 2 ounces and is 25 and a quarter inches long. She is in the 75th percentile for height, 25th for weight, and her head size is in the 50th percentile. She is doing well...rolling over and talking a lot. She started eating rice cereal this past weekend and will soon start on baby food in a week or two. She sleeps through the night about 95% of the time and has been for a few months. Kaitlyn's next trip to Buffalo is coming up soon...next week to be exact. Hopefully we can get her to recite her ABC's by then...

Maybe this will fit her next year...

Nanna's Visit with Kaitlyn

Winter is Coming...

Is her hair going to be blonde or black?

Cheeky

Kaitlyn's New Hat

Laughing at Day Care

Kaitlyn absolutely loves day care and the teachers (our neighbors). I get good reports every day and when I go to pick her up she is always laughing! When she comes home in the evening she is very tired and usually goes to bed by 8pm. She sleeps until about 6am, which gives mommy and daddy a chance to spend time together and sleep through the night. Kaitlyn is a good girl so far!

Laughing at Daddy

Secret Footage from the Big Day

Here is a clip from the delivery room. I copied Sarah's idea because it was such a good one. I actually got discouraged by trying to download videos previously because it took so long, but with my upgraded cable internet I don't have to wait an hour! Hooray - now you will all see Kaitlyn live...well, in another video.

Is Kaitlyn Getting Ready to Crawl?

It took a while, but mommy got used to the farm animals and actually fed the Emu (Star) on the last day. She didn't even mind that Ozzie the horse was so close to her (actually, she did because she is very afraid of horses!) Daddy is seen riding Cadillac Jack and Aunt Amy is petting his nose.

My First Boat Ride

Kaitlyn took her first boat ride in Kentucky - on the Paintsville Lake. She was required to wear a life preserver at all times while on board. Kaitlyn let us know that she would not be following the rules and the life preserver was taken off halfway through the journey. She complained that it was somewhat restricting.

My First Pet

While visiting Uncle Jim, Kaitlyn got her first pet - she named him Yum Yum. Uncle Jim will be feeding Yum Yum and bathing him regularly. His first meal was potatoes and chocolate cake. He has a friend so he will not get lonely - Kevin Bacon is his name. Kaitlyn is very excited to be able to taste Yum Yum when Uncle Jim brings him to Minneapoolis in a cooler for Thanksgiving.