The Kist Family

Kenny- 9 months old!!

2010-08-26T22:02:00.000-07:00

Not much to speak of.. Kenny is a strong, big boy!! He LOVES food!!! He just started standing against things, crawling then walking should be coming soon. He is such an adorable little boy.. still VERY attached to Mommy.. I can't walk one footstep away from him without him blood curdeling screaming. I hope it will end soon. But look at that cute cute face.. can't get too mad at it.. :)

My 1st Oreo cookie!!

Mommy had walked in to see Kenny standing in his crib for the first time!!

Mac-n-cheese!!!! Yummy!!!!

The Mellem's are Here!!!

2010-08-21T08:50:00.000-07:00

The Mellem's came to visit us again. Of course Auntie came bearing a million gifts for the kids, Tim and I like she always does. She spoils us all rotten, and we are so thankful for everything she does for us. We had a lot of fun! Kyle and Lily always have fun with eachother! They were only here for a few days, we just hung out at the house and went to a children's fair our county was having. The kids did a lot of arts and crafts. It was another random very hot day, so we filled the cooler up so they could play in the water. We love when they visit us, we always have so much fun with Auntie Bef and Uncle Davie and of course our precious little Wi-wee!!! We hate when they leave... but we know we will see them soon!!!

BIG KISSES!!!!!
Too cute!!! I love this pic of Kyle and his Auntie Beth!!!

It is so hard to get this group of people to just smile for a picture ever!!!!

C'mon guys!!!

Lily and Uncle Davie!!!

Kyle's rainstick that Kenny is eating

Lily's rainstick she just made

Kenny just hanging out eating grass....

Yah..definately a moment that did not need to be caught on the camera

He actually made it!! We were so proud!

Ta Da!!!!!

Making a pine cone bird feeder

Kyle planting a sunflower...(look forward a few months to see what happens)

The kids getting some ink.... :)

Oh!!!! Brother and Sister!!!! Can you feel the love??

Auntie Beth with Kenny!!

Rock out Lily!!!

Attacking eachother with bubbles

Lily and Kyle taking tubbies together!!! Future blackmale!!

Easter Morning!!!

2010-08-21T08:33:00.001-07:00

YES!! Kyle is wearing his Christmas JJ's!!!! I can't even believe it.. and it is something I didn't even notice until after the fact looking back at the pictures once Easter was all over. Too funny :). So the night before we let Kyle choose where to put the carrots for the Easter Bunny. He chose to throw them onto the floor. He woke up so excited to see what the Easter Bunny had brought for him and his little brother. Baskets full of goodies.. and candy!! This was Kenny's 1st Easter, so he got his 1st year plush Easter Bunny. He had his first taste of a Peep.. and oh my goodness.. he devoured them. We had a great morning with the boys.. and they loved all the goodies.

These carrots are as big as I am!!!
This is where I want to put them Mommy!!!

This is for me Mommy???!!!!

This is so exciting!!! I can hardly take it!!!!

1st taste of Peeps...

Look Mommy & Daddy!!!! I LOVE these things!!!!

Easter Dinner!!

2010-08-20T13:48:00.001-07:00

Everyone came to our house for Easter Dinner this year. I had fun decorating and getting everything planned. Weather definately did not work with us this year. It poured rain the whole day. The kids were all dressed cute.. but I decided to just embrace the moment and make memories of our rainy Easter. We barbecued in our garage, let the kids ride thier bike and scooter in the front yard, and of course still had the Easter Egg Hunt in the backyard..We were not going to let the rain win. It was so much fun for Tim and I. Kyle had an absolute blast!!! We had a ton of food... and just hung out together. It was indeed a very memorable Easter for me. I will never forget this year!!

I can never miss a picture of Aunt Linda with the boys!!

These are the Cake Pops I made...

...and these are the Oreo Truffles I made.. Soo Good!!!!

Daps Brady!!!!

Of course.. Can't miss a photo op with a Ford poster on Easter.. right??!!

My beautiful Family!!! I am one lucky lady!!!

Little Cheeseball!!!

Too Cute!!!!

THUMBIES!!!!!!!!

Love this picture!!!! Just a little boy playing in the rain having fun!!

Look at all of the Eggs I found Mommy!!!

Uncle Randy and Kenny were so tired!!!!

Mimi!!

2010-08-20T13:42:00.001-07:00

Mimi was here visiting right before Easter... Some cute pics of Kenny with her. It is actually really sad.. She comes to visit so much.. and it is not until she leaves I realize that I hadn't taken any pictures fo her with the boys.. I really need to work on that. She is so good to us.. and we love Mimi so much.. and are so thankful that she comes to visit us as much as she does.

Big Brother put his glasses on me upside down... but I still look too cool!!

My mimi!!!!! Big Lovies!!!!

Easter Egg Dyeing!!!

2010-08-20T13:32:00.000-07:00

Aubree and Aunt Connie came over to decorate Easter Eggs... This was the 1st year that they actually "got it". It was a lot of fun to watch them go crazy!!! They just wanted to SOAK the eggs and stir them round and round with thier hands.. so we let them.... They ended with HULK hands... Mimi was in town.. and she made them special little Easter Bags, and they couldn't stop stuffing thier mouth's with the candy. We then baked little Easter sugar cookies. It was a fun day with the kiddies!!!

They are concentrating so hard...in the beginning of it all

Then they realized that it was much easier and more fun to use thier hands.

Look Mommy... I'm all green!!!!

Thier eggs!!!! Great job kiddies!!!

April Pics!

2010-08-20T13:31:00.000-07:00

Brotherly Love!!

2010-07-22T16:07:00.000-07:00

This was a random crazy HOT day in March, so Mommy decided to fill up the ice chest... Kyle loved it!!!

Kyle wanted to walk with Kenny to our bedroom.

Enjoying popsicles on another rondom hot day in March.

Down it boy!!!

This was Kenny's 1st popsicle, he didn't really like it!!!

Kyle just had to wear his cowboy boots with this outfit!

Kenny's 1st big boy bath!!!

Too sweet!!! Kyle absolutely loves his little brother..

There is no doubt about it!!!

Kyle feeding Kenny.. he is Mommy's little helper, and loves doing anything when it comes to Kenny.

More March Fun!!

2010-07-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

Kyle really wanted to hold Kenny outside.. They are just the cutest!
Fun at the park again!!

We go to the library for storytime every week... and this was the first time we stayed afterwards for the weekly craft. So this was Kyle's 1st art and craft project.. he was so proud of himself.. he made a Shamrock Necklace with beads for St. Patricks Day. I was so proud of him too... He actually strung the beads himself... Who knew I have been holding him back from his own potential!

Playing Outside in March!!

2010-07-22T15:47:00.000-07:00

So.. It was freezing, but we took the boys outside to get some fresh air. They had a lot of fun.. Kenny got to ride in the Elmo walker.. and Kyle pushed him down the driveway... It was hilarious to watch. A fun morning just hanging around!

Look at those beautiful big brown eyes!

Kyle using Daddy's Duck Call... He loves this loud annoying thing!

Look at me Mommy!!

Another Park Day!!

2010-07-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

I have found that February and March are seriously the best months to take the kids to the parks. So we go a lot. Kenny is learning to love the swings.. but he is still unsure about them. Kyle is having a blast. It is so much fun to watch him explore and learn how to climb the structures all by himslef.. and love the slides.. and swing.. and ride his bike or scooter(whichever one we bring that day). I am so proud of him.. and he is getting so big so fast.. I just can't believe he will be 3 this year. He loves having fun outside.. so I try to take him to the parks as much as possible. We always come with a picnice and my boys and I eat lunch together on a blanket in the park. I love it.. some of most special memories with my children. There is nothing like the feeling of watching your children just be happy and having fun being a child. I always have fun at the park with them.

My little men!!

Such a good big brother. He was loving helping me push Kenny.

Do they get any cuter???? I don't think so!!!!

I love this pic.. just the way Kyle is squatting staring at Kenny.

Kenny just hanging out!!

Park Day with Aubree

2010-07-10T09:10:00.000-07:00

I took Aubree and the boys to the park for a picnic and fun!!! Aubree and Kyle have matching bikes, so we brought them with and they had races, Kyle won of course.. Aubree was still learning. They had a lot of fun.. Kenny did too.. even though he spent a lot of time in the stroller.. he had food.. so that made him happy.

Go Kyle!!!!!

Isn't he cute!!! Oh my goodness!!!

Kenny hanging out just eating away!!!

Kyle loves this thing...

Attempting the big kid swing. Mommy taught him how to lay on it and swing.. he loved that!!

Our happy little baby boy!!!

Kyle and Aubree swinging "SOOO HIGH"

Hanging upside down!!!

Valentine's Day Photo Shoot with Kenny

2010-07-10T09:04:00.000-07:00

When Kyle was this same age at his 1st Valentine's Day.. I had a little mini photo shoot with him in this same exact outfit, on the same white blanket. I wanted to do it with Kenny too. So I have these same exact pics of my boys at the same age.. Both adorable... Kenny at 7 months old, and stealing people's hearts with that beautiful round face....

I love you THIS much Mommy!!!!

Mommy's favorite picture!!

This is actually the same pose I have printed in the house of Kyle...

My little muffin man!!!

Valentine's Day!!!

2010-07-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

Kyle was not having a good "Love Day" at all. He did not get that on Valentine's Day you are supposed to be happy and full of love.. It was anything but that for this little guy... Mommy made Heart spahed chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. Kyle loved them.

Look at that adorable round face... I just want to eat it!!!

These are Cake Pops. I had found this website... Bakerella.com, and I had to try and make them. They are so good.. just baked cake mixed with cream cheese frosting. I made them for Aunt Connie's classroom Valentine's party. I also made another recipe from that website.. Oreo truffles.... Oh my goodness... TO DIE FOR!!!!!

So for a couple years now.. I have been searching the web for some kind of Valentine's Day bag/pouch thing.. and I wanted them to hang on the Kitchen chairs.. Could not find what I was exactly looking for. The the week before Valentine's Day.. I received a package in the mail from my mom. These were in there. She had sewn them up that week for me for the boys. They are perfect!!! I absolutely love them.. and what makes it the best thing ever is.. my mom made them.. Very special to me.. Now my boys have Christmas stockings, and Valentine's pouches made special for them by thier Mimi. Every year my mom made Valentine's Day special.. we always woke up to some cute special gift from her, so I want to continue the tradition with my boys.

Kenny learning to drink out of a cuppy!!

2010-07-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

Kyle loved helping Kenny learn how to drink from a cup. He always feels so proud of himself when taking care of his little brother. It makes us so happy to see how much he loves Kenny.

Big boy!!!!

February 2010 - - - Kenny & Kyle

2010-07-10T08:37:00.000-07:00

Just some cute pics of the boys... Kenny is 7 months old and cute as a button. He is still not sleeping through the night, and he is our little fussa buss. He cannot live without Mommy right by his side. He is lucky he is so gosh darn cute, because he is definately giving us a run for our money. He has 2 teeth, and not yet crawling but we think it may happen soon. He ABSOLUTELY loves food.. it is so funny to us. He wants to eat all day long. Kyle is still loving his little brother. He is talking so much more.. and still the sweet happy boy. He loves to play outside and just be a boy. He is Mommy's little helper. We are so lucky to have 2 beautiful little boys. They are so different which makes it more fun.

Kyle fell asleep on his little couch in his room

Kyle loves to help Mommy with everything, especially feeding Kenny.

Kenny eating his carrots! Yummy!!!

Uncle Randy's Birthday(January)

2010-07-09T21:40:00.000-07:00

Aunt Khrissy & Aunt Connie

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

Uncle Chris & Aunt Khrissy!!

Kyle's 1st Tent!!

2010-01-31T09:21:00.001-08:00

When Mimi was here visiting a week ago, we saw this Buzz Lightyear tent. I was not going to give it to him until his birthday, but Daddy was bored yesterday and needed a project, and decided to give it to him. Kyle LOVES this thing. It is the size of a twin bed. I think Tim actually likes it more than Kyle does. But, it is really cool, and thank you Mimi. When we got home from being out last night.. Daddy got it all set up in his room, and he slept in it.. SO cute. I think he is ready to go camping Daddy!!

Setting up the tent

Kyle's 1st reaction to it. Too cute!!

Kenny was just hanging out watching all the chaos of it all.

Daddy reliving his youth. I found out tonight that Daddy had a Pound Puppy tent, that he slept in for long, long time. That is all I will say about that.

Sweet Dreams Honey!!!

Family Love!

2010-01-31T09:15:00.000-08:00

Daddy hanging out in bed with his 2 boys!! They all love to snuggle with eachother.

Kenny eating his 1st rice cookie. Didn't go over so well.. He kept gagging on it. He will learn though. We will try again soon.

Our future little hunters. Kyle was so excited that he and Kenny had the "Same/Same" hats. He likes to run and get Kenny's hat for him, so they can be alike. Kenny does not like the hat at all. But we were able to get a few cute pics.

Mimi Visited us!!

2010-01-31T09:11:00.000-08:00

Mimi came to visit us again. And like every year this time, she comes, and brings us aweful weather. We had a huge storm, power went out etc. We had a good time though, and were so sad that she had to leave. Kyle was really upset, but we get to talk to her every morning, so it makes it better. We love the time we get with Mimi, because we don't get it a lot.

Fun Pics

2010-01-31T09:06:00.000-08:00

Kyle had walked out of his room one night with this getup on. His safety goggles, and Toy Story backpack on. Too funny!! Daddy couldn't stop laughing.

Kenny Loves the swing

Kyle Likes to push Kenny in the swing. But he ends up getting bonked in the head.

Some Fun Pictures

2010-01-31T08:54:00.000-08:00

Kyle sometimes watches his favorite cartoon Caillou in our room. Well we came around the corner to find this. He had pushed over the pack-n-play, and climed up on it to watch his toon. Very funny!! It is interesting to find what your little 2 year old will do when left alone. :)

Daddy and Kenny had a really rough day. Kenny loves to take his last nap of the day in Daddy's arm, and Daddy gets a little nap too after a hard day's work.

BIG Smiles Mommy!

Our little loves. Kyle Loves to climb up into Kenny's bed now, in the morning to say his "Good Mornings" to his little brodder. He turns on Kenny's mobile for him, and the light so he can see. Kyle is such a caring, and protective Big brother.

Daddy and I were having fun with the boys, using thier lovies and blankies to make turbans... Kyle wouldn't let me take a picture.. but it was so funny. We had a good laugh.

This is all of Kyle's "gear". He Loves Toy Story.. and now since Mimi was here, he now has a Jessie as well. So he carries all of this stuff with him throughout the house. There are 2 Woody's, Buzz Lightyear, Lamby, Blankie, Juice/Milk, and Jessie. He is constanly saying.."Mommy it's heavy, hewp me pwease". We try telling him to take one thing at a time.. but he can't possibly let one thing down. It is cute.. But I think it is getting a little out of control... But he does love all of these things.

Solids!!!!

2010-01-31T08:48:00.000-08:00

Kenny started solids this month! He LOVES them.. We are now up to all the fruits and veggies.. and he can't get enough. He weighs almost 19 lbs now.. and is almost wearing 12 month clothes.. SO needless to say, he is our big boy. He has started scooting himself around in circles on the floor, so I know very soon he will be crawling. Him and Kyle have a blast together. Kenny watches everything Kyle does. He is finally sleeping through the night now. He is still our happy little man. Kenny has a really cute personality, but man, oh man, does he have a temper. When he wants something.. he wants it NOW!

Christmas Dinner!

2009-12-29T12:42:00.000-08:00

We went to Randy and Linda's for Christmas Dinner. It was so good!! We had awesomeprime rib and a turkey, with lots of nummy sides. Uncle Randy and Aunt Linda bought Christmas presents for all the kids. They are so sweet and thoughtful! They got Kenny an adorable outfit, and got Kyle a GAP sweatshirt and a "Cars" sticker book. We had a great night all together. Kyle and AUbree decorated rice krispie houses. Well, they didn't really decorate as much as they were eating the decorations. But they had fun. It was nice and special for all of us to be together for Christmas this year. My sister Pam was the only one not there, so that was so sad, but we know that she will be with us for Christmas one year very soon!!! I think she is way overdue a holiday with her family. But our Dad was able to be with us, and we are sure he was so happy to be able to with his kids and grandkids for the first time in years. It was very special for me to get to spend the holiday with him, and see him with my two little boys. I look forward to many more to come.

It was a great Christmas!!! Tim and I loved watching the boys enjoy their new toys, and just being together!!

Mommy & Daddy!!!!!

I got you Papa!!!!!! Big Loves!!!

Aren't we beautiful!!!???

In-Laws love eachother so much!!!!

Connie, Dad and I!!!

Me and my Dad!!!

The BEST picture of the night!!! Too cute!!!

Uncle Randy & Aunt Linda... SO in love!!!!

(if you look closely...you can see someone peeking in the backround) Austin was having too much fun with pictures this night!!! Someone must have put something in his punch!!!

Our family!!! So beautiful!!!!

Mommie's big boy!!

Isn't brotherly, sisterly love so sweet!!!!????

Here's the men of the family!!!

Ciarra loving her little cousins!!!

The Beymer Family!!!

Little Hams!!!!!

We love this pic of the kids, contemplating which candy to eat next!

The Adults!!!!

This is Kyle's new stance!!!

Christmas Morning!

2009-12-28T17:07:00.000-08:00

Santa brought Kenny a cool V-Tech Ball.. He loves it!!

Kyle got lots and lots of Toy Story stuff... A cool backpack, dishes, placemat.

Kyle and Daddy sword fighting!!!

Kyle opening his stocking.. He did it so nicely and slowly.... I am sure next year will be different.

Tim got his 1st "Dad" shirt!!! He laughed at first.. but wore it all day.. I think he was very proud of it!!!

We had a great Christmas morning! When Kyle first walked out.. he didn't really understand what had happened to the tree after he went to sleep. He just stood at the tree and stared at it.We had to get him goin'. He loved opening all his presents. Kenny had fun playing with the wrapping paper. The boys got me a gift certificate to the spa. I am so excited to use it... Santa brought him a cool Little People Farm with sounds and all. He was a very happy boy!!

Christmas Eve!

2009-12-28T17:00:00.000-08:00

Kyle and Aubree eating lunch outside

Ciarra, Connie and I baked cookies all day. We had a lot of fun. Ciarra learned how to use a cookie press. She loved this thing. It was so cute how happy it made her. We almost started a fire with one batch of cookies.. but for the most part they all turned out great!

My father, Randy Robinson came up for the holiday. It was a very special time for me. I have not seen him in almost 5 years, and he had not met our sons yet either. It was really nice to see and spend time with him.

Playing in the Mud!

2009-12-28T16:56:00.000-08:00

Aubree was over playing, so Auntie decided to take the kids out to play in the mud! They had a blast, and got so dirty!! My sister would have died if she were witnessing it all.

Cute Pics

2009-12-28T16:51:00.000-08:00

Daddy was so tired he fell asleep in Kyle's bed

Kyle has been falling asleep by his door lately. We have a gate up because otherwise he would be running around all over the house at bed time.

Kenny loves taking baths, but we soon realized that he can't have bubble baths. His skin is too sensitive for them. SO sad.

Our 2 water babies!!

Kyle and Aubree giving lovies to Kenny

Our Little Elves!

2009-12-28T16:47:00.000-08:00

These were the pictures taken for our Christmas card this year. Too cute!

Santa!!

2009-12-18T13:31:00.000-08:00

Mimi and I had taken the boys to see Santa Clause. This was Kenny's first time meeting him, and he loved him! Kyle...not so much again this year. He didn't freak out and scream, but did not want anything to do with him. Still got good pictures, and great Santa memories. It is so sad, when you really think about it.. the things us parents put our poor children through just for a stinkin' picture... :) :) Hahaha... At least it's all done in good fun!! Right??!! I think they will appreciate it when they're older.

Family Fun!

2009-12-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Ok.. Is this just the cutest!! Kyle was reading to Kenny, and then on his account decided to give him a big brother hug. Kyle really loves Kenny, and is so sweet with him.

These pictures are when we went to "Old Thyme Christmas" in Colusa. Hoblit Motors(Tim's work) always has a booth, so the boys and I got bundled up, and went out and met Daddy at work, to stroll the Christmas street. Kyle had a blast. He got to see Santa ride in the horse drawn carriage! They were too cute that night. It was a really nice time.

Time to "Trim the Tree"!! Kyle has had so much fun this year with all of Mommy's Christmas decorations. He helped me the whole time to put everything up. He was our special boy that got to put the star on top of the tree this year along with all the candy canes. This year, Mimi bought us this really pretty ornament. It is a large silver "K" covered in crystals. It is so pretty, and Tim placed it perfectly in the middle of the tree. Every morning, the 1st thing Kyle does is go around the house and plug in all of our "kismas nights". I haven't taken a picture yet.. but he and I also decorated outside all by ourselves with out any help from Daddy. We put up Christmas lights on the house, and in the grass. It's kinda tacky, but pretty at the same time. That is Kyle's nightly chore, to turn off "His" christmas lights each night before he goes to bed. All he has been talking about is how "pitty" all the lights are. It has been so much fun to watch him through this holiday season, and see the change in this year from last. It all makes him so happy and it is so special to see the joy the holidays bring to such little people. It is so innocent and pure, and makes you remember what this time of year is really all about.

I am trying to catch up on my blogging.

Our happy little guy!!

Funny, funny picture of Kenny. Grandmom & Grandad had bought a hat just like this for Kyle when he was a new baby. So, while we were down south in September, I had found this hat for Kenny. I wanted to buy it so they both would have their own newborn cowboy hat. I never even put Kenny's on him once we got home, and then kind of forgot about it. So the other day while I was picking up his room, I came accross it and "tried" to put it on his head.. Oh my goodness..... Our little man has a big head..... :) :) It is a cute head.. but big.... So now I feel aweful, because I never got a picture of him with it on, before his head grew so much...

Aunt Mary Beth bought these cowboy boots for Kyle when we were down south last. They have Woody and Buzz Lightyear on them(Kyle LOVES Toy Story)... He absolutely loves them. He just hangs out with them on all of the time.

Happy Cousins!!!!

Kyle and Aubree loving eachother. They both just started doing this with eachother lately. They will randomly see eachother and run up to one another and just stand there and hug. It is the cutest thing ever!!

Mimi & Papa's House!!

2009-12-18T11:34:00.000-08:00

The boys and I drove down south with Mimi a few days before Thanksgiving. We didn't do much at all.. in fact.. the whole family ended up getting sick.. and I mean the whole family... Kyle, Kenny, Papa, Uncle's, Aunt's, counsins, and Mommy....all my original plans for the trip got cancelled, so that really stunk. We did get to go see Great Grandpa and Grandma though. I also took Kyle to an indoor jump house place they have there. It was a lot of fun. He loved it... He definately impressed me with his climbing skills... He is our little monkey now. CJ, Kyle and Kenny took a bath together, and had a blast with the bubbles. Uncle Shane was able to come by and see us for a little while. We had a good time with everyone, but definately were ready to come home this time. :) :)

I just LOVE Bubbles!!!!

Uncle Richard being silly!!

Our beautiful Great Grandma Bishop!

Isn't Mimi pretty!!!

Great Grandpa and my 2 boys!!!

Uncle Shane doing his famous trick!! Kenny loved it!!

Uncle Shane actually smiling at a camera!!

Crazy Big slide!!!

Look at me go Mommy!!

Thanksgiving Down South!!

2009-12-18T11:09:00.001-08:00

We were able to be down south for Thanksgiving this year! I felt incredibly lucky!! It has been a few years since were were able to be there. We spent the holiday with Tim's family, and it was a great day! Great Grandma was there with us, and that some very special time that we were able to have with them. Dinner was absolutely delicious. Thank you Grandmom & Grandad! We had a great time, and can't wait for the next Holiday to spend with you!!
Our Great Grandma Dickenson

Daddy, Grandad and our boys!!

Mommy and her new wig....

Cheers!!!! Happy Thanksgiving

The 3 Kist cousins!!!!

This was Daddy's rocking horse when he was a baby. Great Grandpa and Grandma bought it for him when he was born. So a very special picture, that our son was able to ride on it.

Loves, Loves, Loves

Lily and Kyle got caught playing under Grandad's popcorn machine!! So we put Kyle on time-out, and Lily ran over to console him. It was so sweet.

This is the look on these 2 kiddies faces when Caillou is on the TV... Too funny.

Smile Grandmom!!! We love you!!

Daddy and his special little neice Lily!!!! She holds a very special place in his heart!!! We love our little Lily!!!

Randomness!

2009-12-18T11:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you for my stocking Mimi!! I love it!!!

Daddy and his 2 boys on his 28th Birthday!!

Say Cheese!!! I am so big now Mommy!!!

This picture is so sweet to me... I had just received new headscarves, and Kyle was telling me how pretty I was, and he wanted to try them on. Isn't it precious??!! He is such a sweet boy, and always make me feel like a beautiful Mommy, even when I feel my worst with this whole hair loss issue.

Kyle and Aubree in their Elmo slippers!!

Happy Halloween!!!

2009-11-01T16:18:00.000-08:00

Kenny's 1st Halloween!!

Our 2nd little Pumpkin!! How adorable is he?!!

Ready for Trick-or-Treating Mommy!

Look out, here comes the cutest Woody you have ever seen!!

My absolute favorite picture of the day!! I just love his stance, and the lollipop in his mouth!

Trick-or-Treat Aunt Linda!!

Hmmmm???!!! What do I want??!!

Aunt Linda loves her little pumpkin nephew!!

I love this picture...

Mommy wants to eat this pumpkin!!

Just hanging out on the farm!

This is my other favorite of the day.

This was Kenny's first Halloween, and Kyle's first time Trick-or-Treating. They both did so well. Tim and I were not sure how Kyle would do with the whole costume thing, and going up to total strangers. When we first got him dressed, it was a little rough, and he WOULD NOT wear his hat. We had made the decision to go to the mall for trick-or-treating, and it was a great one. Once we got there, and first walked through the door, and Kyle saw what was going on, he was very excited. He walked those cute little leggies through the whole mall(which isn't that big), but still did it, and all the workers kept telling us that he was the cutest they've seen. We think so too!! We stopped by Uncle Randy's and Aunt Linda's, and he waited so patiently at the door to say "Trick-or-Treat". It was so cute, and Aunt Linda let him pick what he wanted. We then stopped by the Beymer's to show the boys off.

It was a great Halloween, lots of fun memories, and lots of smiles!

Little Loves!

2009-11-01T16:12:00.000-08:00

Our first bath together!!!
Look at those big brown eyes!!! I am a lucky Mommy!!

All swaddled up and ready for bed!

This picture is just too cute!. I found the other day, that if I put his hands next to eachother, this is what Kenny does. He totally opens boths hands and perfectly folds them together. His hands are always like this too. So adorable!

2009-11-01T14:01:00.000-08:00

Here's your pumpkin Kenny!! Did I pick a good one!!??

Look at me jumping Mommy!!

My pumpkin is all done Mommy & Daddy!!

I made one for you Kenny!! See Kekky(that is how Kyle says Kenny's name)

Helping Mommy & Daddy carve our pumpkins

Say Cheese!!!

Kyle with our family of pumpkins

We went to the local pumpkin patch to pick out our pumpkins. Kyle chose one for him and Kenny. What a nice big brother. He got to jump in thier bounce house, and loved that. We came home, and went to work. We got him these cool Mr. Potato Head type push-in parts, so he had a lot of fun getting to pick out his eyes, nose, ears, hair and mouth. After we did the kids pumpkins, Kyle helped us carve ours. He did not want to touch the goo though. It was a great family night!

OU's future Quarterback!

2009-11-01T13:56:00.000-08:00

Kyle's new love is football(soosball-is how he says it). He has to play every single day with Daddy when Tim gets home from work. He loves to watch it on TV now, and just can't get enough of it. Daddy thinks he is going to play Oklahoma University in the future.. SO watch out Sooners, here comes Kyle Kist!

Connie's Birthday Dinner

2009-11-01T13:52:00.000-08:00

Kyle and Aubree were so excited to help blow out the candles!

I love you Uncle Randy

Ciarra loves me so much!

The Fam!

Brothers!

2009-11-01T13:50:00.000-08:00

Our 2 little men, just loving eachother!!!

More Tumbeling

2009-11-01T13:44:00.000-08:00

Kyle just finished his tumbeling class, and I can't wait to sign him up for the next one. He loved it so much! He has serioulsy perfected his summersaults, and walking on the blance beam... He loved the vault... (of course.. he got to run "so fast" and then jump) I was so proud of him! Great job Bubba!!

Kyle!

2009-10-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

Kyle is such a good big brother. He loves "his baby" Kenny! It is so sweet to watch him with Kenny. He is always so gentle, loving and caring towards him. I hope it continues forever.. but I know... I won't hold my breath.. I know there will be a day where he just can't stand his little brother, so I will cherish the moments now...

These pics are for my mom (Mimi)... She bought him a pair of Carter's jammies that are like a race car driver's outfit. We just put them on him, because it is getting really cold here now at night. They are so cute on him. My mom bought them for Tim.. she is always looking to please her son-in-law... :) Anyways.. Kyle loved these things.. he couldn't stop running around the house, going "so fast" just like a race car driver. Then.. when I went into his room that night before I went to bed to check on him... this is what i found... Kinda funny.. Tim and I couldn't stop laughing.. and I don't know if I should say this... but it looked like our little race car driver had gotten into an accident in his bed.... :) (to say it nicely).....So thanks Mimi... we love em'!!!!!

Kenny!

2009-10-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness!!!!!

These 2 pics were taken last night... He was having a hard night, and so I took off his clothes,and immediately he smiled and was ok. He loves to be naked.

Bishop's Pumpkin Farm

2009-10-07T18:45:00.001-07:00

We took the boys to Bishop's this last weekend to have some Autumn fun! We played in the enormous pumpkin patch, went on a train ride, panned for marbles, and some other stuff. There was a cool hay jumpy thing for kids, Kyle had fun with that. We walked through the petting zoo, but Kyle didn't want to touch any of the animals, but he loved looking at them. We were only there for a couple of hours, and we got there first thing in the morning, so that was nice to be there before the crowd got there. We think Kyle had a good time.. it was a lot of stuff to take in, so I think he got a little overwhelmed, and threw quite a few tantrums(which actually happens very rarely with him). Good family day though!

2009-10-07T18:44:00.001-07:00

Kyle is a Gymnast now!

2009-10-07T16:21:00.000-07:00

We signed Kyle up for tumbeling classes through the city. The classes are once a week for a month, and we went to his first class last Thursday. He loved it! The instructor, Amanda, taught him how to walk on the balance beam, run up to the vault(she helps them jump onto to the vault), and then he jumps off. We found out that Kyle is a very strong little boy, he hung onto the uneven bars for so long, it was so cool! The class is just for 2 year olds, and there is only a few children in the class. Apparently by the end of the class, Amanda will teach them how to do a summersault on the balance beam. We can't wait to go back tomorrow, and for the rest of them month.. It is so fun to watch Kyle do all of these things.

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Our Trip Down South Again

2009-09-28T10:18:00.000-07:00

We took another trip down south to see our families a few weeks ago, and so everyone could meet our new little man Kenny! We had an awesome time!! For the most part we hung out a lot... we wanted to stay away from being in the car traveling here and there the whole time. We started the trip at Tim's parents house.

Being at Grandad's & Grandmom's was a lot of fun. Uncle David, Aunt Mary Beth and cousin Lily (Wi-wee as Kyle calls her)came over everyday, and we hung out all day. Did a little shopping, of course had to go to Bass Pro Shops for Tim, had great pre-planned breakfasts and dinners. Most of all it was just fun to hang around and watch Lily and Kyle play together.. I have to say that was my favorite part. Those 2 are adorable together. They are serioulsy 2 peas in a pod... they were attached at the hip. You would never know that they rarely see eachother. I have never seen 2 children play so well together.. the whole time, just loves, kisses, hugs, sharing, no fighting at all... It was so cool to watch.. Kyle misses his little Wi-wee so much, and asks for her everyday. Of course the boys got spoiled to pieces. They really know how to spoil a kid.. let me tell you..everything was so incredibly appreciated. Great-Grandma and Great Aunt Gayle were able to come see us as well.. so that was really great to be able to spend some time with them. We took the kids to this cool mini Children's Museum.. everything is built to toddler size, totally cute!!! Tim, Uncle David and Grandad went to a shooting range on Sunday... We were so glad to have stayed with them for the 1st half of our trip, and cannot wait to go back...

Next we went to stay at my parent's house.. A lot of hanging out.. Tim went and worked with my Dad at the house he is building right now 3 of the days.. I finally got to go to downtown HB Main Street for thier street fair they have now.. They started it right after Tim and I moved up here.. But that was fun.. We ran into Uncle Shane, Aunt Alisa and little Sadie Rose.. She is so dang adorable.. She is this tiny little thing, and she runs around, and is just the cutest little ball of fire... I got to get Wahoo's... (all these food places Tim and I miss so much.. I always make a list of the places we have to have when we come down south... and of course Wahoo's is ALWAYS on it).. So a couple of days later, Mim, Aunt Becky, CJ and us went to Sea World.. Tim and I were so excited to go.. We love that place.. and Mimi had never been... We went there on our Honeymoon, and haven't been back since.... They have this really huge, cool Sesame Street World now.. Kyle had a blast.. then we started the day around... He really liked all of the sea life.. totally loved the Shamu show(so did we)... Mimi had fun too... We got to pet a Clydesdale Horse, touch lots fo stuff... and oh my goodness, if you were to see the spread of food we ordered, you would have thought it was for 10 people... SO needless to say we had a lot of fun there...

We were able to go see my Grandpa and Grandma.. and hang out for a bit... That is always special for me. I love to see the greatest man in my life hold my children. He is seriously the best Man I have ever known... The most selfless, caring, loving man... and I miss him so much.

One day.. it was beautiful.. and thanks to Mimi for watching the kids for us, Tim and I were able to get some alone time, and go to breakfast..(we never ever get time to ourselves, except when Mimi is around, so we were so thankful for that) We went to Harbour House... another one of my favorite places to go... It was delicious, and on our way back to the house driving up PCH Tim and I decided to take Kyle to the beach for his 1st time... And to our surprise he LOVED it!!! He loved playing in the sand, playing in the ocean, and chasing the seagulls.... The moment was priceless for me, to see him so happy!! There is nothing better in life as a mom, when you see your child so happy, it makes the hard times just dissapear.

The next day were able to go see the Moore family.... They are a very special family to me, and I love being able to see them.... Karson, and KK love the our kids, and fight over them.. It is so cute!! I can't believe how old Kylie is already.. she was almost 5 when I first started watching her, and now she is 15... Crazy!! Kyle, Karson and KK got in the pool and swam for little bit... We had a really good time... and I was so glad that I got to spend time with them.

Then I guess.. the last day, Uncle Shane Aunt Alisa and Sadie came over to hang out for a bit.. Oh my goodness.. Sadie had on these little shoes that squeeked with every little step she took.. they were so cute... Like always.. Kyle had a fun playing with his cousin. I realized on this trip what a good little boy he is.. He loves to play with everyone.. and is so gentle, sweet and loving to everyone... Then Aunt Becky and I decided to have a photo shoot of the boys together.. with matching outfits.. Kyle and CJ played together all week long.. and had a ton fo fun....

All in all the trip was really great.. It was so hard to say goodbye to everyone.. like it always is for me... but this trip, for some reason, was especially hard.. It is really hard being away from so much family, and all these cousins for our little boys to grow up around. We love everyone so much.. and wish that were able to see more people, but we wanted to keep the trip semi- low key... We are thinking about coming for Thanksgiving, but nothing confirmed yet... So here are some of the 7oo+ pics we took... :) There are about 6 slideshows below.... for those of you who care.. hahah :) :) Enjoy..... Love ya!!

2009-08-24T13:38:00.001-07:00

Happy 2nd Birthday Kyle!!

2009-08-24T13:00:00.000-07:00

Kyle's 2nd Birthday is today! We can't believe it has already been 2 years. We had a birthday dinner for him over the weekend at the Beymer's. His little friend Bryce came to play with him, and they had a blast together. He got a really cool dinosaur, some awesome new books, and Mommy and Daddy got him his 1st scooter and "Cars" helmet. He is so cute on this thing, and he loves it! Still trying to figure it out, but it won't be long. Thank you to everyone that came to dinner, and made our little boy's birthday special!

I took him to the park this morning so he could play and ride his scooter. He had a lot of fun, as he always does.

Oh yah.. and a VERY special thank you to cousin Ciarra for painting his toes so pretty for his Birthday... and yes.. we so appreciated that you used John Deer Green instead of pink... We love you... and he loves his pretty toes....!!!

See slideshow above for all the pics!!!

More Kenny!

2009-08-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

Our new little man is getting bigger and bigger everytday. I can't believe he is almost 6 weeks old, it is going by so fast! We think he is going to be our little Chunka Munkas!! I don't know how much he weighs, but I do know he is going to be a big boy! He is totally smiling now, and starting to "talk" to us. He is doing pretty good through the night.. He eats at 9-9:30 every night, and doesn't wake up until about 5-6. That has been very nice.... He is a really good baby, and we love that he is part of our family!!

Thanks Mimi!

2009-08-19T08:47:00.000-07:00

So... My nephew Frankie who is 11 years old now, but when he was younger he had this black cape that Mimi made for him. He had this thing on ALL the time, and I think it was just his most favorite thing ever, well at least when he was at Mimi's house. Then Mimi made some for my 2 neices Abbie and Hallie, they wanted to be just like thier big brother. Anyways.... She had seen this blanket/cape at the Farmer's Market in Huntington, and it has a cool horse head and got it for Kyle.. He hasn't wanted to wear it yet, but I got him to this morning... So dang cute!!! SO thanks Mimi for the awesome Horse Cape.... I am sure Kyle will have lots of years having so much fun with it, just like his big cousin Frankie did with his....

Funtastic!!

2009-08-19T08:31:00.000-07:00

I took Kyle to Funtastic Play Center yesterday for a special day just for him. It is an indoor soft play equipment place. He got to run and jump and throw stuff and knock down towers of big cubes, and just have fun, all while not getting hurt. I really loved this place, can't wait to take him back. For all of you Orange County people.. there is one in Huntington Beach. It is for kids age 0-8, and so much fun.

My Boys!!!

2009-08-19T08:26:00.000-07:00

Cute Cute Cute!!!

2009-08-09T16:55:00.001-07:00

Some more adorable pics!! Tim put Kenny's deco stuff up this morning in his room... His room is Jungle themed, so CUTE!!! I know there are some of you that wanted to see it...

Pics of Kenny!!!

2009-07-31T09:42:00.001-07:00

Well things are going really good!!! Kenny is a great baby. Kyle is a great big brother. He loves to kiss him, feed him, burp him, hold him etc... he is just really needy right now with Tim and I, but it's getting better each day. I'm tired, but getting through it... So much different the 2nd time around. Kenny just sleeps, eats and poops... He has an adorable little face, and long fingers and toes. Kyle and Kenny don't look anything alike.. it is so funny to us. But we are all doing great, just taking it day by day. My mom left a week ago, and I was so sad. She is the best Mom. She is such a great help, and I don't know what I would have done without here the 1st week. We love her so much, and are so grateful for all of her love and support. Thank you Mom(Mimi). So enjoy the pics.. I will try to get better at taking more...

Our Family Is Complete!!!

2009-07-18T10:01:00.000-07:00

Kenneth Richard Kist
July 15, 2009
7:12 am
7 lbs. 9 oz.
20 1/2" long

Father's Day at Camp Far West!

2009-06-23T11:23:00.000-07:00

We all went to a Lake nearby for Father's Day. It was a great day! Kyle had a blast smimming in the lake. He is definately a water baby! Tim had a great Father's Day. I was beached the whole day, due to me already being dilated, I couldn't go in the water. Everyone had a great time though. All the girls went out skiing, and we just hung out all day. It was fun to see Kyle so happy just exploring his surroundings. We hope all the Father's out there had a great day as well! We love all of you!

Sac Zoo!

2009-06-15T10:43:00.000-07:00

Connie and I took the kids to the Sacramento Zoo on Friday. It was Kyle's 1st time. The zoo is very small and not very many animals.. but I have to say for a little guy his age, and Mommy being 8 months pregnant, it was PERFECT! I was sad Tim couldn't be with us, and so was he.. But we will have lots of other trips with Daddy! Kyle loved the Monkey's, but most of all he just loved being a boy and running and climbing on things.... I love to watch him explore his surroundings, he gets so happy to just...BE....himself, and that makes me happy. He also loved the Train ride we took. Here's some pics of our day!!

The Mellem's Visit!!!

2009-06-15T10:34:00.001-07:00

We had a GREAT surprise a couple of weekends ago!!! Tim's sister Mary Beth and her family came to visit us spur of the moment. We were so excited to see them and have them come up here!!! They haven't been to our house since we've lived in good ol' Yuba City, so even if it was just for a day and half, we were so happy to have them here!! Kyle and Lily are so cute together, they are like 2 peas in a pod!! Silly Uncle David play cowboy's with the kids. We had a great time seeing them, and wish we could spend more time with them, but the time we do get we definately cherish!! Thanks guys for coming to town, it meant so much to us and we love you so much!!! Kyle is still asking 2 weeks later "Whews Wiwe??"(Where's Lily) It is so cute, he loved playing with her!!

Ciarra Graduates!!!

2009-06-05T09:44:00.000-07:00

Last night was Ciarra's 8th grade Graduation. She asked me to come do her hair and make-up. She looked absolutely beautiful!! It was a very nice ceremony, and we are so proud of her! Congrats Ciarra, and we wish you all the luck in High School! We were so happy to be part of your special day and we love you!

Aubree's 2!!

2009-06-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it!!!! We had a BBQ for Aubree's 2nd B-day!!! Yay!! Happy Birthday Aubees!!

Very Quick Trip Down South

2009-06-05T09:12:00.000-07:00

My sister Tami was so kind to give us her crib and dresser for new baby Kody, so we came down for 2 days to come pick it up... We were able to spend a little time with my family, Tim's sister's family, and see Marissa really quickly. We had a good time. We miss everyone so much. Tim was actually able to come with Kyle and I this time, so that was really nice for me to have him with me. We went swimming with Little Lily.. Oh my goodness, what a cutie pie!! Did a little shopping with Mimi and Aunt Becky and CJ. Tim couldn't resist putting his cowboy hat on CJ, and he looked so adorable in it... SO thank you Tami and Marissa for the baby stuff, we appreciate it so much!! We will see all of you again after Kenny is here probably sometime in August!!

Water Fun!!!

2009-06-05T09:08:00.000-07:00

We have this awesome water facility here in town, and I have been so excited to check it out.. Kyle Loved it.. They have a huge sprayground for little tikes, and it is only 18" deep. It was really cold that day, but Bubba Boo still had a lot of fun!!

April Pics

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Happy Easter!

2009-04-13T11:32:00.001-07:00

Here are some of the pics taken this weekend for Easter. We all went to Connie's house for dinner. We did a little Easter Egg Hunt for Kyle and Aubree. Kyle had fun, but was over it after finding about 6 eggs. The night before Aubree and Kyle dyed Easter Eggs, MAN.... was that a task with 1 1/2 year olds..... but fun memories... The Easter Bunny brought Kyle some goodies and toys. He got cool Dude Sunglasses, so now he can be just like his Daddy, some water toys, coloring books(he LOVES to color), some candy(he had Peeps for breakfast), and some other stuff. We had a great day and we hope everyone else had a great day too! Cousins!!!! We love them ALL!!!

The cake I made!! Numm-O!!

Our handsome little man!!

Such a model!

My 2 favorite men!!!

Finding the Eggs!!!!

Cool Dude!!!

IT'S A BOY!!!

2009-02-27T18:25:00.000-08:00

We had our ultrasound today, and found out that our newest little addition is another little boy! I have to admit, that yes, at first I was a little disapointed. I was hoping for a girl, because this will be our last baby, and I just wanted all of those little things that come along with having a little girl. After about a half hour of uncrontrollable crying, I became really happy! I know that boys are AWESOME, and now Kyle will have a little buddy by his side. It will be a blast to have 2 little men that hopefully, both will be "Momma's Boys"!! Tim is elated!! To be specific... when they told us, he threw his hands in the air, and yelled..."I am the MAN!!!".... hahahah... He will be a great Dad to both of our boys.. I see a lot of fishing, camping, and possibly hunting in our future. So here is his first little pic.... Oh yah... His name will be....

Kenneth Richard Kist

Our Little Valentine!

2009-02-20T09:45:00.001-08:00

Mimi came to visit us just in time for Valentine's Day! We made sugar cookies for my family here in town and went and delivered them. We were so happy to have her here again. Kyle had a blast, and lots of lovey dovey time with his special Mimi~!!!! He can say her name now, so it is cute!! Kyle is so much fun!! He does so many cute things, anf Tim and I just love to watch him. This kid has so much energy, it is crazy! He never stops moving. He loves to dance to any kind of music. Just give him a beat, and he starts shaking his little booty!!! He still isn't really talking, just saying a few words.... Dada, Momma, Mimi, bus, trash, please, "Wh's it?", maybe a couple more... But we know he will talk more when he is ready to..

We hope everyone had a great day filled with lots of love... We find out what the baby is next week.. so stayed tuned!!!!! YAY!!!!!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-30T15:56:00.001-08:00

So this year Tim decided to start some traditions. So he helped Kyle get milk and cookies for Santa together, and helped him write a note to Santa as well. I had to find the "Twas the night before Christmas" poem online to print out(I know.. dumb.... I haven't even bought it yet) so Tim could read it to us. Suprisingly Kyle sat in his lap through the whole poem(it was really sweet to watch). Last year Tim and I did start our little tradition of wrapping and setting up Christmas together after we put Kyle to bed. Tim gets the big jobs, and I do most of the wrapping.

Kyle had a wonderful Christmas day! I think he got more than he wanted.. but the things Kyle loves most in life...(other than his Mommy and Daddy) are
1. Thomas the Train
2. Mickey Mouse
3. His car (well now it's a favorite)

He was so excited to see that Santa brought him his own car.... He also loved the gifts Mimi and Papa sent for him to open!

The Beymer's came over for brunch, and we had a great day! It is always nice to spend holidays with the people we love. We hope everyone else had a good Christmas, and has a Happy New Year! We are so incredibly thankful for all of the love we have. We are looking forward to this next year bringing us new and exciting experiences. We know we are so blessed everyday for the things we have, the health we all have, and the love we all have!
Tim and Kyle setting up for Santa

Here is the whole spread

Remote control Thomas the Train

Alphabet Magnet Board from Mimi and Papa

Kyle decided to to finish what Santa left behind!

Happy Turkey Day!!

2008-11-29T09:40:00.001-08:00

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We went to my brother's house, and man did he make a spread..... 3 turkeys!!!! Which were all great! We just ate and hung out. We got one picture, and then my camera crashed, so needless to say I was really mad! I mean c'mon Christmas is coming!!!! Anyways, we want you all to know that we love you, and miss you, and also, we are so thankful for all of our family and friends. Tim and I have been blessed with so many great blessings, and so many people that love us and our son so much. We are very lucky people, and don't forget any of it for a minute!!! We are so thankful that Tim still has a job in this horrible economy, and if he didn't who knows where we would be!!! SO we all have to remember when we go through tough times, that things could be much worse and to always count your blessings each and every day!!!! Love ya!!!!

Kyle Has A Secret To Share!!!

2008-11-24T09:52:00.001-08:00

YES!!!! It is true!!!! We are having another baby!!! I am only about 8 weeks along, but feeling it bad already!!! Yes, it came as a major shock to us, but we are very happy, and seeing this as a wonderful blessing!! Tim is for sure ready to get all this baby stuff over quickly. I am still a little overwhelmed with the thought of this, but it is sinking in slowly! So this was the best picture I could get Kyle to take with my makeshift sign.... but can't you see how happy he is to be a Big Brother!!!! SO.. our little Kist Klan is getting bigger, and we are so excited! But.. This is it!!! :) :)

Mimi was here again!!!

2008-11-24T09:43:00.000-08:00

So my mom came to visit again about a week ago. She came in on Tim's birthday! He insisted that she be here for his special day!!! He turned 27 on the 15th.... I know a little late.... We just hung out and had dinner with our neighbors. I think he had a good day!! It doesn't take much to make Tim happy. Later on in the week, Mimi, Kyle and I went to Old Sac, and walked around... so these are just some cute pics taken of him...

Kyle's Future!

2008-11-06T10:02:00.000-08:00

So last night Tim was working on the truck, and had Kyle out with him in the garage. I walked out to find this.... He already knows what he is doing!!! So cute to watch my little man helping his Daddy fix the truck just like his Daddy does!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-06T09:55:00.000-08:00

Our Halloween wasn't much of a Halloween this year. Kyle is teething again, so he wasn't very happy, so we just put his costume on and got a few pictures. Isn't he the cutest clown you have ever seen!!!!??? We didn't even take him to a pumpkin patch.. How sad!!! What bad parents we are!!! There is always next year though. We hope everyone else had a great Halloween!!

More Recent Pics

2008-10-28T08:24:00.000-07:00

Ciarra had a Halloween dance at her school on Friday, and I got her to be Pebbles. She was so cute!! I went over and did her hair and make-up. Isn't she beautiful??!!

I gave Kyle a haircut this weekend, and wanted to have some fun, so I gave him a mohawk! Daddy wants one to match. Don't worry family, it was seriously just for fun, not for keeps... I will be cutting it off this weekend. But doesn't he look so cool??!!

Our Silly Boy!!

2008-10-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

Just some fun and cute pics taken recently!

Kyle LOVES his little backpack. I will put it on him, and say..."ok, you going to school, by- bye!!"and he will walk away and wave bye-bye to me. It is so cute!!

Baker in training!

He is definately our little ham!

He has these foam puzzles, and one of them is a clock, he just likes to take the clock out, and put the other part over his head, and just run around with it on. I know.. he is a little dorky!!! But so dang cute!!

So this is my new wig!! After looking at these pics, I realized it wasn't on properly, so it looks really bad!! But thank you so much Mom!! I love it!!

Quick Trip Down South

2008-10-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, Kyle and I went down south for a quick trip to see "Baby" blessed. I was so happy we were able to be there. The 1st couple of days, my mom and I drove to see Tami and the kids, they are back in Cali, and I haven't seen them in over a year. we had a great time helping her unpack in her new home. I miss them so much. We had a busy day the day of the blessing, got to see a lot of family and extended family. We had time for one more stop to see my Grandpa. He is always so happy to see Kyle. It is so nice to see that bond. It was a good trip, fast and very busy! We miss everyone so much and wish we lived closer. I just got a job, so that would have been my last trip down there for a long time. So here are some pics....

Momo!!!!
Kyle loves his cousins!!

All my little buddies, "Baby" is missing :(

Uncle Richard showing Kyle how to use his new phone

The best Mimi ever!!!

You like my new hair!!! :)

All the grandchildren!!!

Such a sweetie!!

What a beautiful family! Aunt Becky & CJ

Kyle's Walking!!!

2008-09-24T08:24:00.000-07:00

Kyle started walking a couple of weeks ago. It is hard to get a video though when it only lasts for a few seconds. So now that he is totally on the go, I finally got one. Sorry it is sideways, I will take one the right way soon.

Also, the 2nd video is for my sister Tami. It is him doing "SOOO BIG!!!" and giving loves! Kyle is a very sweet little boy. He loves giving kisses and just being lovey.

Pics of our 1 Year Old!!!

2008-09-08T19:50:00.000-07:00

So, when I was down south this last time to see the adorable new babies, Ashley was also in town. She has become a really good photographer, and I asked if she could come take pictures of Kyle. Of course being the extremely kind and generous person she is, she said yes. I was so excited. She just sent me some of the pictures, and they are amazing!!! I love them!!! I thought I would share them! Again thank you so much Ash, I really appreciate it and you did a great job!

Watch out Abercrombie!!! Your future model! :)

Can you say Little Richard??!!!

Our handsome little man!!!!

These 2 are my FAVORITE!!!!

My 28th Birthday!

2008-08-31T08:58:00.001-07:00

It was my birthday on Friday, so last night my family had a birthday dinner for me. Tim got me a 1 hour massage that I cannot wait to use!!!! Yesterday Khrissy and Ciarra came and kidnapped me and took me to get a pedicure. Oh my goodness, it has been so long... I haven't had one since my baby shower. How sad.. I know... I used to get them every month... Well that was very nice, I loved it!! Randy and Linda got me an awesome necklace that has my initial on it and it is really pretty. Connie made me a DELICIOUS chocolate fudge cake. Thank you everyone!! I had a lot of fun.. We played Guesstures, and of course the guys won again... I guess men are just better at that kind of stuff... I was also so happy because my Uncle Gary was there too. Randy and him are going hunting this week, so he made my birthday that much more special. I love you all, and thank you to everyone that called, I know I didn't answer the phone all day, I was so tired... Sorry... :) But I appreciated all of the calls and thoughts so much!!!!! All in all I had a really good day!!

Kyle's 1 Year Old!!!

2008-08-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

So my little man is 1 year old now. How sad!! Time goes by so fast. I wish he could of stayed a little baby for just a little while longer. My mom came home with us to celebrate his birthday. I was so happy that she was able to come. We had a fun party for him at our house the night before his actual birthday. His Aunt's and Uncle's and Mimi, spoiled him!!! He got some really cool toys, that he absolutely loves and A LOT of clothes. The party was a little too late in th day, so he was TIRED, and not very happy towards the end of it, so we decided to do his smasher cake the next day. I made his cake's...as usual... Isn't it cute!!! Thank you to everyone that made his day so special. Tim and I appreciate all of the love those of you showed him!! We are looking forward to this next year, and all the new things he will be doing. Kyle is a VERY happy little boy, and is very loving. He is sensitive at times, and likes to just laugh, laugh, laugh... Tim and I have been grateful everyday he has been in our life. He has made our marriage stronger, and we are so blessed to have such a strong, healthy, handsome, fun, loving, sweet son. We love you Bubba!!!! Happy Happy Birthday to You!!!!

Down South Again!!

2008-08-26T06:56:00.000-07:00

Kyle and I went to SoCal again for a few days to meet the new babies! We had a really good time... Little CJ is so precious and tiny!! And S.R. is so beautiful and sweet. Kyle loved them! It was nice to be able to see them while they are both so little. It is so hard to remember Kyle being that little and it has only been 1 year. We were able to go see the Moore family too. We love them so much. Karson and KK just adore Kyle and are sooo good with him. It is really sweet to watch the kids that I was a nanny to for so long, now play and love my child the way I love them. Kylie and I went to Ruby's for lunch. When she was little it was her favorite place to go, so I thought I would go down memory lane seeing that she is now 14 years old!! When I first started watching her, she was only 4 1/2. It is crazy how fast time goes by. The Moore family has always been so special to me, and I am so glad that my little man is now getting to know them and love them as much as I have always loved them!! We also went to see Great-Grandpa & Grandma, as always, Kyle loved seeing them. Also, Ashley came to my mom's house and took AWESOME pics of Kyle for his 1st Birthday. I don't have them yet... But you will see soon.... I can't wait to see them!! Thank you Ash so much.. You are the best!!! Kyle also got to go to the beach for the first time and he LOVED it!! We only played in the sand for a minute, but it was adorable to watch him play. The day we left happened to be my Dad's 58th Birthday, so I made him a little cake to celebrate. I had a great time, and miss everyone already!!

Karson & KK never wanted to put him down!

The Moore family.. Kylie was out with friends..

Little Cj.... Ash's son Oz, Kyle had a blast!

Great-Grandpa with his 2 new great-grandchildren...

Richard was in a dance show that we went to see.

Kyle and Papa just hanging out reading the paper!

My Big Boy!!

2008-08-07T14:31:00.000-07:00

I was taking pictures for his 1st birthday. I can't believe how fast it has gone!! I now know what all my sisters meant by treasure all these times, because they go fast. They were not kidding!! Well, here are some of the pics I took in our front yard!!! Don't you just love the camo crocks??!!

The Future of Ford!!!

2008-08-07T14:19:00.000-07:00

Tim had more training the last 2 days in Pleasanton, and he asked Kyle and I to come with him, so we decided last minute Monday night to pack it all up and head out with him. Kyle and I hung out at the hotel, while Tim went to class. We went swimming, and Kyle loved it. I had a pretty good time too, having a little break from my day to day stuff. Then yesterday while we were waiting for Tim to finish his test(which he passed), I couldn't pass up the most perfect picture(at least for our family). Maybe Kyle will follow in his Daddy's footsteps, maybe not. If he does, I'm sure he will be just as amazing as his daddy is as a Ford Technician. Tim makes me so proud everyday. He may not want to get up and go to work, but he does everyday, regardless of how he feels, even if he is sick, he still goes and never complains. He is going to be a great example to our son, and I am so blessed that I have such a hard working husband. Thanks honey..You are truely the best in my eyes!!! We love you!!!

Yuba-Sutter Fair

2008-08-07T13:34:00.000-07:00

This last weekend was our county fair. Being in a small town now, it was actually more like a carnival to me. But it was a lot of fun. Kyle got to see the pigs, sheep and cows.. He did not like the cows at all. Ciarra's pig got 2nd in show, so that was awesome!! Kyle LOVED the merry go round, and then at night Linda and I got to be like kids again, and ride a couple of rides... It was a lot of fun!

Chris Jr.(CJ) is here!!!

2008-08-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

My little brother Chris and his wife Becky welcomed thier 1st baby last night. He wasn't due for another 3 weeks. I think he just missed his cousin and couldn't wait to come and play with her again. Christopher Jr., we're just gonna call him CJ, weighed in at 6lbs 8 oz, and 19 1/2" long. As you can see, he looks JUST like his daddy! Such a cutie!!! We are so excited for them. He was born with all 10 fingers and toes, strong and healthy! SO... needless to say our family has had a pretty exciting last few days. 2 new beautiful babies, 1 boy and 1 girl. We can't wait to meet him. Congratulations, and we are so happy for you!!! We love you all, kisses and hugs!

Sadie Rose is Here!!!

2008-08-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

My brother Shane and his wife Alisa welcomed thier 1st baby yesterday morning! Sadie Rose is my 14th neice/nephew! I wasn't able to be there but here are some pictures forwarded of her! She is so beautiful! We are so happy for them, and are so happy that she is happy and healthy!! She weighed in at 5lbs 15 oz and 18 1/2" long. We can't wait to meet her and hold her!!

Congratulations guys!! We love you so much!!! Lots of Kisses and Hugs!!!

Ciarra's 13th Birthday!

2008-07-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

Ciarra turned 13 years old this weekend, and she had asked me to make the cake for her. I was so honored to do so! My mom sends me cute cake and cupcake ideas all the time from her "home" magazines because she knows I enjoy baking and decorating, and she had sent a "Flip-Flop" cake idea, and I thought it would be perfect for Ciarra. So I tried it. Ciarra came over all day and helped. The colors didn't turn out as well as we had hoped, but still cute. The sand is crushed up graham crakers, and the water is sugar and water boiled to make candy. We had fun, and she had a great birthday!!

Yuba River

2008-07-11T18:27:00.000-07:00

Well, it's not Havasu... but it was still a lot of fun, quite possibly much better to me at least due to it's close proximity!! We went about 10 miles away.. and just played in the water... Again the water was a little too cold for Kyle.. but he enjoyed just sitting in my lap in the water eating his watermelon. He also really enjoyed just being a boy, getting dirty playing in the sand. Those of you who know me...know... I HATE sand and dirt. So needless to say I had a hard time even letting him sit in it. I guess I better get used to it. We all had a great time, just hanging out. There is a rope swing, so that was fun to jump off...the current is so strong, so it was a little hard to get to it. Anyways.. I look forward to more days like this in our future. I am realizing that it is really nice to live somewhere, where there is SO much outdoor stuff to do so close.

Happy 4th!!!!!

2008-07-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

We went up to one of the river's around here... It was about an hour and half away. It was absolutely beautiful. We all just played in the freezing cold water. The water was too cold for Kyle, he just screamed. After the river we went to the Beymer's for a b-b-q, and shot off our own fireworks. It was a great 4th, and we all can't wait to go back to that river. We hope everyone else had a great day too!!!!

So tired!!

This is the view from the Beymer's.. It is so beautiful!!

Socal 4...

2008-07-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

My handsome little man!!!

Great Papa again!!!

SEXY!!!! (the one on the right is single!!)

Kyle loved Uncle Richard's friend Laura!!! And there's Aunt Becky!!

Well that's it of our Socal trip... We had a good time... but were very happy to be home with Tim. We both missed him so much!!! I don't know when we will be down again.... Probably after both of the babies are born so I can see my new neice and nephew!!! Thank you Mimi and Papa for letting us stay with you for so long, and taking such good care of us!!!! We love you!!!!

Socal 3...

2008-07-08T09:08:00.000-07:00

We went to go spend the day with Aunt MaryBeth and Uncle David and cousin Lily. Kyle and Lily played so well together. Everywhere one went the other was right by thier side. It was so cute. They were so happy together. It was so nice to see them. I had a great day, and I'm positive Kyle did. His Aunt spoiled him as usual. We won't see them for Kyle's 1st birthday, so she gave him his birthday present early. Everything Tonka and Nascar possible.. and of course Camo sunglassses to match his Daddy. We are so thankful for MaryBeth and everything she does for us and our little man. Thank you MBM!!! We miss and love you guys so much!!!!

After thier house we went to go see Danielle and her fam.... It was also so nice to see them. I miss my friend so much. Trent kept giving Kyle hugs..it was so cute. And of course he got to see his Mimi Carol.... We love you guys!!!

More Socal...

2008-07-07T23:53:00.001-07:00

Great Papa!!

Just swimming around! Great Grandma!!!!

Taking a bath and eating Mimi's Ice-Cream!

It was so nice to see the Moore's!! I have missed them so much. Karson takes such good care of Kyle. He had to be next to him the whole time... It was so sweet. He gave Kyle one of his Laker bears with Kobe's name on it. Thank you so much Karson.. We will take very good care of it!! We love and miss you all so much!!!

Another trip to Socal!

2008-07-07T23:33:00.000-07:00

So Kyle and I went down South again.. for 2 weeks... It was fun.. but maybe a little too long. The main reason for going.. was for my 2 sister-in-laws baby showers. My brother's Shane and Chris are having thier 1st babies in August. Shane and Alisa are having a girl, and Chris and Becky are having a boy. Very exciting! So it was nice to see all of those that we were able to see. We went to my grandparents house, my good friends Doug and Marissa's and my other good friend Danielle's. We also went to Tim's sister MaryBeth's house. We miss everyone already!! I took over 400 pictures!!! Can't post all of them.. but here are some.... I might have to do more than one post!!! So maybe these are for the 1st week.

Kyle LOVES his Papa!!!

Uncle Shane!!! Yay!!!

Papa and Kyle just hanging out!!!

1st time in the pool!!! He loved it!!

Shane really is happy.. It's rare to see him smiling in pics!!

Aunt Kristy!!!! It was so nice to see her!!

Gotta love the Nakey pics!!!