Nothing much is new

We're just hanging out and living the life around here! There really isn't too much news or excitement to report! I had one "bonus" day so far for the cold weather- which was a nice surprise. We have found plenty to keep us busy- from chasing dust bunnies to tours on the wagon to piling up papers and crumpling them- prenty much anything that you would never imagine would be fun until you see it through the baby's eyes.

Naked baby on the loose!!!

We had at least of foot of snow a few weeks ago. KB loved going out...she only wished she could stay longer! The binky is now retired except for naptime and bedtime. She usually hands it right over.

Kailyn loves taking out clothes from her drawers and then distributing them around the house. She leaves piles sitting around (in some kind of particular order- who knows what it is though :) ) and then she puts them on her head and runs around!

Beep beep! We do rounds in the wagon while she picks up things from the floor and adds them in the wagon with her.

Who knew they made baby boxers. :)
Kailyn's new spot is Rob's chair. She pushes the ottoman over to it, climbs up, and scoots way back to sit just like daddy. As soon as Rob leaves the room, she runs over and climbs in...which cracks us up. The other day she even grabbed his hand, and started to take him into the kitchen and then ran back and got in his place. She totally knows she's being ornery too!Yummy peach!

A Haynes family Christmas gathering

It's been a few years since we got together with my dad's side of the family for Christmas. Everyone who is in the area was able to make it which made for a really special time! Even though the void of some very special people was evident, everyone seemed to have a nice time and enjoyed chatting and catching up.

The great grandchildren from around here- they weren't all happy, but we got them all in the picture...

The cousins-

Kailyn decided she likes pizelles (I'm sure I didn't spell that right)

We watched old videos of Christmases and other family gatherings. It was so funny to see what everyone looked like and how we all acted.

KB and grampy playing the piano

Part of the Baldauf clan

I missed some great pictures- but there are many more floating out there! I'll add them as I get them!

Christmas 2008

What a wonderful holiday season we have had so far! We spent Christmas Eve day at home just relaxing (it's been so nice to just sit back and enjoy spending time with Kailyn without having to go to work). That evening we headed to my mom and dad's for our traditional Christmas Eve spaghetti dinner. Then we went to church (where Kailyn behaved beautifully- staying for the whole service instead of going to the nursery) and returned to mom and dad's to open Christmas presents. It was such a treat to have Bevan home (he surprised everyone by coming 2 days early!) and just enjoy being with everyone. Then it was home again to wait for Santa to arrive!

Kailyn making sure to put on her "lotion" to make her smell pretty. She loves putting dabs all over and just barely rubbing it in. She makes sure mommy and daddy smell nice too. :)

Great Grandma Medvedeff has a special connection with Kailyn! While she was super shy with everyone else, she kept walking right up to her GG and wanting to be picked up.

The plan for Christmas morning was for Rob and I to wake up first and get through some of our presents and then let Kailyn play with some of here toys. However, we stayed up too late watching the Notre Dame bowl game on DVR and helping Santa put together a kitchen set for KB that we ended up waking up when she did. She kept saying "OHHHHH" when she saw new presents to open.

She's in a climbing stage and of course had to stand right up in her new wagon. :)Rocking to "Wild Thing" on her new guitar. We headed over to her grandma and grandpa Eshbaugh's where we opened presents, ate tons of food, and played with new toys. I was very impressed that Kailyn kept with her napping and took an hour and a half nap~ this made the day much more delightful!

More "oooohhhs"

Kailyn and cousin Natalie helped each other open presents.
Waking up with daddy after her nap We started a new tradition of drinking pina coladas and strawberry daquiris and of course Kailyn had to try one too. Contrary to her Great Uncle Bobby's harrassment :) they were not alcoholic.

Our little family :)Next we were off to Kailyn's grandma and grandpa Haynes' for Christmas dinner.


Uncle Bevan knit Kailyn a hat. Isn't that too sweet?

Grammy and Grampy checked out her new toys with her.

Grammy and Kailyn reading a new Elmo book

Whew what a long but fantastic day spent with family!

I'm doing it myself...don't even try to help

I think the title says it all...Kailyn now screams and yells if you try to help her get dressed. She backs herself into a corner and tries to put socks and pants on alone. Her personality makes us laugh~
The monkey must have had a stuff nose- she kep doing this all night.

Just like mommy...

HMMMM....who can remember the packing peanuts ordeal at Aunt Pam's? Kailyn tore into a box that was shipped here today and was throwing them EVERYWHERE!

Here puppy puppy...

You can't really have it...but I'll let you think you can. :) All night long!

What I Did With the Promise of an Extra Hour...

I updated the blog! I'm trying to keep up with it more~!

We took a pic just like this last year...I think we'll try to do it every year!

Playing in the leaves! When we went out, I told Rob that we were going out to rake. Hmmm...really, we just played! :)

Cleaning out the pumpkin...something I really enjoy! Kailyn however, did not want to touch all the icky stuff. She just took the seeds and moved them to the cookie sheet- then put them back in the pumpkin- over and over again.

HaHaHa! Kailyn loves going in circles under my dad's legs. She just cracks up and laughs and gets super dizzy. It was pretty funny to watch my mom crawl through to show her how to do it. Don't worry mom, I won't put that picture up. :)