Splish Splash ... Taking a Bath

I figured I haven't posted any bath pics or video so here they are ...

She was very tired here and ready for her bottle and bed, so she was kind of mellow in the tub (Katelyn has been known to do alot of splashing). She also always tries to stick her face in the water and drink some of it (weird huh?) I discourage her from doing this, which then makes her want to do it more ... hmmmm. I guess soapy water must taste good :)

Walking in Shoes

12.5 months old
First Sneakers


The "experts" say when babies are just learning to walk they should not wear shoes, it is best for them to be able to feel the ground. So up to this point Katie has never worn shoes. Since she is a "professional walker" now :) we figured it was time for sneakers.

We actually tried the sneakers on for the first time last night, we did not take video of it because she was hysterically crying. Who new shoes could evoke such trauma? It was actually a little funny because she just stood there and refused to walk (while having a mini meltdown). So we obviously didn't leave the sneakers on for too long. We figured we would ease her into it a little bit each day.

So today I figured I would try the sneakers again and as you will see she was much more accepting of this concept of shoes.

You will notice she is kinda wobbily when walking, she is not used to walking with sneakers on, but knowing Katelyn she will be running laps around me in her sneakers before I know it.

Silly Girl

Katelyn has developed such a personality... she is such a character and loves to play, laugh, and tease. Definitely loves to tease. She started this new thing a week ago it is very cute.

When she wakes up from her nap and I go into her room, she bounces up and down with her arms up for me to take her out of the crib (or so I think). As soon as I go to pick her up she plops herself back down and starts laughing. As I proceed again to get her she crawls to the other end of the crib and squeals and giggles as I try but can't get her. We play this game for a little bit, because like I said it is quite amusing for both of us...until I REALLY need to get her out. Then its game over, Mommy wins!

Family Visit

Uncle Kent, Aunt Sara and Cousin Kyle came for a visit. Here are some pictures and a video clip from our visit.



Kyle and Katelyn practicing for their band


Aunt Sara and Katelyn

The Joys of Tupperware

12.5 months old
Katelyn has discovered the drawer in the kitchen that contains all the tupperware and she loves to open and close the drawer as well as pull all the containers out. She is just as content playing with an empty soda bottle or a plastic container as she is with her toys.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah

Katelyn was up quite early on Christmas Day (5:30 to be exact) so she had to wait a few hours until Daddy got up before she could open anything.
This was my morning until Todd woke up...

Here is Katelyn "pretending" to admire the tree...

Now Katelyn appears to be innocently checking out an ornament...

She glances down at the presents...

Then checks to see if anyone is watching...

She quickly snags a present... (This is the oops I think I am caught look, but as you can see she continues with the plan)

She then tries to undo the ribbon...

Still working at it for a few minutes...

She then discovers playing with the ribbon is more fun then actually opening the present itself...

Later that morning she did get to finally open her gifts and here she is playing with one of them.

Katelyn in action:

Katelyn and Mommy on the 7th night of Hannukah

1st Birthday Party!!

1 Year Old







"OK Mom, you took the picture can you take the hat off now?!?!"

"I LOVE CAKE!"


"Mmmm ...more cake please..."

Aunt Michelle and Cousin Gabriella

(Katelyn loved following her Cousin Gabriella around the house)

Later that night Katelyn opened ...
(I should say tried to open) some presents from Mommy and Daddy

"Balloons are so much fun"

Runny Noses

1 year and 1 week old

Katelyn has had a little cold for a few days now, but it really hasn't bothered her too much. Aside from a runny nose, she has been eating, playing, and sleeping very well. BUT in this video clip you can see she was very tired and a bit cranky (she didn't want to take a nap in her crib) and needed some cuddling with her daddy.

Note: She doesn't normally fall asleep while being held.

Toy Bin

This is Katelyn's idea of cleaning up...rather than putting her toys back in the bin, Katie thought this would be much more fun.

Shopping Cart

1 Year and 1 week old

"Daddy, I don't think I am supposed to be
INSIDE the shopping cart ...."




" ....But this sure is ALOT of fun!"



Who is having more fun Daddy or Katelyn?

Car Seat

11.5 months old
Katelyn and Daddy were testing out the new car seat,
Katelyn was watching to make sure it was done right.



Here is Katelyn all bundled up and riding in her new car seat.



Katelyn is obsessed with our remote control.