First Snow of the Season

Enjoying the first snow of the season.

A new car seat and one cute sleeping baby.

Cute Hair Day :)

I just wanted to share a few pictures of a cute hair day we had. I was so proud!

Landen is 7 Months

Our cute little guy is 7 months old today.

A couple of cute kids!

These two are just my favorites. I just can't get enough of them!

Kaylee 38 months and Landen almost 7.

My 23rd Birthday

It was a great day. Kevin made me my favorite cake, well at least he decorated it ;) I spent the day with my family, and best of all my two cute kids. They are the only thing I need!

Brigham City Temple Open House

We had the opportunity to go to the Brigham City Temple Open House. Kaylee was so excited! She put on a pretty dress and was ready to see where "people get married."

We went with my family, My Mom, Dad, Sister and two brothers. Kevin's Mom and Step-dad were also able to come too. -Waiting at the bus pickup.

Kaylee was really excited to ride on a bus. She has been seeing school buses at preschool and has been dying to be on one. This was as close as we could get to a school bus.

Got to love when someone steals your camera ;)

My brother Braden and Kevin's Step-dad, Jim.

I am so grateful that families can be forever! I love my family so much!

I love how her hair just blows in the wind. She is so precious!

Clothes... Clothes... And more Clothes!

I have to say that I LOVE Jc Penny's. I love their clearence. I stopped in to pick up Kaylee's 3 year pictures and decided to look around. Wow I had fun!!

 

So here is my total shopping spree! I spent $72.79 + I got a $10 off $10 purchase coupon for a future purchase. All of this retailed to a total of $308! 80% SAVINGS!! That is an insane savings for clothes!!

 

Kaylee: 3 shirts, 1 pair of shorts, 3 pairs of capris, and 2 pajamas sets. Sizes 3T-5T Landen: 2 pajama sets, 8 pairs of shorts, 4 shirts, 5 onsies, 1 tank, 2 long sleeves, 4 cotton rhombers, and 1 button up rhomber. Sizes 3-6m -2T + 1 outfit set 6m girl for future use ;)

 

 

Kaylee's Stash - 3 pants, 1 pair of shorts, 3 shirts...

 

 

And two pairs of pajamas!

 

Landen's spoiled stash... 

 

4 rhombers,

 

3 complete outfits...

 

Kevin LOVES this one!

 

Cute, Cute, Cute!

 

5 shirts...

 

And 2 pairs of pajamas!

 

On my way up to checkout I got sold a credit card. Totally not my thing, I know why they are bad. It saved me an extra 20% off. Totally worth it!

 

 

 

Eating Baby Food!!

I can't believe almost a half year has gone by! I had previously planned to wait until Landen was six months before starting baby food. (I just couldn't wait any longer!!) With him being the healthy boy that he is, he has a great appetite and I was sure he would love some food. As he started to show signs of readiness... I decided to give it a go!

First off, I found a bunch of Baby Bullets on clearance at Walmart. I couldn't resist! And buying this just made me more anxious...

I am so amazed at how easy it is to make my own baby food. It has really great information on choosing foods, how to feed them, allergy risks, and so forth.

I had no idea how to feed Kaylee... no wonder she lost so much weight :/ Anywho.. So now I know a lot more this time around :) The baby bullet guide has you feed them breastmilk/formula and then about 1 tablespoon of food for the first week. (Much better idea than feeding them a bowl of cereal and letting them drink a little milk at the end.) I wish someone would have told me!! Breastmilk is still a very important part of his diet so all he needs is some introduction to solids.

They have you choose two foods that are low risk allergy and perfect first foods. Any two you want! I've always thought you tried cereal, then bananas, and so forth. Then you feed them food #1 for 4 days (check for allergies) and then food #2 for 4 days (watch for allergies again)

Well boring old me.. I made him cereal for his first food. I bought brown rice from my favorite store (Winco!). It is 56 cents a pound! So cheap!! Using the miling blade and their recipe you turn it into a powder boil and simmer, then freeze into individual servings. It tastes delicious too! And I know he is just eating rice and water, no additives, colorings, flavorings, insect parts, etc.

*Yes I am becoming a bit biased. The book, obviously being very biased, made a very good point. As commerical baby food is made for connvience, it should be used on occasion. Adults are not advised to eat fast food and other foods that come from boxes, jars, or cans for every meal. This should be the same for your baby!

Yes I have a stockpile with boxes of cereal and jars of baby food I got with coupons! I plan to use these when we are out and about. But I am totally sold on the idea of fresh fruits, veggies, and grains for my baby.

All ready for the big day!

Yummy brown rice cereal!

Denial...

Day 2: Kevin's turn...

Messy face boy!

Day 4: He was so excited when I put him in his highchair. I love this cute little face!

5 Month Old Landen

Landen is 5 months! I can't believe he is 5 months. 5 months is almost 6 months! Ahh time is flying by.... Here he is big 5 month old Landen.

Well Care Visits- (3 years and 4 months)

It ended up that we had Kaylee's 3 year well care and Landen's 4 month visit on the same day.

Kaylee's Stats

Weight: 24 lbs. 4 oz. (2%)

Height: 35 inches (16%)

Landen's Stats

Weight: 14 lbs. 9.5 oz. (31%)

Length: 26 inches (92%)

Yep they are less than 10lbs and 10 inches from each other!

My boys...

This is Landen BEFORE shots... poor guy.

I hate shots. Kevin always gets that job.



Birthday Girl... Kaylee is 3!

Here she is... Kaylee is 3! How is it possible that we have a 3 year old!!



Poor Kaylee got pretty sick the week leading up to her birthday. It was obvious on Saturday (the day before her party) that she was actually feeling worse and needed to go to the emergency care office. We decided to postpone her party for a week. On Monday, her actual birthday, we were able to open presents and have a pretty decent day.