Pigtails & Determination

We LOVE her little pigtails! At church today, Kinley decided to pull a diaper out her diaper bag and carry it around. This is not unusual behavior....but what happened next was a new twist.  She proceeded to walk up to the front of the classroom and lay on the floor in FRONT of the teacher with her legs spread apart trying to "change" her diaper (with a few grunt noises).  I was relieved when she rolled over and started to crawl away.....but she just tried AGAIN! Anyhoo...it was embarrassing, hilarious, and so dang cute.  Thank goodness it was only a small class of 4 teenage girls, the teacher, and me.

Other new skills at 15 months old:
*opening cupboards
*climbing on chairs (and trying to get on the dining room table)
*reaching up and grabbing things off of tables...loves to find dad's keys, watch, or sunglasses
*pulling herself up on the coffee table to reach the laptop
*almost mastering the pull lever on her See n' Say by herself

 

January--Fun at the Park & The Birthday Boy

One of the perks of our current neighborhood is that there is a park within walking distance.  We decided to head on over for a nice outing while the weather was still cool enough for me to enjoy it (with my internal heater) yet warm enough to be outside for awhile.  Kinley had fun exploring twigs, crunchy leaves, and walking....walking....walking....everywhere.  She was a little apprehensive at first, but she ended up loving the swing.  It was a good day! Another good day this month???  Celebrating Matt's 32nd birthday with macaroon brownies. Happy Birthday!

The Birthday Boy!

First "real" bump on the head happened on the walk home...darn sidewalk!

Random Pic---first time loving Jello--It. Was. Everywhere.

Christmas With the Dukemans

We flew to San Francisco and drove up to Eureka to spend Christmas with the Dukemans this year.  It was a fabulous Christmas vacation full of relaxing, great food, lots of time spent hanging out together and just enjoying each other.  

Some highlights from the trip:

Kinley had fun playing with her cousin, Barrett...

and feeding the dogs from her high chair

Caren and Daniel had their new baby, Arley, (another beautiful niece!)

We got to see some dear friends

Loved seeing the mountains, trees, and ocean

For me...first time in San Francisco..FUN!