New Blog

Didn't want Lil' Sis to feel left out, so we've got a new blog title and address.  Find Katie, Abbey, and the rest of us at Ton of Fun Family.  Lots of new posts coming to the new blog soon!  So click the link and go there already.

Quotes and Quips #5

For the last several days Katie has repeated, "Mom, you're the best!"  Of course, I think this is fabulous.  Today, however, she has modified the refrain to, "Mom, you're not the shyest."  True, but is it as flattering?

Just a Trim

Katie got her first haircut today.  Goodbye lil' baby ringlets.  She wasn't too sure about the water spray.

But once she saw her reflection she decided this wasn't so bad.  Ms. S was super nice to cut Katie's hair at the big girl salon.  I got my hair cut too, but no pictures.  I'm not as cute.

Ms. S is laughing because Katie is mesmerized by her new do and won't look away from the mirror to let me get a good picture.

The glamorous "after shot" of the Oh So Drastic makeover.  Katie is pleased with the result and I think she looks less unkempt.  So it was a successful salon visit.

Birthdays and Mothers Day!

Abbey recently celebrated her 8 year old birthday!  Katie helped out with putting a crown on her, reading her card, and giving her some cake!

On May 4th we celebrated Carrie's birthday who wished for the picture on the blog to exclude her.  K was, well not quite sure what she was doing while I was serving cake and coffee!

K and I went to get some presents for Carrie.  We gave her some flowers tonight!

Yes the baby is near!

K having fun outside!  She is sporting her Big Sis shirt.  Earlier today we went to a sibling class which she loved!  Baby will be here soon!

Hoppy Easter!

The Easter Bunny brought new reading material and jelly beans.

A tisket, a tasket, every year they make me sit in a basket!  Not this year, because she thought it was dirty.  Even lined with a blanket, we could only convince her to stand. 

Jon is ready for the royal wedding!

It's egg shaped.

After egg hunting, K had the best time splashing her feet in the pool with cousin H.

Grandma put nail polish in the Easter basket.  Hooray!

Last year, I worried about Katie getting the gist of Easter's meaning.  Even this year, she hasn't completely grasped it.  She does know that it involves Jesus and his "tune".  Not bad.  Getting warmer.  However, she did think there was a gorilla painted on the screen at the Good Friday church service.

Pregnostic (33 weeks)

Oops - I missed a week of pregnancy.  Somehow week 32 just flew by without my even noticing.  Perhaps I was distracted watching Jon move every item in our home to the garage for our new flooring to be installed.  How great was the timing of this project?!  Just one glance at my bulging belly and Jon knew I wouldn't/shouldn't be doing any heavy lifting.  If you heard about my attempt to move the fence, well, that was an emergency, and I wasn't successful anyway!

Hello, Baby Bundt bulge!  I've read you should get professional maternity photos taken in the 7th month when the bump is present, but still cute.  I think I've missed that window!!

We forgot fun props this time.  Jon suggested the wind could act as a point of interest.  So interesting that it blew our new tree and old fence down.

Just a little jealous of the flat stomach on this guy.  After dusting and moving every piece of furniture back into the house, Jon went on a much deserved guy's (air conditioned cabin) camping trip.  And he didn't get shot!

Baby Bundt is now the size of a honeydew melon.  It's weird though, that melon doesn't feel like it weighs 30 lbs.

This Season's Color

The color for spring is lively lilac, at least at our house.  Katie rang in the first official day of spring with an outdoor pedi and mani.  I wish I could reach my own feet as easily as I can reach hers and I'd have lively lilac piggies too.  Jon has one toe, and I do mean toe, painted in an effort to support K's creative endeavors.  Such a good dad!

Pregnotated (28 weeks plus a few days)

We've got a new blog name in the works since we will soon be posting more about Baby Bundt.  These future posts may or may not include Katie or Abbey.  This is just a small taste of the changes to come.  In this post, Katie will only be mentioned and not featured in any photos due to her refusal to wear pants (or dress, or skirt) this evening.  

The belly at 28 weeks.  Yes, it is as heavy as it looks.  Not really sure where 11 more weeks of growth is going to go, but really looking forward to seeing just how big a belly can get!

According to the very scientific baby books I've been reading, Baby Bundt should be about the size of a large acorn squash at this point.  Assuming I can find an acorn squash this time of year, and can then get Katie clothed, and willing to hold the aforementioned squash while I snap a picture, I will edit this post to include it.

Found one:

3 years old

3 years ago today, we met this little cutie for the first time.

We love the little girl she has grown to be.

Saturday, we celebrated three years with a princess party for our princess, family, and friends.

Her love for princesses and fanciness is only rivaled by her love of sweets!  Put the two together for a very happy girl.

Today, we celebrated the official b-day with birthday traditions!  

Tradition #1

Take a picture of the birthday girl 1st thing in the morning.  I imagine this will be more and more fun, at least for Jon and me, as she gets older.

Tradition #2

Eat birthday cake for breakfast!  Yum!  

Tradition #3

Do something really fun - like go to the zoo with your friend that shares your birthdate.

The Ides of March Girls in very cool shades.

Forget the animals!  The best part of the zoo is the candy store!

So tired, but her grip on the lollipop holds...

And last, but certainly not least, the newest tradition for birthdays at our house is...

Tradition #4

Birthday girl selects the dinner menu.

Katie's Choice Menu

Bug Shaped Mac and Cheese

Strawberry Applesauce

Baked Cheetos

Garlic Bread

French Fries and Ketchup

I have to admit that it was a pretty awesome dinner and maybe the first time EVER that Katie cleaned her plate ;)

The End of an Era/The Paci Fairy

The last showing of K's super dooper funny paci trick.

The favorite (and least expensive) prize the paci fairy left as consolation.

These pictures leave out the more anguish ridden aspects of the paci withdrawals and subsequent symptoms.  

I guess it hasn't been too bad.  There was an excruciating bedtime.  There was an almost nonexistent nap.  Then I told Jon it was breaking my heart and he had to be in charge of the next bedtime.  

Dad's ready for the worst.

He tucks her in to bed.

Turns off the light.

Says goodnight.

Kate asks him to check on her in ten minutes.  

He gets busy and doesn't go back to check on her for closer to thirty minutes.  When he does, she is sound ASLEEP.

So unfair!!!!

But I am happy for Katie that the transition, while not smooth, was at least quick!

Pregabulous (24 weeks and 1 day)

 24 weeks and Baby Bundt is the size of a large zucchini.  Hmmm...obviously not a precise measurement.

 Comparing our bellies - I win!

Feeding veggie Baby Bundt to the dog after the photo shoot is starting to worry me.  I just know if I leave the room after BB arrives, K is going to be feeding her to Abs as a snack.

Big Girl Bed

Katie's big girl bed got set up last night.  Thanks, Dad and Grandpa!

K was so excited; we had to pull her off a dozen times to get the sheets and quilt on the bed.

Giving the big bed the reading comfort test.  It passed.  And get a look at how many books you can get in this size bed!!!

Cute opossum!

Did she stay in the bed all night?  Yep!

I told her the bed rail kept her in at night, so as long as she believes that, we are set.

This went so well, we are ready for the paci fairy to visit tonight.  I'm willing to bet the pictures of that milestone are going to be less cute and more traumatic.  Say bedtime prayers for us!  Please!

Big Sis Practice

Kennedy is staying with us today.  Katie loves practicing being the big sister.  So far, she helped fasten a diaper, put a bib on, and fed Ken some yogurt.  Not exactly like it will be with a newborn that NEVER LEAVES, but good practice for me and Kate.

Click here to see the big sis in action.

Super Bowl Party!

Super Bowl Party with Family!  Great times and one of the best games ever!  

Pre-game activities included reading

And then some snacks

and more snacks!

Halftime show including performances by Mad-Dog and K!

 Katie enjoyed the Black Eye Peas!