A Weekend with Gung Gung and Po Po

Gung Gung and Po Po came down for a visit and they played and played and played some more.  Kylie made sure to keep them busy.  Gung Gung was out fishing with Brian when I captured Po Po and Kylie in action.  Two peas in a pod

I'm a Party Girl

Kylie attended a birthday party this past weekend to celebrate the birthdays of Noah and Becca our neighbors (Brother and Sister with close birthdays).  It was complete with a huge obstacle course bounce house.  Of course this is where Kylie spent the duration of her time at the party.  What is really awesome is Kylie is one of the youngest kids in our neighborhood and all of the other kids keep a good eye on her.  I think sometimes Brian and I don't even need to be there.  On the bounce house they stationed themselves along the way in different spots in case Kylie needed help. Although, Kylie clearly stated multiple times, I GOT IT!

 

Her American Idol Audition 


Brian, Kylie and I played a little indoor volleyball last night.  Kylie loves volleyball how ironic! 

A little facelift

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Enjoy some of the latest photos of Kylie in action...

Kylie proving that even during a rainstorm you can still have fun.. (You just might have to change your umbrella!)

Kylie enjoying a day at the beach

Kylie and her buddy Aaron watching Rio

 

Kylie's First Day of Pre-K

I didn't sleep a wink last night I kept tossing and turning and worrying about Kylie's first day of Pre-K at her new school.  More so about the drop off would she cry, would she want to get out of the car?  

Brian and I took her together and the whole way there we kept telling her that this was her new school and she was a big girl etc.  We pulled into the car line and she was ready.  She kept saying, I'll be right back."  When the teacher came to get Kylie out of the car she threw on her backpack, grabbed her lunch box and again said, "I'll be right back."  As she neared the door to the school cafeteria she turned at the car and said I love you and proudly marched into the doors.

I don't know why I was worried!  Kylie always does everything with a smile and a wave.  I hope the rest of her day goes as easy!

Kylie wanted to be a pirate today and carry her band-aids (She gave them back before we got to school)

Mommy and Kylie being pirates this morning.

Kylie looking at her new school! 

Kylie had to take this picture of her new school.  

Off She Goes!  (That is the principal in the blue pants)

Finally back into the swing of things...

Well, its been a little crazy in the last few weeks at the Lum household and I realize many of you are looking for updates. First, let me give you the most recent update that many of you have been concerned with. This past Sunday Kylie did come down with an inflamed parotid gland. It basically means your salivary gland that is below your ear and at the top of your jaw becomes swollen causing severe discomfort to eat and pain on your side of the face. We had to admit her to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital due to this issue and to make sure this would not effect her hearing. Kylie ended up staying three nights with IV's and medications constantly pumped into her, but like a trooper she took it all. With the "Ritz-Carlton" service at Joe DiMaggio's the doctor's were excellent and were able to get this swelling down and under control. There were no effects to her hearing and she is back to her normal happy self! Also, I am going to thank my wife for going 4 days of living at the hospital to be by Kylie's side and looking over everything.

Now for the fun stuff! A few weeks ago we were able to get away on a week long cruise that brought Kylie the biggest smiles on her face. She truly understood all the luxuries of being on the ship. The serve yourself ice cream, the horse carousel, the variety of foods onboard, the kid's Adventure Ocean daycare, the lazy river pool, and all the other entertainment. Their is no better feeling for a parent when you can see how happy your child is. When your child just has the biggest smiles and wants to tell you all about it, it brings joy to your heart. 

        As Kylie boards she only said "this is mommy's ship!"

Meeting Alex from Madagascar! She was most intrigued with him out of all the characters

 A peaceful day on the island! Building sandcastles and covering up Mommy with sand!

 Grandma and Gung Gung would be jealous as she had white chocolate mousse and pastries!

 Play time with mommy on the Boardwalk!

 

 I think we only went on the carousel about 18 times a day and spend about 20 minutes a day staring at the carousel for the times it was not open.

Morning Time with Mommy

 Peaceful mornings with Daddy! Or maybe not so peaceful for the neighbors at the crack of dawn.

Kylie learned about the Adventure Ocean for kids very fast. It is a day/night care for kids where they have constant activities. Each night we would feed Kylie dinner and then she was off and running to play here. (Please note she decided to wear a dress!)

 Pirate nights was one of her favorites! Note: these pictures are at 10PM when we get her out of Adventure Ocean and she just couldn't wait to tell/show us what she did!

 

This was Super Hero Night! She had her face painted and Super "K" cape on!

 

The final day of packing and thinking back about our vacation!

 "Ohh noo, vacations over....Again mommy"!

Jumpers

Our friend Jake turned 5 and invited us to his birthday party at a place called Jumpers.  You spend part of your time in this huge room with over 8 Bounce House/Slides, then off to miniature bowling, a dance party and cake time!  What a blast we had!

A little Hokey Poky

Making Mommy Disappear

Kylie and her friend Sophia

The whole birthday clan.  Jake, the birthday boy is in blue up top

 

Sliding down the slide

Miniature bowling

Fireworks, Elephants, Monkeys and The Lum Family Oh My!

This 4th of the July we took Kylie to the Miami Zoo.  We all had a BLAST and the favorite animal was the monkey.  Brian and Kylie loved to watch the monkeys jumping around.  I personally liked the elephants and giraffes.  It was a HOT day and Kylie made sure to force us to purchase water from the vending machines along the way.  Wait a great way to spend this Holiday.

Here is Kylie opening her 4th of July package from Gung Gung and PoPo

Kylie wanted the big cat to wake up and tried to whistle to get his attention

I have never seen Kylie smile and watch anything as she did watching the monkeys

 

Kylie also loved the crocodile (No thanks!)

Watch Out She's a Bug!

The Elephants just having a bite to eat, Kylie thought they were funny. 

The giraffes, one of my favorites (Just chillin)

Feeding the giraffe.  He kept giving Kylie kisses or nudges to say hurry up with the food!  She cried when we left the giraffe as she felt he was still hungry and she should continue to feed him

 Watch out!!