A New Brand Campaign??

Kylie woke up this morning and had to wear her Grandpa's #1 Shirt. She hasn't seen her Grandpa since she was born/ one week old and is looking forward to seeing him soon. She knows he works hard at a major contact lens manufacturer and she thought that maybe this photo shoot could be the new brand campaign. After all, who wouldn't buy something with a cute baby attached to it. Kylie was thinking of recruiting Cousin Zoe for some aspects of the brand campaign. After all, Cousin Zoe can talk!



Here she is talking about the product with the doctors (this is where Cousin Zoe could help)

Baby It's Cold Outside

This morning it was only 46 outside (okay don't laugh all you folks that live up north) but it was cold in the house and I was worried about Kylie and her cold hands.

Here she is under several covers and Mac cuddled close to keep her warm


Bonus Shot - Just a little Cutie

Race to the holidays

Today was Kylie's very first race! We started with some stretching (5k is a long way to walk, we needed to be limber)

And then Kylie got ready for her race



But not before a quick trip to see Santa. (Kylie asked for some privacy, so we are not sure what she asked Santa for, but we think it involved 4 wheels and a stick shift - or maybe it was just contributions to her 529 plan)



After her visit to Santa we were ready to go.


It was a long hard race, but we finished strong (notice we were so far ahead of the pack no one else is even in the picture!)

Welcome Cousin Shawn

We are so excited to have Cousin Shawn in town here are some of our great adventures so far. We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.. Maybe the beach??

Kylie at the Sushi Buffet Last Night

Shawn really missed the smell of spit up for the last year
so she really was looking forward to feeding Kylie her lunch.

After Kylie's lunch, we went shopping at the mall. Kylie was not enjoying the bargains as much as Shawn and I were,
In fact she looks kind of bored!

Grandma's Visit

Kylie has had a lot of fun while her Grandma has been here. They have been quite busy going for walks, reading books and having Grandma and Kylie time. During the week my Mom has been here I can't get over how much Kylie has grown and how much more she is smiling and laughing. We will miss Mom/Grandma greatly when we drop her off at the airport today. We will go home and get ready for Cousin Shawn to come visit on Thursday! Here are some cute shots from over the week.

Check out our new section on the right of recipes. I figure if I am home I might as well cook some new recipes and try new things. Wanted to share the ones we like with you. Will update when we find the next good one :)
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section we love to try new things.
HINT HINT (Jess and Hugo - Feel free to send us the Pina Colada Recipe!!)

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Brian and Tricia's Big Night Out

Last night Brian and I went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. We left Kylie at home. No worries she had a babysitter although we had to question the babysitters qualifications. We did a strong and thorough interview and felt the babysitter was somewhat capable of watching Kylie. After all my Mom raised me and even though she dropped me on my head a few dozen times I guess I turned out okay. (The babysitter declined comment and declined to have her picture taken last night). From the pictures taken throughout the night Kylie looked like she was having a good time. Brian and I enjoyed our dinner out and only text messaged Mom a few times to check that Kylie was doing okay. Last Night was also the first night Kylie slept in her crib in her room! She has been sleeping through the night for a week or longer now (Midnight until 6am!)

The Happy Family Prior to Going Out
(Yes I look as white as a ghost)

Kylie thinking about sleeping in her crib

Kylie and a few of her favorite friends

Can't Get Enough Sleep

Brian and I are so happy that my Mom is in town. Nice to have another set of hands to help out. Mom and I have been all over town with Kylie mainly getting things to organize the house better especially with all of Kylie's things.

Kylie loves her Rainforest Gym so much... Brian and I get tired out

Kylie with some good tummy time

Kylie didn't know the FedEx man delivers new friends
especially awesome Teddy Bears that talk!