A Trip to the Zoo!

My mom and I took Kenley to the Orange County Zoo. Although it's not a very large zoo, there was still plenty of animals to see and interact with! Kenley loved every moment, and I plan on taking her back a few more times before I begin work.

A little hesitant to pet the goat! 

She finally decided she would reach out and touch the goat with one finger :)

Grooming time for the animals! 

Nana helped Kenley brush the goat!

If you look carefully, you can see the brown bear in the background!

Here's a better picture of one of the bears!

My little snicker-doodle! 

Nana and Ken Bug enjoying the tranquil waterfall! 

So peaceful! 

Mommy and my love!

Yum, a rare treat! She LOVES french fries!

Tuckered out after a fun-filled day!

Kenley's 15 months old!

I cannot believe our little girl is 15 months old! She has brought more happiness and joy to our lives than we ever could have imagined. She continues to amaze us with her spunky yet loving personality!  

On Tuesday, we had Kenley's 15 month old well baby check up. She weighs 18 lbs. 6 oz (below the 3rd % ile) and is 29 inches long (10th % ile). She is our teeny tiny angel!

Below are some things Kenley is doing and activities she enjoys:

• Transitioning to one nap a day: she typically sleeps for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Imitating everything we do and everything Max does :)
• Enjoys reading and is now pretending to read on her own. It is so cute she will open a book and talk and point to the pictures.
• Attending her first gymnastics class! She is already our little STAR :)
• Enjoys watching Baby Einstein! She will get in her little chair and point to the TV and says "watch, watch!" and signs "please!" We  limit her to watching it one time per day. I initially planned on not allowing her to watch TV until 2 years old, however that didn't go as planned....oops!
• Is becoming a picky eater. Her foods of choice are: avocados, sweet potatoes, carrots, any type of fruit, turkey sticks and chicken.
• Loves being outside! She enjoys riding in her wagon, going to the park, swimming or just waking around.
• Goes to bed around 7 or 8 and sleeps through the night until around 7 or 8 in the morning.
• Is a BIG fan of daddy! She is for sure daddy's little girl!
• Loves being around other babies/kids.
• Enjoys coloring and stacking blocks, then knocking them over!
• Can identify several objects in a book and in person.
• Is counting to 2. 
• Can identify several of her body parts such as: hair, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tongue, fingers, tummy, belly button, feet and toes.
• Is able to tell us the sounds of a monkey, duck, cow, sheep, bee, rooster and dog.
• She is saying the following words: Max, bubba, ball, mama, dadda, book, baby, rock, walk, nana, grandpa, papa, shoes, socks, dog, bath, bye, hi, toes, nose, yes, no, this, cracker, cheese, milk, turtle, thank you, please (but prefers to sign it), all done, duck, cat, night-night, bubbles, bottle, flower, one, two and her name (which she says as "Ken-Key"). 

Mommy and Daddy love you Ken Bug!

Happy Birthday America!

As my husband will tell you, I LOVE every Holiday, and the 4th of July is no exception! I enjoy decorating,  cooking, and entertaining friends during these special occasions! The day before the fourth, Blaine and I had a few friends over to begin our weekend of celebration! I must admit though when preparing for our company to come over, I tend to become somewhat anxious. I want everything to be perfect (i.e., house, food, music, ect). In Blaine's words, "I'm a neurotic basket case!" However, I would beg to differ with him :) I simply want everything in it's place! After an adult beverage, I was able to calm down and enjoy the preparation for the weekend!

Kenley enjoyed playing in the pool with her friend Logan!

Hanging out with good friends!

On the 4th, we went over to some of our friends house for a cook out, and then returned home to watch our communities fireworks in our front yard! 

About to enter the bounce house!

Our little firecracker :)

My Gym!

Kenley attended her first gymnastics class this weekend at My Gym! She absolutely loved it.  I cannot wait to take her back a few times during the week, and then again on Saturday with Blaine. She walked right into the gym and began jumping on the trapmpoline, which for now appears to be her favorite activity there! Circle time is also incorporated into the class, needless to say Kenley did not want sit down and listen to the instructor directions. However, we're keeping our fingers crossed that after a few sessions she will fall into the class routine.

So fun!

Jumping into the balls!

Swinging!

Watch out Nastia Liukin :)

Summer Fun!

Summer time is officially here in the O.C.!  School is out and the weather is more beautiful than ever! I am so blessed to be able to spend the summers at home with my baby girl. Plus, for the 2011-2012 school year, I will only be working 4 days a week!!  I am so excited to be able to spend more time with Kenley!  Let the fun begin!

Kenley and Nana at the lake watching the ducks swim!

Nana stayed with Kenley for the weekend, while Blaine and I stayed in Newport Beach for a company yacht trip!

Kenley and daddy swimming at the beach club!

Having fun in the sand!

Mud Run

For the past few years, Blaine and his co-workers participated in the Camp Pendleton Mud Run! Last year, Kenley and I went to cheer daddy on; however this year the girls decided to sleep in. Once Blaine and his teammates finished the race, Kenley and I meet everyone at Doheney State Beach, in Dana Point. Blaine's team finished 1st in the cooperate division and 5th overall, out of 500 teams who participated!

Mud Run 2010: Kenley-2 months old!

Mud Run 2011: Kenley-14.5 months old!

Memorial Day 2011

On Memorial Day, we spent the first part of the day at the lake near our house. Then the later part of the day at the beach. At the lake, Kenley enjoyed seeing the ducks! On the stairway down to the ducks she begins yelling, "Duck, Duck--Quack, Quack!" Of course, Blaine and I think this is the cutest thing ever!

Every Saturday morning we go to the lake to see the ducks! 

This is a memory I will forever carry with me!

Typically, she is hesitant to play in the sand, however on this occasion she dived right in!

She is fearless when it comes to the ocean, which is very frightening for mommy and daddy!

 However, we love to watch her enjoy all of Gods beautiful creations! 

We love you, little tutu princess!