Maternity pictures. Yes.

So let me just start out by saying I love photography and wish I had a eye for it and knew how to take pictures. I love looking at photo blogs and pictures on Pinterest.  I always love looking at the beautiful maternity pictures a lot of women take.  However, I was never one to really want to get any done because I am not nearly as photogenic as these women I see in these beautiful pictures.  Well one of my very close friends Kayla Bishop is graduating in May from NAU and studied photography while she was there.  Wanting to get her business started and start getting her name out there she wanted to come take maternity photos of me. My first thought was, "Me + Maternity Pics? These will not be great" But I quickly learned with a good photographer you can love pictures of yourself...even while you are 7 1/2 months pregnant!  Not to mention having a really cute daughter to make all the pictures even better.  Phil had to work so he didn't get to be in any-and I'm pretty sure he was not too disappointed ;)  But I am just impressed with Kayla...I love ALL of them. Not just some, ALL.  So here is a viewing of some of my favorites she did.  I very rarely like pictures of myself so just let me have this moment in all my pregnant body glory.

She posed me and took care of everything.  So if you are in need of a photographer who is very patient with kids (Kinz cried for a good 30 min) and just knows what she is doing I will hook you up with Kayla.

Kitty Kitty

Halloween was fun this year and for me a little hectic. I had my day planned out and under estimated how long some things would take.  I had planned on bringing dessert to our ward party and was going to make oreo truffles that looked like eye balls.

(I luckily had one left when I left the party so I snapped a picture. I meant to take one of the whole tray, but yeah, didn't happen)

 I did that, but for some reason thought they took a lot less time. I have made them a lot, you think I would remember. I blame it on the pregnancy. Anyways I was to be at the ward party at 5 and then meeting at my sisters at 6 15 to go trick or treating. I didn't get there till 5 40.  I planned to take lots of pictures of Kinzi in her Kitty costume before I left. But, due to the fact I was running late, and she just wanted to run around I hardly got any good ones.  As I tried to paint her whiskers on I soon realized it was not a good idea-Way to Hard. Hence why they look terrible and looks like she did it herself.

Phil had to work a little later that day also so things just seemed hectic. I decided next year to just pick one thing to do that night and go with it.

But it all worked out. So I got to the party late, that wasn't even a big deal. Phil showed up 5 min after me which was so perfect.  My truffles disappeared within 10 minutes and I got to my sisters at about 6 25 and still did lots of trick or treating with Kinz.

Now onto trick or treating...

Funniest night ever. At first Kinz was super tired and cranky and didn't want anyone to hold her except Grandma.  About the 3rd house we went to, the person held out the bowl for all the kids to pick one candy. Well leave it to Kinz to take one, put it in her bag, and take another. And another, And another. I kid you not, she took about 7 from this house. And of course the lady was not going to tell her no.  When we actually grabbed her and walked away, she cried.  But then realized we were at yet another house.  She caught on really quick to trick or treating and would grab 2 or 3 handfuls at each house. Oh dear.  She had the best night of her life.  It wasn't even the candy she was thrilled about.  Her favorite thing to do is to empty her toys into a bucket/bag/basket and load and unload them. It keeps her entertained for a long time. So this was right up her alley. I'm glad she had fun.  It was pretty hilarious to watch her.  I'm already excited for next year to dress up two kids. I already have the ideas flowing of what they will be.

The Man

Just need to put a little note in here for my main man.  I don't express enough how grateful I am to have him in my life not only as my Husband but the Dad of my little girl and soon to be little boy.

If there is one word to describe him it would be-hardworker. Ok that's two words that I made into one. Just go with me on this one ok?

For the last couple of weeks he has been studying and studying some more to get ready for his first CPA (certified public accountant) test.  The first of 4.  And by so much studying I mean, getting home from work at 5, eating, playing with Kinz for a little bit, then studying till about 12 every night. Even on weekends (besides Sunday) he has been so dedicated to getting his study in.  The hard part for me is that he is home studying, but Kinz and I just want to bug him and have his attention but know he needs to study.  He took his first test last Friday and I know was looking forward to relaxing that night. But Lo and Behold I came down with the stomach flu and he had to take care of Kinz and his sick wife instead.  But of course no complaints from him.  What a man.  Luckily today I feel mucho better and he was able to do something he has not gotten to do for a couple of weeks now...sit on the couch and watch football.  He was so happy and totally deserved it.  His next test is in 2 1/2 weeks so come Monday he will be back to a studying man. But then has a break until February. 

I am sure grateful for all the hard work he puts forth to provide for our little family. I think Kinzi and Baiden are too.

Thank you for being the best Phil. We Love you.

Beautiful Heartbreak

I kept trying to write something to go along with the video but my words don't do it justice. Just watch and you will experience it yourself.  The message is beautiful.

Friends.

There are so many reasons we are excited for a little boy to join the fun at our house. But I have a couple of friends who I graduated HS with that are having boys right now too and they will all be just months apart. Im excited that our Baiden Boy already has friends. And its even better that these girls are great friends to me.

 This is Me, Paige and Aubrey.  Paige is going to have her baby any day now...we are all anxiously awaiting that day. Especially her I'm sure :)  His name is going to be Link (cute huh?).  Aubrey is Due in December with her little boy and they are naming him Theron (also a cute one I know). Don't they both look great? Yes, I agree. And then Baiden will be coming right after in January. Babies everywhere.

And I hope this picture makes you smile...its awesome.   I love having friends that are pregnant at the same time.

And we all had stripes on (even miss Kinz). So I had to include this picture too :)

Livin.

Fun update on Kinzi so I am at least writing this stuff down somewhere...
She is now 15 months old and quite the fireball.  I know this to be true because people in my ward have started to notice too.  She has become pretty independent and learned how to let out a big yell or throw herself on the ground when she doesn't get what she wants. She has learned concrete is not very fun to throw a fit on.
But even though she can be crazy at times she is still very sensitive and sweet. 
She loves to cuddle and will randomly walk up to a person or anything (a wall, couch, table) and lay her head down and cuddle. I love that about her.
She loves to go to sleep. No joke. If she is acting tired I ask her if she wants to go nigh night and she repeats it back to me and walks me to her room so she can take a nap.
She is very attached to her blankie. I might love it. 
She still sucks her fingers when she goes to sleep.
She loves anyone to read her a book. She will walk it up to you. Hand it to you, then reach for you to pick her up. If you ignore her, she will throw a fit. Beware.
She dances so cute.  Sometimes she will go in circles on the floor and sometimes she shakes her arms back and forth.
She can do the whole patty cake song with actions. She also does the popcorn song. In fact she ran into the primary room on Sunday when she heard them singing it and started doing the actions with them. She also just started singing "E-I-E-I-O" when we sing old McDonald to her. I laugh every time.
I counted all the words she could say and she is up to 10 woo hoo! Mama, Dada, Nana, Nigh Night, Yeah, Dog, Jesus (work in progress), Love you, no no, Uh Oh. Some don't actually sound like the real word but I know she thinks she is saying them and she tries so I am giving her the credit.
She LOVES bananas. She wants one everyday.  She calls any food or drink nana.
She also loves dogs.  And calls any animal she sees a dog. Pretty funny when a cat comes on TV and she yells DOG really loud.
She has 9 teeth! 4 on top, 2 molars in back, and 3 on bottom. Yes only 3. And there is no sign of the 4th coming in to even it out, hilarious!
She loves to watch cartoons. And I am A OK with it.  In fact I can clip her nails, paint her nails, and do her hair while she watches them because she doesn't move at all. Works out great. Her favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba. Pretty Annoying but she loves it.  I just introduced Veggie Tales to her and she likes it a lot too. Plus I think its possibly the cutest show ever.
She loves to be outside and thankfully its cooling off so I will actually take her out of the house now.
She knows where her eyes, nose, ears, and tongue are. 
Also if you ask her where Baiden is or her Brother, she points to her belly :) But will kiss mine if I ask her to give him a kiss. She is going to be a great sissy.
When dad is home she wants his undivided attention and follows him everywhere.
She loves people and waves to anyone. Even if they don't look at her she still waves.
She really really loves her grandma's. Go figure eh?
She is above the 5th percentile for weight! That hasn't happened for a while ha ha. She is 19 pounds and 9 ounces and 29 inches long. I love having a little (but still chunky) girl.

When people hear I am a stay at home mom they sometimes ask, "What do you do all day?" Well I play and play and play. Yes sometimes I get bored but I love what I get to do. Plus I'm sure come January I'm not going to have as much free time as now anyways.
Phil and I are always talking about how fun Kinzi is. We love being able to do more things with her now and see how fun her personality is.  She makes us laugh everyday.  Sometimes at night after she has been to sleep a while we go get her out of bed and just snuggle her and sometimes play with her. Yeah, we are really good parents. We can't help it. She is so fun! She goes right back to sleep after so its all good.

We took her to the D Backs game and every time the crowd clapped she did with so much excitement too!

Great bedhead right?

She does this all the time.  Just lays in the middle of the floor wherever she is. Goof.

Loves her Dad.

We are all getting excited around here for a new baby.  Sometimes I wonder how I am going to handle a 19 month old and newborn but I am just so excited to have a new baby to cuddle whenever I want.

Back before I was pregnant Phil and I were talking about boy names we liked. He came up with all these great ones.  Our favorite was Baiden and it has stuck ever since.  I'm pretty sure that's the name we are going with and I love it.  He is moving around all the time. And doc says that the baby and I are both healthy and doing great.  This is a pic from last week. My goal is to take them every week. Lets hope I stick to it.