2011 HoLiDaYs

Wow, the holidays have already come and gone! What a crazy few months it's been. Kelsey is getting so big and is officially on the move. She had been taking a few steps here and there but when you wanted her to walk to you she wouldn't. It was a big joke around our house that she walked all night in her crib but didn't want us to know she could. But finally on December 15 (right before she turned 15 months) she just stood up and started walking and she hasn't stopped since! Needless to say, it's hard to get her to slow down to take pictures of her.

To start off the holidays we took a trip on the Heber Valley Railroad Polar Express train ride. Jeff's high school choir got to sing on the train so we all went to support him and see Santa. It was fun for the kids to travel up to "The North Pole" then Santa got on the train and met all the kids. To top off the night, we all went out for pizza afterwards. Such fun times! Here are a few pictures from that night...

Thanksgiving was really nice and chill. We had a nice dinner at my mom's then went over to Jeff's families house for another real nice dinner. Somehow I didn't get any pictures that day but it was just a really low key and relaxing day. I can't post about Thanksgiving without writing about things am thankful for. We have a lot to be thankful for and I can't say enough how much we are thankful for such a healthy happy kiddo! Am also very thankful for mine and Jeff's family, for all of our health, and for my job that reminds me daily how quickly life can change and how your health is something you shouldn't take for granted.

Christmas was so fun with Kelsey this year. We taught her that Santa says "Ho Ho Ho" and she loved loved loved all the Christmas lights and "pretties" everywhere. So on Christmas Eve we went to the Candle Light Christmas service at Grace Lutheran. Defiantly a tradition since Jeff proposed to me on Christmas Eve 5 years ago at that same church! Another tradition that I love that we do is that my sister and her kids, my mom and heather and us all open gifts together Christmas morning. So this year Amanda and her family spent the night at our house and the kids wrote a letter to Santa letting him know where to drop off their gifts at Honey's house.... On Christmas morning Santa delivered and the kids couldn't have be more happy. Kelsey was overwhelmed and didn't really know what to think of all the excitement. Nor did she really rip into her gifts like I thought she would. But I think she still had a good time. Kelsey got a bunch of little stuff like books, puzzles, clothes, a mini pillow pet, a blanket I made her and a blow up winter sled. She did get spoiled by the rest of the family that got her babies, toys and clothes. The best part of Christmas this year was my mom's gift to all of us. She booked 2 condos for a couple of days after Christmas down at Eagle Point Mountain Resort, which is right outside of Beaver. Although there was no snow and the ski resort wasn't open yet we had so much fun just hanging out with everyone. In one condo Jeff, Kelsey and I stayed with my mom and Heather, Amanda and Richard and the kids. Then in the other cabin AnnDrea and Ricci with their kids shared with Stephanie and Danny and their kids for one night and Katie, BJ and Trace one night. On one of the days we took the kids that were feel well out to a little hill side that had some snow for sledding. Kelsey had a blast in her sled! Although some of us, including me were sick on the trip, it was a blast. So glad we got to share that experience with everyone. What a great way to end the year! Am so looking forward to 2012 and all the blessings that are sure to come! Hope everyone had a great holiday season too!

Halloween 2011

Halloween was so much fun this year with The Cake. Because am a dork, I decided to do a family costume theme and what could be cuter than a Bee and her Bee Keepers?! She looked so dang adorable and I had fun putting together our costumes. Our first Halloween party we went to was Bradley's 9th birthday party. It was a lot of fun and of course Amanda did a great job throwing the scary, kid friendly costume party. Kelsey's favorite part was the dance floor. She could not get enough of the music and dancing! The next party we went to was at Jeff's family house were we had a fun little Halloween dinner party. It turned out really well with lots of "disgusting, scary food." Then on Halloween day I took Kelsey to Jeff's work in the morning so all his choir kids could see her then I picked up Bradley and Olivia from school and we all got dressed up and went to my mom's work for the huge trick or treat thing. Seriously the kids got sooo much candy there we didn't need to take her out trick or treating that night! Just love that Girl! Me and my Bee All the cousin on the Zawalski side Jaycik loves his Kelsey. It's so cute! Yep, I made her that bag! Cute little Strawberry Short Cake and Mega Mind! Jacob, Kelsey, Brooklyn, Bradley, Heather, Olivia and Trace

Fall 2011

As I have said before, fall is my favorite time of year and this year is no exception! We now have Kelsey's birthday to celebrate along with our anniversary, my birthday, halloween and Jeff's birthday! This year for our 4 year anniversary Jeff and I went up to Snowbird and had a very nice dinner and stayed in a nice condo. It was kind of a bummer that it happen to be the first snowfall of the season, so the tram and October Fest got cancelled. It seriously looked like the middle of winter up there. But it was really pretty and made me excited for the upcoming ski season. On one of the beautiful fall days we took Kelsey to the zoo for the first time with Heather. She had on her serious face for most the day, watching and exploring everything. The first animal she actually giggled at was the giraffe that we seen up close eating. She seemed to like the train ride too. After the zoo we went and picked out her pumpkin for halloween. It was such a great day spent with our little family and Heather. Heather is always fun to take to the zoo, she gets just as excited if not more than the kids when it comes to animals! Heather did a good job taking this picture! She would not look at me the whole time! 13 months old

1 year stats

At Kelsey's 12 month appointment she weighed in at 18lbs 5 oz and 29 1/2 inches long. That makes her in the 10 % for weight and 75% for height! She is a very healthy and happy baby. She still only has her 2 bottom teeth but eats everything we give her. Some of her favorite foods right now are cheese, peas, bananas, guacamole and pasta. One little quirk she has is that she loves her blankies and woobies and she has to have them to sleep. She also tries to carry them around most the day. She actually has given herself a little sore on her tongue cause she sucks on her blankets so much. Lol. She took her first official few steps on October 9th with me, Jeff and Honey all watching. She still needs lots of encouragement and assistance to walk. But any day now I think she will be off and running. She loves, loves, loves music! Anytime she hears music she dances and tries to sing along. She's such a little ham. I love it! She also is such a smart little cookie. She says pretty clearly mom, dadda, cheese, dog, kitty, bye bye, duck and no-no. She also shakes her head no and says wasdat (what's that) a lot! I can't express how much fun she is right now. It is just amazing watching her grow and learn every day. This past year has been so incredibly wonderful having her in our lives. I truly feel blessed to have her as my own! I am so looking forward to the up coming holidays with our little family :)

First Birthday

Kelsey's first birthday was great. On her actual birthday Jeff and I took her to ToysRus and let her pick out her birthday chair. She picked a pink princess one, of course! Then we took her out to dinner to the Macaroni Grill. It was really sweet cause they brought her over some gelato with a candle in it and sang Happy Birthday to her in Italian. It was a great day with our sweet little cake. It's so crazy all the emotions that come with celebrating your child's first birthday. It's kind of bitter sweet :)

Her Birthday party was on that following Saturday. We had it at Honey's house in the back yard. It was such a beautiful day, perfect weather for an outdoor event. We had the tent ball pit that Honey bought her out with another princess tent for the little ones to play in. We decorated the yard with bright colors and pictures of Kelsey. Amanda and my mom made her a fabulous birthday cake, or should I say cakes! We had lots of family and friends over including Danie'l and Jadon who made a special trip up for the event. We served rigatoni for dinner then let the cake open her gifts. She had a fun time opening gifts for a minute and then she just wanted to run off and play! I believe her favorite part of the party was the cake time! We had all the kids gather around her with their own cupcake and candle and after we sang happy birthday all the kids got to make a wish for Kelsey and blow out their own candle. Kelsey knew exactly what to do with her huge cupcake, she just dug right in! She was having a blast with it, it was so dang funny! Kelsey defiantly got spoiled for her birthday! Thanks to all our family and friends for sharing this very special day with us. Am a bit sad we did not get more pictures of everyone that was there that day... All in all it was a great birthday celebration spent with great family and friends.