WOW...I have a lot to post

So, our last few months have been filled with plenty to blog about.  I don't know if I can fit it all in one post, but I'll definitely sum up the highlights.

Ginny, Kaylor and I had a great Thanksgiving.  We spent it with Ginny's aunt and uncle and their family.  We snapped a little shot of us since we were looking super cute.  

Since Ginny has been working a lot, Kaylor and I have been spending a lot of time together.  I have some super cute shots of her, too.

Of course, she's walking (and climbing) everywhere.  We kept her toys in our ottoman for a while, so the last shot is her digging in there to get there very last one out.  She can say some words fairly clearly: 

• dadda
• momma
• ball
• bah-bye complete with a wave

She also says some other words she has made up that resemble the original one.

• rah-rah is her frog that she sleeps with or water
• mah-mah is mickey mouse, milk, and high five
• bah accompanied with distinct pointing is "What is that?"

She loves our iPhones and throws quite a fit if we don't let her have one of them.  She loves to just see the picture on the front of it and kiss it.  She is officially off of formula which is such a blessing.  She loves jelly sandwiches, peas, grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas and puffs.  She has been giving very grumpy faces to strangers and even to friends.  But she is very sweet and still sleeping well.  She has a bit of a runny nose but is in good spirits.

After Thanksgiving,  Ouizer and Dolly came to visit.  Well, first, we all went to Vegas.  Ouizer's company paid for a flight + 1 to go to Vegas.  Ginny, Kaylor and I drove up and spent a few days with them.  We tried to take them to as many of our favorite places as we could fit in the two days.  We had a blast.  While the girls went to their Christmas party, Ginny and I hid out in the bathroom so Kaylor could fall asleep in the room.  We set up a little pallet (blankets and pillows) to watch a movie until she knocked out.  Sadly, it's the only pictures I have from Vegas; especially since we went to Cane's to eat lunch the day we left (AMAZING!)  I guess what happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas.  After Vegas, all of us came back and the aunties spent a little while with us. 

I won't mention the unmentionable happenings on our way back from Vegas.  All I can say is Dolly hates Canes and Hot Chocolate now and she left her boots on the freeway.

Of course, no trip to Cali is not complete without a trip to Ikea.  Kaylor and Dolly decided they needed to rest in the buggie.

Oh, and we also made a stop at the Happiest Place on Earth.

We also celebrated Kaylor's first birthday.  Ginny had the great idea of making it a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse themed party (thank you Pinterest).  

Aunt Bea (Ouizer) made Kaylor a cute pillow case dress.  More pics to come.

Dolly (Nanny), Ginny and I decided to be healthy and run a 5K.  We did the Reindeer Run for the YMCA in Chino.

                                        

And last but not least is Christmas.  We had our first official Christmas together as a family with just us.  We spent the Eve with Ginny's Aunt's family and then Christmas morning was just our little three.  Aunt Bea also made Kaylor a Christmas dress.  It is adorable.  

This is a picture of Kaylor at Ginny's parent's house in the dress Aunt Bea made.  It doesn't display exactly how cute it is but I loved it.  Thank Aunt Bea!

Ok, I think that covers everything.  Ginny and I are training for a half marathon.  We started jogging and are doing well.  We are looking to run one in about June.  Wish us luck!

Halloween-ween

We went trick or treating last night with Kaylor.  I tried getting some pictures of her during the actual act but it wasn't light enough outside.  A few days ago, we were able to snap a few pictures of her at the Pumpkin Patch.  Where we live, there is a place you can go to buy a pumpkin and there are some kiddy rides and such.  We took the opportunity to shoot a few pics. These are a few of the ones I took.  We also capture one of Sophie for her 10 month photo.  

It's a small world after all.

Ginny's and my parents chipped in for our birthdays and got us annual passes to Disneyland!  We were so excited to go.  I've only been once a few months ago so it was fun to go again.  Ginny grew up in Cali and has been a ton of times.  We brought Kaylor for the first time too!  She was definitely a trooper.  Here's a few pictures from our trip.  

Kaylor with her Dumbo shirt on.  She looks like a grown up. 

From October-Christmas, the Haunted Mansion is transformed into the Nightmare Before Christmas.  It was really neat to see the difference.  Jack welcomed us to his home. 

Kaylor's and my first time on Dumbo.

Last time I went to Disneyland, we didn't see one character.  This is Ariel (in her human form).  We were lucky to get a picture with her.  There were some crotchety people "in line" to take a picture and I think we unknowingly jumped in front of them.  Sorry for the poor quality; I tried to edit it a bit to make it look better.  Kaylor was not so interested in the mermaid princess. 

And the classic, Splash Mountain.  We used Ginny's dad's "no stairs" pass to get ahead of everyone.  Donnie came with us too.  We are the last three in the log.

Funny story about this.  Ginny and her cousin were talking about how wet we would get during the ride.  Ginny told me it might be a good idea, when I get in the log, to take my socks and shoes off.  So, I kept bumping into the old guy in front of me trying to take my shoes and socks off.  So, I'm holding my shoes in the picture.  I think it's pretty hilarious.  

9 mos.

We love our Kaylor.  She gets more special every time we see her.  We feel like she's getting so big.  Here's a picture we took tonight.  We found these jammies and they are 12 mos!!  

Ok, I know it's a lot late to be posting her 9 mos. picture but here she is, with her beloved Sophie.

And instead of giving you a list of things she does now, I made a video.  There are two parts because it was too big to send from my phone.  

          Part 1

                                                            Part 2

                

1,2,3,4, FIVE GUYS!

I'm certain the only people who read this are looking for an update from Kaylor.  Well, since she doesn't type as fast as I do on the computer then you will just have to settle for an update form me. 

I have a job!  Technically, I've had a job for about 2 weeks but I just started two days ago with Five Guys.  I am helping this franchise open their third store in the area.  Yes, I am 30 years old and a little embarrassed I am working for a burger chain and being managed by several individuals who are younger than I am.  However, it's the first company that has hired me and I am not ashamed to work for this company.  If you haven't looked into this chain, you should.  I feel they have a superior product and a good sense of work.  I also feel it's a great opportunity to work through college, and possibly have a chance of moving into management soon.  

Ginny is still searching.  She has had several leads but no luck.  Matter-of-fact, she's had the opposite of luck, whatever that may be.  She is looking into being a free lance ATC and has an opportunity to work for a contract based company.  

Ok, I'll update a little bit for Kaylor (she is sleeping right now, anyway).  She has 1.5 teeth and doesn't seem to mind biting either of us.  She loves giving raspberries to Ginny and I and even on herself.  She LOVES taking baths.  She loves being in the bathroom for any reason; the mirror, the tub, the toilet, eating toilet paper.  She's not picky as long as we let her go in there.  She gets excited when we even pass by the bathroom.  

All in all, we are in good spirits.  We are looking forward to the cooler fall weather. 

Travelin along

First off, why is there going to be a new Steel Magnolia's movie?  The original movie is a classic.  It does not need to be redone by anyone.  You will never get a cast as amazing as Dolly, Daryl, Julia, Olympia, Sally, and Shirley. 

We've been living in California for a little over a month now.  The weather is vastly improving.  And by improving, I mean getting cooler.  And by cooler I mean being able to open the windows at night.  We are living with Ginny's Aunt and Uncle.  It will be nice to eventually have our own space again but we are so lucky to be able to live here.

One of us finally got a job; me.  I have been accepted for a position at the new Five Guys opening in the next town over.  It's only about 10 minutes from where we live so it'll be super convenient.  For another job at a local hospital, I have had three interviews and a competency test.  Hopefully, I will hear something from them this next week and I can work there instead.  Ginny has gone back and forth with the main two jobs that we were looking for here.  She may be working at Five Guys too.  We have also decided that I will look into getting into college sooner.  I might as well since I am not doing anything else productive right now.  I have looked into the University of Phoenix and will be touring two other campuses this week to decide.  UoP will probably be the best bet because I can start in late October.

Kaylor is amazing us.  She is so close to walking.  She's taken a few shaky steps but nothing to write home about yet.  I feel she will be so much happier when she finally just walks.  She's in a screaming stage right now and I think it's partly to do with her frustrations between not walking, tooth discomfort and these two people who keep telling her, "che, che, no, no, don't do that, that's not yours, that's not for you, stop sticking the cell phone charger in your mouth."  She is also waking up bright and early at 6 am.  We have been giving in and going for a walk as to not wake our roommates up.  Tomorrow, however, we are going to try to give her a bottle if she wakes up and see if she will go back to sleep.  Let's see.

Other than that, we miss our Louisiana family and hope to see them soon. 

8 mos

Here is our precious girl or as her uncle calls her, "My special princess."

She is really starting to walk a lot more...holding on still.  I'm not sure if I'm ready for her to walk yet because I feel she is still so young, but she will walk when she wants to.  I know, however, it will be a lot better for her to get around on her own when she wants to.  Also, she is starting to get a little heavy to carry.  

She has one tooth coming through on the bottom and one next to it that is trying to come up with it.