1st Haircut

We both went for haircuts this past Friday (12-4) so we can look extra handsome at our big birthday party today. It was Kai's very first haircut (we won't count the haircut that Papa gave him).



Showing off his new look

And being a cheese ball (this was too funny not to post)

Christmas Parade

Even though it was only 27 degrees out yesterday, we walked down to the Christmas Parade. (Emphasis on *walked* since our house is now close enough to do that!!)

We were SO cold!

Thanksgiving Traditions

For thanksgiving Mommy and Daddy have combined some of their favorite traditions. Mommy remembers many years of decorating gingerbread houses...


Kai wanted to help me eat the candies from the house, but Poppie helped keep him away from my sweet dinner.

And Daddy grew up hunting for his Christmas tree in the woods the next day...

I had to try out making a snow angel. I realized after my 5th attempt that the snow wasn't cooperating with me...it was too hard.

Uncle Drew thought he would teach me how to snowshoe. I can't wait to get my own pair next year!


Kai fell asleep in our hunt for the perfect tree. He insisted it was back by the car but I had to try out the "hunt" first before I agreed.


Poppie and I built a fire to heat up the chili and warm our fingers (for some reason I just couldn't keep the gloves on my hands and my hand warmers weren't working).



Kuna (aka "Tuna" to me) and Boulder (aka "Bouldie") came along...we tried to tire Bouldie out, but he thought it was just a nice warm up.


And then we tried out the best invention ever...a sled! This was SO much fun. Every time I got to the bottom I got a HUGE smile on my face and would promptly yell "AGAIN!" Even Kai had a turn or two. He definitely didn't find this as wonderful as I did. I think panicked would be a better word for him.



Our tree!! Kai was right, the one right by the truck when we drove in was perfect. We didn't need to hike after all. But that would have taken the adventure out of it.

I wasn't even tired when we were done. Nope, not this guy.

The Big O-N-E!!

Happy 1st Birthday Kai Isaac!

Last week Kai turned one. I am finally getting a chance to post about it. We moved in to our new house on his birthday so it's been quite chaotic ever since. I have a break now while Daddy and Kadyn put lights on the Christmas tree (Kai is taking a much needed nap).

Some milestones:

~Kai is not walking, though crawls at lightening speed. He's standing up, and creeping around furniture, however, he is very cautious. Not the dare-devil that his brother is...and this mama has to have a sigh of relief with that.

~Kai finds every opportunity to smack his head into something. He has more bruises, cuts, and scrapes on his face than any other kid I know.

~He's become a climber. We often turn around to find him up 2 stacks of boxes, in the dishwasher or our cupboards, etc.

~He continues to adore his brother. Their favorite time of day is "naked time" as Kadyn calls it. They chase each other around in the buff and squeal with delight. Who wouldn't like feeling the breeze? Ultimately, this has meant he hates getting dressed.~ God knew what he was doing giving us 2 boys. We love that they adore each other and have so much fun playing together. They are now sharing a room in our new place and won't go to sleep unless the other is there. Love it.

~Kai plays with toys. This might not seem big, but I don't remember Kadyn playing with toys this young.

~Though a lot of his words sound the same, he is clearly trying to communicate.

~He loves to put something in his hand and crawl around holding it. Usually a pencil or the stick to a drum. Something long and thin.

~Is down to nursing one time a day--just before bed! (More of an accomplishment for mommy!)

~We are beginning to realized the extent of his food allergies. Ugh. I didn't sign up for that!!! (I just have to think of it as God not giving me more than He thinks I can handle--I must have a stronger threshold than most!?!)

Happy Birthday Baby Boy! We love you Kai Isaac!

**Everyone is invited to the boy's joint birthday party a week from tomorrow; Sunday, December 6, at 3:30pm. Buzzzz on over!

Wow

I don't think mommy could have taken a picture any more similar. Crazy. The top is Kadyn. The bottom is Kai. Same age.

Boys Will Be Boys

Who Us?

Kai--Kadyn, what is that you have?

Kai--A monkey? Wait a minute, that looks like something I want...I think I'll just take it from you.

Kadyn--I don't think so...I'll put you in a headlock.



Kai--HAHA! I won!
Kadyn--NOOOO!!!! I was playing with that!

Kai--Victory is sweet.

Kadyn--Here Baby, now give it to me!

Kadyn and Kai--You mean we're boys and we can fight, duke it out, and then be friends again? Okay.

Kadyn and Kai--What? We're innocent.




(I am just noticing how red the boy's hair looks in these photos. Kai definitely has red highlights but Kadyn does not. And Kai isn't as red as these pics show!) hehe

Happy Halloween!

We had a fabulous time partaking in Halloween festivities! I was the Itsy Bitsy Spider and Kai was our cute little Pumpkin. We went trick or treating in the Old Mill at all the shops and then went around Grammie's neighborhood. At every stop I made sure to ask for 2 candies...one for me, and one for my baby brother. I was having so much fun I didn't want to stop, but I finely gave in to how tired my feet were...all 8 of them :)