Happy 6th Anniversary!

Our first summer dating - 2006

Today is one of my most favorite days for many reasons - one it's my birthday! :) But, the most important reason,  6 years ago I went on a first day with a guy I kind of knew (Thanks to Andrea Hershey) I never imagined that one date could so drastically change my life....forever!

 I honestly don't think I will ever forget that summer.  It was full of exploring a new city, spending time with great friends (the summer wouldn't have been complete without Andrea and Wil)  finding our favorite patio's, pool time, Saturday nights at 8.0's, The Spazmatics......The song Jessie's girl brings a flood of memories....It was a summer full of taking chances, having fun, and falling in love.  It's by far my most favorite summer ever! 

In honor of our 6 year anniversary I've posted some pictures.  I know, a ton, but once I started looking I had a hard time choosing!! 

 Spring 2012

Our sweet family of three....soon to be four! 

Happy Anniversary to the man of my dreams - thank you for always taking care of me and making our life together so interesting and fun! :)  I'm so blessed and thankful for you and our sweet family! 

Happy Mothers Day!

My Mom holds a very special place in my heart.  She is probably the happiest most giving person I've ever met.  She is always full of love and laughter and there is never a doubt in my mind that she prays for me and my sweet family on a daily basis.  She is beautiful on the inside and out - it is truly a blessing that I have such a wonderful example of how to be a Christian Mommy and wife.  I honestly don't know what I would do if I wasn't able to pick up the phone and call her to vent, get advice, or just to chat.  Rarely does a day go by that we don't talk.  Now that I'm a Mom too - I understand the unconditional love, always worrying - hoping and praying everday that you are doing everything right so you baby turns out to be a decent human being.  My love I have for this child is never ending, if anything I fall more and more in love with him everyday.

My first Mothers Day - May 2011 5ish weeks old

Mothers Day 2012 - 13 months old

I love being his Mom!

Since last year, I've learned to love more than I ever thought possible.  I have two of the most wonderful men in my life - I'm always thankful for them.  They make my heart complete.  I've learned the dishes can always wait until tomorrow, the laundry will always need washing, and toliets will always need to be scrubbed.  But, someday this little guy will grow up and leave home.  So for now, I love laying in the kitchen floor and playing cars, going on bike rides, pulling him in the wagon, reading the same books over and over and over, and sitting outside for hours so he can play in his sandbox, eat dirt and swing.  I just hope one day I've taught him that things don't matter, but spending time with someone/people you love is what truly matters. 

~K'Lyn

Feels Like Summer!

I am so far behind on my post! I still need to post pictures from Kutler's first birthday!  But, I couldn't resist posting pictures from this weekend first.  We had a wonderful weekend - we played outside and worked in the yard.  I guess I should say Zack did most of the work while Kutler and I played.

Saturday was a beautiful day! Kutler didn't know what to think of his pool - he would stick his hands in it and then go get in his sandbox and then go play in the water etc. - I'm not sure how many times he did that, but he had a blast!

 We also went on our first bike ride.  We had a wonderful time - however, half way through our ride he decided he did not like his helmet. (by the way, how cute does he look in his helmet!?) :) He started screaming and fussing so I stopped the bike and turned around and he is pulling down on the chin strap which was only pulling his helmet down harder on his head.  Needless to say, we turned around and went home.

 I adore this little guy!!

 Kutler is a very brave and determined little boy! He will try to climb anything! And usually will not stop until he gets what he is working towards or crashes! This weekend he got his first black eye! I know, 1 year old and 21 days and he has a black eye! And of all things he was playing in the front yard - in the grass with his wagon.  I'm still not sure how this happened, but he took it like a trooper! Scared me to death - but he is fine.

He was so brave while we cleaned  him up and put some medicine on his first real "owie" - In this picture it hasn't turned black yet, but yesterday morning he had a perfect little black ring under his eye - I love the looks other parents give me when we are out in public.  I mean seriously haven't you seen a one year old with a black eye!?!? :) 

As always he keeps our lives entertaining and full of surprises! I wouldn't trade one second of this crazy life for anything in the world! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day ~ count your blessings! 

K'Lyn 

Happy 11 Months Kman!

Today my little guy is 11 months old! My Mom started reminiscing about my pregnancy and how it seemed like it took forever for Kutler to get here, but this past year has gone incredibly fast!! I can still remember how I felt this time last year....nothing short of miserable! I was huge and this baby couldn't come fast enough!! And now that he is here, I just wish I could put our time together in slow motion.  Everyday he discovers something new and becomes a little more independent. While I'm happy he is learning and discovering so much, there is part of me that's a little sad.  But, it's all part of being a Mom - I'm just grateful to be Kutler's Mom.

A few of Kutler's favorites:
-Playing with Dada - we look forward to Daddy coming home every day!
-Yo Gabba Gabba
-His Monkey
-Swinging
-Going for walks
-Bubble baths
-Reading books
-Climbing
-Pressing buttons
-Bible Class
-Play dates
-Talking (that includes talking on the phone)
-Helping Mommy cook (aka - opeining all the doors and drawers)
-Helping the plants grow (aka - pulling on the leaves)

His newest accomplishment-trying to walk! Yesterday he took one step and he has taken a couple more today.  He is very careful and makes sure I'm right there in case he starts to fall.  I love the look on his face when he tries something new or discovers something.  He looks at me with pure amazement - eyes wide open just staring at me in awe! He has the most beautiful smile, with 6 sparkling white teeth (almost 7) and the biggest blues eyes (Thank you Grammie).  I can almost hear him say "Look Mom! Isn't this awesome!!"
I wouldn't trade this time with him for anything in the world - being a Mom is hard....some days it's really really hard! But it is the most rewarding job ever - when he grabs my cheeks and plants a huge, slobbery kiss on my mouth - makes everything worth it!!!

Here are a couple pictures from the past month:

 He is always willing to try whatever we are having for dinner! And loves corn on the cob!!

 Headed out for a walk - looking cool!

 Playing on his slide!

This picture makes me laugh - looks like a little wanna be gangsta!

One month from today we will be celebrating the BIG FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! I guess I better start making plans!!

Count Your Blessing!

~K'Lyn

10 Months!

Well it's hard to believe that my baby is almost 11 months old! This month has been so much fun! Being able to spend more time with Kutler and truly give my attention to my boys has been a huge blessing!

As always, Kutler is changing like crazy and discovering new things everyday.  Here are just a few from this past month.

We love bath time in our house. As soon as I turn the water on Kutler makes a bee line into the bathroom - trying to take his shirt off for me and climb into the tub.  He doesn't bathe, he swims!! He isn't afraid to put his face in the water, he actually likes it! I think this summer I could have a little fish at the swimming pool!

 I guess I should have been prepared that Kman was going to be a big boy - when he arrived he weighted 9.5 - that still didn't prepare me that at 10 months old we would be wearing 18 month size pj's! And I can honestly say he is a healthy eater - has only had a couple of french fries EVER!! He prefers meat and veggies! I can't complain, some of his favorite food are turkey, green beans, peas, celery, hummus, avocado....hahah! Oh my goodness, I just missed the perfect picture! As I'm typing away bragging about what a wonderful little eater Kutler is, I look down and he has found some left over Halloween candy and is mowing down on some peanut M&M's.  :) The one thing I've learned in the past 10 months children will always make you eat your own words!

Okay, well I will finish this post tomorrow - Kutler is now trying to climb up the cabinets and has pulled out the pots and pans - thank goodness my husband should be home around 7! As for now, I'm off to cook dinner and play with my little monkey!

Today has been another blessing! Thankful again God has granted me to be Kutler's Mommy and Zack's wife!

Well it has been awhile since my last post.  As always, a lot has changed! Kutler is growing like crazy and discovering something new everyday! He has officially started climbing onto/into everything! He has always loved to "help" me do the dishes.  Trying to be a patient mom I grab the silverware out first so he can "help" me unload the remaining dishes.  I seriously turned my back for less than 2 seconds and this is what I found -

He was so proud and honestly I couldn't grab my phone quick enough! He keeps me on my toes and laughing constantly! He also tried climbing up the bathroom cabinets this morning - not sure I'm ready for that.  He pulled out the bottom drawer and was trying to step inside when I noticed.  Hopefully he won't figure that one out for awhile.

Today is my first day as a full time stay at home wife/mom.  Every time he looks up at me with those bright blue eyes, or looks at me and says Mama, or giggles, or discovers something new and looks at me so proud - I know we made the right decision.

I'm so thankful my husbands supports this decision and has encouraged me to stay at home for a little while. I'm truly blessed to have such a hard working, supportive husband.

BIG Week

We have had a very busy week!! As many of you know when you have a baby you never know what that week will hold.  And everything always seems to happen at once! Since Kutler was born he has always LOVED to eat! (hence his birth weight of 9# 5 ounces) So we never miss dinner time - come 6:30 pm he is ready to eat!!  Before I clean him up and get him out I let him chew on his spoon ( I guess it feels good on his teeth) - well it's time to get out so I start wipping his face and I make him furious! I mean he is very angry at me - he looks straight at me and starts hollering Dada Dada Dada and won't stop! He was telling his Daddy on me and just knew he would come rescue him! Talk about seeing Zack melt - it is the sweetest sound to hear him call for his Dada and then to listen to Zack answer him.  They have the best conversations and the sweetest relationship!

Tuesday was a big day in our house - not only did Kutler start saying Dada, but it also snowed! And let me tell you he was not a fan of sitting in the snow he screamed his head off, but I just had to get him all dressed up in his snow gear and take a picture!

It was also Halloween...Halloween has never been this fun! Good thing we have a very patient little guy.  He let me dress him up several different days - he is the cutest cow I've EVER seen!!

It seems like we've been teething forever, but we FINALLY have a tooth on the bottom.  Another is about to pop through and the two on top will be coming in any day.  It's nice to know that all this random screaming has been worth it! :)

It's hard to believe that today my little love is 7 months old!

1 Day Old

The past 7 months have been amazing - the best time of my life so far.  It seriously seems like yesterday we brought him home from the hospital.  Time is going by way too fast - we are enjoying and soaking up every second with our little love. 

I'm beyond Blessed to be Zack's wife and Kutler's Mommy.