Randomness and Halloween

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I'm not so sure I want to know the dialogue for this one!

I decided I am one of the worst bloggers in the short history of blogging. I am terrible at posting updates! Here is my token update. I'm good now for another 2-3 months, right?

Carys is still going strong. She's growing like a weed, and trying to grow up too fast! She absolutely adores green beans, peas, and barley cereal, but is not too fond of carrots. If she is not fed promptly at 7 (now 6) every night, she lets everyone know she is unhappy and hungry! She is somewhere between 17 and 18lbs now, and gaining quickly on her very petite sister. Any day now she will dwarf Andelynn, and Andelynn will rue the day she picked on her "little" sister!

Andelynn's new fascination is hunting. She is a mini Josh! She wants nothing more than to "shoot Bambie." Josh couldn't be more proud. It was quite a sight to see them go hunting with her pink pop-gun in the gun rack. Fortunately, I mean unfortunately, they did not shoot their deer. Andelynn will have to wait another year to shoot her deer. Until that time we will listen to "My Big Green Tractor" on repeat every morning and every afternoon, to and from school, to remind me exactly how much like her father she truly is!

Halloween was a lot of fun. Andelynn was Cinderella and Carys wore Andelynn's old ladybug outfit. We tried to find her something new, but I.F. was out of her size. Andelynn was a beautiful Cinderella, but did not cooperate for pictures. I'm seriously wondering if the girl in the pictures is my beautiful litte angel, or if her body was possessed by a devil. She looks EVIL!!! I promise she does not hate her sister- her evil look is actually her trying to wink and smile at the same time!

Carys chillin' in her vibrating chair

Andelynn "hiding" from the camera and trying to hold her very big little sister

Carys practicing her crawling. There will be no army crawling for her-

she's insisting on doing it the "right" way!

Um. . . this picture really frightens me, but Carys seems unfazed!

See- she really does love her!

Chillin' in the high chair.

The infamous pink popgun. Andelynn is explaining that she wants to either shoot a deer or shoot a fish. Not sure where she got the idea that shooting fish is ok: Josh, Sam, and Matt all claim innocence.

3 months already

It's hard to believe Carys is already 3 months old! She's growing up too fast! My "little" girl is already 14 1/2+ lb's and wearing 6-9 month clothes. She's trying to roll over and is laughing and squealing.

We went to Sears yesterday for 3 month/family pictures. It was, of course, the day Carys chose not to smile. She absolutely refused to sit still or smile at all. We actually had to return later in the day for a second appointment. She cooperated somewhat better the second time, but not great. I have a feeling we have another strong-willed, highly active "princess" on our hands!! Andelynn was also in a non-cooperative mood, but I expected that from my 2 year old.

Carys's serious face

Trying not to smile!

You think you can get me to do something I don't want to?

Talking

Small smile

The one time she really smiled, and she hid her face!

The only semi-decent family pic!

blessing dress

blessing dress without the bonnet

Getting to know Andelynn

I hate pictures, but Andelynn insisted we take one together. Gotta love the wink!

Andelynn talking- something she does 24/7/365

Andelynn holding Carys (notice Carys's ponytail!!!). Andelynn loves her sister and insists on holding her throughout the day. She's a terrific big sister!This picture's for you Christina- I thought you'd enjoy it!!!

Andelynn is really developing quite the personality. Yes, she has been a little spit-fire since the day she was born, but she is really hitting a "fun" age now!

Andelynn has decided she absolutely adores motorcycles. She gets excited whenever she sees one or hears one. If we pass one on the road she squeals, "Mommy! Mocorcycle!!! I see it! Mocorcycle!!!" She is completely obsessed and convinced she will someday receive her very own "mocorcycle:" "Daddy buy me mocorcycle, I big." It reminds me of one of my favorite stories when I was younger: "The Littlest Monster." It was a story about a little monster who wanted nothing more than to get a monstercycle for his birthday, but he was too small. Maybe I should dig out that book and tape and let Andelynn listen to the story- I think she'd love it! I'm not sure where her fascination comes from- Josh seems to think she gets it from me, and cites a particular "Harley" incident as his proof. I have no idea what he's talking about!

Potty training is an on going process, and based on some pictures I got of Andelynn in the driveway (see above), I'm really not sure we're making progress!! I really didn't think I'd have to have the "people don't go to the bathroom in the driveway" discussion with my daughter!! Before any of you wonder what in the world we're teaching her, her 2 year old cousin, Hunter, is also potty training and his parents are trying the tried and true method of go wherever and whenever you need to. Knowing Andelynn and Hunter, they've discussed this and Andelynn can see the benefits to stripping in the yard. Unfortunately, we don't have a back yard yet, so all stripping takes place out front for the world to see.

Andelynn's favorite nightly activity is a 4-wheeler ride to a local farm to see the pigs, cows, llama, and rooster. She loves animals and is shaping up to be quite the animal rights activist- much to the chagrin of her hunting dad! He got in trouble and told to "ut up" for threatening to door a random dog. I hope he's learned his lesson and refrains from threatening animals- especially in her presence!!

Random Picture

As some of you know, my friend Lindsay is in Norway getting a masters degree in Animal Science. Well, a few months back she posted a picture of a birthday party some of her friends threw her. Is it just me, or does the guy on the right look oddly familiar? It's a good thing I know Josh would never willingly fly over the ocean, or I may question why he attended a birthday party in Norway without inviting me!


I have no new pictures of my girls- sorry!! I'm terrible at taking pictures. We need to go visit Aunt Jennifer, so lots of quality pictures can be taken:)

Carys (Kuh Reese) Kimberly 5-15-09

Now that Carys is 3+ weeks old, I think it's time I update my blog! Carys is doing great! She loves to eat and sleep, and spends 99% of her time doing one of these two things. Andelynn absolutely adores her, but can't understand why she can't play with her like Josh plays with Andelynnn (Rough!!!). She's constantly giving "Baby Areesey Sisser" kisses and hugs and asking if she's ok. I'm healing from the c-section really well, but I'm having a really hard time not doing things! I hate asking for help, and it's really getting on my nerves!

We took both girls to Sears on Saturday to get some picture taken for Andelynn's 2nd birthday. I realize her birthday was over a month ago, but I've been busy:) Andelynn, like any good 2 year old, did not want to cooperate, but we finally got some good pictures of her and her sister.

This week has not started off on a good foot. No, my basement did not flood, my job has not drastically changed, and no one died, so my "bad" does not even hold a candle to Christina's every day life, but I'll still complain! Andelynn is going through some serious cabin fever combined with terrible twos and new sibling envy. She has decided sleep is over-rated and should only be done between the hours of 1am and 8am and preferably on the couch with mom. She's highly jealous if Josh spends time with Carys instead of her, but does not want him to come near her at bedtime- that's "mommy" time. This has been extra difficult since I can't carry her to her bed from the rocking chair. I seriously do not understand why people want c-sections when they don't even need them- I hope to never have another one!

Random pics

Here are a few random pictures that didn't really fit the Easter or birthday posts. They're just so cute I couldn't resist posting them!

Pedicure and manicure fun with daddy! Andelynn loves to have Josh paint her fingers and toes. She then tells everybody who will listen exactly who's responsible for the beautiful nails! It's a very relaxing process, and like most salon clients, she's telling her "nail tech" all about her day!

Andelynn still insists on routine nakedness. She loves to strip off the clothes and pull-ups and run around in all her glory. On this night she decided her new cowboy boots completed the naked ensemble.

Another favorite activity is playing "Doctor." Every night Andelynn puts her father on the floor and checks to see if he's healthy. She then force feeds him "Tylenol." It's really cute, and I'm glad he's the patient and not me!

Birthday Fun

Second Birthday Party

April 18th 2009

Andelynn had a great time at her birthday party. She received lots of clothes and a beautiful jewelry/tiara set from Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa. Obviously, she insisted on wearing the tiara and jewelry for the entire party! She also loved the new dress grandma and grandpa Swanson sent, and insisted on wearing it for her party.

long overdue

I realize I'm way overdue in updating my blog, but better late than never! I actually have a really good excuse; my computer is possessed. I've had major issues getting anything done on my computer since November, and its new trick is to block any attempts at adding pictures to a blog. But, I found a temporary solution; I stole my brother-in-law's computer!

EASTER EGG FUN!

Andelynn had a great time coloring Easter

eggs with her cousin Hunter. They did an

amazing job with little mess! Hunter ended up

looking like the Incredible Hulk,but

everything was washable and he was his

normal color before his parents saw him!