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!