Sweet Kira

These pictures show 2 of Kira's favorites.

1. One of her favorite spots to sit is either in her rocking chair--or here, right on the bottom step. It's perfect for her height.

2. She loves to read. When she's cranky, or bored, or just playing...she will either sit on the step and read her book, or bring it to me to have me help her. She's going to be really smart. I just know it.

Gun Club

Kenny teaching Kira how to throw rocks.

Cody and Kenny

Every year since I've met Kenny the family has gone to the gun club for their round robin. Not as much family did it this year, but Kenny and Cody shot. They both made it to states, and luckily the day of states, I got to go because it was finally not freezing cold, windy, or raining. It was a fun day to be out in the sun and hang out with family. Hopefully next year the weather is better, and I get to go every week. :)

Sick Baby

Kira had a runny nose. And, when i say runny nose, imagine a nose that runs ALL DAY LONG. Poor baby...we just kept thinking it would go away, but after a week I took her to the instacare because I finally thought enough was enough. We were there with whole state of Utah who thought they had the swine flu. While they were sick and miserable, Kira walked around and waved at everyone. We were there forever, but I'm glad we went. She had a little infection from her poor nose--antibiotics and she's good as new. But, look at this sad little face. :(

Egg Hunt

Alright...so it's been a while since i've blogged, and never remember in what order the pictures post...so they are out of order. Oh well, right? Kenny I took Kira to the Easter Egg hunt at the park the day before Easter. She went with Dimitri and Zachary. We get to the park, and there are 2 groups--little kids. Big kids. Of course, we were with little kids. I told Kenny he had to go with Kira to get the eggs. For some reason, I was worried she wouldn't get any eggs and she'd be sad. She doesn't know any better--but that's how I am. Well, when it was time for the egg hunt to start the fire engine went off, and Kira started crying. I think it was from the people all running around. Luckily daddy helped her get a couple eggs, and then her sweet little friend Zachary just started putting his eggs in her basket. Awhhh...

Well, then we played at the park for a while, and before I knew it she was running to the top of the play structure and going down the big slide all by herself. That stuff happens when dad goes to the park with us--he lets her do things i'm too worried to let her do. :)

Matching Friends

Well, Becca showed up because we were venturing out...and yes...we all had the same color shirt on. I changed so we didn't look like dorks, but it was funny anyway. Here are 2 pics of Kira and Becca--please notice in the top pic the crumbs on the table. Becca was teaching Kira how to smash her animal crackers. Awesome Becca. Thanks. :)

Swimming Lessons

Kira "freaking out" ...she doesn't like being on her back

Kira and Daddy

Kira's boyfriend Zachary, his mommy, and the swim instructor

Kira and Dad

We decided to take Kira to "swimming lessons" which are these parent and tot classes. The purpose is not so much to help them learn to swim, but to get them more comfortable in the water, and understand they can't play in it alone. We've been going for a few weeks now, and Kira loves it. She gets a little cranky on her back, but she's doing really well. This morning when I went to get her up and dressed she clapped when she saw her swim suit. That's a good sign. :)

I'm going to have my hands full

Me: Okay Kira...let's go. We're already late.
Kira: No.
Mom: Kira, hurry let's find your shoes.
Me: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(imagine child running around in circles and falling down.)
Me: We're leaving in 2 minutes.
Kira: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(imagine child running to toy box, throwing things everywhere until she finds her purse)
(child puts purse on her arm and sweetly looks at mom)
Kira: Shoes? (as if to say, Come on mom...what are we waiting for? Find my shoes and let's roll.)
Awesome. Can't wait til she's 15.