Kira and the zoo

We never do all that much exciting. I work all week, and on the weekends we try to get out atleast on saturdays. Well, we decided to go to the zoo! It was really fun, and Kira would get really giddy when she saw the animals it was so cute.

So, at first I was really annoyed because there were some animals that were inside because of the weather. It wasn't even really that cold. The elephants were inside, and for some reason that really bothered me. I mean, who goes to the zoo and doesn't see elephants? Luckily...on our way back around they were out and about. Ha!

I decided to take Kira on the carousel. Yeah. That didn't work out so well. She did not want to sit on the animal. It freaked her out. She kept trying to grab on to me. She finally slid herself totally off the animal and I just held her until it stopped. We'll try again next time.

Kira really liked looking at whatever kind of cats these were. They would come right up to the window and stare. Well, this cutest little boy came up and stood by her. Instinctively she tried to give him a hug. Oh my gosh she's so cute with other little kids. She has the biggest heart ever.

She took a nap before we went to the zoo. It was only about an hour instead of her normal two. But, she was zonked out within minutes of getting in the car. She's such a sweet baby. :)

I can't wait to take her back when the weather is warmer and it's not so chilly.

Kira's first bloody nose

So, Kira gets a little over the top when she plays with the dog. She gets hyper...chases him and tries to hit him...and he thinks it's fun t00. Well, atleast I think he does.
Anyway, today she was running around in a circle and fell to the ground. Then she was throwing her head back...she does it when she has way too much energy. Sadly, she let her face get too close to the floor, and she bonked her little nose. She freaked out, but after a minute she was fine. Phew!

wHy I loVE BoOk CluB...

1. The girls are so fun.
2. The books we read (or don't read) are really awesome.
3. The dinners are always delicious.
4. We talk about random things, and they make me laugh.
5. It's a night out for me.
6. I get to see my sister-in-law, cousins, and friends atleast once a month.
7. And, the best part....these girls are all entertained by the camera. Cute pictures, random pictures, ugly face pictures...and really...this picture captures why I love book club.

I'm Baaaaaaack!

So, I know only like 3 people really look at my blog. I'm okay with that. But, still...those 3 people must be dyyyyyyying to know what we've been up to the last month. I cannot believe that I neglected my blog for that long. Seriously. But, I'm back. I've been overwhelmed, stressed, tired, and let's be honest...lazy. Ha! But, I've got to keep up a little better because I just sat on my couch for an obnoxious amount of time to catch up. Okay. That's all I have to say about that. :)

Bathtime

What fun is a bath if you don't get dirty first?

A much needed vacation

Matthew and Joshua

Matthew and Andrew

My mom, dad, and Kira

Julie and Kamdyn

Kira

Kira and I went to visit my parents, and meet my sister and 4 of her children who came too. My parents live in Carlsbad, CA...literally minutes from the beach. Kira and I had a great flight out, and enjoyed spending time with my parents the first day we got there. We went to church the next day, and my sister arrived that afternoon. We spent the next few days just hanging out and having fun. We went shopping, went to the park, played on the beach, and enjoyed each other's company. Julie's kids were so cute with Kira, and it was fun to watch her play with her cousins. I loved being off of work, able to spend all day with Kira and just relax. I was sad to leave, and am already trying to figure out when we can go again! The flight home was NOT fun at all....Kira didn't have a nap, and screamed for the last 20-30 minutes of the flight. She fell asleep right as we were landing, and I was never so glad for her to sleep in my life. She had fun, I could tell, but it was also cute to watch her when she walked into the house and ran to her toys. It's good to be home...but I need more sunshine!!!!

Dusters are fun?

I can honestly say I've never taken the duster out of the vacuum in front of Kira. I don't use it. It bugs me. But, somehow she's decided that it's very entertaining. She takes it out...puts it between her legs...walks around with it...and puts it back. Whatever keeps her entertained. She cracks me up. ha!