Ballers!

Kruz, A.K.A. Baller, decided a few days ago to stick a bead up his nose which, of course, got stuck. Apparently, he was pretending it was a booger and did what every other toddler does; tries to pick it out instead of the logical choice - blow it out. After panicking and running to find Mommy he realized Mommy's advice is the same for real boogers as it is for bead boogers: "Get a tissue!" Due to the large size of the hole in the bead it took quite a few blows to send it flying across the room but it did eventually come out. The whole thing reminded me of a time during my childhood when one of my sisters stuck a bead up her nose while we were in the car. My Mama kept her cool while driving and with one hand on the wheel and the other plugging one nostril that bead too was blown out. The things kids do....

Kendall is 8 months old!

The time is just flying by. It seems like just last week that I posted her 7 month shots.

Here she is showing off her fabulous gap between her top teeth!

Kruz wanted to pose with her so badly, but she's just too mobile to sit still these days!

This is her in the middle of her 'shriek of happiness'!

Oooh, finally got one of her sitting still!

I can't believe she's already 8 months old. She's crawling everywhere, making mad, bee-line bolts for the refrigerator or front door every time they get opened. She can stand and keep her balance for a few seconds without holding on to anything and can step from side to side all along the couch. I figure stepping out on her own is in the very near future. Kori walked at 9 months and Kruz at 10 so Kendall will probably be early too.

With the knowledge that she's the last child comes the longing to keep her her small, cuddly, sweet self. I ponder more often now than I did with the others how devastating it will feel to be told "I hate you!" when she's a teenager. Even though I never said that to my mother I do remember thinking it. But even that doesn't make me feel better.

Before we know it, she'll be turning one. Kori and Kruz want to plan her party at Fort Rapids. Sounds a bit selfish to me....

As for me, I think I'll be content to not think about her first birthday just yet.

Bath Time!

Summer Fun

We spent Sunday at the local Rec Center which has an outdoor water area. Lots of spraying water and fountains.


Kendall's first time in a bathing suit.

Good times had by all!

Surprise, surprise!

This is mine and Megan's IM conversation from yesterday morning. When I got home last night after my softball game I saw that it was still on the computer. After rereading it, it made me chuckle so I thought I'd post it. You can read Meg's news on her blog by clicking here.

Congrats to Luke and Megan. You've done a great job raising Baby V so far so I think it's safe to add one more to the brood.

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7 Months Old

Happy Birthday Nana!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NANA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

WE LOVE YOU!

K.J. AAU

KJ's AAU Team

Runner-Up

You know your son is growing up when you allow him to take a weekend trip without you. This past weekend he and his team played in Cinci. Ky 'bunked' with his coach and his son. They took in two Red's games and had his first trip to Kings Island. They also found time for basketball, although I don't know how!

Kendall's 6 Month Photo Shoot

Busted!

This Turkey

Is sitting on the pot

With the cell phone

Playing Bejeweled.

Like Father like Son.

There's nothing else to say.

Big Brown Eyes

Kendall in her Easter Dress.

All Diva'd up.

I love how her eyes are imitating her dress, color and print.

But, just to prove she's not truly a diva:

Baby Butt Crack!

Random Kid Stuff

I can't resist posting a few cute pics of the kids.

Here's my little super model....posing, as usual.

Then with her brother....

Can't resist sneaking a kiss....

So he gives her the elbow!

Little Miss Kendall doing a good job of entertaining herself.

Kori's Self Portrait:

Kyran - trying to do some school work.

......i think that's enough of the zoo for today.

goodnight.

Jasmine

I've been doing child care the past few months out of our house. It started out as a 'favor' to some friends then snowballed into a full-fledged day care. There are 2 five month olds, 2 one year olds, 1 two year old, 2 three year olds, and a 4 year old. Got that? In the beginning I named it "Angels in Training" but have recently revised it to "Angels in Potty Training". Anyway, I couldn't resist posting a pic of my adorable little niece.

You'd think it next to impossible to fall asleep in my kitchen during lunch time with all the little chatterbox's going full force but somehow she managed to catch a few zzz's.

It's hard to believe....

...that this little man....

... who loves his Auntie Tracy so much...

...is ONE YEAR OLD today!

5 Month Photo Shoot

Another month down; can you believe it? And somehow she continues to get cuter and cuter.