Richards Reality

2011.......

2011-04-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

I lost my will to blog for a while, mostly because I was without Internet until Chris would bring home his laptop home at night. By then I was too tired to sit at the computer! I am really going to try to keep better record of our lives (since I"m not great at journal entries).

This year, 2011, started out with a BANG! We drove to Utah for Christmas and as we were returning to Texas, Raegs turned to me in the car and said Jesus gave her a sister and it was in my tummy. It was a long 23 hour car drive and I had a lot of time to ponder what she said. Then started to panic! I had been feeling nauseous (thought I was coming down with the stomach bug the kids had had all week). Then started feeling anxious because it was New Years Eve and I was unsure of my last cycle.

We arrived home New Years Day and we were all exhausted from the drive so I decided to shower. Then I realized things were a little more sensitive and I jumped out of the shower and took a pregnancy test, and much to our EXCITED surprise, it was positive!!!

Another sweet Richards baby was on the way. We waited until my 8 week check up to tell the kids. We had the ultrasound picture and told them one night at dinner. We told them that the Dr found out why my stomach was so upset lately and they found this (showing them the picture). They were so excited! Bo had no idea, but clapped and giggled along with his sisters!

I was very very sick for a long time, 18 weeks to be exact. It was a long rocky road, two hospital visits, lots of medicine, a breast lump scare, career change, a car accident, and a lot of vomit!!! Yuck! We were blessed with lots of help from friends, neighbors, church friends, Aunt Adri, Nana, and Grandma/Grandpa! You all got me through the sickest time of my life and we will forever be grateful!

Now that I am 18 week, things are getting exciting! We saw an ultrasound of the baby again yesterday and the baby looks great and active. They kept trying to tell me the sex of the baby, and though I was soooooooo tempted, I resisted to keep it a surprise on its birthday! The kids are doing great and anxious to meet their new sibling.

We have fun trip to Disneyland coming up in a couple weeks with my family and we can hardly wait! We all desperately need a vacation!!!

More summer fun...

2010-10-22T13:35:00.001-07:00

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2010-10-22T13:16:00.000-07:00

It's been a year...

2010-10-22T12:26:00.000-07:00

After a year, I finally found a minute to blog again! It's been a great year in our new home. We have made new friends, new neighbors, new toys, and new experiences! Here are a few of them....

BOSS'S FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY 6 MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!

2009-11-19T13:43:00.000-08:00

Here he is... 6 months old today!

He has the World's sweetest baby lips!

He has the World's greatest smile!

He is the World's longest baby!

And he has the World's best personality!!!

SORRY EVERYONE, BUT I GOT THE WORLD'S BEST BABY BOY!!!

HAPPY 6 MONTH BIRTHDAY BOSTON

Boston's Blessing...

2009-11-19T13:16:00.000-08:00

The gathering after the Blessing!!!

Big sister Rae was ready to party (with her blanket of course)!

Kari and Adam flew all the way from Connecticut just for us!!! (J/K)

Lets eat... the food was delicious!

The two boys taking a nap on the patio after an exhausting day!

Grandma and Grandpa Richards

Nana

Dressed to impress and ready to bless!!!

It turned out to be a great day! Thanks to our families help and to Grandma and Grandpa sharing their home. He officially has a name!!! Welcome to the family "Boss"!

You handsome little bug! We love you!!!

MORE SUMMER FUN!!!

2009-10-22T10:59:00.000-07:00

I don't want to drive the boat papa!!!

The kids always love boat rides!!!

Ky & Anna trying to dig to China!!!

Loved papa's lap!!!

Her favorite hiding spot in Park City!!!

Ky & Papa strummin!!!

Kenna & Rae at the family reunion!

Bo meeting his uncles!!!

My girls at our High School reunion! Go Bengals!

I am posting this picture for all those who keep telling me
that I did not look big! I apparently know a lot of liars! That's a ten pounder!

Baby Boston is here....

2009-06-06T20:02:00.000-07:00

Introducing Boston Willard!!! How cute is he? Our little man was 9 lbs 9 oz and 22 inches and a week early!!! We all new he would be huge, but we did not expect any problems that would come along with his size. Boston seemed to do things his own way from the beginning. At a routine 20 week ultrasound we found he had a cyst on the left side of his brain. At 30 weeks we went to a specialist to make sure the cyst was not going to cause problems. The cyst turned out to be a choroid plexist cyst, which means that it would resolve on it's own, but we then found out that he was in breech position at this point. At 37 weeks he decided he was going to turn head down. At 38 weeks he decided he didn't like that position so he turned to a transverse position (sideways). At 38 1/2 weeks he turned again head down so they induced my labor a few days later to make sure he did not turn again. We had the OR ready for an emergency C-section in case he flipped again during labor. Fortunately, he stayed head down. After almost 12 hours of intense laboring the baby decided he was ready and came so quickly that he came out on the bed! He immediately had problems. He would not breath on his own so they had to resuscitate him. When he was finally breathing on his own they discovered that his blood sugar was dangerously low because of his size. As they were trying to get him to eat to up his levels he stopped breathing again and was taken to the NICU. He remained there for five days! They found he had fluid in his lungs from delivering so quickly and had a hard time getting his blood sugar to stabilize. But our little guy fought his way out of his hypoglycemia and is now home and doing well!!! After all was said and done, he has turned out to be one amazing baby! Hopefully he got all his rebellion out of his system!!!

Papa came in town the day Boston was finally discharged, the kiddos were thrilled to have their Papa!!!

Here is the "little/big" guy enjoying his first day outdoors at the pool. Look at those bird legs!

This is now what I am dealing with at home with the other little one! She is so sneaky, but hilarious!

Already wearing three month clothes!

Our three amazing children!!!

Nana flew in and surprised us only a couple of hours after he arrived, it was an absolute blessing to have her there to help us out!!!

A very proud and helpful aunt and uncle saying goodbye!!!
Thanks again

We were all so excited when he was able to maintain his blood sugar levels and come home!!!

Here is the proud daddy! Now do you see the resemblance?

He is finally here!!! Here he is shortly after birth, before he was admitted to the NICU.

Kids had to be older than two to enter the NICU, so Raegan had to meet him through the window when he was three days old. It was hard for her to understand all that was going on, but she is adjusting pretty well!

Here is Kylee holding her baby brother for the first time!!!

This little guy has been doing things his way from the beginning, this photo shows how he truly feels about his feeding tube!!! This cracked me up. Only a few hours after this photo was taken, he managed to rip off the tape on his cheek and remove the tube!

FUN IN CONNECTICUT...

2009-03-27T11:57:00.000-07:00

The girls and I had a great week in Connecticut with the Patterson Family...

Here's the gang on the back porch!

These girls played hard the entire week!!! With very few fights, which is always nice!

My girls loved falling asleep together at night!

Here is Adam and Raeg's gathering firewood in the backyard... Adam and Gabriella came in with ticks...YUCK!

There were a couple of semi-warm days....

This was at a beach in New London... It was sooooooooooo cold, but the pictures were worth it!

Kari and her girls!!! Cheese

Me and the girls with dripping noses!!!

She did not want to let go of this amazing stick!

Gab's and Ky's were having some emotional issues about taking this picture. Ky wanted to put her arm around Gabs, but Gabs did not want to be touched.... The tears bring the real drama to the photo!

Raeg's loved looking out this window at the snow! She has only seen it a couple of times!

Raeg's just had a HUGE bucket of water dumped on her head!

We decided to spend a freezing cold day indoors, SWIMMING...

The kids enjoyed playing together at Coco Keys Water park, however the water was still freezing!

This was one worn out baby girl!!!

We really enjoyed our trip and miss living by my best friend and her kiddos, but it was a great break and much needed play-time for all of us!!! Thanks Guys and watch out for ticks...

Already 4.....

2009-03-27T11:16:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY....

She was very insistent on having a "Princess Party" for her 4th birthday, so that is exactly what she got! Her friends came all dressed up...

They ate a "Castle" cake....

They got their faces painted...

And Ky's, of course, got all she wanted!!!

Her Birthday was during the week so we celebrated by opening presents at home from us and her Grandparents!!!

We also went to dinner at her favorite Mexican Restaurant (because it has a large playground and sandbox outside)!!!

That morning she took cupcakes to school to share her day with her classmates!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009-01-27T13:47:00.000-08:00

So I suddenly think I am a photographer!!! Here are a few pictures I have been working on from our Holiday trip to Utah! Remember, I am just learning, so don't be to critical of my work!

She loves animals!!!

Ky's and Wrennie!

Not bad!!!

This picture did not turn out in color, it only showed the first four people, so this is an old town version so that I could show everyone's faces! This is all the adults out to breakfast New Years Day!!!

Uncle Jake was missing his woman on New Years Eve!

This is her new "snuggly", she takes it everywhere! Thanks Grandma!

I am not going to smile!

Ky's and cousin Kaden lookin nice for family pictures!

You should have seen these two rock out on the keyboard. Kenna can head-band like a pro!

Rae's kissing great grandma Richards!

Already a supermodel!

She loves her reindeer flannels and her purple slippers!

Nana and Ky bugs on another freezing night, trying to stay warm!

She spent hours trying to figure out how this reindeer could rock itself!!!
Our little rocket scientist!

Ky's with Aunt Adri's dog, Bentley!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2008-12-07T11:28:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

We are so excited to see everyone when we go home in two weeks! We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

P.S We are proud to announce that we are no longer students! The big guy took his last Masters final Saturday morning. He will now begin the CPA testing! Our crazy goal is for him to have his CPA by May!

KEMAH?

2008-12-06T18:27:00.000-08:00

We enjoy spending some weekends at Kemah Boardwalk, especially when visitors are in town. Many of our friends and family have been here with us, so we thought we would share a picture of what's left of one of our favorite restaurants there! It was so surreal seeing these rides and buildings that we enjoyed, no longer there, or being rebuilt.

Joe's Crab shack was one of the few places open for business! Grandma bought her a pink shotgun for memorabilia! Great gift Grandma!

Grandpa and Daddy helped Ky's see the ships out in the ocean. She loved that she could close one eye and see out the other at the same time! So easily ammused!

Oh, our cute family! The creepy thing about this picture is that the rest of the boardwalk, down a few feet from where we were standing, was completely demolished. It just ended and there was the water!

LETS FINALLY EAT A HOME COOKED MEAL! It had been almost three months since we have cooked a real meal in our own home. We were grateful this Thanksgiving to have surpassed a hurricane and a fire, but most of all we are blessed with a wonderful family:)

WE HAD A STOVE FOR THANKSGIVING!!!

2008-12-06T18:13:00.000-08:00

WE FINALLY HAVE A STOVE! We finally had our new double oven placed in the kitchen, just in time for me to start the Turkey! Literally, we put it in the night before! No, it's not finished, but we are close. Just missing the cabinet over the fridge and the tiled back splash and we will be open for business! It was so wonderful to cook again and I highly recommend the double oven. The turkey was cooking in the bottom oven while my casseroles were in the top. It was very nice having extra hands too!!! Thanks Kathy!

Our little helper set the table this year! Each setting was complete with a tiny mint on the napkins. I could just eat her up!!!

Aunt Angie enjoyed her first visit to Texas and loved wearing out the kids!!!

Ky's fell asleep at the top of the stairs waiting for her daddy to come home one night from school!!!

This is the kitchen in complete demo! Oh, I am so glad this is almost over!

Fun and Exciting Times!!!

2008-12-06T17:55:00.000-08:00

We recently got a babysitter and went out with a fun group of friends for the new Bond movie! We met at a local Mexican restaurant for dinner then off to the movies, and yes we dressed up! Isn't Number Two hot?!

Our sweet angel baby now loves the camera! She walks around the house and says, "CHEESE"!

She also is having issues about leaving her piggy tails alone, so after a couple of hours this is what her hair looks like! Still cute, even if she looks like a little devil with horns!

Having a grand time playing Polly Pockets with their great Aunt Karen!

We really enjoyed having Aunt Karen and Uncle Mike in town, even though the time was short and we were still without a kitchen!

IT'S A BOY...

2008-11-16T12:07:00.000-08:00

IT'S A BOY!!!

DURING ALL THE CHAOS WE DID DISCOVER WE WERE ADDING A NEW ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY! WE WERE SO EXCITED. EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT WITH THE PREGNANCY AND THE BABY IS SO FAR HEALTHY AND GROWING WELL. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE PROGRESS! THIS SWEET BABY BOY IS DUE IN MAY!!!

HALLOWEEN AND HOUSE PIX...

2008-11-16T11:41:00.000-08:00

WITH EVERYTHING THAT HAS HAPPENED THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, WE WERE STILL SOME HOW IN GOOD SPIRITS AND ENJOYED OUR HALLOWEEN OUT WITH OUR FRIENDS!!! OUR HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION STILL, BUT WE SHOULD HAVE A STOVE IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING. THERE IS SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR FOR THIS YEAR! ELECTRICITY, A KITCHEN, AND A NEW NURSERY IS ONLY A MINUSCULE PART OF ALL THAT I HAVE TO BE GRATEFUL FOR!!!

OUR FRIENDS WERE MORE THAN HELPFUL IN OUR TIMES OF NEED! THANKS Y'ALL!!!
THE GIRLS AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL!!!

WHAT A CUTE GROUP OF KIDS!!!

WORKING ON HER SPIDER CRAFT AFTER HER SCHOOL PARADE, SHE'S A TRUE ARTIST!!!

THE HOT TIN MAN! HIS FINANCE TEAM AT WORK WAS SUPPOSE TO DRESS AS WIZARD OF OZ CHARACTERS, HE TURNED OUT TO BE THE ONLY GOOD SPORT!!! HILARIOUS

2008-11-16T11:27:00.001-08:00

We didn't let a fire ruin HALLOWEEN!!! Check out our sweet Ragedy Ann!
And our sweet Princess Ky and her fairy friend!!!

We partied late on HALLOWEEN! The kiddos had a blast!

The left overs!!!

Stupid oil!!!

2008-11-16T11:11:00.000-08:00

The tree leaning on the our fence. This truly saved our home from total destruction!
This is what we saw that morning out our kitchen door when we finally had day light!

It was very humid and the heat wiped us out. Poor baby ate a lot of cold Gerber ravioli!

The window below the tree is the nursery that is still under construction!!!

Here is the monster tree that was completely uprooted during the Ike! It was so tall it went over our backyard and over the front of our house!!!

Hoping the Storm is Over...

2008-10-12T14:25:00.000-07:00

Some of you know our recent story, but some of you have not heard what has been going on in our home. We were one of the crazy ones who decided to wait out the storm. We had all the emergency supplies we thought we would need and decided to hunker down in the family room on the main floor and wait out IKE. It was a long, scary, dark night with strong loud winds and heavy rain. The front of the hurricane hit around 1:00 am. We slept off and on for a couple of hours however the sleep conditions were not the best. I could hear pieces of tree hitting our windows. Sleeping was a thing of the past once a large 70 foot tree from the other side of our fence came crashing down on our home at 4:00 am. It was terrifying and heart-wrenching. We continued to listen to the radio in the dark waiting for advice from the city. It seemed like hours before dawn began to break and it was surreal. The tail end of the hurricane left devastation to our beautiful city. Homes had trees on them, through them, and in them. Yards were flooded and left with debris. There was no power, for days we heard nothing but sirens and chainsaws. Only hours after Ike past, we had a knock at our door and there were 15 ward members. They helped cut down one of the two trees pressed against our home and began the demolition of my sweet baby nursery. The tree had punctured the roof through the ceiling and into her room. They ripped out sheet rock, insulation, and carpet. They then formed a funnel system to catch the still heavy rain fall. We spent that first afternoon together with friends and neighbors trying to provide comfort for one another. Cell phone use was hit and miss and we shortly found out that our neighborhoods phone lines still worked as long and you used an old phone (not cordless). I found one in an emergency box and had instant contact with our family in Utah. We also found out we were the only one that had a working phone line for miles and miles. Our home became very busy since that good news traveled fast. We had people we had never met using our land line. It 's amazing how a catastrophe can bring a community together!
The nights were long and hot following Ike. Food became scarce and water was questionable. After three days and all the food in the freezer and fridge had spoiled, we decided to get out of town. We were one of the few that had the gas to do so. Most people were stranded since gas stations had run out of fuel two days before the storm. The airport closest to us was closed so we packed a few bags and drove to Austin. We spent the night at my hubby's cousins home and then the girls and I flew to Las Vegas. Daddy stayed to protect the home and help with church projects. It was awful leaving him in those conditions. We were without power for two full weeks. He was left hot, hungry, and extremely lonely. He kept reminding me that we could not stay. He said it was unbearable.
We arrived home15 days after IKE and we are still in shock from the damage. Mother nature displayed its unforgiving power on Texas. We still had a hole on our roof and contractors were booked out for months. It felt as though things could not get any worse, but the storm was not over at the Richards home...
We arrived home Wednesday evening from Las Vegas and things felt like they were getting somewhat back to normal. I decided to get out our Halloween decorations on Monday. Christian was at work and I decided to make a nice family dinner. I watched Take Home Chef on TLC and saw a fabulous recipe for orange chicken and fried rice. It looked easy enough so I called and asked C to grab a few things on his way home. I started the rice, chopped some veggies and called again to ask if he was on his way. I then started the oil. The girls kept playing by the stove to I became distracted with keeping them out of the kitchen. When I returned I heard a swoosh sound and felt heat. The oil was in flames. I quickly turned off the burner, but the flames became so high so fast that it was melting the microwave. I grabbed the girls and opened the back door and told them to stay outside because there was a fire in the kitchen. After only a few seconds outside I returned to the kitchen with the microwave no longer there. I grabbed some baking soda and sprinkled some in the pot and the fire did not seem to budge. I had a very naive/amateur cook reaction and tried to move it to the sink which is in our island. DO NOT EVER MOVE BURNING OIL!!! The flames began to jump at me and I moved back and some splashed on our hard wood floors. I then heard screams behind me and realized the girls had come back into the kitchen. K bugs was screaming, "your hand". I then realized my right had was in flames. I luckily still had the oven mit on and threw it on our granite, grabbed both girls and ran outside screaming FIRE! Someone from the park came running over and I ran back inside to get my phone. My cabinets above the stove were now in flames. The fire department was there in record time, since the station is only a couple of miles away. The entire neighborhood was in my yard. I was horrified. The damage was contained to the kitchen, thank goodness, but the damage from the smoke and melted plastic microwave was horrendous. We were told to take nothing and find somewhere to stay for a while. The insurance company was unable to put us up in a hotel since all were full for 50 miles from IKE.
Our sweet friends down the road took us in, yet somehow the storm shockingly continued. The next morning we awoke to a typical rain storm. This was the first rain since the hurricane so C decided to run home to check on things. He left around 6:30 am. I got up and sent Ky off to school with her friend we are staying with. Moments after they left I heard someone come in the garage door of our friends. It was my husband. He was fire truck red. He looked at me and said, "I think something bit me". I instantly rummaged through my friends cupboards searching for Benadryl. I found nothing and made him lay down. I jumped in the car and drove to another friends up the street. I ran back with only children's Benadryl. Our other friend followed me in with an Epinephrine shot. In those few minutes that I was gone, he had the worst case of hives I have ever seen. It looked like blisters covered his body. His ears were so swollen he could no longer hear what we were saying. I called my mom in a panic and she said to take him to the hospital, but not to give him the Epi shot unless he stopped breathing. I decided I was not in the right state of mind to stab my husband in a moving vehicle. We rushed him to the car and drove to our trusted fire station. We walked in, and one of the firemen from the day before, told him to get in the ambulance. His blood pressure immediately dropped and so did his oxygen level. It took about twenty minutes to stabilize him. They treated him in the ER for an allergic reaction and overloaded him with more Benadryl. Our prayers were answered and he was released later that evening with another bad memory!
It is now Sunday evening and we are packing up and returning home. No, we do not have clothes to wear, a kitchen to cook in, or any electronics, but we have each other. My family is alive and well and even though we hope this crazy storm in our lives is now over, we know now that we truly can get through anything as a family. Thanks you all for your love support and prayers! We love you all and we will keep you updated on the restoration project!!!

The Richards Family
(Richards Reality continued...)

4TH OF JULY!!!

2008-08-31T12:30:00.000-07:00

WE SPENT THE FOURTH OF JULY AT A LOCAL CENTER CALLED MARKET STREET! WE HAD PLANNED TO GET THERE EARLY FOR A GOOD SPOT, BUT WE GOT THERE EARLIER THAN PLANNED BECAUSE OUR GIRLS FOR SOME REASON BOTH WOKE UP AROUND 5:00 AM. SO INSTEAD OF PUTTING THEM BACK TO BED, WE GOT UP, DRESSED, GRABBED SOME FOOD AND HAD THE BEST SPOT IN TOWN! WE ALL NAPPED WELL!!!

HANGING OUT WAITING FOR THE PARADE TO START!
MY HUBBY AND I RECENTLY WATCHED THE HBO FILM SERIES "JOHN ADAMS" AND I LEARNED A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL HOLIDAY, SO I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT WITH YOU! A FEW DID YOU KNOWS?........

1- DID YOU KNOW THAT THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JOHN ADAMS DID NOT ALWAYS GET ALONG?

2- DID YOU KNOW THAT ABIGAIL ADAMS LEFT HER CHILDREN IN AMERICA FOR YEARS AND JOINED HER HUSBAND IN FRANCE BECAUSE HE "NEEDED HER SUPPORT"?

3- DID YOU KNOW THAT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHANGED ONE WORD IN THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?

4-DID YOU KNOW THAT JOHN ADAMS WAS THE SECOND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND LIVED IN AN UNFINISHED WHITE HOUSE DURING HIS LAST TERM?

5-DID YOU KNOW THAT HIS SON WAS THE 4TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?

6- DID YOU KNOW THAT JOHN ADAMS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, AND THOMAS JEFFERSON WOULD HAVE BEEN HANGED BY THE KING IF THEY HAD BEEN CAUGHT WRITING A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, BUT THEY DID IT ANYWAY?

7-DID YOU KNOW THAT THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JOHN ADAMS WERE THE LAST TWO TO DIE THAT WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR FREE COUNTRY? THE DIED THE SAME DAY-- JULY 4TH, THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR COUNTRY'S BIRTH?

I COULD GO ALL DAY WITH THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT THIS GREAT NATION, BUT MY BABY JUST WOKE FROM HER NAP! THIS SERIES WAS LONG AND DETAILED, BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! PUT THE KIDS DOWN, TURN ON THE SUBTITLES (BECAUSE IT CAN BE HARD TO UNDERSTAND) AND LEARN!!!

THANKS TO THESE WONDERFUL MEN AND WOMEN, WE ARE FREE!!!

SUMMER FUN!!!

2008-08-31T12:22:00.000-07:00

THERE WERE SOME DAYS THAT WE JUST "BUMMED" AROUND!
THERE WERE A FEW GOOD FIGHTS!
SOME DELICIOUS TEA PARTIES!
SOME SILLY MOMENTS!
AND SOME DORA MOMENTS!

SUMMER FUN!!!

2008-08-31T11:48:00.001-07:00

WE DID SO MANY FUN THINGS THIS SUMMER! IT WAS A LOT OF FUN, BUT IT WIPED US OUT!!! WE STARTED OUT THE SUMMER AT HOME SPENDING MOST DAYS AT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD POOLS. KY-BUGS SPENT THE FIRST PART VERY SICK FROM REOCCURRING BLADDER INFECTIONS. OUR BABY WAS JUST SO HAPPY TO BE WHERE EVER WE TOOK HER! WE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT SUMMER TOO! ENJOY THE PICTURES!

ALREADY TIRED AND IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING!
HAVING FUN AT THE POOL! THAT WAS UNTIL I DISCOVERED ANOTHER FEVER HAD SPIKED! 104.6!!!
OUR DOCTORS OFFICE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING, SO WE HAD TO TAKE KY TO THE ER! SHE HAD A SEVERE BLADDER INFECTION WHICH HAD BEEN REOCCURRING SINCE WE MOVED HERE. SHE HAD TO HAVE A CT SCAN AND ULTRASOUND TO MAKE SURE THESE INFECTIONS HAD NOT PERMANENTLY DAMAGED HER KIDNEY'S, BUT EVERYTHING WAS FINE! POOR SICK GIRL!
TELLING HER NANA HOW SICK SHE HAS BEEN!
SOME GOOD DRUGS AND SOME CANDY AND SHE IS BACK TO CLOWNING AROUND!

A DAY IN THE LIFE...

2008-06-29T19:51:00.000-07:00

TIRED BABY! We go swimming a few days a week and she falls asleep like this often. We try to go before or after nap time, but she still loves to take a rest in her little boat! How sweet is this? Just hanging out together watching morning cartoons!
We knew it was only a matter of time before big sis figured out that she could carry the baby around! They think it's hilarious.
My handsome husband! He will be mad at me for posting this, but he is not in many pictures and I happen to like this one a lot!!!
Trying out our froggy pool from our neighbors! Yes Ky's is wearing her Dora shoes. There might be a spider in the water that she may need to step on. This little girl is too funny.
Out to lunch with the Grandma & Grandpa before Rae's party!
Swimming fun with at our friends home! Somehow I ended up being the only adult in the pool with all the kiddos. We had a great time!
Watching one of the wicked storms we have been having out here. She is fearless! The thunder does not bother her at all, it just makes her more curious. I love that she sits on her feet!
Our smart little bug came out of her toy room with her name spelled out of blocks! She can't wait for school!
First time down our neighborhood water slide with daddy! She, of course, loved it!!!
I may be teaching my girls bad habits! We were out to dinner a few nights ago with our neighbors and Bugsy needed to go "tinkle". When she was finished she wiped, stood up, and flushed the toilet with her foot. SHE'S ONLY 3!!! It gets worse. She then proceeds to grab more toilet paper, walks to the door and opens it with the paper then throws it in the outside trash! No I am do not have OCD, I just think public restrooms are disgusting! I know you all do the same thing so stop making fun of us!!!

BIRHTDAY GIRL!!!

2008-06-29T19:26:00.001-07:00

LUNCH OUT WITH THE BIRTHDAY GIRL! 1ST BIRTHDAY'S ARE THE BEST!
SHE DID NOT HESITATE LONG BEFORE STICKING HER HAND IN THE CAKE!
IT WAS GOOD EATIN'! SHE HAD ARMY GREEN NOSE DRAINAGE FOR TWO DAYS AFTER THIS MESS. WELL WORTH IT!
SHE WAS CONFUSED WITH THE WRAPPING PAPER, SO IT WAS A GOOD THING HER BIG SISTER WAS SO WILLING TO HELP HER OPEN PRESENTS. THIS IS THE PRESENT KY BUGS PICKED OUT FOR HER BABY SIS!
WE WERE FORTUNATE TO HAVE CHRIS' PARENTS IN TOWN FOR THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! IT WAS SO NICE HAVING SOME EXTRA HANDS TO HELP WHILE MY HUBBY WAS AT SCHOOL. THANKS YOU GUYS! I CANNOT BELIEVE A YEAR HAS PAST. MY SWEET LITTLE BABY IS GROWING EVEN FASTER THAN HER SISTER. SHE WANTS TO PLAY LIKE THE BIG KIDS, EAT LIKE THEM, AND DRESS LIKE THEM. I AM SO BLESSED AND GRATEFUL FOR "MY ANGEL BABY"! THIS YEAR HAS BEEN SO AMAZING. I COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR BETTER GIRLS. ANYONE WHO KNOWS THEM WOULD AGREE THAT THEY ARE INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL. THERE IS NOT A MORNING THAT I WAKE UP AND NOT THINK ABOUT HOW LUCKY I AM TO BE THEIR MOMMY! I KNOW THERE WERE A FEW THINGS I DID PRETTY WELL GROWING UP, BUT I ALWAYS KNEW THAT I WOULD FIND MY REAL TALENT SOMEDAY! I HAVE FOUND IT! I HAVE NEVER FELT SUCH HAPPINESS AND SATISFACTION IN MY LIFE AS I FELT RAISING THESE LITTLE PEOPLE. BEING A PARENT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING THING I HAVE EVER DONE, BUT FOR SURE THE MOST REWARDING!
I LOVE YOU GIRLS!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

2008-06-16T09:51:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

MEMORIAL WEEKEND TRIP...

2008-06-01T10:37:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

We went to Sea World last weekend with some friends and their two little girls! We really enjoyed the trip, even though it was blistering hot. We all fell in love with Shamu! Kylee tells everyone that Shamu splashed her in his big tub. She wanted to swim with him so badly. Raegan loved watching the dolphins splash around in their pool. This was our first "family" vacation and it was one to remember. We plan to go again when it's not so hot. Maybe late fall or early spring and only during a weekday. Friday was great because there were not many people there, but Saturday was so crowded that there were long lines and no seats!!! San Antonio is only about three hours from our home, so the drive was not too bad. It's actually kind of pretty. It is very flat, but surprisingly green farm land.

We hope our next family trip will be to Disney World!!!

My Birthday Weekend...

2008-05-18T19:52:00.000-07:00

Raegan started out my birthday weekend with a new smile! She opens her mouth as wide as she can like she is laughing hysterically, but without sound. You can't help but squeeze those cheeks. She also discovered that she had musical talent. She plays on her toy xylophones like an old pro!!!

She enjoyed the swim toys even without getting in the water!
Our sweet neighbors gave the girls this little froggy pool. Kylee thought it was pretty cool until she realized we were outside and there were bugs. A fly landed in the water and ended our backyard fun! Stupid fly!!!
The Saturday before my B-day, we were invited to the Memorial Hermann Gala at the Hilton downtown. It was so fun to get dressed up in formal wear and have a night out! It was way overdue. Cocktails started at 7:00 (we had diet coke), a fantastic 5 course dinner was served at 8:00. It ended with live entertainment and dancing. It was unbelievable! I felt like pretty woman (except for the prostitute part). We hope we left a good impression on the "important people" so maybe we will be invited again next year.
During dinner there were contourshionists hanging in these white sheets doing unreal stunts! Pretty cool I must say!!! Look how handsome my man looks in a tux.
By the way, Houston is not the best place to try to find a modest formal dress. Thank goodness for the internet and shalls that are multi-functional. Lets just say that I would not have been able to go through airport security with all the safety-pins I was wearing! Thanks Jenny!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!

2008-05-11T15:54:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Time to Get Ready, so Suck it Up...

2008-04-24T14:49:00.000-07:00

HERE COME THE TOES

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

HERE COME THE "SHORT" GIRLS
HERE COME THE SMILES

HERE COMES THE THROW UP!

THE DETAILS

The night before the rehearsal dinner both of my girls started throwing up. I was covered from head to toe so I jumped in the shower at 4:00 am while my mom helped with the girls. I then started to feel nauseated. I thought it was all in my head, but then I threw up with I got out of the shower. I slept for a few hours then it was off to our nail appointment. I tried to "suck it up" but I had to run to the bathroom for a few close calls. We made it through the nails but mom gave me some yummy narcotics and the rest is a blur. All I remember is that the groom had it worse than I did. I was able to eat at the rehearsal dinner, thanks to the meds, but he had to have soup. To make things worse, my mom got the flu that night and was in the E.R the morning of the wedding. She sat in a chair the whole night. Mostly alone because everyone was was trying to avoid "the plague". I felt so sorry for our poor mommy, but she still managed to look beautiful! Thank goodness the groom felt better and the bride remained in good health.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSH AND ADRI BERGK!!!

Easter Party...

2008-04-24T14:18:00.001-07:00

We had a little post Easter Party at my parents with the whole Fam. Here are all the cute grandkids after collectiong eggs!

We all got some cool toys from the Easter Bunny! Gotta love basket time.

My parents have this toy bunny that plays music and dances when his hand is pushed. The girls loved this thing to death. I still have the song in my head. The day after the Easter party

A new ducky toy from Nana & Papa.

Wedding trip!!!

2008-04-24T13:49:00.000-07:00

Sweet greetings from Brynlee and Anna after a long plane ride! She loves her cousins. She actually calls them "Cousin".

Part of the Family out for Jake-Jake's birthday. Good eatin!

(New) Uncle Josh let all the kiddos sit in the fire truck at his work. Ky V thouht it was so cool pretending to make an emergency call with those headphones. Thanks Joshee!

We truly did not sleep on this trip! We were either up playing late with cousins or someone was sick the entire three weeks we were there. Yuck!

I Hate Things on My Head!!!

2008-03-23T19:42:00.000-07:00

I do not want a bow on my head, mom!!!

I do not care that it's St. Patrick's Day, I still don't want that bow on my head!

Seriously?! What part of NO do you not understand?

MORE FUN PICTURES OF THE GIRLS!

2008-03-17T12:03:00.000-07:00

She will not allow her swing to swing. She grabs on to the bar the whole time, she just loves to chill!
Wiped out after a good attempt to crawl. So tired!
The girls are into wrestling! Guess who won?
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRR matey! Me a pirate!
First teething biscuit, not quite sure of this. Strange because she eats everything off the floor and it does not seem to bother her. Silly baby!

The morning after the party! We had left over cupcakes and ice cream for breakfast! Yes, that is what is on her face and a party hat on her head.
Reaggy pooh was feeling left out! She has found her tongue this month, she loves to stick it out at me already. Where did I go wrong?
Jammin to her sisters new Dora headset! She sits and dances to the music. It's hilarious!

They already fight over toys. The bloody battles have begun!
The little turkey has discovered body coloring. She told me that she got a big ouchy on her leg so she needed a big bandaid. The purple markings represent the big ouchy!
She did not get the big bandaid she wanted, she did however get a purple bath and a little time out!

Shhhhhhhhhhh, it's a Surprise Party!

2008-03-17T11:38:00.000-07:00

When asked what she wanted for her birthday, she said she wanted to get her hair, make-up, and nails done! So here she is getting her hair, make-up, and nails done at the kid salon. No, she does not get what she wants!
The final outcome! Getting ready to go to the party at our house. However, she did not know that. Well, maybe she did. She also told me she wanted her friends to come to her house for her birthday party and yell, "Surprise". She really does not get what she wants!
Kind of blurry! Here are the party goers. We had a great turn out and she was truly surprised. Or scared, one or the other! She just stood there when everyone yelled, she almost started to cry. She got over that quick!
I missed the actual candle blowing, so I made her rein act the blow out! At least she is obedient and cute- right?! By-the-way the boy in the picture is her first crush and it is hilarious to watch her when he is around!

She got great gifts from her family and friends. Lots of Dora toys, Princess toys, clothes, books, cards, and dress-ups. Thanks for all the fun presents everyone. I truly planned to send out thank you cards, but now that it's mid March it won't happen. I know, tacky! Love you all anyway!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!!

Visitors on Valentines....

2008-03-09T13:55:00.000-07:00

We had a fun and relaxing Valentines week with Uncle Zac, Che'-Che', and Mckenna! We went to a few parks, went downtown, did a little shopping, ate a lot, laughed a lot, and watched late night movies. What more could one ask for?! We hope they come back again soon.

FOR THOSE WHO CARE...

2008-02-24T15:13:00.000-08:00

Here is the letter I sent with Isabell to give to her new family! Cheezy I know! She was a part of our family!!!

Isabell Notes

1. Nicknames: Izzy (of course) ,Iz, Izzy-the-busy, & Izzy-the-bell.

2. Favorite activities: going to dog parks ( she does require a leash), Walks, boating, splashing in lakes(not swimming), sleeping, eating, playing catch with her toys, chewing raw hide bones (not the flat ones),and her favorite is car rides. She prefers the window down and rides on the drivers lap with her head out the window (this is however not the best thing for her ears so you have to drive slowly)!

3. Sleep: She will sleep best in her Kirkland bed anywhere in your room. She does fine in her cage too! In fact she may want that until she adapts more. She would jump at any chance to sleep in your bed if you desire (we did until we had the kiddos).

4. Naps: She is a big napper! She loves sleeping in the sun! Outside or even inside near windows and doors where sunlight comes in.

5. Baths: She does well in the bath, but she will shake and get you wet! Dry her off well with a beach towel and then she likes the towel laid out on the floor so she can dry her ears and head off! She usually then runs around until she is dry or gets too tired! She loves to be brushed with the red brush during and after the bath. She was always had her teeth brushed after baths.

6. Home alone: She does great being left home alone! She does like to have access to her cage and some toys. If we want to lock her in we simply open the door to her crate and say “Izzy cage” or “Kennel-up” and she goes right in. (She loves treats for good behavior)

7. Safety: She does jump on people and can bark angrily, but she has never bit anyone! She does try to hang out the car window so we never roll the window all the way down. She has been known to jump down towards your feet when you park the car (FYI) so you may want to put her in another seat before you park! She is also is kind of protective of her owners, food, and toys. Again, she does not bite but will startle people. Daschunds also have a tenancy to be overweight which can break their backs. Keeping table foods to a minimum and feeding her low fat foods with frequent walks will help!

8. Accidents: She does have an excitement problem (urinating)! So you might want to advise people to hold off petting unless she has calmed down or is outdoors! She usually does better if you have her go right before people come into your home. Not a huge problem, just a special bonus that comes with the package!

9. Return Policy: If you ever decide that it is not working out or you need to give her up, please call us! We would love to take her back. This was a very hard decision for us! She truly is a fun, loving, beautiful dog who has been a part of our family from the beginning. Unfortunately, at this time in our lives, we were not able to give her enough physical & emotional attention. We know she will receive the care she needs with your family. We appreciate the time you spent with her while we were away and we were thrilled to hear you wanted to give her a new home. We know you will love her like we do! We know she will be a wonderful addition to your family. We will truly miss her and we will always hold her dear to our hearts! (Feel free to remind her of that)

Thanks for everything,
The Richards

Isabell Tribute!!!

2008-02-24T14:35:00.000-08:00

A heartbreaking farewell for the first born and her dad!
Raeggy pooh loved pulling out her hair! I am pretty sure that's how she learned to roll over! She was very intrigued by the dog since she could hold that baby head up. Izzy loved licking the left over food off her face! Who needs a bath?
Licking those chops after Ky v fed her from the table. No wonder she was getting so fat! Don't ya love those chocolate dipped ears?!
Another tear-jerker as the two oldest sisters say their goodbye's! Izzy knew something was up with all the tears. She kept laying on my lap then returning to her bed! I cried for 3 days before we took her. She kept trying to comfort me when I cried. She was a good friend!!!
This was her new favorite toy. She always had a baby doll to suck on. She loved anything with a pointy nose! She would lay on her stomach like this and almost nurse it! She did it from the day we got her to the day we gave her away. It was definitely her security blanket. Too cute!!!

THE REASON
Izzy has been a part of our family from the beginning. We adopted her when she was 7 weeks old. She was, at that time, my baby! She was very loved and spoiled beyond description. However with each baby and with each move, she has become more aggressive. Not to our family, but to everyone else. It broke my heart having to give her up, but we could not risk her biting someones child. We also were having to leave her at different pet resorts while we went back to Utah and it was getting to be very expensive. We had so much fun with her and will always love her, but it was time to give her to another loving family! One of Christian's co-workers watched her the last time we were away and told us that if we ever decided to give her up, they wanted her. Their children are all grown and they have all the love in the world for her. They cried when we told them that we would be dropping her off that weekend. We could not have found her a better new home. They put in a doggy door for her, they walk her twice a day, and she gets to sleep with them! It was truly very hard and we miss her very much. It is nice that we know her new owner and we get weekly updates. She is doing very well. She does snuggle up with our old shirts that we left in her bed at times, but other than that she seems to have replaced us! We wish her a happy life and we will always hold a special place in our hearts for her. Whenever Ky's misses her she puts her hand over her heart and says "it hurts"! Um, yes it made me cry for the first week!!! I did hate her dog hair, barking, foot prints on my floors, and her frequent attacks on strangers, but I will always love that bitch!!!

Happy Valentines!!!

2008-02-08T21:19:00.000-08:00

Suddenly loves the camera again and cannot get enough of this dress her friend Kate gave her. She loves to twirl and dance in it. She is all girl!The girls playing in our room while I folded the laundry. Ky V pretends that the basket is her swimming pool. They really play so well together already. Ky V tells me every day that her little sister is her best! Not favorite, but her best! They love laughing at eachother too. If one starts then they can't stop.
The baby is really into my face lately. She has tried a number of times to grab my eyeball. It really hurts, but all I can do is laugh. She also likes to chew on my nose. Sick? No way, it's cute. I am such a mom!!!
We all hope you have a wonderful Valentines Day! We send our hugs and kisses to all of you!

WE LOVE YOU!!!
She wanted me to take one more picture of just her. Star material. Don't you want to squeeze those cheeks?! She also wanted me to invite all of you to her birthday party. She wants balloons, party hats, gift bags, a big cake, and lots of presents. We would like to thank Dora the Explorer for teaching her about birthday parties. GREAT!!!

Crazy week!

2008-02-08T21:10:00.000-08:00

We had a busy week this past week. We gave Isabell up for adoption, which was harder than I imagined it to be. We also looked at different preschools for Ky-v. We finally bought a new TV and entertainment center. The baby learned to go from sitting to lying down and then rolling across the room while yelling momma, dadda, and nana! What a crazy week. Christian wanted to make sure we did a tribute for Izzy on our blog, so I will try to post that this week. So stay tuned (sorry that's stupid)! We are all doing well and look forward to having more family members visit this next week.

Our baby is a genius!!!

2008-01-20T11:41:00.000-08:00

Our sweet baby is only seven months today, but already says mom and momma. I posted this for all of you who do not believe me. We were at a friends house the other day and she was not feeling well. I laid her down on the floor to take her big sister to the potty. She started crying momma when I left the room. She now says it every time she can't see me. She also yells "mmmm-mmmm" when she wants to eat. A genius I say!

What we have all been waiting for...THE NEW CAR!

2008-01-20T11:11:00.000-08:00

Oh yes, the time has finally come. My 1997 Honda "Blue Bullet" has officially retired from the Richards family residence! We now have "the family car". Many of you know it was well over due, but we finally did it. We have had the same cars since before we started dating. We do, however, still have the other Honda and it is still kicking. You all know my husband, he will drive that thing until the body has rusted off and the doors no longer open or close. Gotta love him!!! Take a good look because I am sure this is what we will have for the next 10 or so years. Oh, and for all of you stuck in Utah with the dirty salted roads and the below freezing temperatures, look at that blue sky. If I have to live away, I have to show off the benefits of it! Ky-v is pretty excited too! She keeps telling daddy, "it sure was nice of you to get us a new car"! However she will not stop kicking the seat in front of her, go figure. How can you be mad with a smile like that?!
The baby thinks it is pretty cool too!!!
The girls chillin in ky's "purple room" in her "purple bed". Check out those jammies! They love to match (or maybe I love them to match).

Christmas in Utah!!!

2008-01-13T15:42:00.001-08:00

We had so much fun spending Christmas with our family and friends in Utah! The girls enjoyed spending time with their cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We were showered with love and gifts from everyone. We truly miss seeing you all on a daily basis, but it makes our time with you so special and cherished. We are so blessed. Thanks to everyone who opened their homes, cars, and personal space to accommodate our family. The best gift our family received was getting to spend our holiday with all of you. There truly is no place like home (however, it did help to come back to a warm 73 and a new car)! Ok-Ok, enough of the cheesy gratitude!!! Here are some pix and details of our trip! P.S. CONGRATULATIONS TO ADRI AND JOSH ON THEIR NEW ENGAGEMENT! (12-30-07)

Ky's and Papa shoveling off the driveway Sunday afternoon!
Yep, sitting already! What can I say, my girls are incredible! I could eat those dimples.
The baby thought this was great. Ky said, "a perfect fit"! It is Ky's new baby doll play pin from Santa. Again, Spoiled!
Cousin Kayden came late Christmas day to Grandma and Grandpa's! Poor kid had the flu and had been throwing up all day, but still insisted on seeing his cousins and uncle. Nice cheese Kybugs!
This was quite the adventure. We went to try on wedding gowns with Adri and I let Ky try on this dress for fun. BIG MISTAKE. She threw a huge fit. Everyone in the store kept getting involved thinking they had the solution to make her give the dress back. After about 45 minutes of ear wrenching screams, we successfully put the dress back on the rack. Turns out all I had to tell her was that we were going to see the Temple! Whatever, it worked. For those who have a wonderful 2 year old and think that the terrible 2's are going to skip your child, just wait. Turns out it is when they are two months away from turning 3. Love ya baby girl. I just cannot understand where she gets her stubbornness from.

This picture was taken at our home in Texas. It was too precious, I had to post the loves of my life! Thanks Santa for coming to our house early this year! It was really fun having Santa come to both states. The only problem is that Kybugs thinks it's still Christmas because it lasted so long. She can't stop singing "Santa Clause is Coming to Town".
Taya, Haylee, Ky's, and Skyler built their first snowman. None of them live where snow falls so they were loving the snow! The carrot actually fell and landed in a funny spot, I really am not perverted but I did take a picture because the kids could not figure out why the adults were all laughing so hard. Ky's expression was the best. She was so confused. She instantly grabbed it and put it back were it belong.
Squeezes from "me" Nana!
The baby and Grandpa were feeling the Christmas spirit in their festive red outfits!
Big hugs for Grandma!

2007-12-17T13:49:00.000-08:00

Having fun at the beach! She is trying to fly high like the birds.
The girls Christmas dresses. I love having two girls!
Already big enough for the high chair. She started on rice cereal and fruit and loves it . The only time she ever cries is when it is all gone!
The most "chilled" baby in the World!
Kybugs loves playing dress up with her friend Kate in our toy room. Two very silly girls.

Merry Christmas!!!

2007-12-17T13:29:00.000-08:00

They love to laugh!!! Be sure to turn up your volume.

Thanksgiving Fun With All Our Visitors

2007-12-03T15:09:00.000-08:00

Uncle Jake-Jake loving the girls! We played hard at the beach, mall, and at the Brad Paisley concert. We are in Texas!

We spend a beautiful day at the ocean with Aunt Adri and (maybe soon to be) "Uncle" Josh. We ate lunch at the Aquarium Restaurant at Kemah Boardwalk. Everyone looked sea sick, but the food is good even though the lighting is not!

The girls at the beach. Still cannot believe it's November. It was 80 degrees that day!

Maggs can cook! I may burn popcorn, but I can bake a turkey (even though it was two hours late)!

We had visitors the whole month of November. We all had a blast and miss them already!

Happy Belated Halloween!

2007-11-14T13:33:00.000-08:00

We had fun carving our pumpkins the night before Halloween!
Our mermaid showing off her carving work!
The ward trunk-or-treat! The wassail we made seemed to be a hit!
Big daddy had to study so the girls went to a local farm for the day with some friends! The mountain of pumpkins kept them busy.
We sat and admired the decorations outside the mall the morning of Halloween! The flower costume was too big for the baby so we dressed her up in all pink and called her Pepto Bismol!

Sweet Girls!!!

2007-11-14T12:54:00.000-08:00

Here is baby Raeggy pooh rolling over. This was last month. She flips right over now and is trying to scoot!!! We had her 4 month appointment today and she is still a big beautiful baby. She weighs 16 lbs (75th percentile) and 95th percentile for her height. The doctor said he was not worried about her calorie intake! Kybugs noticed the bandaids on her legs and when the doctor if we had any concerns or questions she said she wanted him to check sissy's ouchy! I love my girls!

For all those who missed the BIG entrance...

2007-11-08T18:28:00.000-08:00

I kept wondering why I was so uncomfortable this pregnancy. We just thought my tummy was so large because I craved ice cream, chocolate, cookies, and everything unhealthy.
Turned out that she was just a big perfect baby. She weighed in at 9 lbs 6 oz and 21 inches long. Yet worth every single stretch mark!!!
Maggs is looking a little puffed out here, but it shows off baby her little chunks!
Kybugs is such a proud big sister. First thing she does when she wakes up in the morning is hold sis while she watches her favorite show "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse"! Kybugs admires baby as much as baby admires her. They share a special sister bond. Kybugs told baby the other day that they were BEST FRIENDS! She then proceeded to ask me if I wanted to be best friends with them. Too cute!!!
Our new little family!!!