Jameson Square Park

We went out and enjoyed the weather again today. First we went to the shoe store to get lil miss walker a pair of soft soled sandals. They're a little too big for her, but she doesn't have a problem walking in them.

Then we went to the park by our house and Kynzie ran around and explored the hay.

After the park we went to get a burrito- which was for me, of course. Kynzie only got some tortilla to eat! But she sure loved playing with the dinosaur at the restaurant!



After lunch, we met our friends at the most exciting stop of the day, Jameson Square Park downtown. First Kynzie explored the grass.

But it wasn't long before she found her way down to the tidepool fountain. I wasn't sure how she would react so I hadn't fussed with putting her bathing suit on.

She loved it!

So after a few minutes of letting her play, I decided to put her bathing suit on. But she was so upset that I took her out of the water, she wasn't having any of that! So she played naked for about 5 minutes, and then I was finally able to put her suit on her so she'd stop being mistaken for a boy!!

She was having so much fun, it was like a big bath! I wasn't able to catch it on camera, but she was running around in the water! She would get going so fast that she'd fall into the water. But she kept getting up and doing it again!

Kynzie got excited when she thought Kiev was going to join her!

Waterfront Park

Stacey and I took Kynzie to Waterfront park downtown today. It's finally looking like spring here! It was over 75 degrees out today! Despite that she was in desperate need of a nap, she had a lot of fun. It was her first time walking in the grass. She just stood it for a few minutes before actually walking, and she seemed extremely excited.

She really likes to carry things while she walks.

She looks so small next to Stacey.

I kept trying to lead her in the other direction, but she just kept going toward the street. I think it was because it was down hill and the grass wasn't as deep.

She was exploring the leaf with her mouth. Luckily, she didn't actually eat any.

She was so happy to be in the grass! Although, getting sunscreen on her was quite a fight. We're going back to the park today, and will probably go tomorrow too.

Going To The Mall

We went to the mall today, and since it was really sunny outside I tried to put sunglasses on Kynzie, but she wasn't having that!

A lady at Macy's gave Kynzie this wand to play with. She sure loved it. She was swinging it everywhere (including in our faces), and held onto it for a long time. She also wasn't very content in the stroller for a long period of time, so she got to walk a little bit in one of the stores. She sure thought that was fun!

Sweet Climbing Baby

She was being super sweet and cuddly today...

and mischevious! She can completely crawl up onto the couch, without using anything, and it's now one of her favorite places to play. She likes to crawl up there and then walk back and forth, and get into the stuff on the side table. Problem is, she's not too skilled at getting off the couch!

Expressions

Kynzie was making quite the faces today..

Our Visit To The Park

Kynzie and I went to see a movie today, and then went to the park with our friends.

Kynzie and Kiev shared the swing! Kiev loves the swing, but Kynzie doesn't get super excited about it.

They're almost exactly the same size- After all, they are only five days apart.



Kynzie was cracking up! Don't mind the strange sounds I was making- but that was what she found so funny!

She was only able to take a few steps in the grass. I'm sure it's because it's bumpy and is quite different from carpet.

Kynzie declared it time to explore! She really enjoyed feeling the grass and the leaves on the ground. It was much muddier than I thought and her hands were quite a mess when she was done playing.

Walk, Walk, Walk!

Kynzie's almost stopped crawling altogether- she walks everywhere! She spent most of today practicing. She would walk back and forth across the living room and then in circles. She really likes to carry things while she walks, most of the time she'll have something in both hands. For quite awhile today, she carried a pile of her clothes from one end of the living room to the other, item by item. The only time she would crawl was when I would get behind her and chase her- she thinks that's super hilarious! I still can't believe she's walking....our little baby is growing up so fast!

Bathtime Fussing

Kynzie gets mad when bathtime is over! Tonight we took a shower together, and then I ran a bath and we both played. It was a long bathtime! And yet, she still wasn't keen on it being over.

But she looked so cute in her little robe!

Funny Sounds

She's been making these funny sounds for a few days now. I think she might be trying to make kissing sounds like I do when I give her kisses.

Strawberries

When we were in Texas, I gave Kynzie a few cut up strawberries and although she cleared her plate, she didn't seem all that pleased. But tonight when Ryan mashed some up and spoon fed her, she couldn't get enough of them!

Our Little Toddler

Kynzie's been making this hilarious face a lot lately, and I finally caught it!


I was finally able to get a pretty good video of her walking. She's for sure a little toddler now! She can even stop mid-walk, pick up a toy off the ground and keep going! A recent fascination is doors. She loves to open and close them, and swing them!

Yogurt Face!

Kynzie loves yogurt. This picture was from when Ryan was sharing his peach yogurt with her. She normally gets her own "YoBaby" yogurt because there's much less sugar in it, so this was kind of a treat. And her hair was crazy because it had been up in a pony...

Playing Blocks

Steps!!

Kynzie's been fearlessly walking for about a week and a half now. She took her "first step" about a month ago, but it wasn't until we went to Texas that she began taking more than two at a time. Her record is 16 steps now!! I've been trying to get her on video, but my timing always seems to be off...

Doctor's Appointment

Kynzie's been sick for about a week now, which is why I haven't been able to catch any cute pictures or videos. She's been coughing and has been extremely congested, but hasn't had a fever. Sandy took her to the doctor on Friday while I was at work and they said she just has a cold. With Ryan having been sick for so long, and with pneumonia, I was a little concerned. Lucikly, she's fine! She had a well baby checkup this morning. She weighs 19 lbs, 12 oz, almost 20 pounds! And she is 28 1/2 inches tall. And once again, the doctor said she's just perfect!

Words

We were playing in the bathroom and Kynzie dropped a toy in the bathtub. I said "Uh Oh!", and after she dropped another toy, she said "Uh Oh!"



She's also been saying "DaDa" discriminately for about a month, and just recently established a name for me. Instead of "MaMa", she calls me "NeNeNeNe". I'm also sure that she completely understands what "No" means, although she doesn't always listen!

Day Seven In Texas

On the way to the airport we took a drive past the house I lived in when we lived in Dallas. They've definitely redone it- it used to have paneling.



We also took a drive past the first elementary school I attended, Stephen C. Foster and it looks exactly the same as I left it!

Kynzie had fun playing in the airport.



Saying Goodbye.

Day Six In Texas

Kynzie enjoyed all the things that were around to explore at NaNaw's house. She especially took a liking to the case of Christmas Houses. She learned what "No" means, after constantly hearing it on our visit. There was just so many things for her to get in to! As she was getting into something she shouldn't have, Aunt Judy asked her what she was doing, and she said "No No".

Five Generations! I think it was pretty special that we were able to get five generations together. This is a picture I will cherish forever.

Day Five In Texas

Kynzie had managed to stand up without holding on to anything a few time before our trip, but she mastered it while we were away. She also took 5 steps all by herself!

We played outside a lot since the weather permitted. The concrete past the patio hurt Kynzie's knees, so she found a way to avoid using her knees!

Day Four In Texas

We had a busy day! First we went to the park. It's a good thing I bought a little umbrella stroller once we got to Texas! Kynzie still loves to swing but she was tired today and it almost put her to sleep! She really enjoyed sitting in Aunt G's lap while I pushed them on the Merry Go Round. She could look at everything without moving! The weather was very nice. Although it looked like it was going to rain, it didn't and the temperature was nearly 80 degrees!

After our trip to the park more of the family came over to visit. Valerie, Jerry, Chance, Maddy, Gracie, Kayla, Sabara, Cody and Brian all came. We definitely had a full house! Kayla and Gracie, who are 5 and 8, loved playing with Kynzie.

Day Three In Texas

I brought Kynzie's booster seat and it was a lifesaver!

Grams bought Kynzie a pair of shoes so we had to get her feet sized.

All that shopping tired her out!



Kynzie really loves her NaNaw! That's her Great Great Grandma!