Kassidy 9 Months

 I need a photo assistant. Stat. Moving targets are so much harder to shoot. With a camera! Add in a clingy 2 year old and this is what you get. We love our Kassidy. Since we moved the month you turned 9 months old, we haven't been to a doctor to get a weight, height, etc. Once again, sorry little girl. I guess it's true what they say about the kids that come after the first being less documented, but I don't think we have to worry about a lack of pictures at least. 

 You love pulling yourself up on things and finally figured out crawling. It helped when I started putting you in shorter skirts and more pants. Turns out the dresses I was putting you in were hindering your crawling. Oops... kind of...

 You still will not take a bottle. Or any food I give you other than milk for that matter. I try but you are stubborn. 

 you have started dancing! So much fun to watch you shake your head side to side while waving your arms (somewhat like the funky chicken). Lately you've realized you can make arm flatulence noises if you aren't wearing a shirt and get a kick out of that. Hudson does as well, go figure. 

 Kassidy, you are full of character and happiness. These aren't the typical monthly pictures I post, but I had to include them. My funny girl. Note: you wouldn't eat the food I put on the tray, even though I try every day. 

 Oh, I wish these weren't blurry.

You spent your 9th month of life riding across the country from Washington State to Florida and then back to Illinois. You were a trooper and spent a lot of time dancing to music, laughing and eating. As long as I was sitting next you you in the back of the car, and Hudson was on the other side of you, things went smoothly. You are a people person and hate to be alone. I love the snuggles I get from you and the pats on the back as you hug me. 

 You are full of spunk. Whether it's pursed lips when you don't want to eat something, a hand swatting something away or a squawk to tell us your feelings on a matter, you are communicating with us and your personality is big. It's been fun to see it develop so much this past month. 

Kass, you are a joy to have and gift to love. Know that Mom and Dad love you. 

Utah Trip in August

 Back in December DeAndra planned and sent out invitations to a baby shower for Kassidy and then Kassidy decided to make her appearance two days before the party. Due to sicknesses, the c-section recovery, vacations, etc we were never able to work out a time for a make up party. At least until my mom and sister Whitni decided to throw me a surprise one combined with the one I was throwing for Whit. 

 Yeah, when they told me (by putting a frame with Kassidy's picture in it on the cake table) I cried. I was so excited to be there for something celebrating my sister and her  little girl that celebrating my little girl was too much for my tear ducts to handle. 

 I always love seeing my babies with my grandparents. 

 The double shower was so popular that Shannon Toolson and Aunt Mary came all the way from Washington to Utah to party with us ;). 

 My baby sister is going to be a wonderful mommy. 

 Dad seems to have a talent for cuddling Kassidy and getting her calmed down for a nap. 

 Oh my little ball of crazy energy. 

 My beautiful mom getting the tables organized with the food. 

 So funny story, I've never made a big cake before and Rissa asked me to make the wedding cake at her reception. Talk about pressure! Nah, actually it was really fun and I'm glad she would ask me. I want to take some decorating classes now. Thankfully "Rustic Chic" is all the rage this season....

I am so happy for Javissa. They are good for each other and seeing how in love they were "poked my heart." (In a good way. Not in an arguing over weather it's sprinkling or raining way. I'm stealing the phrase from a recent viral video you can watch here.)

Yes, that's Rissa's garter.  I couldn't help myself. Sorry Hudson. 

 Hudson and I went on a tour of the Conference Center before we met up with KC. Hud kept randomly sitting and standing in front of things so I would take his picture. So I did. There are several I posted here. 

 KC came down to meet us at Temple Square and as always, we LOVED spending time with him. I love my big brother. 

 Sweet picture. 

 Another self pose by Hudson. 

 And another one..... I started wondering where he was getting his modeling instruction from after he was rolling around on the ground. 

 And then I realized it was probably from this guy. 

 We were able to go to several temples while in Utah and I hope it's a habit/tradition we keep up wherever we are. I want our kids to know by experience how important the temples are. Seeing Hudson taking in the Christus was a special moment for me.