Lovin the nice weather!

Since Karly was a December baby and didn't start walking until age of 1, which was again in December, and thanks to our wonderful KC Winter weather, we have been VERY limited on our time playing outside...that was until this week! Last Thursday it was in the mid-50's and time for us to get outside to explore the world! After work, Karly, the dogs, and I played in the front yard. We kicked the ball, chased the dogs, and I tried to teach her to stay out of the street. So the boundary setting starts!! Since our driveway leads to a dead-end street, I wasn't sure how to address that because technically that is a safe place to play, but then how do you justify that she can play in that street but not the others?? Isn't being a parent so much fun!! On Saturday, Daddy, Karly and I went to the local schools' playground and had a ball! Our Early Childhood center has a very toddler-friendly play area, but not so much parent-friendly. It was quite funny to see Stephen try to fit in it all. Then on Sunday we all met at my brothers house for a small family BBQ. Gabi and Karly are really starting to enjoy each other and interact! It is so fun to see them together!! Jay and I borrowed his next door neighbors play house and Karly LOVED this! In the mist of our playing outside, I was able to snap just a few shots to share. We are Lovin this nice weather and can't wait for a SUPER fun filled Summer!!

Karly is little Miss Independent - makes us a little nervous at times!

The girls playing in Gabi's play room

The boys strike a pose...

Morning Cheeeeze!

Karly woke up in a GREAT mood this morning. We all enjoyed powered donuts and milk for breakfast and then got ready for the day. I picked up the cutest little velour sweat suit for her at Wal-Mart when I went grocery shopping last night for $2.00!! No she doesn't really need any more clothes, but come on...$2.00!! Needless to say, SHE made the outfit even cuter than I thought it would be. And thanks to her wonderful Aunt Sarah, for the matching K onesie underneath. So after she got dressed this morning, I took a minute for a photo-op. She was more than willing to give me a morning cheeeeze!! Here is her posing just for the camera!! And you can even hear her saying "cheeeze!!" Enjoy! ; ) She's getting soo big!!

Ice cream!!

We've, or may I say Daddy, has added a new ritual into Karly's nightly routine. And while it is pretty stinkin cute, it's not the healthiest...and Mommy is NOT participating!! I'm just going to sit back and watch till Daddy wants to "try" and change it! So of an evening, after she gets done eating her supper, she walks to the pantry and starts saying, "ice cream ice cream!" So when you open the pantry door, she points DIRECTLY to the ice cream cone box and it is on from there! Daddy cuts the cone down just to the perfect "Karly size" and gives her a more than loving scoop of ice cream. The only thing left is the need for a bib and camera!! This is a VERY serious time for Karly and folks don't worry; she does NOT share!! : )

BIG girl car seat

Karly has finally hit the point where she can sit forward facing...she had to be 20 lbs. and at least the age of 1. She actually has been a little too long for her infant sit for a little while now, but I was waiting to find the PERFECT car seat, even if it was a little on the pricey side. So this morning, on the way to Miss Patty's, she got to sit in her new BIG girl car seat for the first time. Mommy and Daddy both have one in their car/truck so there will be no more transporting her in the infant seat. I have to say that she looked a little awkward at first...she wasn't really sure what she was doing in this weird seat. On the way to the sitters she was quite stiff and didn't move alot. I had to literally had to show her that she could still do everything she could before in her other seat like hold Sushi and take a drink from her sippy cup. She'll adjust soon, I'm sure of it!! Here's our BIG BIG girl in her new car seat!!

Priceless photo

This past Saturday we traveled to Topeka, KS for Paisley's (Karly's cousin) 4th birthday party with family and friends. Toby's sister took an absolutely priceless photo of Karly that I just have to share! Thanks to Grandma Leslie in OKC for the adorable overalls that she is wearing! Gotta love those candid shots!

My sleeping BEAUTY!

Karly is almost 14 months old and has yet to sleep throughout an entire night... We are starting to ween and are down to only "nigh-nigh" time feedings. The last couple of nights have been WONDERFUL and she has only been waking up 2-3 times in an 11 hour span. This is GOOD for Karly!! I am looking forward to getting more rest and soon we will be working on getting our big girl into her own bed. I have to admit that her Daddy and I have LOVED the co-sleeping with our baby, but I'm thinking now is the time. More on that to come later!! ; )

Here's a couple recent favs of my sleeping beauty!

Hillbilly Bone

Most of you have probably heard the song Hillbilly Bone by Blake Shelton feat. Trace Akins. Well this just so happens to be one of Karly's FAV songs right now and I think it might be the fact that she can really sing along with them! The video does no justice really...you'll just have to see her get down and sing in real life. Enjoy our little country girl! ; )