Oh what a beautiful morning!

Cleaning cleaning cleaning! I have the A/C completely off and all the windows open. It is a beautiful day!

Little Feet

This post is dedicated to kiddos. I know, I know. I have talked about children a lot so far. I have a huge spot in my heart specially reserved for those perfect little beings. Brian has two beautiful babies, Izzabell Rose and Vincint Paul. They are so beautiful and so much fun to be around. Izzy just turned 6 and is in school. She is independent and instantly everyone's BEST friend. She always has her "pretties" (99 cent glittery Wal-Mart lip gloss) with her at every moment. Vini is more mischevious. haha He loves cars-all kinds of cars.And he is so OCD about it. He will line up all of his cars in the PERFECT row. If you move one car or even just turn it around in the other direction, he will notice and turn it right back around. haha They are so adorable and really light up our lives. It's hard to be away from them, but it makes time spent with them that much more meaningful. Here are a couple pictures of Izzy and Vini....

Today must have been twin day because before lunch, we went to the dog park and there was a dad with his 7 or 8 yr old twin boys with their italian greyhound. Then at lunch, Brian and I sat across from a family of with twin boys who looks to be around 3 yrs old. They were beautiful. They were so full of life and love and just reminded me of my niece and twin nephews. My niece is so beautiful. She loves to read and tell stories. I remember her grabbing one of my sisters empty journals, and telling me a story about Princess Dora. She is so full of immagination and wonder...she truly is beautiful. Then there's the boys. They are do different from each other. Gabe is the truck man. He loves anything that has to do with trucks, cars, etc. My sister puts gel in his hair spiking it up. haha it is sooooo cute. He's spunky and crazy and funny. And there's chunky money Sean. He is as my sister puts it, "her little charmer". He just smiles and it melts your heart. He will sit and read or look at anything Mickey Mouse. They are both so handsome. Here are some pictures of my niece and nephews.....

This is Caedi, Sean and Gabe in the "man chair" at my big sister's house, and Caedi-bug writing and looking beautiful as ever!

Sean is on the left in the sandbox and Gabe is on the right-or course with a truck in his hand!!

And of course there is one of my BEST friends- NIKKI! I had a previous blog post about her belly and baby shower. Well I would like to welcome to the world my new little Monster---- Axel Troy Nikolas!!!

Nikki is so beautiful and she did such an awesome job with the birth and labor and everything. I am truly proud to call her my friend. Monster Axel is so lucky to have her as his mom. He is so tiny and beautiful and I can't wait to hold him in my arms and love on him!!!

I can't wait until I have my own. I know that I am young. I know that Brian and I haven't been married for very long. I have time, I need to live my life, blah blah blah blah. I know all of that. But what am I waiting for? My dream is a family. I am meant to have a family. It is what I hope for and dream about. It is what I yearn for and my heart truly desires. BUT, until that dream comes true for me I will love and dote on all of the little ones I do have in my life.

Love and kisses...

Kayla Jo

Rebecca Lynn

My mom was funny. She loved to laugh. I remember we would dance to Garth Brooks and eat cool whip like icecream. I remember sunday afternoon naps. I remember McDonalds every other friday. I remember her playing Lite Brite with me over and over and over. We would create animals and weird shapes. As long as she was playing with me I didn't care what we did.

I have mostly good memories of my mom. I know others have different experiences, but mine were mostly good. Today, however does not present the greatest memory. Today, 13 years ago, my mom did the most selfish act a human can make. Today is the day I found her. Today is the day she wouldn't wake up. It was the first day of a very long struggle. And it's a daily struggle for me. I don't know that my mom is in a better place. I don't know a lot of things. Normally I just gotta suck it up and keep trucking, but I think I'm allowed to have a day. Well, please be patient...today is my day.

Everything's bigger in Texas?

Well at least, Nikki's belly is bigger. No, I'm not being mean....she's pregnant! The majority of my friends and some family must have sent out a memo that I didn't get because there has been a BIG baby BOOM. I just had the wonderful privelage to go to one of my best friend's baby showers this weekend. i flew in Friday afternoon and I left Sunday evening. I got to help her pick out a stroller, create a game for the baby shower, spend much needed quality time and take her pregnancy pictures! That was so much fun! I missed my honey so much, but I really enjoyed spending time with my friend and her family. It didn't hurt that I made some new friends along the way. It's always nice to make new friends.

Here are a couple of the pictures that I took of Nikki and Monster No Name No Name. I will be able to tell you his actual name when his dearest mother makes up her mind! :)

Enjoy!

She is so beautiful and I can't wait to see her again!!! Miss and love you Nikki, Monster No Name No Name, Family, and Puppies! I wish many blessings and much love for all of you!

Love and kisses,

K

Babies Babies Babies!

I love baby showers! and Babies, and Pregnancy, and everything Baby related. Children are gifts. They are pure and simple. Yes, they can be crazy and obnoxious. Yes, they take up all of your time, money, freedom, blah blah blah. They are MIRACLES. They make you love them without even doing a thing. I have two cousins, and a bunch of my friends that are pregnant right now. I see them grow and post pictures and I follow them almost stalkerish. I don't mean to be creepy, but its so addicting. The miracle of a perfect little being growing inside of you. The love that you can have for someone who isn't even your child. Like the love I have for my niece and nephews, and my friend Ashley's son Geibriel, and my soon to be nephew from my friend Nikki. I look at what they have and I know it's hard. I see the struggles that Ashley and my sister go through when the kids are cooperating. I see the struggle Nikki has been going through with being sick and complications. It's scary and hard and emotional.....but perfect. I can't wait to have that same experience. To feel the kicks and hear the heartbeats. To celebrate birthdays and Christmases. To take pictures of silly faces and funny predicaments to send to my friends and family. To love that little one so unconditionally it feels like my heart will break in two from too much love. I long for that. So since I haven't been blessed to experience that yet, I celebrate it through all of my friends and family.

This weekend I am going to a baby shower for my frind Nikki. She is so bubbly and beautiful, even though she has been through quite a couple big storms lately. I can't wait to feel little man move in her. I can't wait to take pictures for her so that she can remember even moment. I can't wait to give her the scrapbook I have been working on for her so that she can record all the funny stories and pictures. I can't wait to give one of my best friends a HUGE hug when she picks me up from the airport. I can't wait to spend time with her laughing and cherishing these precious times. She is such a wonderful blessing to have in my life and I am SO excited I get to be a part of her baby shower.

So needless to say, I'm a little excited. I'm excited about seeing my dear friend. I'm excited about meeting her family who have been so kind to me. I'm excited to help make this day special. I'm excited to talk to little man and tell him that I can't wait to hold him and shower him with kisses. I'm excited about life.

Yep, you read that right. I am excited about LIFE.

Brand new!

Why hello there!

I haven't had a blog in years! Well, really ever since LiveJournal. I thought it would be a great way to keep in touch with family and friends...I have always been a writer anyway.

Currently, Brian is in Colorado celebrating Izzabell's 6th birthday! He flew in for her actual bday which was on Thursday. They went to the park, got to play with their cousins Joey and Taryn, went to the zoo, got new school supplies, and had a birthday party today. They have been busy little bugs! From the pictures that Brian has sent me, I can tell that they are having fun! I will have to put some pics up when Brian gets back with the camera....which is tomorrow. I am so glad for him to come home. I know it will be bittersweet for Brian-having to leave the kids with their mom and coming home-but it will be very nice to have him back. It's hard to sleep without him. I'm not complaining though. I know there are plently of wives out there, like my cousin Jennifer, who don't have their husbands with them for extended periods of time. I am lucky to wake up next to him every morning. I just miss him. I'm allowed to feel like that. :)

I went to the International Market today with my friend Nidia. It smelled really bad of fish and was very cramped, but it was sooo much fun! We walked down EVERY SINGLE aisle!

There was cheese and corn flavored icecream....

And then when regular popcorn just doesn't do the trick there's.....SUPER POPCORN!!!!!

All in all it was an amazing experience. I will definitely be shopping there more often. Especially since I got the other two things that I have been looking EVERYWHERE for! It reminds me of my aunt and uncle's house. :)

Well, I think it is a little past my bed time. Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!

Love and kisses,

Kayla Jo