Driving on the 405
May 31, 2009
Hi There! I know I am slow but I just realized that a blog is like a journal and Facebook is for the quick onliners. It's just quick and that is just one of the reason that I have fallen in love with it. Facebook is fun, interactive and I have reconnected with SO many friends. That was said like a true addict. I will have to work on that...the addiction. Life moves so fast and is sooo busy. But it is going to be getting even busier in November. God has blessed Trav and I, and we are expecting a new little family member around Thanksgiving! I figure it is time to write about it because my belly has popped out and there is no more hiding it. We are looking forward to having another little munchkin to try to keep up with. How Angelina and Brad have 6 is beyond my comprehension. And twins in their. How is it that there aren't any pictures of them with unruly child, with 1,000 bags of stuff and having a bad hair day? They have tons of help, right?
The first few months of this pregnancy were a roller coaster ride. I will spare all the gory details but let's just say I was SICK! I have such a new appreciation of women who get sick while pregger. It is hard to imagine until you are walking in those shoes. It is BRUTAL. But it looks like it is getting better and I am extremely gr8phul for that!! Extremely!
Anyway, Trav and I are trying to get out and do some fun things while we can and before I get too big. (Kai was almost 10 pounds and I was HUGE) So we took Kai camping last night up in the San Gabriel Mountains. It was crazy to see Kai in that element. He is 100% little boy. I am going to start calling him mini-T because he is a carbon copy of Travis.
**********Here are just a few of his comments while packing***************
He looked at the overcast sky and said, "Mom, it looks like I am going to need my rain coat."
And when we put him in the car he said, "Dad, when we go on the 405 can you please not put my window down because I might get kinda chilly."
WHAT?? He is 2!!!! What 2 year old says things like that. If he didn't come out of my body I would question if I am his mother. I didn't start asking questions like that till I was 30. And not till my mid 20's did I even have a concept of what road I was driving on. I was too busy singing a song or dreaming about something.
Anyway-enough chatter, Here are some pictures from last night :) It was a beautiful sunset! It is always good to get away from it all and have some quiet. As quiet as it can be with a 2 year old around.
Doesn't it look like he is talking to one of his homies?
And now for angelic...
and now for silly...
And I am going to try to take a few more pictures of Trav and I. I realize that I have spent the past 3 years behind the camera and I don't have many pictures of me because of it. I think I am like a lot of Mom's out there, always taking pictures but seldom in them.
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Update: I was trying to reflect on my Facebook addiction and decide if it was healthy. And I have to answer that with an overwhelming "YES!" I have kept a document of all the status updates from 2009 and I LOVE looking back on it. It is such a GR8 way to remember all of the Kai-ism's and those precious moments that I NEVER want to forget. It reminds me of how blessed I am and how gr8phul I am to be Kai's Mom and Trav's wife. It reminds me to be more than content and to celebrate the joys in my life. I am blessed and I need to not take that for granted.
So- Here are my top 10 "Kai-ism's" from 2009
- Kai said, "I did sleep Mommy. I closed my eyes, now you give me a sticker. Don't tell me no that would be naughty." 1/4/09
- Kat said Kai please don't touch my privates. (He was grabbing my boobs in the store) He said, "I am not touching your privates, I am touching your bra!" 1/28/09
- Kat said, "Kai it's naptime!" and he said, "Come on, I can't keep doing this everyday." 1/29/09
- Kai said, "I smashed the ant and he got died" 3/25/09
- Kai's Statements at nap time- "I don't know how to sleep", "it's not dark yet", "I am not having a good attitude". 4/7/09
- Today Kai was there while I was photographing the groom getting ready. Kai said, "Mom, why is he getting married?" I said because he fell in love. Kai said,"Mr. Chris there is still time, you don't have to fall." 4/18/09
- Bath time quote, "Mommy, Mommy I just smacked Daddy's buns!" 4/20/09
- Kai spilled juice everywhere and then he said, "Hold on, I am going to call Daddy." He then took out his pretend cell phone and told his Dad how he made a mistake. 4/23/09
- This morning Kai sat at in church with us. The Pastor said a few things that made people laugh, so Kai asked me kinda loud. "Mommy, why is that man telling jokes? Then a minute later Kai started laughing at everything Pastor Glen said. :) 5/3/09
- When Kai was in the bathtub tonight he pointed his junk up and then peed all over his face. 4/24/09
I hope these make you smile as much as they make me. That is the whole reason I share them. I love the things that kids say. I can honestly say I love them more than chocolate. And that is a BIG statement coming from me :)
Disneyland Tips and Tricks
May 8, 2009
My Mom and I just spent the past 2 days at Disneyland and we really did have a magical time! It was bliss, that place of complete enjoyment. So cool!!!! I have one story to relay that might help you like it helped us. :) I heard someone talk (and I can't remember for the life of me where.) about what I am going to share and it is a great tip.
After waiting for Kai to wake up from his nap, LA 5:00 traffic, parking and ticket lines we finally entered the Magic Kingdom. It was 6:00. We were planning on only staying till' 7:30, so I was kinda bummed that we would have such a short visit. We decided to see how long the Nemo lines were...and found out that the wait would be 30 to 45 minutes. Bummer! The parade starts at 7 and we didn't want to miss it. Here's where the tip comes in, someone said to go to one of the people who work at the ride and ask them (as nicely as possible) "if they can make dreams come true?"
As soon as it came out of my mouth, the guy (Patrick) smiled and said he could!!!! Woo Hoo He then lead us to a special entrance and we got on the ride immediately!!! It was AWESOME! My Mom thought I had given him a tip or something. Later when she was telling Trav the story she said, "I didn't know what Kat had offered the guy." Hahahaha That doesn't sound good, but it made me crack up. So try it, it can't hurt to try :)
After Nemo we headed over to the parade and we had a BLAST!! Kai was so fun. He was ready to party and shake his tail feathers. He was leaping to dance with The Chipmunks, Donald, and so many others that I lost track. He was so much FUN!
Here's a video of him getting his groove on. I have such a Fun son, he is more fun to hang out with than most adults :) And we bought an a Annual Pass and I am so excited to bring him back there. It was AWESOME~~~
Family Session Manhattan Beach
May 3, 2009
Last week I had the pleasure to spend some time with an awesome family. I met them right before Kai was born, 2 and a half years ago. Amy and I were both days away from delivery and we connected instantly. Our husbands work together at LA Air Force Base. We ended up having our boys at the same hospital just a small time frame apart.
When we were at the hospital trying to convince Kai to join us. The nurse tried to encourage me that a women down the hall had just given birth naturally to a healthy 10 lbs. baby boy. We later found out that was Amy & Dan and Max. I am will be forever impressed by that. And then she was brave enough to do it again. Just over a year ago Christian arrived.
They are such an awesome family and their easy personality is both fun and infectious. Amy & Dan are always quick to smile and don't let things stress them out. We have been gr8phul for their friendship and we are sad to see them pack up and head to Washington.
They make some beautiful children. Their son
Max owns a piece of my heart. He is such a sweet and smart little man.
He has been such a good friend to Kai.
Here's my favorite of the day. Sometimes when the kids won't cooperate or just cause... stop what you are doing and kiss your spouse. I thought this was pretty funny but also pretty sweet. They have been married for 10 years and still have a spark between them :) That Rocks!
We wish you all the best and we hope to see you soon. You guys are a special family and we are better for knowing you!
About Me, Kat
I have always been drawn to the camera. Photography is such an interesting blend of technical know how and capturing heart felt emotion.
The challenge is to flawlessly do both, in a split second before the moment passes.
Everyday and every moment is an opportunity to learn to live and shoot better.