Playin' with the hose

Since I have planted lots of new flowers in the front and back, I have to make sure they get lots of water.  Today, Katelyn decided she wanted to help me water.  Not sure if there was more water on her or the flowers, but she had so much fun!  Looks like we will be playing in the water alot this summer.  I cant wait.

Stairs

Katelyn is getting braver by the day.  For a while now, she has ventured up the 1st couple of steps.  When she got to the 2nd or 3rd step, she would turn around and cry for someone to get her.  Today she finally made it up the first set of steps and was trying to figure out how to get down.  She practiced on the first step for some time.  It was too funny.

Made it to the top!

Practicing going down.  She would sit sideways and throw her leg off and tumble forward.  She would catch herself with her arm.  Its too cute!

"This is so much fun mom"

Hair Bows

We have gone bow crazy in our house!  Yes, I know, Katelyn does not wear many bows, but we are gonna start.  Mom and I spent the day recoving from the yard work making hair bows.  We had a great time and got better as the day went on.

Cartoons

I havent really ever turned cartoons on for Katelyn.  Shes always so busy, I just never really thought she would sit still long enough to watch anything.  Well today, we needed to try something different so I found a kids channel with something on and gave it a shot.  She got right up to the tv for about 3 minutes and then she was done...haha!  Guess I was right.  Anyways, she seemed to enjoy the 3 minutes.

Katelyn

11 Months on St. Patty's Day

Happy 11th Month Birthday to Katelyn and Happy St. Patty's Day!

And the best of all...

Needless to say she was not in the mood for pictures!

Katelyn's 10 Months pictures

Here are the highlights from Katelyn's 10th month...
http://picasaweb.google.com/kleblanc23/Katelyn10Months?feat=directlink

Photoshop Elements

So, after my photography class, I bought Photoshop Elements to get some practice in photo editing.  Since the class, I have not really had much time to play with it and it was kinda bumming me out.  Well tonight I made time while waiting for Chris to get home.  Here is the outcome....

Black and White with a punch of color!  I cant wait to have more time to do more playing.  Stay tuned for my newest creations!

Splish, Splash, Katelyn's taking a bath

Big Dinner For Katelyn

Katelyn eats so well, its impressive.  Her favorites are green beans and mac-n-cheese, but she will eat lots more.  Tonight was a big day for her.  She had lima beans, whole milk and potato salad for the first time.  All were a hit!  She took to the milk right away and seem to really like it.  The lima beans were left over from our dinner, well Chris' dinner, from last night.  I thought I would give it a shot.  Well it worked!  Then I tried the potato salad.  She made a huge mess, but loved it!!  I love that she eats so well and hope the trend continues.

Hmmm...

After such a great weekend, I am missing Katelyn so much today.  I thought I had gotten into the grove of being at work and away from her all day, but apparently not.  Does a Mom ever get used to that?  I got so much quality time with her this weekend that leaving this morning was rough.  Thank goodness for me that I had to be at work at a certain time otherwise I might still be at Tottenberry's with her...haha.  The good part, its almost time for me to leave and pick her up.  I cant wait to see that beautiful smile!  I wish and hope the traffic is not terrible, but it is raining so I am thinking my wish might not come true.   

Weekend Fun

Yeah, finally some great weather!  Its been sunny and in the mid 60's.  Needless to say, we are trying to enjoy it as much as possible.  Friday, after we got home, I took Katelyn and Haley outback to play in the yard while I pulled some weeds.  She loved being outside and playing with the leaves. 

Once we were done outside, we headed back in for some dinner.  While I was preparing dinner, Katelyn got into her wipes and decided to clean the kitchen floor for me.

Katelyn is a big eater!  She LOVES green beans and Mac-n-Cheese.

Katelyn also decided to rearrange Chris' CD collection.  She loves to do that and would do it on a daily basis if we let her.

Today, Saturday, the weather was just as amazing!  Haley, Katelyn and I went out for a long walk this morning.  Later this afternoon, we headed to the ball fields to watch Craig play baseball.  It was great to see Jason, Diane, and Craig.  Its been too long.  The Cubs played great and Katelyn really enjoyed watching and playing in the grass.

My other babies....

Haley dog

Callie and FloB sunbathing on the window sill

Watching American Idol

Katelyn was mezmorized by American Idol tonight when Big Mike (I think thats what his name is) was signing.  I was holding her and then put her in her chair and she watched his entire performance before she wanted down.  So cute!

Stealing the spoon

Katelyn's new favorite thing while eating is to steal the spoon after you give her a bit.  Then she pulls it out of her mouth and gets it all over her face.  She thinks its so funny. 

Random Questions....

Random Questions

Opening…
Do you get regular massages? Not really

Do you have an answering machine? No, nor do I have a home phone line anymore

What cuss word do you use the most? Hell or Shit...shouldn't be using either anymore since Katelyn is going to start talking any day now

Are you underweight or overweight? Over, but working on it.  Still have a long way to go

Can you see your veins? Some of them

Favorite…
Soap? Dove (bars), the green kind

Fruit? Pineapple

Kind of red meat? Beef, Prime Rib, but most any beef will do

Fish? Only if Chris cooks it and its not fishy tasting

Candy bar? Right now, Hersey's.  Also love twix, milkyway, snickers, reeses, etc.

Have You Ever…
Eaten a whole bag of potato chips? Who hasnt?

Eaten lobster? Yes, tasty and expensive

Climbed a mountain? Yes, not a big one though

Been skydiving? No, but I would love to.  Someone would have to push me out of the plane, but I think I would love it.

Been water skiing? Yes and I am terrible

Do You…
Wish you could change something about your life? Who doesnt?

Like your nose? Its okay.  Wouldnt mind if it were straight.

Like salt and vinegar chips? No, yuck!

Eat salsa? Sometimes.  Perfer queso, especially Lupes queso

Own a boat? I wish.

This/That…
Bath/Shower? Shower

Markers/Crayons? Markers cause they are brighter

Pens/Pencils? Pencil cause I hate to make mistakes and have to cross them out.

Jelly/Cream Cheese? Strawberry Jelly

Bagel/Toast? Toast unless its a Cinnamon Crunch bagel from Panera Bread

Finish…
My greatest weakness is... time management, following through with things, and self control

I wish I was… more dedicated to working out and eating healthy

The oddest thing I’ve ever put in my mouth is… Who knows.

Firsts…
Credit card you had? That I paid for...hmm probably an A&M Mastercard right out of College.  Credit Cards are BAD!

Loan you got was for? For the house Chris and I bought after we got married

Paycheck was for how much? Few hunderd bucks.  Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory...good times.

Time you had stitches? 3 Blue ones on my forehead

Time you went to the hospital for something? Ear Tubes as a child (twice!)

Lasts…
List everything you ate in the last 24 hours?  Um, no thanks. 

Last thing you used a credit card for? Groceries at Walmart yesterday

What was your job previous to the one you have now? Civil Engineer with Brown & Gay Engineers

Last thing you celebrated? Steph, Mom and Aunt Judy's birthdays in Austin at the end of Jan.

Last time you were at a sports bar? Its been a long time.

A weekend with Grandma (Bobo)

My mom was here visiting this weekend.  Well actually she was here babysitting for part of the weekend.  Saturday was my photography class.  It was AWESOME!!  Mom got some good quality time with Katelyn on Saturday.  Here are a few pictures of our fun weekend....

Friday- At the park trying to swing, but it was so windy, we had to make the trip short.

Saturday- Grandma and Katelyn walking up the stairs for bathtime

Sunday- In the laundry basket heading upstairs for nap time.  Seems like she always ends up in the laundry basket when Grandma is here. 

At walmart shopping and playing with Cari's yarn.  We have discovered that Katelyn likes to ride in the big part of the shopping cart.