2011 Catch Up Post

I know I have been horrible with updating the blog lately. I will try to do better.

Kinley at Mimi's House with her Cute Diva Zebra Bib :)

Everything has been chaotic but we're having a blast. Kinley is 8 1/2 months old (hard to believe!) She has 4 teeth (2 top and 2 bottom) and is sitting up perfectly on her own. She also gets around very well on the floor - she gets up on all fours but ultimately "scoots" across the floor. I know she will be crawling any day now. She has said "da da" for several weeks, but she's recently added "ba ba" - which we interpret as "Bubba" "Bye Bye" and "Bottle" as we see fit. :) I'm really working on MAMA, but she won't comply. She is such a happy baby - all smiles and so sweet spirited. She loves Maddox. She lights up when he's around, and he is so good with her.

Maddox is 2 1/2 years old and smart as a whip. His vocabulary blows me away most days. I can't believe my 2 year old isn't potty trained, but he can make complex sentences and has such a great memory, making the most random connections or recalling the craziest things from days or even weeks prior. He is also a typical two year old - hard headed, stubborn and testing boundaries, but most days he is a sweetheart. He is so compassionate and thoughtful. I love that. He is also his daddy's son - and rotten to the core. This age is so much fun. His imagination is growing. He is gaining so much independent (which is bitter sweet). He's a cutie pie, and I love being his mommy.

We are having the time of our lives with our little ones. Here are some pictures from so far this year (and a short video of Kinley from earlier this week).

Kinley getting so big - she pulls up some on toys and things.

She'll be "Cruising" any day now.

February 9, 2011 - Big Snow in Memphis!

Maddox gathering a snow ball to throw at his mommy!

Newer Maddox Video: "Stuck Like Glue"

My Little Musician

Maddox got an acoustic guitar from his Mamaw and Papaw Foy for Christmas. He has memorized "Stuck on Glue" by Sugarland. Here is he (at age 28 months) singing a portion of the song.

He is singing: "Everybody said they never would. Just when I start to think they're right. Heart beat again. Heart beat again. Heart beat again. Do it. Do it one time. Right back in. Right back in. Right back in" and ends with "We rock!" Haha!! For those who know Surgarland's song- it's not bad for 2 years old, right?? :-)

Merry Christmas

Christmas 2010 was great!! We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with the Mayalls. Maddox got a bunch of cool presents from his aunts and uncles and had a great time helping Kinley open hers too! His favorite thing to do all Christmas was "jam" either with Guitar Hero at the Mayalls or the live band at the Foys. There are some great pics below...

Kinley's First Christmas!

Sitting with Mimi at the Mayall Family Christmas Maddox's Jam Session with Uncle Alan on the Acoustic and Daddy on the Drums!

He was so excited about his "real" guitar (like Uncle Patrick's) that Mamaw and Papaw Foy got him!
Loves it! My little musician.

Jamming with Uncle Matt, Uncle Mark and Daddy with Guitar Hero. After ever song, he'd hold his guitar in the air and say "We Rock!!!" Too cute. Kinley attempting to open a present! Next year will be more productive. :-)

Stuck Like Glue

Maddox has a new favorite song: Sugarland's "Stuck Like Glue"

It's pretty amazing how much of the song he knows and well he sings the words. Hilarious! I tried to video him tonight while he wasn't paying attention. This isn't quite the level of enthusiasm he normally sings the song with, but you can get a good idea :-) Tooo cute!!

It's a fairly large file; so I had to break video up into 3 parts. Enjoy!

Kinley's First Teeth!

Kinley cut her first 2 teeth this past week!! It's hard to believe my baby girl is getting so big. She is starting to baby babble a lot! She's eating solid foods. She pushes herself up on her elbows very well - crawling will be coming any day now. She is starting to really observe the world around her and is starting to enjoy toys. It's so hard to believe she is almost 6 months old!!

2010 Random Videos

I finally downloaded the videos from my blackberry, and I thought I'd post some cute ones from this year.

Maddox's First Bike (May 2010)

June 4, 2010 - Newborn Kinley at the Hospital

June 10, 2010 - Maddox Potty Training Announcement (hehe!!)

June 14, 2010 - Kinley's First Bath

June 26, 2010 - Maddox's First Time to Bowl

July 22, 2010 - Maddox (a/k/a "Big Brother") and Kinley

August 19, 2010 - Maddox's Two Year Birthday Present

September 10, 2010 - Maddox Singing in Car

October 6, 2010 - Kinley and Maddox Talking in Background (Ha!)

Random Kid Pictures from September-October 2010

Kinley Elizabeth: 4 Months Old

*I'm not sure how much you weigh. Your 4 month checkup isn't until next Tuesday, but I expect you are around 12 lbs. We shall see!!

*You are becoming so alert. You are all smiles and love to see people you know - like Mamaw, Papaw, Mimi, Poppy, Daddy, Maddox, and of course, your favorite..Mommy!

*You are starting to sit up really well in your boppy. Every night this week I have put you in the boppy while Daddy and I make dinner. It works well. You like to watch us move about the kitchen.

*You are also lifting your upper body up and holding your head up while on your tummy! Good practice for crawling.

*You are starting to like toys. You grab things and pull them to your mouth. You like to watch bright lights. You stare at the yellow caution label on your carseat.

*Car rides usually put you to sleep. You like to be rocked or bounced when going to sleep. You sleep well in your crib.

*You started cereal this month. You like it well enough. You still wake up for 1 night feeding around 3am. Mommy and Daddy are very ready for you to stop doing that!

*You wearing 0-3 month clothes mostly, but many 3-6 month outfits fit you. You're getting chunky. I love it!!

*You coo and do this weird noise with your tongue (almost like a raspberry), talking away to people. I think you're going to be a talkative thing when you start learning words! I bet you'll be an early talker. Let's see if I'm right!! :)

*The sound of Daddy's voice stops your crying pretty immediately. You love him.

It's crazy how much you're growing and changing every day! It's amazing to see how much you take in the world around you. You're such a pretty little girl, and I can't wait to see you blossom and learn more and more.

Happy Birthday Daddy (Donald's 31st Birthday Adventure)

For Don's 31st birthday, we went to St. Louis - just the two of us - for a weekend getaway. We arrived Friday in time for dinner and decided to enjoy the hotel restaurant, Red Kitchen and Bar, at the Hyatt Regency by the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Afterward, we made our way to the Lemp Brewery and took our chances in their haunted house. It was one of the best I've ever been to - as far as Hollywood quality. Saturday, we woke up and had a nice quick breakfast at the largest Starbucks I've ever been in my entire life! I had a pumpkin scone, which was awesome. Then, we went to Six Flags where we were able to ride everything we wanted to ride (and many times twice in a row) within 3 hours. There were hardly any crowds and the weather was perfect. Next, we took a quick nap before heading to Bailey's Chocolate Bar. I had a white chocolate and raspberry martini - also yum. Don had "the Mexican" which was crazy. Later that night, we got to hear one of my favorite bands, Simon, and see an old pal, Lee Johnsey. We also got to hang out with some of the coolest people with A Bit Shifty. Sunday, we had lunch at Cheesecake Factory and began our drive home. It was a weekend full of fun and adventure and some good quality time with my husband!! Happy Birthday, babe!!