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Yes, I know...I'm behind

This is Kya's Mommy. I realize she is now 11 months old (and 6 days if you're counting), however my heart is having a hard time digesting that fact! I am in total denial and have taken to live there at the moment. As soon as I come out it, Kya and I will post about this last month. Be patient, it's our last one with just months. I need some kleenex!

More Videos

Teasing Kya with the phone:


Playing with Daddy's phone (for the best part, watch to the end):


This is Kya and I playing in the shower at my parents house (I just happened to be wearing a bathing suit from the hot tub, so no worries):


I'm so smart:


Typical day:

Kya's month in videos

Be back to check out more videos of Kya later. Enjoy!

I'm a Ten Month Old!

In my nine months of life, I have learned a lot of things and have become very wise in my older age.
For starters, cutting a tooth hurts really bad, cutting four at the same time, hurts like *#&$~!!!! I was not a pleasant baby to be around for a couple of weeks there. It's a darned good thing I'm so cute!
This last month, I got really sick again! This time it lasted 3 weeks. I got put on one antibiotic, then I started coughing so bad that it sounded like "whooping cough". It was horrible! I was losing weight, miserable, coughing, dripping snot everywhere! The doctors put me on a much harder antibiotic. I ended up having bronchitis and walking (crawling) pneumonia. I even ended up breaking out into some serious hives all over my body. (Did I mention Daddy was really sick too this whole time? Poor Mommy, we were all grumpy). I ended up eventually getting better, and boy am I glad that's over with. It was just in time to start cutting those teeth.
We went to Grammy's with Uncle Jason to put in her new floors. They look beautiful and I had so much fun! I got to hang out with my Grammy, Aunt Lauren, Aunt Becky, and G.G. (Great Grandma). We also celebrated Daddy's birthday.
The day after we got back was Daddy's birthday. We went to dinner with the Mac's. I was so happy to see Mady, but being sick I couldn't even play with her. Next time. The next night, Uncle Jason took Mommy, Daddy, Angie, and I out to eat sushi. Okay, I didn't eat sushi, but I did eat the rice and it was delicious!
That is the same week I cut my first tooth. The other 3 followed quickly.
The last week of November, I started really dancing every time I heard music. I love music and dancing. That was also the week of Thanksgiving. We went to see my Lolly and Pops. I had SO much fun! It had been too long and they hadn't even seen me crawl yet. So, I decided it was in their best interest to wear them out as much as possible! I had my first Thanksgiving food and I threw it up all over myself. Other than that, I've decided I LOVE turkey!!!
Lolly and Pops took us to the human body (Body Works) museum, that was really neat! The next day, we went and had breakfast with Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Steve. Afterwards, Lolly and Pops took me to get some pictures made in my Christmas outfits. I love having my picture made. That night, Daddy and Mommy's friend Jason Taub got married. The wedding was beautiful and I had so much fun! On Sunday, we all went out to Wharton and hung out there. I played in the grass, on the pool waterfall (Daddy held me the entire time), drank my first sip of hot chocolate (YUM!), and cuddled with Pops.
On December 1st, my Daddy called me from work and I actually said, "Dada" to him on the phone. That was pretty cool! This past weekend, Braylon got to come over and play and so did the Ortega boys (the boys from across the street). I had SO much fun! Then, last night, one of my b.f.f.'s Zia came into town, so Mommy and I went to see she and her Mommy. I think Zia might think I'm a little wild, but I still had a blast!! We really miss them! We came home to find Daddy and Uncle Jason playing video games. After they were done, they played with me. Silly boys.
So, that's it in a nutshell. I continue to wear my parents out, charm everyone, and flirt as much as possible! I laugh, sing, drum, and scream (for fun) as much as possible.
Hugs and Kisses to all,
Kya
P.S. If you would like to see the greatest trick and accomplishment of this past month, check out this from Mommy's blog.

Check out Kya's 9th Month Scrapbook

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Waste Not, Want Not

Daddy wanted me to write a post on how lovely my mommy is.
Tonight, I decided to eat a leaf and every time Mommy tried to grab it, I would swallow it. A little while later I started eating dinner and that darned leaf started making it's way up. Mommy, being the observer she is put her hand under my chin to catch all my throw up. It was way gross! Daddy didn't think he could be any more impressed until a few minutes later, my throat decided I had put too many pieces of ham and potatoes in and they all came out. Mommy grabbed those too. Then, without batting an eyelash, she began to break the regurgitated ham and potatoes into smaller pieces and fed them back to me. Hmmmm....we don't know whether to be grossed out or marveled????

Pearly Girly

I am currently busting out not only my first tooth, but my first four teeth!
YAY for me....not so much for my parents and grandparents who have to put up with my serious fussy fits!

HELP!

Would somebody please tell my Mommy that I no longer am in 6-9 month clothes? I know she's having a hard time accepting how big I'm getting, but I feel my friends are going to laugh at my high waters and tummy showing. You'd think the difficulty of putting my clothes on would be of some reminder, but no such luck.

Barely breathing and with little circulation,
Kya
p.s. While you're at it, you might want to remind her that she needs to read the next chapter in her "What to Expect the First Year" book. By not reading it, doesn't make me 8 months still.

8 Month old Pictures

1) Standing on my own for the first time 2) Playing footsies with Mommy 3) Cuddling on Uncle Jason (nice stache) 4) I love avocados!!! 5) Rolling on Aunt Lauren's stuffed animals 6) Cutie with a sippy!

Life as an 8 month old

I am 3/4 of the way through my first year of life, (amazing math skills you say? My parents were math teachers, what do you expect?) We were gone just about every weekend this month. Exhausting!
One weekend, we went to San Antonio for Mike and Ginger's wedding. That was pretty fun because I met so many nice people! Everything I did, they just laughed and smiled. Mommy and Daddy think I'm quite the charmer! We didn't see Daddy much because he was doing his Bestly Manly duties. It was fun to hang out with Mommy though. I got to see Nick and Brooke Wesson again, they're funny. Mike's family loved on me so much! His uncle walked around and rocked me almost the entire reception.
The day after the wedding, we went to Kerrville for Hadleigh and Isaac's adoption shower. There were so many people, that I didn't really get to play with them as much as I would have liked and didn't get to spend as much time with Aunt Jenn either. Maybe next time. The shower was beautiful and fun though! Mommy was a hostess, so I got to spend all that time with Daddy, which made up for missing him that weekend.
My parents also celebrated their 6th anniversary that Sunday, but since we were so busy, we all celebrated the next day. Daddy took off work, we went to a dollar movie and out to eat (thanks G.G. for the funds to do so). My parents are such nerds! They said they didn't have enough money to buy each other gifts, so we went to the dollar store and they bought 5 dollars worth of stuff for each other. Of course, they picked out their own stuff and half of it was for me. Mom got a mini dust pan and broom to put in my backpack for all the messes I make in public.
We went to Wharton and I got to see some of my family, that was fun! You all saw my Halloween post, so I won't go over that again, but it was awesome!!!
The next day, Jason and Angie offered to baby-sit me so mommy and daddy could go on a date night. We had so much fun! I then of course, let them know that a baby is not all fun and giggles by throwing a large fit, soaking a few diapers, and blowing snot bubbles on uncle Jason's shirt.
We launched Daddy's project boat the next day, and I had so much fun throwing rocks into the canal from the dock. Uncle Jason says I'm going to be a boat captain someday because I liked watching the motor so much. Mommy said more like a pirate.
Lows of the Month:
1) I have been sick for over 3 weeks now. Just when we thought I was better, I got worse! Antibiotics...again!
2) I went to a baby nursery for the first time (this would be a low for mommy, not necessarily me). Mommy taught Kindermusik at a church day care one morning and I went to the nursery.
3) I have thrown up a few times this last week. GROSS!
4) My parents don't put on the Wiggles for me every night anymore. Only some nights.
Highs of this month:
1) I now sing with music (and Mommy)
2) I crawl so fast, mommy and daddy can't find me.
3) I stood on my own the day before I turned 9 months old
4) I know what I want, when I want it...Mommy and Daddy call it "strong will"

I'm finally starting to have a routine, sorta (you do know my parents, right...not such routine people). I wake up around 10 in the morning, kiss mommy and puppies good morning (daddy's at work), Mommy reads to me after breakfast, play, we go for a jog, I take a nap, eat lunch, play (lots), pull Benji's tail, do something with mommy around the house in my carrier (laundry, floors, dishes, etc.), nap (usually mommy is teaching piano), snack, play with Daddy, dinner, play (I love to push the piano pedals up and down for long periods of time), torment Benji, watch Wiggles (sometimes), bath, eat, bed. That's it in a nutshell. I'm in the BEST mood when I wake up.
Here were my measurements from my 9 month check up: 28 in. long (65th percentile), 18lbs. (42nd percentile). I'm ready for yogurt and cheese now. Mommy says once I go cheese, I'll never go back!
Love to everyone,
Kya

8 month old videos

Seriously, someone tell my mom to stop singing in all my videos.

Halloween Videos

Kya's first Halloween

My first Halloween was awesome! Mommy and I had lunch with Daddy at school, then went to her old school Chula Vista for the afternoon. We got to see everyone and everyone loved and cuddled on me, especially Kathy.

That night, we went to the mall and Mommy and Daddy entered me in a costume contest. I was a ballerina baby cow. I came in fourth place out of 30. I had fun looking at all the people in their costumes.
Afterwards, we went to a "Pumpkin Patch" and took pictures. By this point, I was pretty tired and hungry.

After a quick nap and food, we went to a big carnival/fair. Everyone was dressed up, it was so neat to see. We went with Katherine and her family. We got home, and crashed. Here are the pictures and videos from my first Halloween. Hope yours was good also.

Boo,
Kya

Pictures

Months 6 and 7

Okay, okay...we know.....it's been a long time since we updated. My mommy sends her sincerest apologies!!!! Life got kind of crazy and busy, so this was one thing that suffered. Please stop sending her threats. :)
The last two months I have done my personal best at keeping Mommy and Daddy as busy as possible as well! I have accomplished so much!
Daddy went back to work the week I turned 6 months old. He wasn't very happy about leaving me after spending the summer together and comes home and just holds me tight. I miss him too. Mommy said though that he has to go if I want more diapers. Silly mommy! Lolly and Pops came to see me that week too. They brought a piano for Mommy and helped her with a "Celebrate Mamma" event. Lolly and Mommy went early, so my Pops took care of me. I love my Lolly and Pops!
At 6 and half months old I weighed 16 pounds and was 27 inches.
For Labor day, I spent the day at the beach. It was great surf, so we went to watch Daddy. I had SO much fun!!!! I played in the sand and water and took a nap. I think I'm going to love that place! The next weekend, I got to meet my Aunt Sheila and Aunt Barbara and my cousin Cory. I love them already!!!!
Right after I turned 7 months old, Ike decided to make a visit. Fortunately, it turned and missed us. WHEW! Very sad for the people it didn't miss. Mommy and Daddy were telling me that as long as we have each other (and the puppies of course), we'll be okay; houses come and go. Right after Ike, Mommy turned 30. We went to the Aquarium to celebrate and Daddy got Mommy and I Aquarium passes for the year. We've already gone about 4 times now. I LOVE the dolphin tank.
At 7 and a half months old, my Grammy and Great Grandma came to see me. We had so much fun! We went to dinner and to the mall. Then, they took care of me so Mommy and Daddy could have a date night, whatever that means. I had so much fun playing with them and they got me a new outfit too.
Mommy started her Kindermusik classes and I get to do them with her. They are SO much fun! I just love dancing and singing. Mommy thinks that's why I'm developing so quickly. I love playing with the other babies, especially Braylon.
Right before I turned 8 months old, one of my BFF's Zia moved to Houston. Mommy cried a lot because she was going to miss Zia's mommy. I am starting to realize my friend isn't here anymore and I miss her.
I've been really loving my Friday's with Mommy. We've gone to the park, the Aquarium, and Barnes and Noble. We got eat lunch with Daddy at his school, then go do something together. We have so much fun! Mommy has been working hard here at home with medical transcribing, piano lessons, and Kindermusik. Daddy has started tutoring after school. When they look especially tired, I give them a big smile and they say it's all worth it!
I still don't have any teeth, but that's okay.
The things I've accomplished these last two months include:
8/2- drank out of a sippy cup
8/18- started holding my own bottle
8/25- pulled myself up
9/01- Said my first word: Mamma
9/03- Crawled
9/4- Held my own spoon
9/15- Said "Da da" (Haven't said Mama or Dada much since)
10/01- Clapping
I have just been movin' and groovin'. I am on my way to walking. Looking forward to Halloween. I'll make sure to post pictures of my costume.
Be sure to check out my videos below.
Hugs and kisses to all,
Kya

My Videos

Due to blogger taking so long to upload all my videos, Mommy put them on Youtube. There will be an account of all my videos. Here are the links for the last two months worth of videos.

It is official...we have a talker~

This is Kya's mommy writing now.
Nick and I have been having a competition to see which word Kya was going to say first, Mama or Dada.
Last night, out of the blue....she says several times....Mama!!!
YAY!!!!!! My heart is bursting!
Nick thinks it's because I'm with her more, but really while he's gone I show her pictures of him and say "dada". I think "mama" is just easier.
We'll see if today brings more words if any!
She's growing up too fast!!!

5 Months in pictures

6 Months

AAAAAAHHHHHHH, I AM HALF A YEAR OLD! I can't believe how fast it has gone by. Mommy keeps getting weepy when she talks about it.I am SO long and big! My 3-6 month clothes are getting tighter and shorter. It's official, I am growing!
This past month has been REALLY exciting! I've been SO busy!
We went to my first baseball game. We sat on the grass and I had SO much fun with the McDonald's. We've been still hanging out with the Cowen's and McDonald's as much as we can. It's so much fun!
I got my first sinus infection at the beginning of the month and had to go on antibiotics.
Daddy, Mommy and I went on a little vacation. We went to the Lankfords house in Kerrville. We got to just hang out for a day which was really fun! Then, we went to Isaac and Hadleigh's first birthday party. It was so cool! It was at a nice family's house at the river. We left really late that night and drove to Houston. We spent about a week and a half in Houston. We celebrated Aunt Lauren's birthday. She's so cool! We had a pool party/cook-out with the Holden family at Lolly and Pops house. Did I mention that Uncle Charles, Khala, and Aiden were there too? I loved being with them! Uncle Charles had to go, but we had a great time hanging out with everyone for the rest of the visit. Aunt Darrelle came to meet me too. I got to hang out with Great Grandma. Daddy worked outside a majority of the time, but spent time in the pool with me the last day. While I was in Houston, I hung out with Grammy, Aunt Lauren baby-sat me, I took a lot of naps with Khala, played with Lolly, laughed at Aiden, and slept on Pa Pa and Pops. I swam a lot, laughed a lot, and acted like a diva a lot! I think I was just really overstimulated and tired. I just came across as a little high maintenance. Sorry guys! :)
After we came home, we had a baby shower for the McDonald family. I got to wear my pink ballerina dress from Grammy. It was a lot of fun. We are ready to meet Maddy.
I have accomplished a couple of really cool things this past month. I am eating A LOT of solids and almost prefer them to my bottle now. I can now sit up on my own (not for very long) and I can almost crawl. I mostly schooch backwards. I can suck on my toes, make raspberries with my mouth, and get into a push up position. I am actually sleeping through the night now. I usually can sleep 8-9 hours at a time. Daddy and Mommy seem much more rested.
I am just trying to enjoy every minute I get with Daddy before he goes back to work next week. Mommy is working hard on getting her Piano Studio and Kindermusik businesses going so she can stay home with me.
I'm just loving life and can't wait to see what adventures I'll go on next.