Monkey See Monkey Do

Kaylin is at the point where she is very interested in doing what Chad or I are doing. Last night the baby was moving like crazy, to the point you could see body parts (knees, feet) sticking out, so I lifted my shirt to show Chad. Chad put his hand on my belly to feel him, so Kaylin did this. I am sure the child is wondering what the big deal about my belly is and why everyone touches it all the time. Chad then laid his head on my belly, so Kaylin laid her head on my belly. My daughter cracks me up. I am sure she can feel the baby moving, but she really acts like she knows what she is feeling and concentrates really hard. I just thought I would share the story with all of you and a few pictures. It might not mean anything to any of you, but I just think it is so amazing how these little ones learn and grow just by watching.


Kaylin's new hiding spot....

Feeling her brother move and smiling like she knows

exactly what she is feeling

Kaylin again, and Kinnick

38 Weeks

I hit my 38 week mark and am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This pregnancy has been very uncomfortable for me, unlike my pregnancy with Kaylin. I went to the doctor yesterday and am dialated 1-2 cm. I'm trying not to get too excited about that, since you can be dialated for weeks.
Kaylin is really growing and changing everyday. She has turned into quite the mouth telling us "no" and pointing her little finger at us and yelling. She is very independent too and wants to try and dress herself and wants to walk everywhere by herself (w/o holding anyone's hand). I tell everyone that I used to think those harness things were cruel, but lately I have been putting some serious thought into getting one.
This weekend is going to be pretty mello, with only Emma's b-day party on Sunday. Today we are going for a playdate with Drew and I am hoping to get Kaylin to the pool one last time next week before the baby is born.

Jenna did a picture like this when I was pregnant with Kaylin too

Kaylin and Aunt JuJu

Monday we went to the pool in Tipton with Julie and Danica. Jolene met us there with Jenna, Brandon and Curtis. The weather was perfect and the pool was not very crowded. The pool was 0 depth so Kaylin thought it was quite cool that she could get in and out of the pool by herself. She loves the pool and has no fear, she will even go under. It was great to get out and get some sun. Kaylin was exhausted when we got home. Tuesday we stayed home and I got some cleaning done. That night we went to Mom and Dad's for supper and to get Jenna to watch Kaylin Wednesday morning. Wednesday morning I headed to Dubuque with my dad and Julie for my dad's chemo treatment and I also had an ob appointment. Chemo went well, and so did my ob appointment. After our appointments we went out for breakfast and ran to Sams. It was a nice morning with my dad and sister.


Kaylin going down the slide with Danica

On the Lazy River with Julie

37 weeks

37 Weeks with Kaylin

Kaylin wanted her picture taken too

Dad's 68th Birthday!

July 3rd we celebrated my dad's 68th Birthday! We also had Little Brandon's 13th Birthday party (he will turn 13 July 18). It was a great time. We had good weather, good food, and a great turn out. We had karoke for the 3rd year in a row, and again it was a hit. The karoke lady seemed to have a lot of fun, and ended up staying until 2:30 a.m. We had a lot of relatives from out of state come. They came from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana and Florida. I would say my dad is a pretty loved guy. Dad seemed to really enjoy himself, but I think staying up until 3 a.m. burnt him out a little bit. July 4th we hung out at mom and dad's and visited with the out of town relatives. We watched fireworks from my parents house that night, my sister-in-law Laurie was holding Kaylin, she said Kaylin would jump everytime it would pop, but other than that Kaylin did good. It was a fun, but exhausting weekend.


My dad and his Aunt Darlene


Kaylin enjoying some cheetoes



Ali House, Kim, Emma and Danica singing "Take a Chance on Me"

My dad, his brother and all their offspring

Some of the grandkids (and a few stand-ins) singing to my mom


My mom, Kaylin and Emma

Lindsey and Me (she is a dork)

Steven, Lindsey, Chad and Me singing "Bartender"

Uncle Gene, my cousin Diane (from Florida) and my dad

Brothers

36 Weeks

I had my 36 week appointment yesterday and am happy to report that the baby went head down on his own. My sister Julie went with me, and her daughter Jenna stayed at my house with Kaylin. Dr. Mehta is pleased with the progress that has been made. She said there is only a 1% chance now that the baby will turn again! After the doctor's appointment, Julie and I ran to Kohl's and then went to Village Inn for breakfast. It was a very relaxing morning. We left Dubuque and brought Chad, Jenna and Kaylin lunch, then Julie, Jenna, Jack, Kaylin and I headed off to mom and dad's to help get ready for my dad's 68th birthday party. Julie stayed and cleaned, while I took the easy way out and went to Clinton with my dad to get last minute things. Later that night we enjoyed Geno's pizza and visiting with relatives from Florida and Colorado.


36 Weeks

Niabi Zoo

Tuesday we went to Niabi Zoo with Kim, Drew, Emma, and our cousins from Colorado, Stacy, Katie, Taylor, and Jaycie. It was a chilly day, and was a little breezy, but it was a great day! Kaylin loved all the animals and was really good the entire day! After the zoo we went to McDonalds for supper and then to Emma's t-ball game. It was a very busy and exhausting day, but we had a great time!


Taylor and Jaycie


Jaycie and Emma



Kaylin petting the cows (she loves cows!?)


The giraffes



This lion was not happy and roared and paced
the entire time


Kim's favorite monkeys

Emma and Kaylin on the carousel

(I couldn't get very good pictures of Kaylin because she was on the inside)

Drew and Kim

The Weekend

Saturday, Courtney had softball tournaments in Maquoketa, so in between games, Jeannine, Darin and the kids came here. We ordered pizza and got Kaylin's pool set up. She didn't really get in the pool since the water was freezing, but enjoyed being outside. Later that afternoon we went to one of Courtney's game. Her team won, and even 12 run ruled the other team. That night Chad and I went out to eat and to the casino while Grandpa and Grandma Hentze watched Kaylin for a couple of hours. Needless to say, I think the casino is pointless, and I am still not happy about the $20 I lost.
Sunday, we got up and got ready to head down to Kim and Michael's for Drew's 1st Birthday party and Father's Day. The airshow was also going on, so we got to watch that, which Kaylin loved. Drew was a great little boy and he LOVED his cake.


Dawson and Kaylin


Kaylin drinking my lemonade

Courtney and Kaylin

Happy Birthday to Drew.....

Eating his cake

Aunt Jo Jo and Kaylin

My dad and me

Drew with his Godmothers