July 27th: Three Months Old
Mia is doing great! I haven't read the much touted "Happiest Baby on the Block", but I have to say that we couldn't ask for a happier baby! Mia is communicating more, holding toys and sleeping...
View ArticleJuly 28th & 29th
Saturday, the Napiers came over along with David's long time friend, Chad.Her little hand on mineWoke up happy, as usualSitting with Aunt Justine after swimmingThe Napiers playing in the...
View ArticleJuly 30th
Back to school today, laughing awayLooking cute as everMia loves her some Sophie! (thank you Rylie)Mia talking to Sophie...The dogs do NOT understand why they can not play with that toy. I think we're...
View ArticleJuly 31st
Getting ready to leave for daycareOr not! Mia started filling up her diaper right after I buckled her up, so back out she came. If you remember from my post her first week in daycare, she ended up with...
View ArticleDavid's 26th Birthday
David's birthday was August 1st. This was a special birthday because it was the first that he and I actually got to spend together since 2004, when he joined the Marines. Three of those missed...
View ArticleAugust 2nd - 5th
8/2 - Mia talking to meIt's no secret that Cocoa LOVES company. Since having Mia in the house to compete for the attention of visitors, Cocoa is much more excited when people come over. When Tom and...
View ArticleWeek of August 6th...
Sooo, I'm behind again! Once I miss a day or two, it just spirals from there! I don't know how my friends do it that work full-time, have a family AND a crazy, busy blog!8/6 - Love that smile!8/7 -...
View ArticleAugust 13th - 17th
Mia got the all clear on Monday to go back to school. While she was on the mend, Rick & I were miserable. I would much rather have us feeling crappy than her though. The week pretty much consisted...
View ArticleExercise, blech!
I was up to jogging two miles right before I got pregnant. Since having Mia, I've only walked with her a few times and it was much shorter distances. Saturday, Shelly suggested that we go for a two...
View ArticleKayaking Is Fun
On Sunday Shelly & I went kayaking. This was the first time for both of us and after hearing stories from other people I was a little nervous and not sure what to expect (neither of us fell out,...
View ArticleThe Day My Scale Made Me Happy
For a Monday morning, I was in a pretty good mood. When I got on the scale, I weighed 168. Why does that make me happy? Because that is one pound less than my pre-pregnancy weight of 169! While this...
View ArticleMy Blog Is On Facebook
I finally did it, created a Facebook page for my blog. I'm hoping to start blogging more and possibly doing some reviews and giveaways. I'd appreciate it if you would "like" Life at Chez K on Facebook...
View ArticleMia Rolled Over
I am back! Things got a little crazy there for a bit. Between work, school, our trip to Texas, Adam's wedding and wanting to spend time with Mia I was stretched a bit thin. Get ready for picture...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Charley
8/24 - Friday, finally!8/25 - My sweet Charley turned five today, he's such a handsome little devil. I'm so glad that he was a foster "failure".Tom & Mia hanging out while I give the birthday boy...
View ArticleThe Jumperoo
I thought it was time to introduce Mia to an activity center of some type, lucky for her she has awesome Aunt LeeAnn looking out for her. LeeAnn sent Mia the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Jumperoo,...
View ArticleAugust 27th: Four Months Old
Mia is getting so big, it's hard to believe that she was once a newborn that didn't move around much or make any sounds. She likes to test her volume control when she talks now, and boy does she talk!...
View ArticleLook Who's Eating...
Mia likes to watch us eat. She follows the food from our plates to our mouths with what seems like great interest. So, when Mia turned four months old we couldn't wait to see what she thought of trying...
View ArticleOur Frequent Flyer
For the last several years we have gone to Texas to visit my family over Labor Day weekend, this year was no different. This was Mia's second trip via airplane and she did just as well this time...
View ArticleOur Trip To Texas
We had an amazing time in Texas, as always. I love my family, I love that there are so many of us and that everyone is so close. We stayed at my sister Joanna's house this time and it worked out great...
View ArticleThe Pink Ladies
Once we found out we were having a girl, my sister joked that we would have our own Pink Ladies. Shelly had adorable tutus and bloomers made for Abbie, Ella & Mia. I ordered onesies to complete the...
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