Independence

So Kayla has really gotten into doing lots of things by herself.  She doesn't want help when she goes potty and usually I end up waiting outside the door hoping she doesn't get distracted by something shiny.  She also has to be part of picking out her own clothing which for now is okay because she is happy with picking form the choices provided her.  But today she decided she wanted to do her hair by herself.  She got a head band and proceeded to put it on her head.  This is the end result and she was so proud of herself.  And yes we did go out in public like this.

The other night me and Graydon where getting ready to go to the temple and Kayla asked if she could come with us.  I told her not yet when she was twelve.  She then asked if she could wear a tie like daddy.  He then let her pick out a tie and look how cute she is in her tie like daddy.

Last I have to tell you about Kayla's prayers.  Like I said before she if very much a "I DO IT MY SELF" girl.  That goes with prayers too.  So the other night she started her prayer and well the next is going to be a direct quote from her prayer because I can't put it any better than she did.

"Thank you for the prophet and my princesses.  Thank you for my jingle bells and my tinker bell.  Thank you for my dresses and my friends."  And then she closed and was done.  Usually me or Graydon will prompt her here or there but we were stifling laughter the whole time that we couldn't do anything but smile.  It was so dang cute!!!

So other than that we are both working hard and plugging along and Kayla is learning and growing.

Video of Kayla's Winter Gala!

Video of Kayla in her winter gala!  She is so cute!!!

My little Star

At Kayla's school they had a Winter Gala.  All the classes ages 2 up performed songs from their winter curriculum.  It was so much fun!!  I have to brag because well I'm the one who planned it because Kayla's school is also my work.  Well Kayla was so cute!!  I took video of course and I really need to share it because it is just so cute!!  But for some reason blogger is not letting me upload it so hopefully I will get it up soon.  The last picture is of Kayla with her teacher Miss Emily.  She loves Miss Emily and so do we.

December

So our December has been really busy so buckle down and get ready for a long entry.

First off we love the zoo here and have year passes.  Well they put up lights in December and they are really cool.  Well the only problem is that it is freezing!!!!  But they have heaters everywhere so it is worth it.  Kayla didn't enjoy us bundling her up but once she saw the lights she was happy.  She loves the carousal and every time we go she begs us to go and it's very cheep so usually we give in.

 Second was Christmas, oh it was so much fun!!!  Kayla loved all the attention and helping everyone open their presents.  We spent the night at my mother-in-laws house so that she could see Kayla open her presents.  It was lots of fun and we really enjoyed being with her.  Then we went over to my sister-in-laws to open more presents and have a wonderful breakfast.  After that we went back home where my family was.  Kayla got to meet my brother and his wifes new puppy, Harley.  She was in love and would not leave that poor pup alone from then on.  After that we went to my grandparents and have a turkey dinner with that side of the family.  It was a busy day but lost of fun!!!

Lastly me and Kayla went on a trip.  Graydon had inventory so he was not able to take work off and so my parents let me and Kayla tag along to California.  I was wonderful to go to the ocean, I have missed it.  Kayla did really well on the trip since we drove she got to watch a lot of movies.  She loved the ocean!!!  Sticks, water and rocks what 2 year old wouldn't be in love.  One of her favorite times was going to see the Elephant seals and the sea lions.  She about jumped off  the dock to see them.

So now you are caught up with our crazy life.  Graydon is back in school pursuing a degree in forensic science.  He wants to be a lab rat helping detectives solve crimes.  So now he is busy with that.  We also will be having our 4 year anniversary on the 12th.  Crazy that it has been that long.  It's amazing to look back and see all we have done together in the past 4 years.  Well that's it for now until next time ttfn!!!

Kayla with Santa

I love the pictures I have of Kayla with Santa, they are some of my favorite.  So to show you all how much she has grown I will be posting all three of her pictures.  The first she is 3 months old, then 1, then 2.  She is so big now!!!

The Holiday Season

I love the holidays and I think my family has the best traditions.  I was horrible and didn't take any pictures on Thanksgiving.  I was enjoying the food too much I guess.  But all of my Mom's family were here this year and we had a full house.  It was lots of fun to see everyone.  Then we headed up to Graydon's family and had a really yummy dinner there and watched the movie UP with everyone.  That is such a cute movie!!

Well the day after is really when all the fun is.  My Dad's family has a very fun tradition where we go up and hunt for our Christmas trees.  Yep we go and cut down our own trees!!!  It's so much fun, everyone comes and the kids play in the snow and we eat chili and hot dogs with lots of hot chocolate.  It's always different and this year was not too cold and the wind was not blowing so it was very nice.  Here is Kayla on the ride up watching a DVD, her arms where that forever!













Kayla thought it was more fun to pull the sled then ride in it.  But riding was fun too!!!                                                                     Here is my cute grandpa!!  He always comes up.  And what is a trip with out a ride on the four wheelers

Painting Toes

So Kayla sure loves to do everything herself.  She also is very girly.  So she has taken to wanting to paint her toe nails by herself.  Also when she is done with that she wants to paint Daddy's nails.  That's right Daddy's not Mommy's.  I caught her in the act the other day and it's so cute I have to share.  Also kudos to my hubby for letting her paint his nails.  He is playing his computer while she paints his nails in these pictures.