In the sink

This girl loves to take a bath.

Mickey Effect

Mickey Mouse does this to Kaylene, man, those guys at Disney know what they are doing.

Happy Valentines Day!

We had a number of close friends over tonight for Valentine's Day and of course we had a ton of fun. Above, David Robert had a valentine for Kaylene, which he promptly began squishing with his hand. Goodtimes!

Upside-down Kayke's

Another wonderful week, with the most amazing creature. This week we found a tickle spot and enjoyed extended exersaucer time.

Squash

Kaylene knows how to eat and she is quite good at it. She has pretty much liked everything we have feed her with the exception of peas. Tonight she tried squash and really enjoyed it, as you can see.

Melt your heart

The above video is totally intended to melt Jolene's heart and any other human out there.

First Ferry and Gifts

(update) okay, lets try this again

Sorry for the late Sunday evening post, but I figured I'd make it up to you with a silly movie from last weekend. Above we find Kaylene and family viewing her first ferry and later we opened some late Christmas gifts from Grandpa Ray and Grandma Ginny.

Cousins

The movie every grandparent has been waiting for, the meeting of two baby masterminds, Kaylene and Augie. Starting with Kaylene’s first plane trip and ending at the Fess Parker Doubletree inn.

Surfing with Zach ...well sorta

We finally made it down to Santa Barbara to visit Kaylene's cousin Augie. However, no trip to Cali would be complete without another punishing attempt at surfing with Uncle Zach (or UZ). This being my second attempt it can only be describe with one quote from UZ, "Hey Zach, am I doing better than my sister on her first try?" Zach, "No, not really" (not an exact quote, but close enough). Indeed, I need more practice with this coastal enigma, I embody the term Wipeout!

Giggle

Kaylene will laugh if we are pushing her in her stroller and stomping on the ground at the same time. We have no idea why she laughs at this. Perhaps, she thinks we are tripping or she likes the way our her hair falls on our faces. Regardless, she laughs and we love it.

MmmMMerrry Christmmmmas AaaMmmmAAaa

Merry Christmas 2009 as said by a six month old Kaylene!

Fat Feet

This will be a special Christmas for the Jr. Kidney's. Why? because we have Kaykes! As I told my wife earlier tonight, I never thought that this "being a parent thing" was going to be so much fun. Thank you Jesus for all the wonderful things you have done for our family - and will continue to do!

Way too cute

With almost every Sunday that I post I try to give you something warm and snuggly to start your week. What could be more warm and snuggly than a little girl in a bear outfit?

Workin on a roll over

We are hoping within the next month our daughter will roll from her tummy to her back. Kaylene and I practice this on a daily basis, however, what you see above is what she does really well, she is so advanced.

Test Run 720p

For my birthday I received money to purchase a camcorder, I choose to go with a mini HD recorder. Its smaller than an iphone and very simple to use, but I realize I am going to need more light, always a difficult thing to do this time of year.

First Ornament

Just like Kaylene's cousin this was a week of firsts, although we choose to steer clear of Mr. Claus. Instead we went to hallmark and selected her first ornament. Clearly this was a big hit for her parents and her aunt but quite puzzling when you are five months old.

Please smile Kaykes

She giggles, we have seen it and heard it, however when the camera is on, nothing. Please forgive the video game "Mario" accent, recently, Jolene and I picked up a copy of the crazy Italian plumber game and the characters are infectious. Unfortunately for Kaykes this means and she gets extra heaps of her parents bad humor, "Hey, itsa me Mario!"

Grandpa Kidney and Kaylene

Sunday evening is a time for reflection, the calm before the weekly storm. Take a quiet moment and reflect on all the good things, because we really have quite a few. Happy Sunday and get ready for another exciting holiday season. I just realized, Kaylene will be viewing her first Christmas tree, so cool! Wait! Double cool, Augie will be viewing his first tree too.

They may be brown...

The ongoing question in our house has been, "what color are those eyes?" We may be getting closer to that answer.

First Halloween

Yeah! Kaylene's first Halloween was a great success. She enjoyed pumpkins, family, dress up and candy - well, maybe not candy. Maybe next year, maybe never.