September 2009

September 21st
Kyla had a great second birthday party. It was a Little Miss Birthday theme. She loved the cake and balloons. It was also fun for her to open presents and spend time with her closest friends. Thanks to everyone for making it such a special day, despite the cooler, rainy weather.

Grandma and Grandpa came to visit for Kyla's birthday party weekend. She had a blast racing cars, playing with balloons, going bowling, getting ice cream and relaxing at home with them. She can't wait for Grandpa and Grandma to come back and visit again.

While Grandpa and Grandma were visiting, we decided to take Kyla bowling for the first time. She loved pushing the ball down the ramp and watching it hit the pins. After the first three frames though, she just wanted to run around and play. Gotta love the attention span of a two year old.

Over the past weekend, we took Kyla to the Highlands Ranch Oktober Fest. Her favorite part was getting a free balloon and dancing to the music. There was a padded area for the little kids to run and jump on. She found that to be very exciting too. Maybe next year she can jam with the band and enjoy some of the yummy German foods.

Highlands Ranch days were a week or so ago. Kyla went there with her friend, Alex. They had fun petting all the animals there. There were turtles, ducks, ponies, lambs, donkeys, and a camel. They also got to go on a hayride and make a craft. There was a 4H booth there, and they were doing tattoos. Kyla had to show hers off to everyone she passed that day.

September 6th
Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday, Dear Kyla. Happy Birthday to you! We can't believe you are two today. The time has gone by way too fast over these past couple of years. It's a pleasure and privilege to watch you grow and learn new things. We wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Mommy and Daddy took Kyla out to lunch for pizza and garlic knots. The garlic knots are one of her favorite foods right now. After lunch, we came home and had some raspberry lemonade cake. It was yummy. Daddy did a good job baking it.

Kyla and Mommy just got back yesterday from Michigan. Kyla did very well on the plane rides. Wish I could say the same about the drives to and from the airport. As she put it, she was "all done" before we even started. She had fun visiting Grammy and Great Grammy though. She got to open birthday presents, visit with family, play at the park, go to Bronner's/Frankenmuth and eat a ton of junk food. Aside from a little mac-n-cheese, she mainly lived off of fruit snacks, suckers and chips for the entire trip. She clearly has her mother's appetite.

Scott's softball team tied for third place for the summer league. Fall ball is underway now. A first place finish does not seem possible at this time, but maybe we can hope for second.

I am 18 weeks along now, and the morning sickness does not seem to be getting any better yet. Some days are better than others, but I still don't feel anything like my normal self.

We get to find out on the 16th if we are having a girl or a boy. We will share that news as we find out ourselves. Kyla also goes in for her two year visit the day before that, so hopefully she gets a good report too.

Kyla's birthday party is this Saturday, so we are excited about that. If you mention the word "birthday," Kyla immediately says "cake." Right now, the cake is the best part. Grandma and Grandpa are flying in to celebrate, so Kyla will most certainly have a good time this weekend.