Forever Family...Our Sealing Day.

As I look back at Zack and I's journey to get sealed I can't help but be so proud.  Since day one after we got married we began preparing and making the necessary steps.  The usual time frame is a year after civil marriage so of course this is what we planned on.  We went to our bishop cleared up anything & everything in our pasts.  But because of Zack's previous marriage/sealing we had to take quite a few extra steps.  Not only that but we had 2 bishops during this time frame who were both let's just say not the best.  One would completely forget things and the other tested our patience.  They are both great men but boy did we learn they were just "men."  We really wanted our baby Kay to be born into the covenant and did everything we could to have that happen, but again our patience was tested.  There was times i wanted to freak out, cry, I would beg heavenly father to allow our bishop to see the light.  We had done everything we had supposed to,  been very willing and obedient.  But now I know why heavenly father had us go through this patience testing struggle.  We really learned how to trust the lord, we really became even closer as a couple.  And because of this long wait we wanted it so so badly that we had the absolute best most amazing spiritual experience.  We got the authorization letter from the first presidency in November and We decided to do it at the Portland Oregon Temple On Dec 29th 2012 since we were going to be there for Christmas with my family anyway, it was perfect timing.. Such a beautiful temple.  We chose that one cause that's where I am from and where all my family lives.  It was so amazing to have every sibling of mine and my parents & Zack's parents in the temple with us.  I immediately felt my sister Kaylee when I walked into the room and knew she was there to share this experience with me. When Baby Kay came into the sealing room in her white dress, she was an angel straight from heaven.  I had never felt anything like it.  The experience was the most sacred beautiful thing in the world.  Looking at Zack across the alter I felt overwhelmed with love and gratitude for this amazing man.  There is nothing I wanted more than to be with him and our babes forever.  He truly is one of a kind.  Without his constant good example,  strong testimony and always helping me be better I may not have been at this point in my life.  He has so many Christlike attributes that just come so naturally to him.  I am so lucky to call him mine for eternity.  I am thankful for lessons I learned on this journey to that day,  I know that is was meant to be.  I am thankful to have this gospel in my life and to have the knowledge that I do.  I am the happiest I have ever been and have never felt more Joy.  I am thankful for my family and for their constant love and support.  After the sealing we had a big dinner and yummy cake that my mom had made that had the temple pic on it, so cute.  We are so blessed and feel so much gratitude to our Heavenly father and Savior Jesus Christ. 

 

 

 

Chubby baby no more (9months)

Kaylee Kay turned 9 months on Saturday.  I cannot believe it.  It has gone by so so fast.  Just like everyone had told me it would.  She is no longer my little baby.  She is almost to big to cradle and doesn't like to cuddle in bed in the mornings anymore.  She is so talkative and active now.  She crawls all over the place since 8 months.  She is now waving and saying Hi, mama, dada, and yeah.  She loves food anything I'm eating she wants.  Her favorites are greek yugurt, mashed taters, anything blueberry, rice treats and WATER!  I am still nursing her and I am so glad I have made it this long.  I am loving the quiet times I get with her when she is nursing.  She loves playing with toys and has recently got lots of new ones.  Her favorites are her elephant ball blower and little phone and piano.  She loves music still and has started to dance along mommy:)  She loves her daddy and gets so hyper when she hears the garage door.  She will give kisses and pull your hair out at the same time...haha.  She likes anything with bright colors.  She loves her mommy, and still hates if I leave the room.  She stands up in her crib and likes to pull all of her crib bumpers apart.  She still sleeps through the night (most the time.)  Still has zero teeth,  both the bottom ones are sitting right there but won't break through, poor girl.  Her laugh is the best thing I have ever heard and her smile melts my heart.  I am so lucky to have this baby girl as mine forever. 

weighs: 17.8 lbs 31%

length: 27 inches 24%

she used to be like 78% for weight.  She has slimmed out so much since starting to crawl and she is so much more active. The doctor says she is perfect and growing right on pace for her.  She still looks kind of chubby cause she's a shorty.  I do miss the little chubby bunny but sure do love her growing personality and watching her learn new things. We cannot wait to go to Oregon in 5 days to be with my family!! :)

Maui Trip.

We decided to take a little family trip to Maui just the 3 of us.  Zack has been working so hard & has had an amazing year...so we thought it was well deserved.  Plus I've been dying to go to a beach.  Also my parents have a fantastic Timeshare in Maui they weren't going to use, so we were so down to take advantage of free lodging.  So we flew out Sunday the 28th and had to go to Phoenix then Maui.  It was about 6 hours of flying.  I was super nervous about the 5 hour flight with baby, but seriously she did so amazing.  She slept 4 of the 5 hours and never cried.  We were praised by everyone on the plane.  It made me so happy.  She is the best babes.  We got to Maui around 2:30 & got a rental car & i got us a sweet deal on a new Ford Explorer...such a nice SUV.  We headed to the Westin Villas in Kaanapali.  If you Have never been there, it is definitely worth checking out....It is Amazing.  The rooms have full kitchen & a huge jetted tub.  We pretty much spent the week at the pool, lounging, shopping, Eating!  All my favorite things to do.  We brought our baby monitor & were able to leave baby in the room while she napped & we watched her from our phones at the pool.  It was so nice to be able to have some time with Zack alone & get some good sun.  We spent a lot of time at the kids are where they had a pirate ship that u could play in with slides & fun stuff.  Kaylee loved the water and could be in it all day.  Luckily she never got burned...I seriously lathered her up big time.  We ate at amazing places....I gained 4 lbs.  Totally worth it.  It was such a fun relaxing trip.  I did do something so Blond though....we went to the airport to leave back home....got up to the counter & our confirmation # kept saying too early to check in...I'm like um What the heck.  So i ask the lady yeah we were a day early.  SO we had to pay a pretty penny to make it on that flight...but we did it.  Zack had to be back to work and we just wanted to get home.  I was super embarrassed and felt so bad to waste our money like that, but you live & you learn i guess.  Zack was so sweet and understanding.  Also i will never to an overnight flight ever again...we did that on the way home & i couldnt sleep cause baby was sleeping on me & i could never get comfortable.  But overrall we had an awesome time.  Making memories with your family is what this life is about.  I'm thankful Zack works so hard so we are able to take vacations.  We are so blessed.  I love my Family so much.  Till next year....:)

6 months old cutie.

On sept. 15th our Kaylee Kay turned 6 months.  She is the funnest, sweetest little girl in the world.  I cannot explain the joy she brings to my heart.  Her personality is really starting to shine through & it is a Silly one.  She laughs at pretty much anything I do.  She constantly is smiling, which surely brings me pure happiness.  She is loving sitting up and playing with toys...and its been nice to be able to set her down and get things done while she plays.  She still is a cuddle bug who loves to be held.  I love it and never want that to stop.  There are some days we stay in our pjs and snuggle and watch movies all day...some of my very favorite days ever.  She also loves being outside,  I've recently been going walking in the mornings with a couple girlfriends in my culdesac & she loves it.  She also is a sleepy head like her mama.  I usually put her to bed about 9 pm and she usually doesn't wake till 7:30 then i feed her and lay her next to me and we sleep till 9ish.  It's fantastic.  We love SLEEP!! Lucky me.  She eats plain greek yogurt every morning and applesauce or mashed potatoes at night before bed.  She also loves water & Organic apple juice.  I still nurse her every 3-4 hours too.  She also snacks on yogurt buts & rice puffs.  She is a chubby girl.

weight: 17 lbs. 79%

heighth: 26 inces 29% shorty

head is 15 1/2  17%

she fits into anything 6-12 months.  But thinks are usually long on her. :) but her belly fits 12 month clothes haha.  I love this sweet pea more than words can describe and it grows more & more daily. 

Baby Catch up 4 & 5 months...

Soooo i have been so behind in my blogging. No real reason just being a lazy mom:) 

So at babies 4 month check up she was:

16 lbs.

24 inches

16 in head size.

At for months she has started to full on babble like insanely loud.  It's funny.  She likes to mimic my facial expressions.  She can roll over on both sides & scoot a little bit.  tried rice cereal a couple of times not a huge fan.  She is sleeping through the night & really is such a good baby. 

5 month old baby kaylee:

She is still rolling over but she finally rolled from her back to her belly!  She is still not a huge fan of baby food, but we recently gave her mashed potatoes and i think we got a winner:)  She is starting to sit up on her own...not all the way but very close, any day now.  She is the happiest, sweetest girl.  Her laugh is so amazing.  She loves weird noises & when I make silly faces.  She loves nakey time & dance time in the mornings. She loves to be held facing outward so she can be involved.  She doesn't like to take naps when there's things going on, wants to be part of the party.  She sleeps from 9-6 then goes back to better after feeding till about 9. Thank goodness...I am such a sleepy head.  She still likes her binky, and has really started liking toys.  She still loves music, especially when i sing( i have a horrible voice but she likes it.)  Thankfully she still loves morning cuddles & kisses. Loves when her dad comes home, I think she knows it's play time:) Life is getting even more fun everyday with this beauty. Lover her so much.

Oregon trip & Anniversary & birthday....

FINALLY, we got to go to Oregon to see my family and all of my sisters new babies! All of my sisters including my sister in law were pregnant with me, just all 1-3 months behind.  Such a fun thing.  It was so cool to all be able to talk about our pregnancies and have new babies together.  It was so great to see how cute the little cousins were all together.  It will be a blast when they grow up to all be close in age.  Baby girl did great on the plane.  She only fussed on the landing part on the way there because it was a bumpy, fast decent.  But I was so proud she did so great. Slept most the time.  It was so nice to just relax with my whole family for 9 days.  My parents were so in love with baby Kaylee.  She loved them back, especially grandpa.  We spent all night talking, eating, and playing games.  My parents have a huge backyard with a pool, trampoline and a little track to ride the four wheelers. All 12 grandkids were running around having the time of their lives.  Well not the babies of course. HA.  It was funny cause we all breastfeed & we all seemed to be on similiar schedules so we would all be on the porch with our little booby covers on feeding the babies.  It was awesome.  Zack my bro and I went golfing one day, which was really fun.  We also got to go to the Nike employee store and get sick Nike stuff for half off, Zack was dying with Joy!!! I can't wait to go back to Oregon, everytime i leave im so emotional.  I love my family more than anything.


July 9th was our 2 year anniversary!! I can't believe its been that long already, but yet it seems like we have been together forever.  We have been so lucky to have had the best 2 years.  We have never had that "tough first year or 2" as people say.  Truly been so blessed to have Zack.  We are such a good team.  I really could not have asked for a better husband or father to our daughter.  I wake up everyday so happy & content with my life.  And most of that reason is because I chose the right man to marry.  Every anniversary we watch our wedding video and bawl like babies.  I love it.  This year was extra special having our baby girl to celebrate with us.


My 23rd birthday was july 17th. We went to eat at tucanos then went shopping:)  It was such a great day.  Nothings better then being with your favorite people & getting some new stuff. 

Kaylee at her aunts gravesite for the 1st time. sweetest thing ever.

3 month old tater tot.

My girl turned 3 months on the 15th!!! It's gone by too fast:( I really miss the little body & sweet newborn phase.  But i will have to say that is has been so much fun lately.  She is the happiest, sweetest babes.  She is laughing everyday, almost all day.  She loves to play & kick and be in her bouncer.  Her sweet smiles and cuddles make everyday so amazing.  I really could not be happier with my life right now.  I'm a blessed mommy, and wife to the best man/daddy ever.

3 month happenings:

weighs about 16 lbs

24" long

sleeps through the night!! YAYYYYY!!!!

takes 2-3 naps a day depending on the length of each. sometimes 3 small cat naps and sometimes one long 3 hour nap. 

I can finally bring her to the gym daycare, it was so hard the first day to leave her in there, but when i came back she was sleeping sweetly in the swing.  They said she is one of their favorite babies to watch:)

eats about every 2-4 hrs.

loves to be at the pool, just doesn't like to be all the way in the cold water,  loves the hot tub.  Loves when we stand hr up and hold her hands.  Doing great at holding her head up.  Still as reddish hair and big blue eyes.  And the dimpliest chubby booty!! :) Lover her so!