Day Eleven

Day Eleven:

A Picture of Something You Hate

I was torn between eels and needles. Needles won out. You think after all the poking and prodding I've had in the past few years I'd be over my fear. Nope. I had a shot a couple months ago and almost passed out. I hate needles.

Day Ten

Day Ten:

A Picture of the Person You Do the Silliest Things With

Definitely Lesley and Laura Beth.

Day Nine

Day Nine:

A Picture of the Person Who's Gotten You Through the Most

This one is tricky too. I've been dreading it like I have the entry of "a picture of your most treasured item". Because, at different points in my life I've had many different people who have gotten me through "the most". I have family and friends who have gotten me through rough times throughout the years. I don't think can pick just one person, sorry. Anyway...thank you to my family and friends who know about all of my "most" and helped me through it.

Day Eight

Day Eight:

A Picture That Makes You Laugh

Our wedding photographer wanted a few "action shots". This was the best one of them (I think so at least). I love the fact that everyone seems to be extremely amazed by something in the corner while Jeremy and Nate remain unamused. I think Marcus might be looking at me like I'm slightly crazy, but I can hardly tell because of the bouquet.

Day Seven

Day Seven:

A Picture of Your Most Treasured Item

I've been dreading this entry mainly because I don't think I could pick just one.

I have tons of pictures from before I had my digital camera that I cherish. I have all of my books (including Spunky the Monkey, my favorite one from when I was little). I have my first bear that my grandparents got me. Last, but not least, I have a quilt that my great-grandmother made.

I really don't think I could pick one out of this list, they all mean so much to me.

Day Six

Day Six:

A Picture of a Person You'd Love to Trade Places With For a Day

I think it would be nice to know what he's thinking.

Day Five

Day Five:

A Picture of Your Favorite Memory

We took this picture the night we found out we were pregnant.

Definitely one of my favorite memories.

Day Four

Day Four:

A Picture of Something You Wish You Could Forget

I went to go visit Marcus's family in New Mexico last September and got side swiped in my Civic. I loved that car. I don't think I would have any pictures of it wrecked except for the fact the insurance company needed them. Stupid driver who ran the light!!!!!

Day Three

Day Three:

A Picture From the Cast of Your Favorite Show

I love Friends. It's on in the background right now. If you're around Marcus and I long enough you'll probably hear us reference it somehow in a conversation.

Day Two

Day Two:

A Picture of Yourself and the Person You're Closest To

I'm at a loss for words when trying to describe why this person is the person is the one I'm closest to. I mean, it's kind of a given and maybe even the most obvious choice, but it's also the most true. I know the tag says "a picture" but I have to put more than one on here.

Day One

Day One:

A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

Thought I'd get a jump start on this blog.

1. This is my first picture with Kenneth. I realize my eyes might look kind of creepy, but they're not the first thing I notice. It's the little 4 pound 15 ounce baby in my arms.
2. I got really sick after I had him. There's are few things worse than not being able to take care of your own baby because you're just so sick you can't. I couldn't do much for him for the first couple months of his life. My family came through for me in so many ways and I'm forever grateful for them and that they did that for me.
3. I really like to online shop now. I mean, it's mainly to try and find the best deals on baby stuff, but still it's shopping. Amazon mom is a great program.
4. I make lists for everything. I divide those lists into categories. For example, when I pack I sub-categorize into: clothes, toiletries, and stuff. When I make a grocery list I put the number of the aisle the item is in beside it. I put a star beside the item if I have a coupon for it. Marcus used to tease me about it but now he makes lists too.
5. I got a kindle for Christmas this year and I love it.
6. I am thoroughly addicted to facebook. I kind of miss the days when only college students could be on it, but I really love that my family can see pictures of Kenneth on a more regular basis.
7. I think becoming a parent makes you appreciate your parents and all they did for you much more. The long nights, dirty diapers, washing bottles, and I'm only six months in :-)
8. I have been blessed with two fantastic parents who I love very much. I always miss them.
9. I always miss my brother too. He is one of the most remarkable people I know.
10. I'm gonna have to talk about Kenneth some more now. He is growing so quickly. I don't know how my little boy who was in preemie clothes for almost a month is now wearing nine month clothes when he's not even seven months old yet.
11. He's always so happy, except for when he's hungry and sleepy. But, I'm kind of grumpy when I'm hungry or sleepy so I don't think much of it.
12. Washing bottles is one of my least favorite things to do. Oh well...
13. I really like to read to him but he's in this phase where he wants to put everything in his mouth including the books I'm trying to read to him.
14. I always swore my child would never have an explosive diaper or throw up on anyone. He'd be way too perfect to do that. He's done both. Lots of times. I think the worst have been on our way to the beach with my Aunt Cathy and the time he projectile vomited on my cousin Sarah.
15. Being a parent is nothing like what I thought it would be. Marcus and I have both talked about this and we completely agree. I once heard it's the hardest job you'll every love. That sounds kind of cliche, but it's completely true.

A Project

I found this prompt on my sister-in-laws blog. She got it from a blog that she follows. I've had lots of things to blog about but just haven't. Kenneth keeps me pretty busy so I'll just say that's what's kept me from blogging. This seemed fairly easy so I thought I'd give it a shot. I'll probably keep up to date, or at least I'll give it a shot. I'm going to also try and start up my "Wordless Wednesday" entry again, but I may call it "Worded Wednesday" with pictures and events from our week.

Day 1 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.
Day 2 - A picture of you and the person you are closest to
Day 3 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 4 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 5 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 6 - A picture of a person you’d love to trade places with for a day.
Day 7 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 8 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 9 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the silliest things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you’d love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of your favorite night .
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you’re afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

We'll see how it goes

Oh how time flies....

I realize it's been awhile since I've typed anything, I just didn't realize how long.

In the almost four months (yikes!!) since I've written anything we've had lots of firsts.

Kenneth had his first Halloween. He was a dinosaur. The night was super cold so we just stayed in and took some extremely cute pictures of him in his costume. We took a few pics a couple days before Halloween, but he spit up on his little costume so I washed it. We put it back on on Halloween and he spit up on it again. I guess he just doesn't like to get dressed up. Hopefully next year will be better. He also helped us to carve our first pumpkin. Marcus and I have never carved one together so we included Kenneth in the process. And when I say include I mean he watched from his bouncy chair.

Kenneth also had his first Thanksgiving. We traveled to North Carolina for the occasion. We flew out on Thanksgiving morning and had a joy of a plane ride. Sarcasm oozing...Nonetheless, we did have a great day. Poor Kenneth was exhausted and slept most of the day once we landed. We had a nice long weekend with our family there.

We spent his first Christmas in New Mexico with Grandpa and Grandma Tallman (I know they loved being called that), Uncle Nate and Aunt Lacy, and Aunt Beka. We spent a couple weeks with them and then headed to Denver to spend New Year's with family there. While we were In New Mexico, Kenneth also had his first sled ride. On New Year's day he sat up (all be it for a few seconds only) all by himself.

He is still working on sitting up by himself. He does good for a few seconds and then his little head kind of weighs him down. At his six month well baby check we weighed in at 18.4 pounds (60th percentile), 27-ish inches long (62nd percentile), and his head circumference-well I'm not sure the exact measurements-but his head is in the 92nd percentile. He is a rolling baby though. Since he learned how to go from his back to stomach he's rolling across the floor. It's kind of funny. We'll put him to bed at night and when we go to get him in the morning he's on the other side of his bed waiting (almost always patiently) for us to pick him up. He is now in nine month clothes. How in the world my little preemie baby got so big is beyond me...I mean he likes to eat, but he's just gotten so big.

We've also conquered the world of solids. Well if you want to call eating sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots conquering. He doesn't like cereal though at all. We've tried rice, oats, oats with bananas, barley, and mixed grain. If he doesn't like something or is full he tries (rather brilliantly) to spit it out. But he does it very creatively. He is teething so he puts everything in his mouth so when he started to put his bib in his mouth while he was eating I didn't really think much of it until I noticed something. If he's full or doesn't like a food, he'll put his bib in his mouth and spit out that bit of food in it. Pretty clever....

Anyway, I've tried to type all of this while he was taking a nap and he's awake now so I'll try and type more later. Please excuse any typos. I've not had time to proofread this at all.