Hodge Podge

Yet again, I struggle to get the blog updated. I think I'm going to have to give up on attempting to be witty/charming/intelligent/whatever and just throw the pictures in and hope I remember why I took them later. That should be faster. LOL

So, here are a few randoms (in no particular order). If Kel lasts a few minutes in the bumbo and James doesn't drive me insane with the incessant "Why"s then I just might get some commentary added too.

This is James' new favorite "toy".....The first time he climbed up he yelled from the top "Mommy, Look! I'm TALL". He was so proud. Q and I about died of laughter and then took a picture before forcing him to get down.

Q and Kel watching sports center.....

This is a cake I made for a friend's birthday. It's a miniature layer cake (6" round, 3" high, 3 layers). Double chocolate cake with chocolate European butter cream frosting.
Pretty darn close to the one on the book cover, if I do say so myself. For my first attempt at something this complicated I think it came out rather well.

While I was on maternity leave q's preschool did a "preschool play date" where parents could come for the morning and join in the fun. I signed up since I was home for the summer and it was great one on one time for both of us. This is the crown q made as one of the crafts.....and yes, he did pick his own outfit :-)
James is always asking to "hold" Kel. One day a few weeks (months?) ago, he pulled her into his lap and said "Mommy, I'm playing 'pass the baby'. It's your turn now." That's another one that required a photo before I told him it wasn't okay. He's just so darn cute and funny that it's hard to be firm with him sometimes.
And from this morning.....

Kids are Funny

I was at DT's house yesterday (and she was nice enough to watch Kel while I got my hair cut!). We were sitting on the couch and Ash decided it would be fun to play with both of Kel's plugs.

You definitely need to watch with the sound because the pop and giggle every time Asher pulls out Kel's plug is hysterical.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waAWLStABIg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Kel's Party Dress

This is probably the most impractical baby outfit EVER but isn't it adorable? It's a satin party dress with a tulle underskirt and matching satin bloomers! I just couldn't resist dressing her in it to go to my cousin's graduation dinner (Congrats Sara on being an RN!).

Now I just need to learn how to take a decent snapshot.......

Keladrie Iris - Newborn Photo Shoot by Megan Scheidler Photography

A few days ago Megan and Bryan came down to meet Kel and hang out. While Bryan was busy with the boys, Megan was wonderful enough to take some newborn photos of Kel for us. You can see the entire gallery here but I've also included a few photos in this post.

If you're interested, Megan's Photography Facebook page is here, her website is here, and you can email her at meganscheidler@me.com. :-)

Who's Who?

It seems like one of the first things people try to do when they see a new baby is determine which of the parents they look like more. With our kid(s) it's clear that they both look like Mike from the very beginning.

What was super crazy though was how much they look like EACH OTHER! Check out the 2 photos below. Both were taken within the first week, in the same exact onsie.

Which is which?

She's Here!

Welcome to Keladrie Iris Jebbia Quezada!
Born 5/10/11 at 12:10am
7lbs 5oz, 19 1/2 inches long

For those interested in our name choice, it comes from a book that Mike and I recently read by Tamora Pierce. You can read a synopsis on Amazon here.

Thank you to everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers. We have really appreciated them and all of you!

q is 3

James will be 3 this Saturday! Crazy, isn't it?

Our dear friend Megan (her blog is here and her website is here) was wonderful enough to set up a quick photoshoot of Mike and James so that we could capture him right at 3.

Here is a link to the entire gallery (or on FB here)and a few of my favorites are included below.