First Steps!

Run Away, Kyla. Run Away!

Kyla took her first steps today! I was making dinner and glanced down at her and saw her toddle toward a chair so she could grab the towel (on the chair) and throw it to the floor. She has taken several steps since then, but never to Mama or Daddy. She is more interested in walking toward the open fridge or dishwasher or pantry shelves. Our darling Destructo.

Ah, the superpowers you didn't wish for your child.....

Surprise!

And here's the reason I haven't blogged for two months. If she's sleeping, I'm sleeping. If she's playing, I'm feeling sick. However, we are about 12 weeks, and it feels like everything's going well (for Kyla and the new baby--I've got a few more weeks to go until I feel great again)>

Family Reunion in Yakima

My mother's family met up in Yakima together for the first time in years. Kyla was the youngest, but it was fun to have so many kids around.

July 11

With Family

Against her will, she finally collapsed in Grandma's arms.

Hanging out with Uncle Keith

July 11

Why do I ALWAYS have to take baths?

Kyla loves blueberries. Yep. July 7, 2007

3rd of July

Dwayne's aunt and uncle have a place on a lake that celebrates July 4th one day early. Other than the late night fireworks, Kyla did great.

Playgroup

Kyla and her friends wonder why all the grown ups are making funny faces so far above the floor, where all the good toys are.

Kyla and Grandma Kruger

Kyla began crawling two days earlier, though she didn't prove it in front of any witnesses other than Mama. Kyla is thrilled with standing, with Grandma, with her life in general.

Afternoon at the Park

Friends from North Carolina came up and we got to spend a day with them. We took them, their 18 month old daughter, and our family to the park.

Father's Day Weekend

We spent Father's Day weekend camping on Lake Chelan (in Eastern Washington) with for other families from our new church.

We began the weekend with Dwayne's summer 'do.

Then we stopped at Ohme Gardens as a respite from the car and scrubbrush scenery.

Seven other kids were in the group, and Kyla enjoyed their company very much. (Danica is giving her rabbit ears.)

Kyla liked playing with sticks. She just wished she could get to the fire, too.

When we drove home, we let

Kyla take the wheel. (Okay, perhaps we stopped for a quick break.)