Finally an Update!

Hello all! I know, I know...I've been away from here for a bit. No excuses but I just can't seem to find the time lately!! Anyway...time to update all the happenings as of late!!

First of all, I am still not an auntie yet. Jaclyn was due yesterday but she didn't make it happen. And not for a lack of trying I'm sure. That kiddo doesn't seem to want to exit the warm and cozy womb just yet!! We are anxiously awaiting it's arrival though. I'll be sure to keep you posted when the big day comes (for real)!!!

On to the Kaia front: Well, she is now 18 lbs and has her first tooth! She is rolling and rolling and gets up like she wants to crawl. She is actually 7 months old today and I still can't believe it. She eats solids like a champ and I am proud to say that I make all her food. This coming from the person who cannot cook to save her life!! It's actually pretty easy though...lots of steaming and pureeing and then freezing. Some of the faces are priceless though, especially if she isn't too keen on "what's for dinner".

Sean and I are heading to Atlanta in a few weeks for a conference and a visit with his mom and family. Flying with a baby for the first time is sure to be an adventure! Pray for us!

I have several pics to share today...all of Baby K of course! Grammy Pammy bought her tons of outfits and adorable shoes for the spring and they played dress up with one of her hats and sunglasses....I can't wait to see her in all the cute clothes in the warmer months! The last few pics were taken this week. She has been sick with a faucet of a nose and rosey-red cheeks. This didn't stop her from having fun at bath time with Nonny!! Have a great week and the next time you here from me...we'll be Aunt Julie and Uncle Sean!!

6 months old!

How on earth is that possible already??? Kaia is growing so fast and reaching her milestones that I want it to slow a bit!! It still amazes me that she is half me and half Sean and I just love watching her every day. She is a bouncing fool though!! She absolutely loves her jumparoo horse, affectionately named "Jillalita", after Jaclyn's fictitious tree horse she had growing up! She jumps all the time, even when I'm holding her. This picture is from our trip to the grocery store this week. This was the first time she was out of her car seat and she LOVED it! She was a big hit as well. She has just about mastered sitting up alone but every once in a while she would start to lean to the side a bit. She was fine after a quick adjustment though! She is already outgrowing her car seat, therefore we are spending more money on new ones!! Oh well, the joys of parenting I guess! Stay tuned for more Stacey pics too...she is coming back this month and we can't wait!!

I think I picked my living room color but Sean says I shouldn't paint until the spring when we can open windows. I'm itching to start this project though. Do I really have to wait??

Less than 4 weeks until Baby Gervais!! I'm so excited to meet this little one!

Still Sick!

Okay, I'll admit it...Sean is still sick and I can no longer call this a "man cold"; however, it did start out exactly like the video!! I feel bad for my poor hubby but I think he has a virus so there is nothing I can do for him, aside from making him soup (from a can!!), and checking his temperature every now and then. For some reason, this makes him feel better! Kaia really wants to be held by him but he is resisting, with good reason. She keeps giving him big smiles and reaching her hands out towards him. That's gotta be hard for him!! Feel better soon honey!!

Kaia is such a joy to have! She rolls from her back to her belly so well now (big milestone!). She is perfect in every way......except the sleep department!! Some day I'll look back on this and laugh but I am so very tired right now! I haven't slept more than 2 hours at a time for months!! Guess I'll sleep when I die!! Not that it will get much better since we are planning another puppy and I'm sure another baby in the future!! Sean says we need a little time (to catch up on sleep!) before we try for baby #2 but yesterday he told Kaia that she was so cute it made him want another one!! At least it means he is thinking about it! Don't get me wrong....I am in no way ready for another right now!! Sooner rather than later though.

Jac only has 5 weeks left until baby comes!! How on earth is that possible?? I am so excited for her to have this experience. Oh and to meet the little one!! It's so true that time flies...Kaia is almost 6 months old already!! Yikes!!! Better get started on baby #2 soon if I want them to be close in age!

So in all of my spare time (haha), I want to embark on a new, somewhat major, project. I'm thinking of painting the living room and I promise it won't be sage green this time! For those of you who have seen my abode know that I have lots of green! I'm going for a light bluish green and I think I want to do a chocolate brown accent wall. Now if I can only find the time to get to the store to look at colors...on-line paint shopping doesn't sound smart to me!! Any helpful hints would be appreciated!!

This is the scene at the Trainor house right now!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz6DktXFvg4

Happy New Year!

So, apparently I am one of those people who only blog twice a month! I am so busy, or at least I feel like I am. Kaia is actually sleeping right now, something she still doesn't do well at night, so my hands are free for a bit.

I can't believe 2008 is gone and 2009 is here already! How did we have a baby and how is she over 5 months old already?? This year brings so many exciting things too! First, we have the upcoming birth of my niecephew (we don't know the sex!), adding a puppy to our family, and of course, watching Kaia grow! It is crazy how life changes.

I wish everyone a happy and safe 2009! I'll share some more photos of Baby K...stealing Auntie's water bottle, riding her horse and sitting with her big cousins Ben & Meaghan!

Happy Holidays!!

Hi all! What a busy time of year! I love the holidays but hate how they seem to fly by! Shopping isn't as easy with a baby! I have been way behind this year and then when I do have gifts...finding time to wrap is another story! One picture is our last shopping adventure. Kaia loves to be facing out to see the world! Obviously, she was pooped to say the least!

News on the Kaia front...she now weighs over 15 pounds and has started solids! She still isn't sure what the heck we are doing but she gets a little better every day! She still doesn't even take an entire teaspoon of rice cereal but it has been fun watching her with this new "experience". You should see the faces! And she seems so tiny in her chair. Sean snapped one of the pictures when she was mid-smile...she looks so funny!

We hope you have a fantastic holiday! We are hosting Christmas Eve this year but Sean is working Christmas day. I can't believe 2009 is almost upon us! Pretty soon we get to meet our new little niecephew!! So much to look forward to!

Fun Weekend

So sorry it has been a while since my last post! I started back at work the day after Thanksgiving so we have been adjusting to our life as a "working family"!! Work sucks, especially knowing that I have a really cute baby and hubby at home without me!! This weekend was our first days off together in over a week and we had fun!!

We cut down our tree yesterday and Kaia joined in on the fun! It was cold but she was all bundled and I wore her on my chest as Daddy cut down our tree. We got to have cider and cookies and Kaia even sat on Santa's lap! I guess that was more for me than for her but she could've cared less! At least she didn't cry!! Oh and how could I forget.....we started our day in the best way possible. We got to go play with puppies!!! By now, everyone knows we lost our beloved Griffin the day after we brought Kaia home. Well....we are in the market for a new fuzzball! However, since I have a 4 1/2 month old, right now isn't the optimal time! But, we have met the mommy of our future golden! Right now, the baby is just a twinkle in his mama's eye, but he'll be coming home with us mid August. Just around the time when Baby K is starting to walk so not only will I be chasing her, but a cute little pup as well! There is never a good time to get a puppy so I guess we'll just go for it (in a few months though!).

Today we went to Sean's Dad's house for a Trainor Christmas gathering. It was nice to see people we don't get to see very often and we had a great day. Kaia was very good but not in the smiliest of moods for some reason!! I'll share a few pics from the weekend. I can't believe the countdown to Christmas is already on; guess I better get moving on my shopping!!