Our Princess

The amazing Jen Gibson took these adorable pictures of my lil baby girl.
I have ordered about a million prints of all different sizes. I cant decide which ones I want where so I had to just get them all :)
We tried to pick a time that Makenzie would be asleep so we could position her and get all the pics we wanted but this little lady decided she would switch it up for this day only and be wide awake the whole time. For the most part she was pretty good but for those fussy moments Jen was so sweet with her. She did such a great job-
I cant believe I have such a beautiful little girl.

** Thanks for everything Jen!

thanks little one

Oh my little Makenzie is so sweet!
Let me tell you a cute little story.
It was a sunny hot summer day August 12th. We had just come back from a lovely lunch with my bosses. She just finished eating when I felt a little fart. This little princess can fart and poop with the best of them so I didn't think much of it. After she burped I turned her around to cuddle her precious little face when I felt something warm yet slimy on my arm. I look down and see the bright yellow goo drip down my arm and see a puddle on my lap.
I am still a newbie Mom because I sat there for a second wondering what the heck it was- really only a second!
After I realized my bundle of joy dropped me a great big present I quickly scooped her up only to have more of my gift dribble down my shirt as well as the floor and couch. I stood there wondering what I should do next. No I'm not that dumb and i wasn't wasted-
I was just in shock!
I didn't know if I should attempt to just change the diaper or if I should head to the bath. I turned her around to see that my present had made its way up her back all the way into her hair.
My brain then kicked into gear and I ran into the kitchen. While attempting to get my infant daughter out of her clothes without dripping more of her gift all over the place and not dropping her- I just decided to forget about my clothes since there was yellow treasures all over it anyway and drape her over my shoulder. Apparently this sweet little girl didn't think she gave me enough so she decided to give back her lunch as well- down the front of my shirt.
* I should mention I was wearing a tank top so when I say down the front of my shirt I mean DOWN my chest making a great big puddle all over my "ladies".
I finally got my little pot-o-gold nudy girl and into the sink. I then just sprayed her, myself and my kitchen off with the hose.
As I am now writing this I realize there probably was a better way to handle this cute adventure that didn't result in me using the kitchen hose!- Man I have a lot to learn as a Mother.

my little girl

So I know this is horrible and call me crazy but I think Makenzie is so funny when she crys. She has the most powerful lungs in the world. This girl doesn't cry she screams. I had to post this picture- this is what happens when she has her tummy time.








As of 8/10/2009

Makenzie Rye Loves:
- Being cuddled. Not just held but totally squeezed (this is one thing I'm NOT complaining about. I absolutely love it)
- Being held by her Mommy.
- Eating...
- Sleeping
- Pooping (usually 5 or more times a day- yeah I know that's a little TMI)
- Stretch
- Lay on her side
- Be propped up on your shoulder
- Walk around
- Go on walks in her stroller
- Ride in the car
- Have her face tickled
- Binkie
- Being in any type of water. ESP bath time.

Makenzie Rye Hates:
- Being bundled (cuddled yes but bundled in a blanket - FORGET it)
- Having her hands covered or constricted (She will not wear gloves so I have to trim her nails at least once a week)
- Tummy Time
- Getting dressed
- Wearing hair bows (sorry baby but I have a million so you have to wear them every now and again)
- When Mom eats dairy :( I'm now lactose free because its causing some problems 'down stairs' for Makenzie

Makenzie has some bad reflux which backs her up which gives her gas which makes her tummy hurt. Its all a horrible cycle so her doctor and I are trying a few different things. I have cut all dairy out of my diet but that didn't help alone so she now has to take some reflux medicine and I still cant have dairy. Its only been 2 days since we started the medicine and it has not made a difference yet so hopefully it will soon.

I have been trying the baby wise method with Makenzie. I would like to know if anyone else is or has done this? I need some advice and support- Let me know!

the other day.

Having time off work has been great. We try to get out of the house everyday and one of the things we have been doing quite a bit is taking a walk / running. I couldn't resist taking pictures of this cute little girl.

I take Harley to this park to throw the ball around. She loves it but it sure wears her out!

Brady Cole...

Before...


(This was taken July 15, 3 days before Makenzie was born)

After...

This is Makenzies new boyfriend Brady. My BF Allie and I have been pregnant together. Its been so fun seeing each other grow bigger and bigger and sharing all the same symptoms (okay so maybe some of those symptoms weren't so great :)

Makenzie is 3 weeks older than little Brady but little Brady is not so little compared to Kenz. He is such a stud, just look at that hair- AH its so adorable. He weighed 8 lbs when he was born. 2 lbs bigger than Makenzie! Its so cute to see them together and see how different they are. I cant wait to watch these little ones grow up together.

Congrats Allie and Derek! You are both such amazing parents.

~~~STRETCH~~~

One of my most favorite things Makenzie does right now is straighten her whole body and stretch! Her little legs get so straight and she lifts them up. She is so cute I cant stand it!

Grandma Diane

Grandma Diane has been great to come out and visit Makenzie quite a bit since she was born.

She sure loves her Grandma!

Bear Lake

We had a blast up at Bear Lake. We went for Raspberry days which we usually go every year. Our favorite part aside from the beach was the rodeo.

Photos

I cant stop taking pictures of my beautiful baby. She is so gorgeous. She has these amazing eyes and such an awesome personality.

When she crys her arms and legs go crazy. She likes to have her arms free so no burrito baby. I have already had to trim her nails twice. She will only sleep on her side. I try to keep her on her back but she screams and wiggles to her side. She loves to be snuggled. Our favorite thing to do right now is lay in bed and just look at each other.

Makenzie and Harley

Yes Harley is still around :)
She has been a bit of a jealous dog but for the most part very good around the baby. She loves to lick Kenzie's feet! Kenzie doesn't like it so much though. Harley will sit right next to her anytime she crys and look at her like she is crazy. Its been pretty cute!