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I was so very relieved that Annika and I were discharged from the hospital on Christmas Eve because I really...
We are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Annika Joy (the way we are pronoucing Annika is such...
So.... I keep having signs of labor that make me think I'm in labor, but yet I'm not. I have...
Kayla's preschool did a Christmas production and it was very cute! Her class dressed up like angels! Each class memorized...
This year Thanksgiving was so different than how it typically is! Usually we host Thanksgiving at our house and both...
Today I am 35 weeks pregnant and have just 35 days until my due date! On one hand, this pregnancy...
We had a great time celebtrating Halloween this year. Earlier in the month we went and picked out pumpkins. The...
The State Fair is a big deal around here and we were excited to check it out. There was a...
We wanted to continue the tradition we have of going apple picking and/or pumpkin picking and also taking advantage of...
I thought it's about time I do a brief update on Isaac. I didn't intend to continue monthly updates once...
For Kayla's birthday the Taylor's got us a membership to the Children's Museum! We have been there several times and...
One of these days I'll get a post up about funny things Kayla has said or done lately, but I...
We debated for a long time on whether or not we were going to find out the gender of this...
We had just gotten back in town from our vacation in MA the weekend of the 4th. Sadly, it rained...
We were able to go and do visit some of our favotire GR places before we left town. After David...
We wanted to make sure we hit Tulip Time this year, since it would be our last. We spent several...
I'd wanted to take outdoor pictures for Isaac's 1 year scrapbook and also get some pictures of the kids together...
Easter was very low key for us this year becuase it was just the 4 of us. The kids both...
The kids and I made a trip to Boston to visit my parents for a week. Amazingly, this was Isaac's...
It's hard to believe that Isaac is already a year old! Crazy. Here's a few snip-its of the past month....
Mom and Dad Taylor came in town for the weekend of Isaac's birthday and what a fun time we had...
Dear Isaac, As I sit here today snuggling with you on your first birthday, I find myself involuntarily crying tears...
He's gotten much faster at crawling and a bit more adventurous at pulling up and cruising. He's starting to transition...
Kayla is now 3.5 and I've been compiling some things for awhile now for a post on her. It has...
Wow... this last month has brought on some dramatic changes! He learned how to crawl on all 4s (he's been...
Why is it that I always fall so far behind in blogging? Oh yeah, because I'm busy taking care of...
Since we are out of town for several weeks at Christmas, we don't do a ton of decorating. In fact,...
Isaac continues to eat more and more foods and quantities (in addition to the foods from last month he's now...
We had fun celebrating Halloween this year! Kayla has been looking forward to it for awhile. She remembers trick-or-treating at...
As soon as we got back from vacation, we started having Isaac sleeping in his bed in his room all...
We've done a few things to enjoy the beautiful fall weather we've been having. We spent an afternoon at Schwallier's...
Wow, I just can't believe he's already 6 months. Time sure flies! I have been consistent in getting Isaac to...
The circus came to Grand Rapids and we decided last minute to go. Before the show they allowed us on...
Kayla started preschool this month. We had a popsicle meet and greet on Sept 1, and she was pumped and...
As the summer came to an end we did a few last minute fun things. Each year a church in...
I better get this one posted before he turns 6 months (I love that I can backdate posts so it...
We dedicated Isaac into our church on Saturday, August 14 (yes, Kayla's birthday! We like to be busy around here!)....
Wow, can't believe my first baby is 3! Time has sure flown by! Kayla is full of energy and full...
So... it is hard to get out of the house with 2 kids! I typically try to nurse Isaac just...
There's not a ton of new things to report this month, it seems time is just flying by! He is...
Well, I started this post in May but am just now getting around to finishing it. Oops! Having 2 really...
This last month has been a little bizarre for our family. David had knee surgery on June 3, and has...
I thought I'd do a quick update on Kayla, since a lot of my recent posts have been about Isaac!...
Wow, time flies! I feel like I just finished the post from his 1st month, but here we are at...
I had a wonderful heart-themed Mother's Day this year! David took both kids and let me sleep in a little...
We decided to head to Tulip Time this year and see what fun things there were to do. We had...
This first month seems to have flown by! Isaac is now starting to open his eyes more (for the first...
I've been trying to find the time to record all the details of Isaac's birth before my memories start to...
I know that every child is different. And I was prepared for this baby to be just like Kayla or...
This year we shared Easter with my parents and, unexpectedly, we also had Isaac to celebrate with too! We took...
NEW PICTURES ADDED! (4/4) Welcome to our world Isaac. Born 3/28 at 6:08pm, weighing 8 lbs and 19.5 inches long....
When I was pregnant with Kayla, we had people guess the baby's due date, sex, height and weight. That was...
Well, I'm 36 weeks pregnant and reality is slowly setting in. I remember being pregnant with Kayla it was so...
David and Kayla had some fun out in the snow and built a snowman family. It started out as the...
With so much bitter cold weather deterring us from playing outside, there aren't a whole lot of fun things to...
With the pending addition to our family, we decided that we'll keep our nursery a nursery and move Kayla into...
Kayla has turned into a true chatterbox. Her vocabulary continues to amaze us with the things she says. She is...
Let's pretend that I posted this when I'd originally written it (first week of Dec) instead of when I'm actually...
As fall is fading and winter is threatening, I thought I’d try to capture some of our favorite fall events....
This year I again ventured to MA the weekend of LCA's Homecoming. I figure I should probably stop trying to...
I remember my mom telling me a story about when I was a little girl/toddler and I disappeared with a...
Happy Halloween!! I've always called Kayla my little Kayla-bear... and since this might be the last year Kayla doesn't...
For Kayla's birthday this year we celebrated just the 3 of us. We took her to PJ Hoffmaster Beach and...
These last few months have been a joy to watch Kayla grow. She is growing and maturing so quickly right...
David's youngest sister Laura graduated from high school this June and we went down to celebrate with her! Plane tickets...
Spring has come in full force in Michigan and we truly love the weather. We have been going on many...
Kayla and I made a quick trip to MA to visit my parents the last week of May. We had...
I had a really nice Mother's Day weekend. Saturday morning I woke up to breakfast in bed from our favorite...
Did I mention I'm a little behind? Well, I am! The first week of April brought Mom Taylor out to...
I am a little behind on my blog entries. I'm working on it :) But meanwhile, we have uploaded new...
She seems to be changing a lot these days! Her vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds. She picks up...
We had a nice and relaxing Easter this year. We went to church in the morning, had an Easter Egg...
We heard a sermon this month that talked about change. Our pastor asked if anyone was a little sad at...
We just came back from a week's vacation in Winter Park, Colorado and it was FABULOUS! Seriously fabulous! It was...
So... this weekend we were playing down in the basement and Kayla climbed on top of a table and behind...
We can't believe she is already a year and a half old! One of the biggest things to report from...
Currently, one of my greatest frustrations as a parent is how sometimes it is so difficult to accomplish anything. Of...
We just came off of two weeks with grandmas in the house! The last week of January I was on...
We had an appointment with Kayla's doctor last week to go over her allergic reaction and test results. First off,...
So... I neglected to do a 16 month update. That was right when all the allergy testing was going on...
This year for Christmas we did another tour of the East Coast! We flew into Boston on December 20th, with...
This has been an exciting year for us. Watching Kayla grow is an amazing journey! Each stage she hits makes...
We've gotten a lot of snow lately and took Kayla to play outside in it for the first time this...
So... the results are in. Kayla is allergic to like everything! :) cashews - high pistachio's - high egg whites...
So.... I'll try not to be too dramatic, but I'm bummed. This weekend Kayla came down with what I'm assuming...
Well, we called Kayla's Pediatrician this morning to follow up our ER visit from last night. He was not overly...
Well, we survived our first ER trip! Tonight we were sitting down for dinner and shortly thereafter Kayla was asking...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! ******** To see all of the pictures from our Thanksgiving weekend, click here! ******** We are having...
I have been thinking about this idea for awhile now. I often say things like, "You are the CUTEST baby...
Kayla is changing so rapidly... every month there are so many new things she is learning! Keeping up with these...
So... last week was beautiful in Michigan. It was in the 70's every day. Kayla and I played out in...
In the first few weeks of Kayla's life, she was very demanding. She nursed all the time..... no, really, all...
Do you have friends that you don't get to see very often, but when you get together you feel like...
Kayla LOVES her new boots! She walks funny in them still (we've been practicing around the house a bit) because...
Here's Kayla sporting her Halloween costume and her Halloween day outfit! She absolutely loves pumpkins! Every time she sees one...
Kayla was a very efficient and early teether. I thought I'd make a "public service announcement" :) When she got...
Kayla is improving on her verbal communicate skills! She signs "more" all the time and the other day when signing...
This was one of David's 3-day weekends and it was a beauty! The weather was so beautiful and warm and...
The night we got back from our trip to MA we got a call from David's mom wondering what we...
We made a trip out to MA the last weekend in September. I was planning on making a trip there...
I have been thinking a lot about life lately. A little over a month ago David found out that one...
So Kayla has had a plugged tear duct that I noticed when she was just 2 weeks old. The general...
We hadn't posted any new video's in awhile because we ran out of storage space! We have now deleted all...
This has been an exciting month! She is constantly learning things and it is fun to watch her grown up!...
I was recently asked to think about what I think Kayla will be when she grows up. Here are some...
Well, Kayla is in the midst of being sick. I can't complain much, though. This is the first time she's...
We had Kayla's 1 year pictures taken by the same photographer who did her professional pictures at 3 months. We...
I honestly have no idea how one year has passed. Must be the sleep deprivation! :) It has been an...
Well, Kayla's one year mark marked the end of an era for me. As a shower gift, I received a...
This past week was jam packed with fun! David's family came in town last Wednesday evening and they were in...
This post will be updated with new picture links as I add new photos online, so check back often :)...
Dear Kayla, One year ago today, at 1:03am, my life changed forever. I was handed this tiny little baby that...
One year ago today, I was woken up with contractions. I began thinking about the baby that I was excited...
David is starting a new work schedule. It is just in "trial mode" right now, for 2 months.... to see...
So..... I've discovered a new find! :) I went to the library a few weeks ago.... and you'll never guess...
We went blueberry picking for the first time this season. Kayla enjoyed being fed blueberries! In fact, she quickly learned...
Kayla and I took a trip to MA this past week to visit Grandma and Grandpa Slighter! We had a...
The biggest change this past month has been walking. She walks, almost exclusively. The only time I see her crawl...
For the 4th of July this year we flew to NC to spend time with David's family. We had a...
Lucky for me, we have one coming up this week!! Not soon enough, though! I want it to be right...
Kayla's newest thing: carrying stuff around the house. As a result, I have to search the house for my sandals...
Probably the biggest thing to discuss from this past month is her sleeping habits. I hate to talk about sleep...
I wrote briefly about this before, but I took Kayla to the doctor's earlier this week. She had an infection...
We had a busy weekend. We've been working on finishing the basement. I'd say working hard, but sometimes we go...
As an update on our bedroom door crisis..... we purchased 4 doors and 4 new handles for the upstairs. As...
Several nights in the past week Kayla has fallen asleep like this: Snuggling with her Mickey-friend that Pop-pop and Grandma...
I wanted to take a moment to put on paper some of my thoughts on Kayla's personality. 1. She's genuinely...
1. Kayla took her first steps this weekend! David was helping her stand up and had his hand on the...
... all through the air (to the tune of "Wheels on the Bus"). Yes, there was a point on this...
Each month continues to fly by! This month she (as predicted) learned to cruise quite well, and quite fast for...
I had a wonderful Mother's Day!! Yesterday, after sleeping in, David told me that I had about an hour before...
Once again my child has more teeth in her mouth (9 teeth) than months she's been alive (8 months). She...
Watch this video.... 'nuff said!...
The good: I have a healthy, happy little girl 95% of her waking hours. The bad: This little girl does...
Kayla has always enjoyed reading books. However, she is changing constantly with her understanding of what is going on! I...
So... at what point do you think it is no longer safe for me to put Kayla in the bouncer...
Cheese and crackers. Who would have guessed that would bring me to tears yesterday! But it did! :) I was...
Last time I reflected on you Kayla, you were barely a month old. Now you're 8 months old and I...
It's funny how you remember the good times and forget the hard times. When I think back on labor, no...
Yeah, this parenting thing is fun! It's precious to watch her find such joy out of something so simple! Other...
So with the warmer weather in town (to stay, hopefully!) we've been enjoying being outside. On Saturday we took Kayla...
So, I realized something in Florida: I will never get a vacation from being a mom. Granted, while down there...
We went to Meijer Garden this past weekend for the butterfly exhibit. This was Kayla and my second trip- she...
Several milestones to report from this past month. She learned to crawl, as I've mentioned previously. She's pretty quick now,...
We just came back from a week's vacation in Orlando, FL! We joined David's family for spring break and had...
In Kayla's first week, David and I reflected on our first thoughts of her. I thought it would be nice...
Well, she learned how to crawl this past weekend (see this cute video!!). Finally the hands figured it out and...
He has Risen! The tomb is empty! Praise the Lord! Here is our little sweetie and our family celebrating this...
Grandma and Grandpa Slighter came out again this March for their annual spring break visit! It is very convenient that...
A few updates for her 7th month! This past month has brought on many changes. I suppose that is something...
February has been a month for family visits - we love it! Mom Taylor just spent 5 days in town...
Six months! Half of a year! 26 weeks! 182.5 days! Wow.... This month has been full of excitement and full...
Happy Valentine's Day from our little sweetheart!! Today is her 6 month birthday!!! We'll have a six month post next...
My mom came out to visit this past week and we had a wonderful time with her in town. It...
Two foot two, eyes of blue But oh, what those two feet could do Has anybody seen my girl? ......
So, there are some traits we wanted Kayla to have - my complextion (olive, not prone to burn) and eyesight...
Today was an exciting day of firsts. This morning we put Kayla in the church nursery for the first time!...
Teeth, that is. Kayla cut two new teeth in the last 2 days. I could tell one of her top...
Kayla is fascinated with her mouth. As mentioned in previous posts, she puts everything in her mouth. The last two...
This last month went by really quickly, with us being gone 2 weeks for the holiday's! However, this month has...
We had some interesting plane rides this holiday season - getting in town (into the wrong airport for that matter)...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We did not have time to write out a Christmas card to mail...
Wow. Times flies. I feel like that is how I start off each "month" entry, but it is true! She...
Don't get me wrong - I absolutely love being a mother. But, to say that all is perfect, my child...
Um... wish granted! Kayla got her two bottom teeth this past weekend! And my are they sharp!! I am trying...
This Thanksgiving was so much fun! We had a houseful of people, as always! My parents and grandparents and David's...
And how cute is she in this hat?!?!...
So tummy time is important, I get that. But when she screams and screams when you put her on her...
1st Birthday Weekend Twelfth Month 4th of July Eleventh Month Tenth Month Ninth Month Spring Break 2008 Eighth Month Seventh...
My how time flies! I can't believe she is already 3 months old! And I can't believe how much she...
We had professional pictures taken and they are online for your viewing pleasure! They turned out so cute, we love...
States: Every object in motion tends to stay in motion. All new mother's should be alerted to the fact that...
This past weekend Kayla and I went to MA to visit my parents! My grandparents came from NY to visit...
Happy Halloween!!!...
So having a child is SO MUCH FUN!! I'm really enjoying it! Things are quite different, yet also quite the...
So we had Kayla's two month appointment today! She was all smiles and chatty with her Doctor! She weighed in...
1. How is it that you can be screaming so loudly, and then suddenly fall into a deep sleep, and...
So David's alarm went off this morning at 6:30, and 2 thoughts immediately popped into my head: 1. Oh my...
So, before Kayla was born, I did a lot of research. I read books on pregnancy, books on labor and...
So I went to the pediatrician's office yesterday to weigh Kayla, just to make sure that breastfeeding is going well....
I can't believe that it's already been 5 weeks! I realize that this is a bit overdue, but here goes....
Kayla, I wanted to take a minute to write down some of the nicknames we have come up for you:...
I wanted to take a quick moment to reflect on how blessed I am. I did not realize how helpless...
To be technical, it's two weeks and two days, but I wanted to wait to post an update after we...
I wanted to record my memories on Kayla's birth. It was both nothing like I expected, but yet everything I...
Dear Kayla, I have wanted to be a mother since I was a little girl, but I could never have...
Welcome to our world Kayla Rose. Born 8/14 at 1:03am, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long....
Dear Baby, We are dying to meet you! You are keeping us in suspense by taking your good old time...
We have been so blessed to have several baby showers. The first one was in Massachusetts, with mostly family and...
Today was had our ultrasound! We flew in Mom Slighter for this event as her birthday present – Lisa really...
The highlight from the time with our parents was that we were able to tell them our exciting news –...