BBQ Season and Weekend Visitors

The end of last week we had some really nice weather (it was a little too hot though). It definitely was BBQ time. On Saturday we have BBQ for lunch and dinner. It was great!
For lunch we had some friends over and grilled chicken. It was the first time I had done that and surprisingly, it turned out well. YUM YUM!
Then that evening Cheri and her kids came over from Boise and Kira came too. So, when they got here it was burgers and dogs.
Then Sunday we went to a friends house for another BBQ! I sure do love grilling. BBQ's are one of the best parts of summer.

Here are a few picture of our visitors.

These are Cheri's boys: Matt, Sam and AJ

All the girls: Me, Kenya, Cheri and Sara, Kira and Rachel (Cheri's Daughter)

Cute picture of Rachel, Kenya and Kira.

Thanks for coming guys it was fun!

Kenya has now met all of her cousins but two. Alyxana and Jayde, we will meet you at pig fest in June. Can't wait!!!

Kenya talks to Daddy!

Well, ladies and gents, Kenya has now begun to talk to us!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!

Today, Robert enjoyed some quality time with his daughter, while I enjoyed some alone time. Robert had an appointment set up for me at the day spa here in Rexburg. He dropped me off and did not even tell me what I was there for. So, when I got inside I asked them and they told me it was a full hour massage and a pedicure. I was at the spa for just over 2 hours and loved it!!
This was my Mother's day gift from him! LOVED IT!!
Thank you, Robert!! I love you so much!!!

Kenya's Dance Moves!

In this video Lois is trying to get Kenya to smile like normal, but she knows when the camera is running so she doesn't smile! However, Kenya does give some sweet action shots! Note how Kenya doesn't do anything Lois asks her to! Ha! Ha! Ha!

The many faces of Kenya

Here are some more photos! Kenya has begun to be more interactive and she makes more faces than before!
This is on Lois's first Mother's Day.
One of our favorites!!

2009 Mother of the Year goes to...

So Check this out! I guess it's no longer a secret that I have been nominated and elected as Mother of the Year by Kelvin Musanga among many others! Don't believe it? The proof is in the pudding! Click this link and see!

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Thank you, Musanga family, for recognizing my exceptional 2 months of servitude as a mother!

2 months

Kenya is 7 lbs 14 oz and 55 1/2 cm (just about 22 inches). Way to grow Kenya!

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All smiles

Kenya's big day.

Today Kenya got her first round of shots. One oral, two in her right leg and one in her left. Her pain from that was brief as far as we could tell. She cried from being held on the table, but once they were done and I picked her up she stopped crying. We gave her some Tylenol about 10 minutes before the shots and I am sure that helped (thanks for the tip Julia). So, then why is it that she cried in pain some much about 2 hours after her shots. I am confident it was because she hadn't pooped in over two days and she was trying to work it out. I could tell because all she wanted to do is nurse for comfort and even then she would stop nursing and I could she and feel her pushing to try and get her poops out. After a short time and probably the most I have heard her cry she fell a sleep for an hour or so. Then when she woke up she pooped. AND BOY DID SHE!!! She had her first blow out. It come out the front on her stomach and also out the back. Now, she is happy Kenya again.

Also, this morning was her first time being caught on camera smiling. It is on my cell phone, so the quality is not very good. For about the last week I have been able to get her to smile at me. She is smiling everyday a little bit more frequently. What a great baby!

More of Kenya

I am holding Kenya just after getting her ready for the day. She's a cute outfit from Leonna Obedowski. Thank you so much, Leonna! We think you have some pretty good taste in baby clothing!



Here is Robert holding Kenya after a bath. How Cute!

Photo

Robert and Kenya during a Sunday afternoon nap. Robert didn't even know that his picture was being taken! I'm totally a camera ninja!