Bottle Time

Taylor had her very first bottle today! I have to go back to work on Sunday, so we figured we better get her used to something new. At first she was not so happy. I think once she realized her same milk was in it she was a little better. Her eyes were wide open the whole time like "what the heck is this?"

Here is an old picture of Kaykay getting her first bottle!

Time for Bed

Kayleigh left her best buddies at Papa's house one night and was VERY sad. Last night she had them back and would not let them go for a minute. They even sat right on the counter next to her during bath time.
Kaykay thought she was pretty cool pretending to be daddy. She put on his socks (that he wore that day to work- yuck) and even found his tooth brush. The other day she said out of no where, "Oh my god, are you kidding me?" Although I was impressed by the string of words I am not so sure "oh my god" is appropriate for a 23 month old.
Will you just take a look at that belly!! No one is going hungry in this family.

Our Princesses

We took Taylor to her 1 month Dr visit (yes already 1 month!) last week. She is growing!! On her first visit she was 25th percentile, then her two week visit 50th percentile (good jump), then at this visit she was 75th percentile!!! She weighed 10lbs! I think most is in her cheeks. She is such a sweet good baby!



Kayleigh is a great big sister. It has been some adjusting, but she is really doing good. She is so sweet to her baby sister. She is so gentle with her and talks to her is a high pitched sweet little voice. She loves Ernie and being a princess. Her favorite movies are Lady and The Tramp and Peter Pan. Her birthday is next month and she is telling everyone about her Tinker Bell party.

Cousins

Here are a few pictures from South Dakota. These are all of Kaykay and Taylor's cousins. From left: Andrew, Calli, Lukas, Kiara, Dylan, Cody, and Tanner. I know we have such a good looking family!!

Taylor and Kayleigh wish they were there to play with you girls!

Kiara Jolie Thie

We had yet another beautiful niece born today! Kiara Jolie Thie was born July 16 at around 4pm. She weighed 6 lbs 14 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. She was welcomed by Mommy Kari, Daddy Joe (Josh's brother), and three big brothers Tanner, Cody, and Dylan. Taylor and Kayleigh are so thrilled and can not wait to play with their new cousins.

I love you too!

Kayleigh spends a lot of time ignoring her new sister, but each day she is talking to her more and more. Tonight we were out shopping and I was wearing Taylor in a baby carrier sling. I really don't think Kayleigh even realized she was there. I was kneeling down looking at the bottom shelf, just at Kayleigh's level. Kayleigh spotted her and surprised said, "Oh Taylor!" Then leaned in, kissed her on the mouth, and told her "I love you too." I love my girls!

Photo Shoot

I hope everyone enjoys the pictures of our little photo shoot above. We got Taylor's newborn pictures done about two weeks ago. At the same time we got a few of Kayleigh- just because she is so beautiful. Then we got a few family pictures. We went to a new photographer named Brittney and really loved it (a link to her blog is on the side). Kayleigh was in a pretty good mood, but just did not feel like taking pictures with Taylor. If you know Kayleigh you know if she does not feel like it- then it just will not happen. It took cookies and the dalmatian movie to get the few photos of them together we did get. I spent the last week putting my gorgeous girls pictures up all over the house!

Calli Kay Schmitt

Our first neice is here! Calli Kay Schmitt was born July 9 at 7:38am, weighing in at 9 lbs 1 oz. She was welcomed by mom Jenny (Josh's sister), dad Marc, and two big brothers Andrew and Lukas. We can not wait to meet this beautiful little (not so little) girl!

Taylor