I took this picture of a centipede we found on our back lanai. Its about five inches long, and very poisonous. One reason for not living in Hawaii!
Josh and Kylee playing earlier today.

My cute little baby. Great Grandma Johnston pointed out to me that today she is four months old. Happy four months baby Kylee!!!

Kylee went to her first birthday party on Saturday. Here, she is sitting on the sleeping birthday boy. I wasnt able to go :(

Kylee in her johnny jumper that she got from Uncle Jake and Aunt Samantha. She loves it!

Usually she laughs and smiles and jumps around in it. Here she was about done with it.

The past week

I love this picture!

This is Deshaun...I've been watching him for the past week. Notice what he is playing drums on..

We found out last week that Kylee loves Henry Mancini. First, she stopped crying while he was on...then fell asleep.

OK ok...really...I see that you are outgrowing your bassinet. Now if I could just suck it up and know you'd be okay, I would move you to your own room.

Josh and I have had a very exciting week. First, our neighbor went into labor on Monday, and we have been watching her son and dog ever since. The next day, a close friend from San Antonio went into labor. Both had healthy baby girls! With three kids all day long (and Kylee and Deshaun not sleeping well at night), I've been too tired at night to post, so these pictures will have to tide you over for a few more days :)

Day at the beach

We went to Hickam Air Force Beach with our neighbors, spent almost four hours there today.
I think this is my new favorite picture of Kylee and Josh

Kylee got her feet wet, and didnt seem to mind at all.

After the beach and a bath, we went out to a famous Hamburger joint here. I love Kylee's outfit so I had to get a picture. I couldnt bear to wake her up though...she slept all last night and all day today so we thinks she must be a growin!

Josh and Kylee playing at dinner.

While I was feeding Kylee a bottle tonight, she held it all on her own for about 30 seconds before dropping it. I think she is doing so good for only having one bottle a day. We were so proud!

You are a tummy time pro now! I've been trying to work with you on sitting up, but since daddy started working with you on standing, you dont want to sit at all...all you want to do is stand up and look around.
You like to play with your lips now...

So pretty.

I thought purple was your color but you look pretty cute in this outfit!

Daddy, why are you sleeping with Kylee in the middle of the day?

Maybe because you played video games until almost 5am. I really didnt mind...but I think Josh did when he had to wake up at 8am to watch Kylee so I could go to appts.

This video is very blurry because I took it with my cell phone. I put it on here because Kylee is squealing with laughter and sounds cute :)

Kylee got this outfit from our friends in Texas, Andy and Vivian. Andy is a HUGE Michael Jordan fan. So big, in fact, that their daughter (due any day now) is going to be named Jordyn. Anyways, even if its not purple or pink, we love this cute little outfit :)

Daddy singing to Kylee earlier today.

I read to Kylee every night now. I noticed a few weeks ago that she loves watching tv, especially when cartoons are on. But...since its bad for little kids to watch tv...I read to her instead, and she loves looking at the book and hearing me talk. Its amazing to me how much she has changed in just four months!

Here are a few cute pictures of Miss Kylee taken today.

Leo came home from the hospital today. YAY!!!!

This is a picture specifically for Aunt Karen and Chris. So if you talk to them, tell them to check the blog. While Karen and Chris were here they noticed that this store would sometimes have a male mannequin in this room display. So everytime we or they drove by this store it was always a fun game to see if he was there. I know, I know, you'd think we have better things to do in Hawaii...but actually for some reason this is really fun. Besides, since I had a child my idea of fun is sleeping and cuddling.
Josh caught Kylee, me and Nash lounging on the couch today. I desperately wanted to nap but could not fall asleep. Cuddling with Kylee was better than napping, though. I'll stick with that statement as long as I get at least 5 hours of sleep tonight.

Tonight we officially celebrated paying Josh's truck off so we went out for Lobsterfest. The last time we went out to Red Lobster (during Lobsterfest last year) was the night we had our engagement pictures taken. That seems like a lifetime ago!

Josh amusing Kylee during dinner.

This is how men multi-task. (I know it looks like beer, but its not)

Two Maine Lobster tails and two sides of shrimp. Spectacular!

Kylee got her passport photo taken a few days ago. She looks so adorable in her picture!!! Good thing you cant see me in the background, struggling to hold a 4 month old 14 pound baby with one hand at an odd angle. While we are in Hawaii we hope to go visit cousin Jack in Japan, maybe venture into Australia, etc.

Okay...I am so tired I really am going to bed now. The last update we got from Grammy is that Leo is doing so much better now, but still in the hospital. We are continuing our prayers for baby Leo and the entire Johnston family in Eau Claire!

Josh and Kylee cuddling after a long day of work.

Her feet really arent that big. I just thought I would put shoes on her today. Then they kept falling off because they were way too big.

Josh and I went to the north shore today to get fresh shimp and shaved ice. Josh held Kylee while I ate.

still love your hands in your mouth...

Kylee loved the passion fruit/guava shaved ice

Dave and Wendy's son Leo was admitted to the hospital earlier today because of an extreme lack of fluids due to the flu. Last we heard Leo seems to be a lot better, but he is still in the hospital. We are praying for him tonight and hope all of you can as well.

The last week

This is what Kylee did while I recovered on the couch. I got addicted to Jon & Kate plus 8.
Look at her chubby cheeks :)

This was about the only moment Kylee was calm in the hospital. Poor baby had a really rough day the day I had surgery.

Josh took over pretty much everything for the past week, including cooking, cleaning and baby care. We did eat out a lot, though...

I love this outfit! I think purple is her color. I realized today that I had better start putting her in her really cute outfits because she is getting big fast.

Kylee is almost 14 pounds.

Dang! I put makeup on today and Kylee is still way cuter. Oh well...thats how it should be.

My first two babies. Kylee loves her bumbo seat so much. She definitely has a first born personality, lately she likes to be held standing up, or just chill in her bumbo.

Two of my loves.

We have a busy next couple of days. I made up time I owed the army Sunday through Wednesday, and now we have lots to catch up on. Have a great weekend!

I think most of you probably know, but I had to have emergency surgery yesterday. The surgery went very well, they fixed the problem, and we are at home now. I am tired and sore, and unfortunately I cant take any medicine because I am nursing, but I'm sure I will be feeling fine in a few days. I will try to call everyone sometime next week and update you. For now, Josh's boss let him off of work so I'm going to be doing lots of sleeping!