Friday, October 16, 2009

Picture Day Panic

I have been stressing all week about having our family pictures taken today. Trying to find time when Trent is actually around, trying to find outfits, trying to find a little me time in the whole mess... So yesterday I took Kailyn to a daycare drop-off center so I could get some things done. This was her first time ever being left with strangers and she did really well. The facility was amazing and I think she had a lot of fun. For the hour and a half that she was there I made it to the spa for my usual body hydration and exfoliation and spray tan. I do this often so I didn't think it would be a big deal. I also had some extra time so I got a massage and a brow wax before I went to pick Kailyn up. She was super tired so we went home and I let her take a nap. When she woke up at 6:00 pm I was rejuvenated and ready to go clothes shopping. But Kailyn was so fussy! She took a bottle and wanted to go right back to bed. I was beginning to panic since I had no idea what we would all be wearing for pictures at 9:30 am the next morning. Finally at 7:30 pm Kailyn awoke happy and ready to go. We made it to Baby Gap but I could not decide what to pick out. $221 later we left with a few different options and a sick feeling in my stomach! By that time it was 8:30 and most stores were closing. I still needed something to wear so I thought I go check out Target. We were able to find a few more pieces for Kailyn that I could mix and match with stuff I had already purchased and even a cute shirt and some new shoes for me. Phew... All set. Trent arrived home around midnight, and, as he got some more work done, I made him try on the clothes I had bought for him earlier in the week. I climbed in to bed around 1:30 am but could not get to sleep because I was so anxious!

This morning came too early but I got up and into the shower, eager to have time to get myself ready before everyone else got up. I stood enjoying the warm water when I looked down and noticed that my arms were two different colors. One looked like it had not gotten any spray tan on it!!! The arm that did, and was now brown, didn't get blended well at the wrist and my hand was all blotchy. I immediately turned off the water, then realized I had missed a few steps, turned it back on and quickly finished showering, then ran to the computer to look up how to remove a spray tan. I found a few suggestions but went with the easiest sounding one - hydrogen peroxide. Using a cotton ball I scrubbed my blotchy hand up into my wrist. It worked! Then I went in search of every bottle of self tanning lotion I own. I layered on coat after coat to the white arm hoping it would get dark enough. I even rubbed it down with bronzer trying to mimic the salon tanned side of me. It was good enough. I ended up being so proud for adverting that crisis that I was actually in a good mood by the time we left.

After a few minor hiccups, we finally met up with our photographer and drove out to an old abandoned mill to have our session. Kailyn was so tired but was a big girl and stuck it out. She looked SO cute in her frilly skirt and knee-high boots. I got stressed while there because, of course 1 year olds don't ever do what you want them to, but overall I think we got some great pictures. The setting was amazing and Sabine is always wonderful! Should be a few weeks before we can look at proofs. Hopefully I will be able to post a link for everyone to check them out. In the mean time, I have a bunch of clothes to return! Hope you enjoy this picture of Kailyn in her outfit (minus the boots).

Friday, October 2, 2009

Kailyn the Fearless

We can't seem to keep her grounded. It's either the kitchen counters, bathroom counters, computer desk , or - as you can see - the piano.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Kailyn in the pool

Here are pictures from Kailyn's first poolside experiences.
We were at her Aunt Marni and Uncle Kerry's house in Las Vegas!


She did not like to go under the water, be taken out to swim or even sit in a floaty, but she LOVED just sitting at the edge playing.