Kayla Blue

Kayla having a moment.

Libby's stellar photography skills!

Kayla in her New Bathing Suit

Thanks to Aunt Libby for picking up this very cute bathing suit. As you can see in Kayla's red carpet photo, she is showing off the ruffle butt and looking very cute in her new swimsuit!

Thanks to Steph for taking Kayla swimming at the YMCA. Kayla splashed and kicked and did great in the water. Well, the first time we went, she did great. This past Thursday, she was very uncertain about the pool thing and even with a ton of coaxing, we had no luck getting her in the pool. Steph said we can try again. It is probably better if I am not standing near the pool because then Kayla wants to get out and run for safety...safety being the "leg grab"...I'm sure you mothers remember the good ole leg grab when you can't walk anywhere because you'll end up dragging your kid across the floor and every time you even attempt to move, the kid holds tighter and tighter..yep, the good ole leg grab.

The Many Faces of Tanner Strand

Our little Tan Man is growing. The carseat photo was his hospital departure shot. He's getting longer but still pretty scrawny in the legs! It remains to be seen if he can rival his sister's "mashed potatoes" legs!

Dinner at Chrissy Field

It was sweltering in San Francisco - one of the three hot days we get every year. It was probably not even 85 degrees out that day, but we are wimps! Our apartment gets soooo hot with our big west facing windows that we decided to evacuate and head out the Chrissy Field to catch the bay breeze and eat a light dinner. Tanner is barely visible but he was reclining in his carseat! Aunt Margy also joined us but was behind the camera for this photo.

Tanner's Sleep Smiles

I completely forgot about the sleep smiles during the first few months after birth.  After a good meal, Tanner relaxes in his mom's arms and dreams of oceans of milk.  

Kayla on the Catwalk

Kayla arrives at Aunt Jackie's on Easter Sunday and is greeted by her loving cousins; Mia, Kyle and Natalie.  

Easter Sunday and the Easter Egg Hunt

Kayla searching for eggs!

Tanner after his First Bath

Sweet little Tanner after his first bath.

Kayla and her Tanner Baby

Kayla gets cuddly with her little bro!  She is still not sure if he is real or if he is a doll.  She loves to say "hi" to him when she walks by him and she likes to hold his hands - well, squeeze his hands tight!  She is still getting a lot of attention so she doesn't seem to be too jealous of Tanner's arrival.  Although, he has been sleeping a lot so we will see what happens as he continues to get more alert.