In January our family grew from a family of 3 to a family of 4 with the addition of little Kaylyn :)
We were extremely blessed to have Michael's mom here visiting when Kaylyn was born. She was able to stay home with James while we were at the hospital, which made the whole experience a lot easier for James and a lot less stressful for me not having to worry about what to do with him while we were gone.
Staying in the hospital was not nearly as nice the second time around. We had to stay 24 hours after Kaylyn was born because that was hospital policy, so we left right at the 24 hours mark :) We just wanted to get home and be with James and enjoy our new little one.
My parents also came out to visit and help out and, of course, see Kaylyn. It was great to have them here, and we we're glad they could come.
We went to the park while they were here, so James could run around and play.
And Kaylyn just slept all snuggled in the car seat.
We also went to the SF Zoo. They have an awesome kids area with a petting zoo.
Since my parents were out here, we went ahead and blessed Kaylyn on January 23rd, so my dad could be a part of the circle. Kaylyn was only a week and a half old, so her dress was kind of big on her, but that's ok - she was still really cute! :)
...and growing some cute chubby cheeks and extra chins :)
He even gives her kisses :)
And reads her his favorite books :) So cute!
We were extremely blessed to have Michael's mom here visiting when Kaylyn was born. She was able to stay home with James while we were at the hospital, which made the whole experience a lot easier for James and a lot less stressful for me not having to worry about what to do with him while we were gone.
And Kaylyn just slept all snuggled in the car seat.
Since my parents were out here, we went ahead and blessed Kaylyn on January 23rd, so my dad could be a part of the circle. Kaylyn was only a week and a half old, so her dress was kind of big on her, but that's ok - she was still really cute! :)
Getting weighed
Getting soaped for her first bath - she did NOT enjoy this part :)
James helped push Kaylyn's bassinet to our room in the maternity ward :)
Here is James - the cutest little lion in the world - at our ward's Trunk or Treat. James had fun at the little pre-trunk or treating carnival. At the beanbag toss booth, Michael threw a beanbag through one of the holes to show James what to do. So James grabbed a beanbag, ran over to the holes, and carefully placed it in the same hole Michael's went through :) hehe
Finger painting with homemade finger paint
Made playdough
Painted pumpkins for Halloween
Painting - which turned into finger painting when James decided it would be more fun to use his fingers instead of a paint brush :)
Everywhere we went James' favorite part was chasing and trying to catch birds :)
Us on the boat for the tour of the Bay
Eating crab at Fisherman's Wharf
Driving down Lombard St
Standing around a BIG red wood
Being cute at the beach :)
Chasing more birds :)
Digging in the sand with Uncle Cory
This is Alicia standing in the hole James "helped" dig. Every time Alicia scooped out some sand, James threw a handful back in :)
