Getting Bigger!

I am getting really big! Mom and Dad were shocked to see that my feet touch the ground in the excersaucer - they did not touch just last week! I am definately teething and I drool (I go through about 3 bibs a day), suck my tongue and anything else I can get in my mouth all the time. Sometimes I get a bit fussy because my gums hurt! I wonder when I will get my first tooth? I know my Daddy starting teething when he was 4 months old but did not get his first tooth until he was 8 1/2 months - this could be a long process!!

I love to play with all my toys and giggle a lot at anyone who makes me laugh! I can pet Murphy and she loves to give me kisses!

I still love the song "Snuggle Puppy" and get a big smile whenever Mommy sings it. I love when Daddy and I sing "the Wheels on the Bus" - Daddy is so much fun! I still love all my toys, but I am getting a bit sick of my swing - it just does not entertain me like it used too - I think Mom and Dad are upset about that (something about no longer having peaceful lunches and dinners)!! I can sit up by myself when I am leaning up against things too!

I am getting so big and change every day!

Love,

Kate

xoxo

Older Man

As you all know, the American Idol David Cook was my first crush...but now I think I am looking at boys closer to my age. I still like older men, so Leyton Wasserkrug fits the bill. He is a really cute 8 month old friend of mine and the first little boy I have met besides my cousin Tom! We had lots of fun playing this weekend at his house. He is so talented and can already crawl and roll all around! I was so intrigued by his mobility and red hair! We played together and even got to go outside and play on the blanket on the grass!! We blew bubbles and giggled together! We are gong to be good friends...it is so fun that mommy and daddy have friends with little boys and girls my age! It will be so fun to play with them!!

Love,

Kate

xoxo

New Trick!!

I just discovered my voice and I can scream and make some loud noises! Everyone laughs when I do it because it is so cute, but mom and dad tell me I can't do it in public. i don't understand why they do not want strangers to laugh too! I bet i can make a whole restaurant of people happy and laugh at me!! After all, I hear I am kinda cute!!

Take a listen!!!

Love,

Kate

xoxo

My First 4th of July!!

I celebrated my first 4th of July with my first trip to Pittsburg and Parsons, Kansas! I got to spend a lot of time with the my Daddy's family! We started the day with going to my Grandma and Grandpa Horton's. Grandma and Grandpa babysat me while Mommy and Daddy went out to lunch at one of Daddy's favorite places to eat lunch in Pittsburg: The Mall Deli - then went to some stores in the mall to buy Daddy some tennis shoes! It was the first time Mommy and Daddy have gone out to eat by themselves since I was born. It seems like they had a lot of fun although they came home and gave me lots of hugs and kisses!

Then we got in the car and went to Parsons, KS where my Great Grandma and Grandpa Horton live! It was so much fun to meet them. They held me and played with me - Daddy said I was such a good girl! I did not cry once and was very nice to everyone who held me! I got to meet my Great Aunt Cathy, cousin Ben, Danielle, Aiden, Great Aunt Teresa, Great Uncle Mike too! It was so much fun! Great Grandma made lots of good treats for everyone - cake, cookies, pie and ice cream!! She is a wonderful cook and mom and dad seemed to enjoy it all!! I can't wait to see them all again real soon!!

After that Grandma and Grandpa Horton, Mom, Dad and I all went to Daddy's other favorite place to eat in Pittsburg....Cafe Del Rio!! Mexican, of course, and like always Dad loves his Mexican food!! Wonder if I am going to like Mexican food? If not Daddy will be so sad!! Maybe I will like Chinese food with mom - then she would have someone to eat it with her!!

We then got to visit and play with Great Grandma and Grandpa Bradfield! They came over and held me and gave me lots of kisses! I love seeing them because they are so nice to me and love me so much!! I can't wait for them to visit me in Kansas City again - Great Grandma said it may be soon!

We had a long day, but no 4th of July would be complete without fireworks (or so I was told)!! On our way out of town Daddy pulled over near the golf course and we had front row seats to the Pittsburg fireworks! It was so neat to hear all the loud pops and see the pretty colors in the sky! Murphy was with us and she was pretty scared since we were so close so then we drove a little further away so the noise wasn't as loud! I love fireworks! Maybe I will have some at my wedding one day - I am sure Daddy would not mind paying for them since I like them so much!!

We drove home and I slept the entire way! I was so tired from playing all day that I did not get out of bed until 10:30 this morning!! It was pretty crazy!!

Love,

Kate

xoxo

Rolling Over!

Mom was so proud of herself...she was able to catch me on video rolling over... just in the nick of time!! I am rolling over more often now and it is so fun! Soon I will be able to get all over this house! Mom and Dad will have to scrub the floors more often!!

Tip...in order to see these videos you must go out to my website. You will not be able to view through email!! My site: http://kateandhermomanddad.blogspot.com/

Love,

Kate

xoxo

Snuggle Puppy!

I have a favorite song that mom made up from one of my books. It is called "Snuggle Puppy" and for some reason whenever mom sings it I get really happy and get a big smile. Even if I am crying she can stop me while she sings that song. Yesterday mom video taped me while she sang. Here it is! Maybe you will love the song as much as I do...it is very catchy and mom has the most amazing singing voice!!!!!!!!!

Love,

Kate

xoxo

Daddy's Birthday!!

Make a Smilebox postcard

Today is my Daddy's Birthday and Mommy and I made him a card through Hallmark.com. We just learned how to add it to my blog. How much fun! We are taking Daddy out to dinner tonight at Garozzo's for some good Italian food! At Garozzo's they give you a free chicken spedini on your bday!!! Hopefully that is what Daddy plans to order! heehee! Grandpa Dick is going to come with us...I can't wait!

Love,

Kate

xoxo