A day without Daddy

Josh had to go to "the field" yesterday and stay the night, it's the first night we've been apart since he got home in October! I didn't like the feeling but then again I'm grateful that we've had sooo much time together! I know to be thankful for every moment together. Anyway, after we took him to work yesterday we went home and I got a lot of laundry done, then we did our usual stroll around the 'neighborhood' & stopped at the playground for a couple minutes! I got to catch up on some of my shows since Josh wasnt home to tell me to turn it off. Thank goodness for DVR! :) Then today we got up and got dressed to meet some girls at The Wonder Garden Cafe for lunch, first time eating there and I got a hamburger, it was mostly "wraps" and sandwiches & other healthy stuff on the menu, none of which I'm fond of. Afterwards I took the girls to the hospital for Abrielle to get her shots. Before I could even get her bottle out of the diaper bag he was already done giving her shots! I couldn't believe how quick it was, usually the dr will ask you to help hold down her arms or leg. I guess he's super experienced!! Now we're at home and I could REALLY go for a nap but mothers of two babies just don't get naps.

Pictures, as usual!!

XOXO
Chynna

 

At the closest playground to our front door! Wearing her Pajamas..

Where's Kinsley...?

"teeese!"

Not sanitary, but oh so cute..

The undies are just a test.. 

My friend Chrissy did these pics of A!

 

  

  

Arent they amazing!? You can really see her BLUE eyes!

Luckie Park

Taking full advantage of this beautiful California weather God is giving us!! Mid 70's all week. I love living here (at least in the WINTER time!)

I took this picture from inside of our house, and I edited w/ PICNIK!

 

We had a playdate at Luckie Park today. This is Chrissy's son Nick & my little Abri.

Kinsley & Chrissy's daughter, Hailey!

Our strollers! We're Mom's! :)

 

The trees in Luckie Park are really pretty.

 

Chrissy holding my baby!

Kinsley going down the "twirly slide"

XOXO

Chynna

Valentine's Day Weekend

Happy Valentine's Day! To those who celebrate.. :) We've had GORGEOUS weather for the past couple days and we've been taking advantage of it by taking long walks around here! Josh joined us on our walks yesterday and today, which I especially enjoyed because he will push the very heavy double stroller for me! But for the most part (and up this steep hill) I push them, cause I'm the one who is wanting to shed post-pregnancy pounds!! Anywhooo! We had a rather tough weekend, Kinsley's stomach bug is getting a little better today, but she almost refuses to drink anything all day. I don't know how we're supposed to keep her hydrated when she won't drink anything! We offer her anything she wants but she just won't. Which is not like her AT ALL! Normally I'll give her a juice box and she's finished with it before she even makes it to the couch. So, keep her in your prayers, please!

 

This is from Olive Garden last month (Friend took it with her camera)

 

I'm not sure if I uploaded this one yet.

-3 Months Old-

Kinsley is SUCH a sweet big sister! She treats her so gently. It's precious to watch.

Goofy baby!!!

 

Her first Valentine's day!

Kinsley being silly for Mama.

 

Thanks Ga Ga for the bib! I love it.

 

Taking pictures of Daddy playing bball with Kinsley on this beautiful day!

My heart(s).

 Maybe she will be a basketball player?? No luck with that if she gets my non-athletic genes!

 

Daddy shooting it from the back and he made the shot!

 

Kinsley is a model without even realizing it!

Hope you enjoyed!

XOXO

Chynna

Busy Monday!

Yesterday the girls & I took Daddy to work and I decided while we were out and all ready we should go to Wal-Mart and buy a few things we've been needing! So, for the very first time, I took the girls BY MYSELF to Wal-Mart! Abrielle slept most of the time and Kinsley was well behaved, other than repeating over & over again in a very loud voice "Weee!! HERE WE GO MAMA! Woo hoo!! Faster!" I bought a few necessities and we were on our way back home so I could make it to my 1500 (HAHA military for you) WIC appointment! It was SUCH a pretty day so when we got home we took advantage of it and our new stroller! I took the girls to a playground over here where we've never been and it's sand so I knew Kinsley would love it. Two of the slides had water on the ends of them so she only had one slide to go down but she enjoyed swinging and "building sand castles" just fine!

before we realized this one had water

 

Brave girl!

 

Mommy & KiKi

Building sand castles

 

In the back is A in the stroller, sleeping.

I'll be getting this in an 8x10, probably!!! I think it's perfect! She's my princess.

This is what we call home,, for now!

Interesting, right?

After our busy day we came in just in time for Daddy to get home from work, I made chicken & rice, it's so easy to make and chicken is all I want now a days! I think Josh is just happy that I figured out how to cook so he won't argue with anything I make.

At Wal-Mart I bought a "Snugli", I'll post pictures of what it is. I thought I was going to feel like such a weirdo with Abrielle harnessed onto me but I didnt, I actually liked it! Handsfree! Woo hoo! But, once again, I am feeling like SUCH a mom! A nerdy one, but... who cares!?!

 It's actually really comfortable and she absolutely loved it, so, it's a winner! I also bought her a "Jenny Jumper" but she's not strong enough to use it yet, by the end of this month she will be able to use it, I believe!

Andrea recently asked what color my Abby's eyes are! They are BLUE, for the record! I tried getting a picture of them, but had been messing with her before that so I proceeded to do so in the mini photo shoot! :)

 

It's a TERRIBLE picture, I'm so mean! I couldnt do it with just one hand, earlier I had been using both my hands to lift up her heavy cheeks and make her smile with her no teeth, it made us both laugh, a lot! but, my at least my nails look good, right? :)

I'd also like to say that today is 3 weeks from Whitney & Mia's trip out here!! Ya hooo!

That's it for now, I just wanted to update since I had new pictures and we actually did something yesterday so I had something to talk about!

Love yall!

xoxoxo

Chynna

Start of something new??

Hello Loves!!

Abrielle is doing much better! She will be seen this Thursday (her 3 month birthday!) to get an ultrasound on her kidneys. We're expecting a call from the pediatrics urology office very soon! I found out that the office is over a hour & a half away from here, I can't believe I'll (most likely) have to make the drive by myself with the girls. I won't count on Josh getting off work for it! 

Proof She's Better:

Kinsley FINALLY went to Bible class alone this morning! Every other time I've had to sit in there with her, and for the people who haven't heard my Kinsley's ear piercing cry, don't judge me for not just making her stay & letting her cry it out! That girl has a screaming cry your ears will never forget, and hope to never hear again :) I told her this morning "Mama really wants to go to my Bible class, but you've got to stay in here with Ms Kathy!" She looks at me with her big puppy dog blue eyes ".... okay, Mommy. Go!" I also offered to teach Wednesday night Bible class for Kinsley's age. Which is only her and another little boy, but that's more than enough kids to teach! :) I took the girls to a church in Yucca Wednesday night & to my surprise the doors were locked and nobody was there. Not cool! :(

This is Kinsley with our new DOUBLE STROLLER we bought!! It's a Sit N Stand stroller (You can take out the back seat and she can actually stand or sit on a 'bench' type seat, while strolling!) Super cool in Kid Land, I'd say. I want one for myself! Josh, push me please!

Where's Kinsley???

 

She's absolutely THRILLED to be able to ride with Sissy!!

We also got our new furniture in this week! To those who've seen our couches before, I know you're thinking, "They look the same" but they arent. They have a tint of brown in them and are 300 times more comfortable and fluffier!! We love them! 

Why yes, That's a lifesize Dora, hanging out on my couch! Kinsley just HAD to have her!

  The love seat is basically Abrielle's napping area

 

Love it!! And we're planning on getting a new table, OUT WITH THE GLASS! Kids finger prints and GLASS do not mix!

Onto my "title" of this blog,

I was getting my nails done today and asked the lady how long it took to get her manicurist license (I've ALWAYS had this weird fascination with acrylic nails! I've wanted to learn how  ever since I first got my nails done when I was about 13) She told me she got hers in 8 months but if I was interested I should get a license in full Cosmetology so that I could do hair, nails, barber, wax, (that may be it). I don't know the first thing about how to do hair or nails, but I'd really love to learn so that counts for something, right?? I'm in the process of filling out a student aid application! I found a Beauty School in Palm Desert (an hour from here) I may just do it!!! Wouldn't hurt to try!

Well I think that's it!

Thanks for reading.

XOXOX

Chynna

Funfetti Cookies I made for the first episode of the LAST SEASON of LOST!! We are huge fans! And these cookies were phenomenal!