My 4-Month Check-Up

Well, last week was my 4-month check-up and just like I thought....I am a BIG girl! The pretty doctor lady couldn't believe how long I am - I told her she better recognize! I mean, hello! My dad is like a giant, okay? 27 inches and still growing (not to brag but that is off the charts mmmmkay) I was also pleased to see my weight has gone done a bit (like any lady, I worry about my chunkiness...especially when everytime I meet someone new they want to squeeze my cheeks and comment about what a "big" girl I am. Rude.) I am now in the 75th percentile for weight (15 lbs 1oz). I thought about dieting but those gran tetons are so appetizing I just can't say no! (that's baby lingo for my mom's huge boobies). My head has also decided to grow more so that it is proportional to my large body (50th percentile now). Thank goodness I won't have mom's Beetlejuice syndrome (you know at the end of the movie when the guy has the shrunken head? Yeah....that's not a good look).

The only other thing worth reporting is that I am still pissed about the 3-day absence my mother decided to take last week. I mean is her National Sales Meeting really THAT important? I don't think so! Thank goodness my daddy is so great with me. I even let him rock me to sleep - usually I only let the one with the boobies do that. He fed me mommy's milk from the freezer - but if I'm completely honest, the thawed version aint up to par. Fresh is best. So - mommy - if you're listening....no more trips, okay?

Later suckas - KenaBear (gansta in training)

Post from Makena

Well - I'm almost 4 months old now and growing fast. My 4 month appt is Wed. and I'm pretty sure I'll be at least 15 lbs. Eating is pretty much my favorite thing to do (besides pooping and sleeping).

These last few weeks have been pretty busy....thought I'd post some pics for you to see....My cousin, Mackenzie, turned 1 year old and her birthday party was over-rated (I slept through most of it). The worst part was when she opened up her gift from grandma (a mini-stroller for her baby doll) Then, she thought it would be fun to put me in the stroller! Everyone laughed, but as you see, I got pretty pissed off (something you do NOT want to do is upset me).

The next trip I took was to meet my great-grandma Aleen for the first time in Kennewick. She was very nice but the old bitty wouldn't stop kissing me! And I swear if one more person calls me "Chunky Monkey" while pinching my voluptuous cheeks, I will scream! Thought K-town was pretty rockin' though...now I see why my mom is so cool.

Next I went to a playdate at Aunt Ashley's house. Man, were there a lot of babies there! It was fun to see all my friends and meet Calum for the first time! Pretty sure my mom and the other old people were just there for the wine but I didn't really mind.

My last big excursion was a dinner at Aunt Katie's house. That was neat because she has more toys than Toys-R-Us and there is a LOT to look at. We all had to say goodbye to Jen and Mark which was really sad. But I told Calum not to cry cuz I'll see him soon.

Well, that sums up my October so far. Hope everyone else if having a great one! Love, KenaBear

Happy Birthday, Big D!

Happy 38th birthday to my wonderful husband, Greg. (38!! Wow you're old) I am lucky to have you as my husband and Makena is lucky to have you as her daddy! Can't wait to spend the rest of our lives with you.

3 Months Old

Makena turns 3 months old tomorrow! Can't believe how fast these months have gone. She changes literally every day. You know how people always say you never know how much you can love someone until you have children? Well, I must admit...it's true. It is truly indescribable how you feel when you become a mommy. When she smiles at me...my heart skips a beat. When I think about something bad happening to her...I feel physically ill. I believe now that a mother can kill for her children - like seriously club someone to death - for hurting her baby! The joy she brings to me daily is like nothing I've ever experienced. I can honestly say that being a mom is the most important role I've ever known and I feel blessed that I get to be her mom. I love you Makena Catherine Devine!!! (aka: chunky monkey, mooey, chunks to the monks, kena, kenabear, munchkin, sweet cheeks, mariah, valasor raptor....and the list goes on :)

GO COUGS!!!

Makena is now 10 weeks old (really?!) and growing fast. She watched her first Cougar Football game last Sat. and I know she is getting very excited to go there (or maybe I am just excited for Mom's weekends? :) For the game this Sat. she will be with Grandma Cath (greg's mom) so we can tailgate properly (aka: crush beers/behave like inappropriate college kids again).

Here are her stats from her 2 month appointment in case you were wondering: weight: 12 lbs 11 ounces (90th percentile) height: 23 1/2 inches (90th percentile) 38 cm head circumference (25th percentile) At least she's consistent (chubby and tall with a tiny head like mom!) The immunization shots were the worst part of the appt but she was a trooper (cried for 20 sec and then was fine). I think it was harder on us!

Here are some pictures of our angel with her cousin Mackenzie (they are 9 months apart) and Drew (almost 3).

How many chins does Kena have?

Seriously....we have a big girl on our hands. She was so tiny when she was born that I guess I always expected her to be on the small side. That is definitely not the case - I will post her stats after her 2-month check up on Wed. For now....enjoy some pics of our Chunky Monkey!

7 Weeks Old

Makena is 7 weeks old already! Time goes by so fast. Her 1 month check-up went great - she has gained 3 lbs already (10 lbs 6 oz) She is prebably more than that by now. She grew 2 1/2 inches too - she is in the 90th percentile for height (no shock with how tall daddy is) She is in the 25th percentile for head circumference - looks like she's gonna have a pinhead just like mom! She has been on a couple playdates with her friend Westyn - so funny how different 3 months looks when they are this young. So far Kena eats every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours at night. Sometimes I get in a 5-er which is amazing. (so funny how getting 5 hours of sleep seems like an eternity now :) She is the love of our lives and every day gets easier as we get to know her cries, looks, moods, etc. I will try and blog more often - have so many pics to post!!!