Friend Easter

Jumpin in Westyn's Crib Not havin any fun at all

BLACKMAIL

Bad blogger....

Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA lately. I have good reason though...I started a new job Dec 27th and it has been pretty stressful trying to get settled in. The company is called Genova Diagnostics (www.gdx.net). I sell specialty lab tests like nutrition, food allergy, hormone tests, etc. The tests are pretty cool to talk about and the doctors are mostly Naturopaths so I really like calling on them. They are the nicest people and their offices are more like health spas then regular primary care clinics. My territory is a lot smaller than it was at Bayer - only Olympia to Bellingham. Trying to juggle work and being a mom is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Any of you working moms out there know exactly what I mean. It is insane! One one hand, you're so glad to be among adults again and proud of yourself that you still know how to hold a conversation that doesn't consist of "poo poo, pee pee, gaa gaa" but on the other hand, you feel like you are missing those important moments during the day....like, what if she does something adorable and I'm not there?? Ultimately, I have to remind myself constantly that this is the best thing for all of us and a few hours 3 or 4 days a week is not going to hurt her to be away. That's the best thing about this job...it is very flexible. I work from home still so I can take a field day when I need to. I found an awesome nanny who has a daughter a few months older than Kena that she just adores! She comes and picks up Kena and takes them to gymnastics, park, library, etc. She's always got something planned for them. This is nice because Kena needs that kind of socialization and seems to be thriving. We still go to Co-Op preschool together on Tuesdays which I love - feels like I'm still a part of the "mommy-group". All of that said...it is still very difficult and sometimes it feels like I'm juggling too many balls at once (I'm sure you know the feeling!) When you're juggling that many....one is bound to drop. Obviously, my blogging-ball dropped first - lol. But I will try and be better. Especially since I just spent the last 3 hours reading all of your posts (including the older ones I missed!) Blogs are so addicting!!! Okay - I'm going to try and post a video I took tonight of my little dancin' girl - she has BIEBER FEVER!!! (okay...so do I) XOXO

Christmas Pictures

Drew loves his Kena-Bear

Do not stop rubbing my feet Cousin Zane


Grandpa's choo-choo set was awesome!

She loves books and trucks - go figure

Cousin Mackenzie and Makena

Elmo camera! What!?

She LOVED getting in the boxes

Drumset from Aunt Sara (thanks a lot)

Cutest girl!

In her new outfit from daddy

Aunt Jessica

Kena and Calum

Book Club/Christmas Party!

All the girls at Book Club!

She loves her crocs!

Mickey Mouse!

Making gingerbread houses with Izzy at Preschool

More wine please!

Mooey

Our little Moo Moo

She got scared when she saw the big ghost

Pirate Drew and Witch Haley (friend's daughter)

Mooey and Mackenzie (Go Cougs!)

Yes, that is wine in a coffee mug (that's how mama rolls)

Makena's nickname is Mooey (don't ask) so, of course, she went as a cow for Halloween! She had so much fun trick-or-treating with her cousins Drew and Kenzie.

I'm Back.....(life lessons from Makena)

It's been awhile but I finally got away from that hoochie who kisses me all the time and is always saying "NO" to me. I mean seriously, is it really necessary to tell me what to do when I'm just gonna do what I want anyway? Blame it on my youth all you want, but the truth is, I got those parents (and grandparents for that matter) wrapped around my finger.

It's been a pretty great life so far - 15 months old and learning something new every day. For example: I learned today that if I take all of the magnets off the fridge and throw them on the floor they make a really neat sound. I learned yesterday that throwing spaghetti at my dad during dinnertime causes him to get very red in the face (literally). I've also learned that taking my clothes off and running around naked is a very free-ing experience that I enjoy immensely.

My favorite pastimes are still eating, pooping and bathing (in that order). I also enjoy drinking from any drink that is not my own (I mean - really? A sippy cup? Just give me whatever you've got and I'll handle it) I also love being thrown in the air by my huge dad - everyone thought I'd be scared but I guess they forgot I am a GANSTA - that means I don't get scared (as you can see from the pictures below). Hope you bitches enjoy all the pics of me getting my way (as always).

Peace - Kena-Bear- OUT.

Here's the video (hopefully)

Just like mama....

Makena's new thing is to sit in the bathtub while I take a shower....had no idea she was watching so close as the next thing I know she has one foot on the side of the tub and is pretending to "shave" her legs! So funny! They really do copy whatever you do! Here's a video (don't worry - I'm not in it!)