1 Year ago today..

Today is my blogging anniversary! I wrote my very first post 1 year ago today! I wasn't sure how it would turn out back then, but now I am happy I have done it! It is so neat to be able to look back and read about all the neat things we have experienced this past year. I have a couple of really cute stories from today, that you may not find very exciting, but that I think are very cute, and I want to blog them so that I can show Kailey one day. We will call these "the blanket stories".

Blanket Story Number 1:

Last night when I was getting Kailey ready for bed I was putting some laundry in the dryer. She followed me into the garage while I was doing this and drug her blanket with her. This blanket is sort of her favorite one, I guess because it is softer than the others. Since she drug it in the garage, it got dirty. So when I put her in her crib, I just set it on her chair and gave her a new one. Well in about 15 minutes, I heard her crying. So I opened the door and she was standing in her crib, and reaching for her "favorite" blanket going "uh uh uh" and pointing. So, being the horrible mother that I am (as far as giving in to her..) I gave her the blanket, and she fell asleep. When I went to check on her a couple hours later I switched the blankets back. Around 3:00 in the morning she started crying. I laid there for a couple minutes and she fell right back asleep, so I didn't think anything of it. Then at 7:00, she wakes up crying. This is very unusual for her, she usually wakes up around 7:30, and just lays and talks and plays. So I go in there, and once again, she is standing up, pointing towards the other blanket! I couldn't believe it! She actually remembered the other blanket and wanted it more. I guess she is growing attached!

Blanket Story Number Two:

This one is not as long, but I think its sweet. It definitely shows how smart she is! Tonight I was getting Kailey ready for bed (notice a trend..) and I said "ok go and find your blanket..where is it?". I was busy looking for something else and just kept telling her to find it. A couple minutes later she comes an finds me and has a different blanket in her hands. I thought she just grabbed it from the mound of her clean laundry in the guest room, and then I walked back into her room. Whenver I did, her dresser drawer that has her blankets in it was open! She was actually smart enough to know that when I said to get a blanket, that was where she was supposed to look. So cute!

Swimming Fun

I was very disappointed that our local pool has not been filled up, and I am assuming won't be opening this summer! What a bummer.I set up Kailey's little blow-up pool yesterday afternoon, and she enjoys playing in it just as much. Here are some pics of her enjoying the water!

Skate Night

On Sunday night, our church began a new summer series called "Family Road Trips". Each Sunday night after church we will be going to a place to have a little fun. This past Sunday was Skate night. Kailey and I went to watch everybody else skate, and mingle. It was a lot of fun. Here are a few pics:

First Boat Ride

This past weekend was the annual Buxton Family Reunion. Normally it is somewhat of a dreaded event for my sisters and I. A whole bunch of people we barely know trying to figure out who we are. This year it was my grandma and grandpa's turn to host. They had it at their home, a lakehouse in East Texas. It was actually somewhat fun this year! Kailey definitely adds excitement to any event. My mom was kind enough to bring a little wading pool for Kailey to play in. Then after her nap, we decided to take her out in the boat for a bit. She just kept lookin straight ahead and going "wa wa?" (water). It was really cute. Here are some pics.









While Kailey was napping, my sister Laura, my dad, Casey, and I all tried our hand at horseshoes. I guess I should say I tried, they all stomped me. If you want to see pics of this wonderful event, check out my facebook!

18 months old!

***Update***

30. "buh-boo" (bubbles)
31. "wah wuh" (water)

Forgot those yesterday...sorry! :)

Original Post:

I cannot believe that my little baby girl is 18 months old today! Time as flown by! I miss having a little baby around the house, but I also love the age that Kailey is right now. She is so much fun. She is always learning new things, and it is such a joy to watch. Here are some comparison photos:

Kailey at 6 months (1 year agao):








Kailey at 18 months:






With the help of Casey's mom (actually she did most of it..) I have made a list of the words that Kailey attempts to say on a regular basis:

1. "Addie" (our dog)
2. "Da da" and "Daddy"
3. "ma ma" and "mommy"
4. "bu" (bird)
5. "moh" (more)
6. "cah" (car)
7. "Papa" (casey's dad)
8. "Paw Paw" (my dad)
9. "be be" (baby)
10. "jew" (juice)
11. "shews" (shoes)
12. "bye bye"
13. "hi"
14. "bah" (ball)
15. "buh" (book)
16. "ta you" (thank you)
17. "pease" (please)
18. "nigh nigh" (night night)
19. "goh goh" (gone gone)
20. "uh-oh"
21. "baa" (bath)
22. "no" and "no no" (no translation needed!)
23. "mie" (mine)
24. "bi buh" (bible)
25. "poo poo"
26. "Di puh" (diaper)
27. "boo" (balloon)
28. "ah me" (amen)
29. "beah" (bear)

A lot of them sound the same. But I know what she is trying to say! It is pretty amazing all she knows. I will try to keep her word list updated. We'll see!

Anyway, happy 18 month birthday Kailey Rose! We love you so much! You are getting to be such a big girl!

Teeth Brusher

Kailey has become quite the little teeth brusher lately! Mostly, she just sucks all the toothpaste and water off of her brush, but hey, it's a start! We usually do it for her, but she also enjoys trying it on her own. Here are a few pics!

Doctor's Visit

I went to my doctor today for a follow-up visit. It was really great to actually get to see my doctor, after that whole labor and delivery bologna. He is just such a Godly, wonderful, wonderful doctor. He just makes you feel like you are his only patient. He was very sorry for all we had been through, and he just really took the time to sit and talk with me to make sure I was doing ok. It was a really great visit. He says we are "good to go" in the whole getting over the miscarriage area.

I think that I am somewhat nervous though. Casey and I have always said that we don't want to "try" to get pregnant. We just have always said that God will let it happen when it is supposed to happen. I think that I am just scared that it won't happen very quickly this time. I feel like I am sorta behind, since I should be 8 weeks pregnant right now. Part of me is like, " we better get crackin' on this baby thing, to get caught up to where we should be" and I really don't want to be like that. We don't want to get so worried about "making the baby" that we forget about what a miracle it all is.

I guess we just still need your prayers! I know I am feeling very normal feelings. I think today was great, but it also brought all of these feelings to the surface, as well as the feelings of wishing I was at the doctor having my first heartbeat ultra-sound, you know?

But, I am very thankful for all the blessings we have recieved through this whole ordeal. And, on a brighter note, Kailey turns 18 months on Friday! Can you believe it? Craziness. I'll do another post then to update you on the little miss! :)

Thanks for reading my thoughts. It feels good to get them "on paper". (And also, it feels really good to use quotation marks today for some reason!)