Kurt and Lori

new blog

2010-02-02T08:15:00.002-07:00

Here is my new blog. This is where I have been posting for the past two weeks.

It's a little different but it's something I've wanted to do for awhile now.

Enjoy. http://sincerelylori.blogspot.com/

Pink Cowboys

2010-01-20T18:26:00.002-07:00

A couple weeks ago we went over to our friends, Dallin and Katie, to watch a Dallas Cowboys game. We have a Cowboys jersey for Brooklyn that I gave Kurt when I told him I was pregnant so he put it on her even though it was HUGE. I dressed it up with a bow, tights and a pink tutu that I made for her. She looked adorable!

By the end of the night her tutu became her hair....

"It's Been Awhile"

2009-12-07T10:20:00.014-07:00

So I have soooo much to update. Not that anything big has happened but because I live so far from most of my family and friends I feel this is a good way to share certain experiences with them and have them feel like they are a part of our lives.

Firstly, Brooklyn is growing like a weed. Today I took her to her four month appointment. Her stats are: Weight: 12 lbs 13 oz - 30%; Height: 23.5 in - 20% (but I don't think they stretched her out to her full height); Head Circumference: 15.5 in - 22%. She is super healthy and is ready to have a little rice cereal. She ScReaMeD when they gave her the immunizations but I just stuck her bottle in her mouth and cuddled her and she was fine. I swear that as long as she has a bottle in her mouth you could poke her in the eye and she would be just fine. Which explains the cheeks.... and the extra chins... and the thighs.... and the belly. Pretty much she is just a chunky little monkey. Which brings me to Exhibit A:

So I found out way too late in the game that if you don't want your baby to rub off her hair then you need to put SiLK ShEetS on her crib. So Brooklyn already had this aMaZIng mullet thing going on and then when she rubbed a huge bald spot on the back of her head.... well, lets just say she would have definitely made it into Peoples magazine wOrst hairdos of 2009 section if they had one. So, partly because I was embarrassed and partly because I told a friend of mine to cut her baby's hair when he would have made it into Peoples magazine, we shaved the back of her head. It looks much much much better and really didn't take that long to get use to. Here are the before and after pictures.

November 24th was our Anniversary. Debbie watched Brooklyn while we went to dinner, watched a movie, bought each other presents, etc.

Kurt turned 24 on the 25th. I bought him this super cool, unbreakable remote helicopter. In the mall they would fly it to the ceiling and let it drop and everything would be fine. Anyways, Kurt and his brother broke it in the first five minutes........ so we took it back. I also made him a Dallas Cowboys cake. The cake was blue and grey and I cut it into a star. I couldn't find the birthday candles I swore we had so I stuck the lighter in the cake and let him blow that out. His family came over for cake then some friends came over to play MunCHkiNs. I don't think people really wanted to play since it was our first time and we were trying to learn. I felt bad for Kurt cause he was worried about everyone else not wanting to play so he wasn't having much fun.... lame.

Thanksgiving was AweSoME. Just like every year. I would like to thank the pilgrims and Indians at this time for coming up with a holiday where we sit around, eat, give thanks, and eat some more. And now I would like to curse corporate America for ruining it by having the best sales of the year the day after. This might just be my second and last year getting up so early to spend most of my morning standing in line.... but I probably said that last year (I can't be sure cause who thinks that early in the morning).

The only picture I snapped on Thanksgiving... probably cause I am most grateful for my hubby.

A couple weeks ago one of my BeSTieS, Jill, lent me her awesome camera to take pictures of Brooklyn. Here is what I got:

Brooklyn says "thhhhppppppttt"

And now here's a ShOUt oUT to anyone who actually made it this far. Either you're bored so you read the whole thing or you love me.

Black Bear

2009-11-02T14:45:00.003-07:00

For Halloween Brooklyn was a black bear. Kurt's mom, Debbie, made her costume. It turned out to be adorable.

tummy time

2009-10-29T13:40:00.003-06:00

She'll be crawling soon because she REFUSES to put her head down when she is on her tummy

spitting image

2009-10-08T19:13:00.003-06:00

The other day I asked Kurt's mom to show me baby pictures of Kurt's little sister Shania because I had an inkling that Brooklyn would look just like her. Was I right or was I right?

7 weeks old

2009-09-24T10:00:00.004-06:00

Blessing Day

2009-09-09T10:23:00.005-06:00

Last Sunday was Brooklyn's blessing day. Lots of family and friends were able to be there. Kurts mom made her dress and my mom knitted some booties. She was awake and alert almost the whole morning ang afternoon so we got some good pictures.

Family Pictures

2009-09-09T09:43:00.003-06:00

My sister Christina came to visit so of course we had to have her take some family photos of us while she was here. Brooklyn was only three weeks old which meant we had to hurry so she wouldn't be screaming in any of the pictures.

breakdancing baby

2009-08-24T12:22:00.009-06:00

Just some pictures of our beautiful baby girl.

And a video of her first "tummy time." She mostly practiced her break dancing skills but she also scooted forward a bit. It was really cute and funny.

Brooklyn

2009-08-06T10:31:00.008-06:00

Brooklyn (no middle name yet) Killian

Tuesday, August 4, 2009; 8:45 a.m.

6 pounds, 6 ounces; 20 inches

On Monday Kurt and I decided to drive up to Palisades Lake and meet his family to go boating and then go camping for the night. After a few hours of boating I was sitting on the beach when I felt a pop and a release of pressure in my lower stomach. I knew something wasn't right and slowing stood up. Kurt asked what was wrong and I said as water leaked down my leg "I'm pretty sure my water just broke." Needless to say we got back to Idaho Falls in record time and stopped by the house to grab the hospital bag and car seat before we raced to the hospital.

I didn't have time to change so this is what I showed up to the hospital in. I felt a little ridiculous but we did get in one last maternity shot.

I took forever to dilate so they we holding off giving my pain meds. It was horrible because I was having back labor with my contractions three minutes apart for five hours before I finally got some medicine. Later when I got my epidural the baby's heart rate dropped really low. The nurses were rushing around trying to do a million things to get it to go back up. It was scary and I ended up with a pretty little oxygen mask on for the rest of the labor.

When it came time to push the doctor was on his way but not there yet but they had me push anyways. I guess I was good at it cause in the middle of a push the nurse said "woah, woah. Okay, lets wait for the doctor." Even with the delay I only pushed for twenty minutes. After she came out they plopped her on my lap. She was all purple but pinked up quickly. Here she is getting weighed.

Our first minutes together. She kept her eyes open for the first two hours of her life. She loved to look around at everything.

Kurt with Brooklyn. He is such a good dad. He was hesitant at first but can now change a diaper like a pro (Thank you Jenna for the lesson).

This doesn't look too comfortable but she is like her dad she can sleep in any position.

In the car seat for the first time.

Getting settled in for her first night at home. She actually spent more time in our bed then hers.

Here's a video of Brooklyn right after she came out.

Graduation, BBQ, Baby Shower

2009-07-30T09:21:00.006-06:00

Last Thursday I graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. I am so happy with my degree. I love graphic design and am proud of all I learned and accomplished. I plan on continuing working from home and in two weeks I will also have another full time job: motherhood. I am very lucky to be able to do both.

My favorite part of the whole thing was that some of my family was able to come! My mom flew into Salt Lake from Kansas and then drove here with my grandmas and my dad, Christina, and Kimberly survived the long drive from California (which is a feat in itself for my family... ha ha. Just kidding... kind of). I was so glad they came. It was fun fun fun. I wish they could have stayed longer. I miss them.

My family before the graduation: Christina, Kimmy, Grandma Beth, Grandma Palmer, Dad, Mom, Lori, and Kurt.

Kurt and I showing off my huge belly.

On Friday we had a BBQ at our house. My family was still here. Kurts family and grandparents came and so did some friends of ours. It was nice to be able to use our backyard for the first time.

Everyone looking like they are having oh so much fun...

My mom and dad. They are awesome.

Kurt and I hanging out.

On Saturday Kurt's family threw me a baby shower. It was really fun and I was so glad to see all the family and friends that came. We ate lunch and hung out and then I opened gifts. I got a TON of really cute things. Thanks to everyone who came!

Everyone outside eating.

Some of my friends who came: Kimmy, Shacie, Danielle, Patty, Baby James, Amy and Rachel.

One of the cute outfits I got. This is from Kurt's aunt.

Kurt's dad's counsin's wife, Talia (confused? I never understand what that makes us...) made this AMAZING cake for the shower. I wish I could have taken it home to decorate the baby's room. I felt bad cutting into it until I tasted the cake.... very yummy. Thanks a billion, Talia!

30 weeks

2009-06-03T21:16:00.002-06:00

Here I am 30 weeks preggo. My baby is completely in my ribs. My ribs are sore and when she moves it looks like an earthquake is going on inside of me but all in all in makes for a pretty small baby bump.

Camping

2009-06-01T19:59:00.003-06:00

For Memorial Day weekend we went camping with Kurt's family. And when I say "camping" I mean "Idaho camping", which basically means you sleep in a real bed, eat food that wasn't cooked over a campfire, and use a toilet that you can flush. Ha ha, I'm just making fun. But I cannot lie, "Idaho camping" is really nice when you are six and a half months pregnant.

"Idaho camping" also consists of going to the store and getting ice cream. This is the famous "square" ice cream in Swan Valley. Kurt was really enjoying it.

We also rode four-wheelers around.

Here I am before I flipped the four-wheeler and got banned from riding.

And here is my super-sexy husband, Kurt.

26 weeks

2009-05-10T22:51:00.002-06:00

I am 26.5 weeks pregnant and will be starting my third trimester on Wednesday. The baby is healthy and growing right on schedule... as am I. These past few weeks I have been trying to cope with some of the "fun" new parts of pregnancy I am experiencing. Along with not-only-in-the-morning-sickness, I am having back pain, the feeling as though my insides are being smashed, and lots and lots of Braxton-Hicks contractions (not so new but still trying to cope with them). I have been going to the chiropractor every other day so that he can align my hips and take the pressure off my lower back. About the smashed guts, I have been told to suck it up get use to it. I am also on strict orders to drink lots of water in order to help stop some of the contractions. I need to do better because I haven't seen much of a difference but I already feel as though I spend my days in the bathroom.

Well, here I am. The shirt is a little loose so you don't get the full effect but I won't wait six more weeks to put another picture up.

Two days old

2009-05-10T22:13:00.004-06:00

Here are some pictures of the cute kittens at two days old.

This is one of Cali's usual positions. With seven kittens all fighting to eat comfort is thrown out the window. I wonder if she ever gets a cramp in her arm...

When Cali leaves to eat and go to the bathroom the kittens crawl all over each other till they get comfy and fall asleep. This is right after she left, so they are all still trying to find a good position. The kitten at the top right is the runt. Can you see how small it is compared to the others? Poor little guy....

Here is the mass that forms when Cali is away.

This is what I call brother and sisterly bonding. They are precious.

And here is a picture in honor of Mother's Day.

Kittens... lots of Kittens.

2009-05-07T20:45:00.010-06:00

Today our cat Cali had seven kittens!!! Yes.... Seven! We kinda got stuck with her when we moved into our house but she ran away for about five weeks before we could get her fixed. We thought she wouldn't come back but she did come back... pregnant.

So this morning she started acting weird and breathing really hard. She wouldn't hold still and I could tell she was getting stressed out. Finally I got her to lay in her box while she I petted her and she had contractions. Not long after that, while I was on the phone with my sister Christina, Cali popped out the first kitten. I freaked out a bit because the whole thing was sort of gross. To make a long and graphic story short: She had three more in the next hour and a half before I ran off to a short check-up at the doctors. When I got home there was another and I was certain that she was done and that five would be the number. About 20 minutes later another one came. 20 minutes after that I came back to pet Cali and give her some food. After about 10 minutes of sitting there I lifted up her back leg and found a sac with a kitten still inside just sitting there. I thought it was dead and that was why Cali wasn't getting it out but when I saw it move a bit I tried to push Cali's head toward it. Eventually I had to get a towel and pick it up and put it right by her head so that she would help it. Poor Cali was probably too exhausted to realize that she still had a kitten in a sac.

Now all the kittens are doing great! I can't wait till they get cute. If anyone wants a kitten or knows of anyone who does then let me know... we can't keep them.

Here is Cali right after she had her second kitten. Sorry about the blood but believe me there were much more graphic pictures. (Let me know if you want to see the gross ones Richard... I can e-mail them to you.)

This is after number five.

This is number six still all slimmy.

It looks like a wet dog. They are already cuter then when I took this picture.

Here are all seven.

I know you're not suppose to pick them up but I couldn't help it... Don't worry, my wrists have already been slapped.

They are so cute... Don't you want one?

Here is a video I got of Cali having the fourth kitten. It's kind of graphic so if you get grossed out easily then don't watch it. At the end of the video I say "That's number five." But really it was only number four.

It's a girl

2009-04-06T15:25:00.002-06:00

We had a doctors appointment today and even though the doctor was out of town for a funeral we asked the physician's assistant to try to see what our baby was. She was a little hesitant because she said she is not an expert but when she looked the baby's legs were apart and she was pretty confident that it's a girl. We are so excited!!!

We plan on naming her Brooklyn but don't have a middle name decided yet. Someone suggested Bridge... he he. We have considered Beth... then the baby would be named after my family (Brooklyn came from Brooksby and Beth cause that's my middle name and Grandma's name). Any ideas or thoughts?

20 Weeks

2009-03-27T12:55:00.011-06:00

I am officially half way through my pregnancy, which should sound like good news to me except all I can think is "Only half way!!! Are you kidding?!?" I am convinced that this pregnancy will be the death of me. Hopefully I will take after my mom and only be sick for another month. For some good news: our insurance is now paying for my very expensive medicine so now I don't have to wait till I am incapable of doing anything before I take a pill. Also, the baby is kicking ALL the time. Sometimes I just lay down and watch my stomach for it's little kicks... it's pretty cool. We only have two more weeks before we go back to the doctor to attempt to find out the sex of our baby... this time I am going to chug a few sodas before I go.

Lopsided belly

2009-03-16T10:18:00.003-06:00

I was lying down yesterday looking at my stomach and I noticed that it was completed lopsided. The baby must have been all the way to my right. It was pretty cool and I wanted to just lay there to see if it would move but we had to go get ready for church. Every time something new happens like this it makes the baby so real for us. Kurt still hasn't felt the baby move, even though I make him feel for it all the time but I feel it everyday and even though the movement makes me feel a little nauseous i still love it.

I took these pictures so this is looking down towards my feet. Kurt put his finger on my belly button. You can see how the right side is higher then the left side. Hopefully this picture makes sense.

Same picture without Kurt's finger.

We are having a....

2009-03-12T12:57:00.000-06:00

We are having a... BABY!!! That is probably not the answer you were looking for but believe me you are not the only one that is a little disappointed.

Yesterday Kurt and I went in to find out if our little baby would be a girl or a boy. We we super excited but when we got there the doctor was having a hard time getting a good look at the sex organs cause the baby's feet were together and blocking the view. He tried from several other angles but in the end he told us the baby was in the worst position for trying to see what it was. We even tried wiggling and shaking my stomach to wake it up but what can I say, the kid sleeps like its dad. The doctor did say that usually it's the girls that will sleep with it's feet together while the boys will be spread eagle saying "Hey! Look what I've got!" So either we have a shy boy or a ladylike girl... we will try to see again in another month (I couldn't convince that receptionist to let us come in earlier). So even though we don't know if our baby is a girl or a boy, we do know that he/she is looking very healthy and strong. (But I'm still a little angry that he/she couldn't be a little more cooperative).

This is us before the appointment. As you can see we are happy and excited. Any after the appointment pictures would have been of me being angry.

Waiting for the doctor to come in.

Our cute little baby... sound asleep.

Here is a good shot of the spine. The black spot above the spine right before it curves down is the heart.

16 Weeks

2009-02-22T17:40:00.001-07:00

Here I am 16 weeks pregnant! I am finally starting to show so we took some pictures for everyone to see. We will find out in two and a half weeks whether we are having a boy or a girl. Kurt really wants a boy but I don't really care either way but I am excited to find out. I am still sick but most days I don't feel really bad until the late afternoon and with a special thanks to the medicine Zofran I am not throwing up as often. As most of you know our new carpet smell makes me sick but after moving in with some friends for two weeks (thanks Jill and Jedd for putting up with us!) and me going to California for two weeks I am glad to announce that we are basically back to living in our house full time... unless I can convince Kurt to stay at his parents for a night or two... or three. Okay, so maybe we're not really back to living in our house full time. Sorry Kurt.

An ultrasound picture when I was 11 weeks.

Cutting down our Christmas tree

2008-12-01T10:39:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted to cut down my own Christmas tree so this year Kurt and I went with Kurt's family to cut down our trees. It was fun and we got an awesome tree for only ten bucks! It's a shame that we won't be able to move into our new house and get is set up until right before Christmas.

Our turn

2008-11-27T10:24:00.001-07:00

The walls were up and the sheetrock was done. Now it was our turn. Little did we know what we were getting ourselves (and the many people who helped us) into. Calking, puttying, priming wood, priming sheetrock, spraying ceilings, spraying trim, spraying closets, etc. We could not have done it without all the help. THANK YOU!!!

Jill and I getting ready to paint.

Debbie and Grandma Larson working on puttying the nail holes.
Kurt and Cody
Kurt, Jill and Doug getting ready to prime.
Kurt and I looking very stylish in our painting masks.

Happy Birthday Kurt

2008-11-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful husband in the world!

Kurt turned the big 23 on tuesday. We actually spent most of the day at our house getting ready to paint (it's what Kurt wanted to do). Then we went to his parents and ate dinner and cake with the family, watched the finale of Dancing with the Stars, and then Kurt played Madden until after midnight.

Kurt got a camcorder. He is so excited that he won't let anyone else play with it.

Kurt playing Madden.

More House Pictures

2008-11-13T15:03:00.000-07:00

More pictures of our house. It's suppose to be done at the beginning of December so if anyone wants to come visit we will have plenty of room.

Our House

2008-11-13T11:43:00.000-07:00

We are super excited about our house. It's like our baby. We go take pictures of it multiple times a week and tell everyone all about it.