Teeth!

Her first teeth have broken through! She had all the signs of teething in October (she probably was) but nothing happened. Then Sunday I thought I saw some buds. Monday I put my finger in to check and there they were 2 teeth sticking up. That explains a lot of things that have been happening the past week and a half. I realize this picture doesn't actually show her teeth, but I figured you could use your imagination.

6 Months Old

Katie is 6 months old and here are a few of her favorite things:

• splashing in the tub
• saying "da-da-da"
  
• giving kisses
• smiling
• visiting people
  
• sitting up
• standing up
• singing with the choir
• going for walks
• rolling and creeping around the room (backwards)
  

She has started scooting around the room backwards. So, when we found her in her tunnel (her playmat turns into a tunnel) like this. The only thing we can figure is that she somehow scooted in backwards.

Halloween

It was Katie's first Halloween. She got this Jack-o-Lantern pacci from a friend in the ward. At first she didn't like it because it is a lot bigger than hers. But as you can see she seems to like it now. She likes to play with it in her chair while I am getting her food ready. Here she is in her Halloween costume, playing with the Halloween decoration that Grandma Eastman sent us. Thanks Grandma!

Kimball

This tag is about my husband, Kimball.

1. Where did you meet? University 6th Ward during the “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” musical
2. How long did you date before you got married? 9 months
3. How long have you been married? 2 years and 3 months
4. What is your favorite feature of his? His smile
5. What is your favorite quality of his? His sense of humor
6. Does he have a nickname for you? Not really
7. What is his favorite color? Orange
8. What is his favorite food? Peanut M&Ms
9. What is his favorite sport? Football
10. When and where was your first kiss? The end of Nov. 2005, Kimball’s house
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Cook
12. Do you have any children? Yes, 1, Katie
13. Does he have a hidden talent? Making up songs for Katie. When they play in the morning I can usually count on hearing a new song (it’s usually an old song with new words)
14. How old is he? 31
15. How tall is he? 6’1” and a little bit
16. Who said "I love you" first? Kimball
17. What is his favorite type of music? Men’s Chorus
18. What do you admire most about him? His ability to make people feel comfortable around him.

Football Training

It's football season for everyone at our house. Katie is practicing a few new moves daddy taught her.

"Go long, we got to beat the Utes!"

"It is always important to catch the ball with your hands Katie! Do not trap the ball against your body."

"Who is open, who is open...they are coming in fast!"

"Always remember your mouthpiece and secure the ball tight by tucking it under your arm Katie." And remember the key to any BYU victory is 1) do not turn the ball over. 2) Throw it to the tight ends and running backs. 3)find the ball on defense and be physical!

The Wheelbarrow

This is her new way of moving around. We call it "wheelbarrowing". She plants her face into the ground and pushes with straightened legs. It may not seem like it, but she does actually move herself forward and sometimes in a circle. A lot of times we will find her doing this in her bed when she isn't quite tired enough to take a nap. We will hear her start to cry when her head is smashed up against one of the sides of the crib and she can't go anywhere.

Toys

One of Katie's new favorite things is to pull toys out of a basket. She pulls the basket towards her and starts pulling out her favorites.


Another new favorite is the whisk. She'll be whipping up cheesecakes in no time.