Weekend of Adventure

Hi guys! It's me. Skyler. The cute one.

This weekend Mommy and Me drove up to Ft Collins for my Cousins Wedding. (She's actually Daddy's cousin, but that means she's mine too. Mommy said so. I wonder what else Daddy has to share with me? Is it too early to ask about the car?) We met Grandma Dianna and Grandpa Brad up there too! So it was lots of fun.

Saturday we went to Brooke's wedding, and the big party after too. That was lots of fun, and everyone had on really pretty dresses. Grandpa helped me be quiet at church, Mommy said I was such a good girl. (It's hard to be quiet for so long, but luckily Grandpa and Me colored and he showed me pictures on his camera.)

















Then yesterday we got to play with Grandma and Grandpa all day! We went shopping, and had a picnic at the park. Then, I got to play at the park for a long time. We played for about 2 hours, and then Grandma and Grandpa took me on a walk. But then, Mommy said we had to go home. I was so tired, so while I was sad to leave, I was glad to go home and sleep in my own bed.

A Big Batch of Giggles

Today I decided to bake cookies, but I needed a helper. After a few phone calls, I found Chef Skyler. She agreed to help me out, and promised me the best batch of Coffee Cake and Oatmeal Scotchies Ever! I figured that was a big order to fill, but I'd give her a shot.

She started by gathering all of her ingredients and tools.

Then she made sure to mix really, really well.

She took a quick taste, and discovered that they needed a little more stiring.

I was even lucky enough that she shared her technique with me!

Finally, after a lot of mixing, she decided that they were just perfect!

Flashback: Just Born!

Continuing my countdown to Skyler's 2nd Birthday, I thought today I'd share with you some photos from the hospital!

Starting with this: (Taken at about 10pm - a little more than an hour before Skyler was here!)

And then, at 11:48 pm on June 20, 2008 (after 36 weeks of pregnancy 2 days of hospital bedrest, 15 hours of labor, my epidural wearing off, and an emergency c-section) Skyler was born!!  6 lbs, 13 oz. 20 inches long.

And finally... in her carseat getting ready to go home!!

Let The Countdown Begin!!

With only 3 weeks until Skyler turns 2, I thought I'd start doing an occasional post showing off a few of her pictures!!

So let's kick this off with some "Pre-Skyler" photos! (She's had fun looking at these, laughing at Mommy's big belly, and the silly black and white pictures too!)  (And if you want to view my Ultrasound shots, there's a collection of them here!)

Let's start with Skyler's VERY first picture! 

My 11 week ultrasound.

My 28 week ultrasound, a 3-d picture!

(And I really think it looks like her!)

Next up? My 30 week pregnancy picture!

6 1/2 weeks until Skyler would be with us!!

And my last Pregnancy Photo, at 36 weeks pregnant.

(I snuck this photo after taking a shower in the hospital! 

Since I was admitted before I thought I would be,

I wanted one last photo!) 

If all the Raindrops were Lemon Drops and Gum Drops!!!

My Mommy and I were outside playing this afternoon, having lots of fun  because it was a beautiful day. But all of a sudden it got dark, and Mommy made me go inside. I was mad at her because I wanted to keep playing. But then I got real scared because it got noisy.

Mommy said it was called hail.

Kitty ran and hid.

And I just watched the ground get covered in these fun little balls!

After it was over, I ran outside and picked up the little balls! They were cold, but it was fun to throw them across the yard!

Play Dates!

Skyler had her first play date* this morning with someone who wasn't family (or Joe and his boys, who counts as family.)

A few months ago we met Avani and her Mom, Arielle at the library story time. We swapped phone numbers, and met up at MOPS once. But other than that, it just hadn't worked out to get together. But this morning we went to their house (they only live a few blocks away) and played in the swimming pool and with Avani's new play house! It was so much fun for Skyler, and for me! (And we already have another play date for next week set up!)

I thought I'd share a few of the cute photos that I got.

Skyler, trying to help Avani put on her Sunglasses.

(Avani just turned 1, 2 weeks ago.)

Skyler, borrowing Avani's glasses.

Skyler and Avani, playing with Avani's Chair

Skyler and Avani in the play house

I did upload the rest of the photos (mostly of Avani) HERE.

*Ok, maybe it was her 2nd. We'd met them yesterday too, at the library.

I hate Spoilers... But, I can't help it!

Since I spent so much time on the road without tv, and now having spent this last "Season" at home, I can honestly say I have a slight addiction to some TV programs. And with it being Season Finale time (and unfortunately for some, Series Finales) I am doing all I can to avoid anything that may spoil the endings for me! (Grey's Anatomy anyone?? WOW!)

So I hate when people spoil things for me...

But for you? I can't help it! (And since this is rather cryptic, you don't really know WHAT I'm spoiling for you... *LOL* ) So to you? It's just an incredibly adorable photo of Skyler!

Enjoy! (And tell me, what was your favorite Season Finale this year?)

A father carries pictures where his money used to be. ~Author Unknown

My Daddy came home for a whole week!!

When he first got home? I got to stay up extra late that night, so that I could see him. But I got tired and fell asleep on the couch.

But I really liked having Daddy home. So did Mommy. And Persephone too.

While Daddy was home, Mommy got a cold. And she didn't want to eat dinner one night because she had a sore throat. But Daddy gave her a popsicle. I'd never had a popsicle before. So Daddy gave me one too. It was yummy. And it made me look like I had lipstick and red teeth.

On Saturday we went to a Street Fair down by the Riverwalk.

This fun clown made me a balloon that looked like a flower. But I popped it right away.

And we played at the park a few times. That was fun too. I think Daddy liked going down the slide just as much as me.

We had lots of fun, but Daddy had to leave today. He went back to work. But he'll be home soon, and we'll have a Birthday party for me. He promised we'd have a cake, and get to have lots of fun. If you want to see ALL of the pictures Mommy took while Daddy was home, click HERE to visit the photo album!)

Daddy was Home...

Ryan spent the last week at home, and the computer spent the last week tucked away nicely in it's backpack.

So this evening (after Skyler goes to bed) I have the task of dumping all the photos from the week onto my computer and then finding out what (if any) are up-loadable.


One thing that happens plenty with Daddy home? Playing!! Like this photo, where he taught Skyler the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a horse, even if it's just a rocking horse. (Which she was feeding Goldfish Crackers too at the time of the photo.)

Happy Mothers Day!

Dancing Baby!!

Dancing Baby!!
Originally uploaded by Jax3683

Just a quick video of Skyler Dancing :)

Two Monkey's Wear Shoes

Skyler's favorite song is "No More Monkey's Jumpin on the Bed" and so I got a little video about it!

(Sorry that I don't have many photos lately - just videos! We're a little nuts about them. I'm having too much fun playing with the webcam.)

If you read this via email, you may have to go to the website  (http://skylerkorell.blogspot.com/) to view the video - I'm not sure how it embeds.

Just a Quick Update

Sorry that I've been so lax at updating! We don't have a whole lot going on lately. We spent most of the weekend at home, and it's flowing over into the week. Just kind of boring around here!

So I thought I'd stop by and at least share a photo of Skyler! (Just to let you all know we're ok!)