A Solid Eater

Last week, Kylie's pediatrician gave me the Go Ahead on feeding Kylie solids. I was a little relieved because Kylie nurses 9 times a day! Once she gets used to solids, she won't need to nurse AS much, though breastmilk will still be her primary source of food. Anyway, this was a fun milestone to record. She seemed to enjoy it and even took the spoon a few times! Even though a lot of it got on her clothes, she actually managed to eat a few spoonfulls. She even kept opening her mouth for more!

Happy Birthday Papi!

Today would've been my dad's 66th birthday. Tonight we will celebrate your birthday by going to Shakey's- your favorite pizza place. Happy Birthday Papi. We miss you.

This is how I remember my dad- happy, strong, and handsome!:)

Celebrating his birthday a few years ago at his favorite restaurant- North Woods Inn. (That sun was REALLY hurting my eyes!)

Kylie, Kylie, Kylie!!!

Many of you might be getting tired of seeing pics of my chunky monkey, but I know grandma and grandpa will love seeing these!

This morning when I went to go see Kylie.

Kylie awake now...WIDE awake

She loves playing with that tongue!

Divine Intervention

      It amazes me how often God will work in our lives and how we fail to see even the little things. I know He's with me everyday, but I fail to see all the goodness He brings. A few weeks ago, Kylie and I were getting ready to do some Christmas shopping and we were about to head out the door when I realized that my car keys weren't on the key hook. I quickly started to think about where they could possibly be when I realized Matt had the keys last. So I called him at work, and after he checked (several times) we realized he had them! He works in L.A. so I obviously couldn't get them from him. So much for shopping! I was a little frustrated, but not TOO upset. We don't go somewhere every day, but things change when you CAN'T go somewhere. I couldn't help but think that perhaps I wasn't meant to drive out in the rain and go shopping that day. Who knows what could have happened? God was protecting me. I know some may say that it was merely coincidence, but I don't believe it was. I need to be more thankful in His work in my life and be grateful even in the NOT SO GREAT circumstances. I'll leave you with a bible verse from the NLT:

"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18

Chunky Monkey

I LOVE my little Chunky Monkey more and more each day. Matt and I can't get over how much we love our little one. I really didn't know what it was like to love a child until Kylie came along. Yesterday, mommy and Kylie took a trip to the doctor's and Kylie weighed in at 14 pounds, 8 ounces! I couldn't believe it! It's hard to capture pictures of her smiling...as soon as she sees the camera, she hides her smiles. She's starting to sit up better when propped up and a couple days ago she became a roly poly! I go to her room after her nap and she's given herself tummy time! Sooo cute!

I thought this was a funny picture. She reminds me of a cartoon character.

Kylie's 1st Christmas

This Christmas was extra special with our sweet little bundle of joy. However, it went by super fast! Before I knew it, it was December, then Christmas, then a new year! Here are some special moments we shared with Kylie.

Mommy and Kylie

Santa dropped off a great gift this year!

The Gomez trio at a family Christmas Eve party

Opening Christmas presents at homeChristmas morning

Auntie Clarissa and Kylie

Grandma and Kylie

Grandma opening a special Kylie calender

Great Grandma and Kylie

Great Grandpa and Kylie

Opening presents at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Grandpa helping Kylie open her Christmas present

Grandpa and Matt looking at a special book Matt gave his dad

Grandpa and Matt

Grandpa and Grandma Gomez and Kylie

Auntie Jamie and Kylie

Just opened a special scrapbook set

Grandpa Rodney opening a special album

Auntie Ashley and her beautifully wrapped gift

Kylie's boyfriend (Christian)

Grandma Pam opening her gift

Festival of Lights

Every year, the Mission Inn puts on a beautiful display of Christmas lights. Even though we literally live only a few minutes away from these spectacular lights, this is the first year we actually walked around and marvelled at the display. What took us so long?! I guess we were waiting for Miss Kylie!