Disneyland

Just us girls.

That's right my mother, grandmother, and myself all at Disneyland. It was a relaxing three day vacation, but also a tiring three days. My feet hurt so bad by the end of the trip that I could not wait to go home. The trip contained literally, no arguing, a lot of laughing, and even more eating. We went on every ride twice at least. I am sure there were crowds of people that saw us (three adults) and thought we were insane for running around Disneyland like little kids. Oh did I mention that we ARE crazy. 

After three days,  I was very happy to see my boo boo (Averie) when I got home. She was asleep when I got home, we took a late flight home to try and maxamize our Disney time. All I needed was to give her a kiss and I was satisfied, or so I thought. I woke up the next morning to spend some time with her before I had to leave for work. I guess tiem got away from me because I ended up at work 15 minutes late. Opps. One more reason that I need to be a SAHM.

The start of Insta Friday!

I plan on taking a lot more photos. So check back soon. I think I am going to start Insta-Friday. Insta-Friday is a story of the day told in Intagram photos. I think it is very clever. I love to take pictures so this should be easy peasy for me. Here we go. Wait I am cheating a little. These were taken over the last week. I think a slide for this week is in order. I also think that Black and White Wednesday is a good one too.

Averie's Story

My Husband and I were married on May 22, 2010 in Santa Cruz, California. We live, breathe, and sleep softball, so naturally we did not go on our honeymoon right after our wedding. We waited until softball season was over in August. A tad bit obsessive if you ask me. By the time August came I was pregnant with Little Miss Averie. No drinking for Mama, I still had a great time in Jamaica. My pregnancy was a breeze (I know some of you are hating me right now). I had a little bit of morning sickness in the beginning but nothing that had me bed ridden. My belly grew and so did my craving for natural white cheddar Cheetos (weird craving right?). I have a serious weakness for salt, so bad that I should probably get my cholesterol checked. I am getting off topic. Averie was growing perfectly and getting bigger weekly as babies do. In early November I started to have Braxton Hicks contractions. After the third trip to the hospital, they put me on bed rest. Really, so not happening. I am compulsive, a control freak, and neat freak. I think I cleaned every nook and cranny in my house during that time. So, in November they took me out of work, almost 3 months before my due date. 

On February 6, 2011 I started to have real contractions. On Superbowl Sunday, we definitely were not going to make it to my parents annual Superbowl party. I believe that it was about 11am when my husband put me in our spa bathtub, thinking that the warm water would help suppress the contractions. Thanks Honey. I would say about an hour and a half of breathing we finally made our way to the Hospital. Mercy General here we come! 

I was not in pain or anything so the drive to the hospital was fine. They set me up in a room and hooked me up to every machine they had. I watched patiently as the scales on the machine went up and down. I knew what was coming. Finally they checked me to see how dilated I was. 3cm and I was instructed to start walking. After about 30 minutes of walking I was really feeling it. I needed something to take the pain away. They told me to lay back down and called the anesthesiologist to administer my epidural. I knew that we were getting closer if they were willing to give me the epidural. I was in active labor for maybe 2 hours. Averie Lynn Kaylor was born at 8:04pm on February 6, 2011, 6lbs 11oz. and 19 inches long. She is our "Boo Boo", and the twinkle in my eye. 

Averie Lynn Kaylor was born at 8:04pm on February 6, 2011, 6lbs 11oz. and 19 inches long.

Anessa Marie

Sweet Sixteen in only a matter of days. So accomplished for sixteen years old. However she is a challenge. Spoiled as ever, but all my children are. She is a great Student and just started umpiring for the local recreational league. She also just got her permit in February. Driving, Oh no! What will we do. This kid cannot even walk without falling. Makes you wonder how she became a softball player. She is a great teenager, but also typical. I guess the trouble with being typical is that she is a beauty, so dad is having to do some serious warding off of boys. Blech!

This year started off really well for Anessa. She verballed to SJSU with a full ride. I said she was accomplished. Her dad and I are very proud and excited. Go Spartans!!!!!!

Here's the Family

So...as you can see a family shot is not the easiest thing to accomplish. We tried ten times and..... This is my BEAUTIFUL family. Anessa is the oldest (at the far left), I am right next to her, the little one is Averie and she is 10 months, and lastly my Husband Brian (at the far right). Side note: I brought flip-flops because my heels were sky high.

I work for the Board of Equalization as an Information Systems Analyst. However I would love to be a SAHM. Maybe someday. I am lucky just to be in LOVE! My Husband works for himself. Anessa is a full time Softball player, and sophomore in high school. Actually at the beginning of this year Anessa accepted a full ride scholarship to San Jose State University for Softball. We are all very proud of her. Averie is 14 months old now and doing fantastic. She is the light of my life and I would give the world for her. Again, I feel nothing short of lucky. So there we are!