Curly Kailey!

We ventured down the CURLY KAILEY road again and this time was a sweet success! Kailey let her rollers set all night and awoke with these BEAUTIFUL curls for school. She thought it was too cool because she looked so different.

It was hilarious because the moment Kailey stepped aways from the wall Kohlston ran over and stood there saying "CHEESE"! He wanted his picture taken too :):) I couldn't resist this little HAM!

Curly Kai enjoying some honey nut cheerios before LLC.

Kai's signature pose (please excuse the food) :)

AND then the sweet pose!

MUCH LOVE TO OUR TWO BEAUTIFUL BABES!

Mommy & Daddy love you sooooooooooooo much :)

Our newest member of the Katz Family!

Sooooooooo we have some exciting news! Recently we adopted this adorable Parson's Terrior Mix named Marley Von Katz (Kailey named her all on her own). She looked at us with those adorable eyes and we knew she needed a good home so we welcomed her with loving arms. This first photo is the introduction between Cuba & Marley in the backyard!

Both looking a bit scruffy and in need a some TLC (a.k.a. grooming) but they seem to get along pretty well.
Awwww! Now those are some FINE looking pooches! After getting to know each other a little we took them to the doggie spa for the day and they enjoyed a bath, had their nails filed and a nice hair cut.

Cuba is such a poser! I LOVE IT :)

Sweet Marley sitting on the back patio next to his new Big Sister: Kailey

Welcome to our family Marley - we love you so much already!!!

A Play Patch

Yesterday after our morning at the YMCA we went to 'A Play Patch' with our friends Lisa, Grace & Livvy. It's very similar to Gymboree and has loads of toys, houses, cars, wagons, dolls and the opportunity to meet new friends (which we love to do). During our hour playdate we also enjoyed lunch together which our Mommies packed!

Kohlston in the kitchen

Peek-a-boo
Kailey & Grace dring the big green car!

Gracie posing in the princess castle.

Little man back in the kitchen! He thought it was hilarious to peek out at me :)

Can't wait to go back!

Visitors from Honduras!

Uncle Adam, Aunt Chanda & Caleb have been in the states (from Honduras where they currently live) to await the birth of their new addition, Aubrey Cleo Zirkelbach, who was born on Jan. 3 , 2011! We haven't had the opportunity to meet her yet but we were able to spend time with Adam, Chanda & Caleb. Here are a few shots of us spending quality time together.

Kailey & Caleb rolling around in Gigi & GrampZ's front yard. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't get a picture of them looking at the same time.

Mr. Cutiepie himself :)
Uncle Adam tossing Caleb around in the air (he loved every minute of it).
Gigi Lynne snuggling with Kohlston (twins I tell yah).
Mommy & Uncle Adam horsing around! You can tell they were enjoying their cocktails :)
Mommy, Uncle Adam & their boys :)

After Aubrey was born Uncle Adam decided to give Aunt Chanda some bonding time with her new daughter and he and Caleb drove down to stay with us for the night. Caleb, Kailey and Kohlston had the time of their lives laughing and goofing off. They were hilarious. Here they are playing drums on the couch!

I love this handsome pic!

More silliness :):)

Then some ring around the rosie!

Caleb looks like he's up to something! I think he thought balancing on the train was pretty cool!

We had so much fun with you guys! Too bad you live so far away :(:(

Hope to see you soon and we can't wait to meet precious little Aubrey Cleo!

Dear Gigi Lynne

Dear Gigi Lynne,

Hi! Just wanted to send yah a message from Mommy. Yes, she knows she is slacking (BIG TIME) in the Katz Kidz blog dept. but she promises she will update it soon. We've been keeping her kinda busy ;p.........not to mention we have a NEW family member: Marley Von Katz!

We'll post pictures soon (gotta get her groomed)!

This one is for YOU Gigi Lynne:

HAH! I WUV YOU!!!

Kai & Gracie :)

Kailey's friend Grace came over to play yesterday and we decorated Gingerbread cookies! Mmmmm....one of her favorites! They used skittles, creamy icing, gel icing, all different colors of sprinkles & candy balls to make up their delicious little treats. Kai and Grace were playing in the backyard afterward and Grace says to Kailey....."Kai, you are my best friend. We go to the Y to play together and I come to your house. You are my best friend".

It was so very sweet!

Grace using her creative little mind!
Kailey using her creative little mind!

They had a blast together (as always) :)

Ta Da!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays everyone!

Happy Holidays!!!

These past two years have been wonderful watching our beautiful little ones grow! Here is our 2010 Family Photograph which will go out soon. Check out how much we've changed over the past few years.

2010

Family Photo Close Up!

2009

2008

Family Night Under the Lights!

This was our first year attending 'Family Night Under the Lights' at Longleaf Learning Center (Kai's preschool). They did an amazing job entertaining the kids! First we stopped by to see the photographer for a family shot (soon to come). Here are the kids checking out the Bee's classroom and probably making a mess ;) BUT HEY, that's normal ;) ;)

Awwww! Little Man :) I just love it when he's all dressed up in his vest and tie! Soooooooo handsome!
Next we popped outside just in time to see Santa arrive! Kai was the second in line. Check out this face FULL of excitement!

Two words: GREAT SHOT! Kai and Santa spent a long few minutes chatting about being a good girl and making sure she takes care of her little brother. Kohl wasn't up for sitting on his lap this time. It was a little past his bedtime and he wanted Momma.

He did get to enjoy a candy cane that Santa gave Kailey to share with him! That sugar sooned perked him up :)

Kai and Kohl decorated their cookie while enjoying a delicious glass of cold milk! Just as Santa does every Christmas :) After that they made 'Reindeer Food'!

The note reads:

Sprinkle on the lawn at night,

The moon will make it sparkle bright,

As Santa's reindeer fly and roam,

This will guide them to your home.

After they made 'reindeer food' they enjoyed the beautiful snow fall! Yes, believe it or not it SNOWED here in Florida at LLC ;) Kai thought it was the coolest thing ever!

Kai and her BFF, Brianna, playing in the LLC Snow!

Can't wait until next year!!! Thanks LLC for a fabulous time!

Santa stopped by!

Every year Santa stops by a little early on the Eastlake Fire Truck to see all the kids in Mamaw Dorothy's neighborhood! Mamaw's neighbor sets up all of her toys in the front yard and the kids have a blast waiting for Jolly O Saint Nick :) Here are a few of our great shots from the evening!

Keeks and Mariana!
Family shot (check out this fire truck)!

Mommy and her babes all bundled up! It was a chilly evening in sunny Florida.

Kailey really enjoyed chatting with Santa! She was shocked to know that he 'knew'

she wanted a barbie!

Little man did really well too! He got a cool car that races around and makes all kinds of noises.

Thanks Mamaw for a wonderful evening! It's always a blast with you :-)

Our Soccer Star :)

This is Kailey's last week of outdoor soccer at the YMCA! Tonight is the last practice and Sat. morning will be the Purple Panther's last game. It's been such a good learning experience for Kai. She's never played on a 'team' before and we're quite proud of her accomplishments. This morning I signed her up for 'indoor' soccer starting early Dec.! Stay tuned for more Soccer Star updates :)

Pictured: Sam, Kailey, Brianna, Maddie, Coach Mike, Riley, Anthony & Lucas

(not pictured: Stephen)
GO PURPLE PANTHERS!