Cayz "One" Already??

Yeah, I'm pretty much freaking out about my baby being ONE!! I hate that they have to grow up. Cayz turned one & turned into a lil' spitfire sassy girlfriend!! All of the sudden she is into everything, & just found the doggy door--- that's trouble. Thank Heavens she has 3 older brothers to help us out! I think we know now why she was last to come :)

I still remember finding out about being pregnant with my angel babe, like it was yesterday!

I was a bit in SHOCK, still trying to deal with the loss of my daddy

not feeling sane at all

praying it would be a girl & then finding out about complications & Praying it would be a healthy baby- not worrying about the sex.

The looong 2 weeks we had to wait to find out the Amnio results- which turned out fine & then confirming our baby was a GIRL! I asked the lab lady several times if she was looking at the right chart & was she sure, she was a girl?! She assured me the Amnio could read the chromosones just fine, & YES it was my chart in front of her :)

Shopping with my boys to pick out a cute girly outfit to tell Jas the exciting news

Buying her first bows, bracelets, shoes... awwwww the list goes on & on & on.....

FINALLY meeting this little Spirit in person for the first time, really tugged on the heart strings knowing she came straight from my daddy's arms, she was so tiny yet I could feel how powerful she was. Her auburn red hair, teeny mouth, precious eyes, those itty bitty toes & lil' Curtis nose made us all fall in love immediately :)

Putting her first bow on her head, & bracelet on her hand didn't seem real -- haha funny I know, but a Big deal to me...

Struggling between names: Kyella, Cayenna, Cayzli (this was our only shot, we had to think it over for 3 days!!)

Cayzli Raine Curtis - "she has a name" is what every nurse, doctor & family member was saying.

It snowed all day & night right before we brought her home from the hospital. It was beautiful to see snow all over the show!

Sleeping in her (what seemed to be GINORMOUS for her)bassinet for the first night - I watched Cayz most of the night, trying to really believe she was our miracle finale GIRL!

Cayz started out at: 5lbs 14oz & dropped to 5lbs 4oz within a few days. We put her in Preemie diapers & clothes for the first 2-3 months. It was like playing dress up with dolls, so of course I was in Heaven. Taking in every moment... & a lot of Pictures! My kids know that everywhere we go, mommy will have her camera :)

We have had an AMAZING & Blessed year with Cayz & she completes our Family/World!

The Princess weighs in at a whopping 16 1/2 (we have to count every lil' bit) lbs. (with all her clothes on!, she is 26 in. long, She is getting some muscley cheeks & Flintstone Feet :), wears size 1 -2 diapers, size 3-6month & some 6-12month clothes, size 2 shoes & has a VOICE, she will be heard! :) -(I'm not real sure where she gets that from?)

She loves her Daddy, but is getting to be a Mommy's girl :)

Foods she likes: mixed veggies, bananas, peaches, pears, oatmeal, bread, lil' soup crackers, pasta, graham & animal crackers, oh & she likes when she gets tastes of suckers & ice cream :)

Words, that we understand: "Dada dada", "Ma mama", "Yeah" & I'm pretty sure her next one will be "Shoe" --she loooves em & has plenty of them!

Songs: You Are My Sunshine, Most Beautiful Girl In the World, I Am a Child of God, Beautiful Girl, I've Gotta Feeling :) -- yeah she tries to shake her booty with us dancing!

Cayz is sporting 6 teeth now (4 on top, 2 on bottom) & her hair continues to grow :) I have cut her bangs several times to keep out of her eyes.

C-Girl is showing us her mad walking skills, but knows she gets around pretty quickly by crawling. She started doing this funny position like she's trying to do a forward roll. She puts her hands on the ground, bum in the air, head looking back between her legs with a huge grin & then I help her flip over.

C can also do some wicked awesome squats, & she does them a lot when she stands up! She squats up, then squats down to where her bum almost touches the floor, & back up again. She obviously picks up on excercise very fast :)

She is soo fun to doll up! Gram Grams calls her the "Fashion Diva" & "Fashionista" -haha!

I call her "MINE"

I love her sweet smile, the way she cuddles, her fun spunky personality, the way she sucks her fingers "I love you" ones & rubs her ear, the way she lights up to see her big bro's & them playing-she joins in, her DRIVE for Life- she doesn't want to be held back & will let you know so... hence the WALKING!

I love you baby Cayzi Cupcake, you will always be my princess girlfriend!

(excited to get her one year pics back from Kel -she took some cute ones today, Thank you! We will be celebrating McKai's "birth"day very soon girl!)

The Happenings

**WARNING** There are a lot of pictures in this post! I only put about a 1/4 of the pics I have taken lately too :) I am using this as journaling, & I like pics more than writing!!

Thanksgiving swimming with cousins
*Cannonball Creed!

Helping put the Nativity together

"Da-guy" & Aiden -little buddies

Cayzli had her tear ducts probed to clear them up- the little gown just drowned her (all 15 lbs. of her)

All done - & a bit groggy *Daddy comforting his little girl

*Cayz & Maiz in Cali - BFF's (we gave in & let them play on the ground- they were eating muffins in this picture) They had so much fun dancing to the music & playing with the light-up trophies at the pageant :) They did fabulous travelling there, not so happy coming home- they must've been pretty sad to leave Palm Springs! (actually elevation change-ears not so great)

My boys love gymnastics, I'm soo glad we share the same passion for it :) Treyg is the happiest guy in the gym & is always willing to try new skills

Did I mention I am a Great Aunt?! Yeah, what the.. is that legal?!! Cayz loves her new baby girlfriend cousin Gwen Marie Soper 7lb 14 oz; & look Cayz is finally bigger than someone :) It is still hard to believe Cayzli was 2 lbs. lighter than this! Congrats to my niece Ashley & hubby Brock (she wouldn't let me take a picture of them-I'll get her next time)

My little gymnast dude Creed -he is doing awesome, has great flexibility & amazing handstands!

*Putting up Christmas lights - is it really that time, where did the year go?

Treygalish with his toy :) Perma-grin

Thanksgiving Day 4-wheelin' outing

Thanksgiving group (most of us) at Kent's Home

Treyg likes to take my camera & take some sweet random photos - he's da best!

Awww - lovin' his baby

Kai & Baby Jesus (Little People Nativity- the best!)

Oh Look- a picture of me & Jas: So happy to have him home!

Her signature pose: "I love you" fingers in mouth-left hand, rubbing ear with right hand

Climbing walls?! Remember when we'd do this for entertainment growing up?

Love this lil' dude- He asks to mop :) Wow a little cleaning streak in my kids too??

Time Out For Women - Hilary Weeks next to me, & yes I look GINORMOUS, but loove my purple heels (even if I totally took a huge Fall in them that night) Worth it - Kinda!

First Braid :) .. yep I kinda like this girl stuff!

Creed showing us how strong he is at Gymnastics

Fun Hair Do's with the Girly :) (when she'll sit still long enough)

Cmon Mom, lets go to the pool! (I took Cayzli with me & went with our friend Amy & her 2 daughters Maddi & Maizy to California for their pageant)

*Cayz girlfriend is taking 2 -3 steps at a time!

Cayz content at the pool in Palm Springs- very relaxing 80 degrees outside

Kai loves to ride scooters & take pups for walks

"Krave" our new Favorite place (Self Serve Yogurt & yummy toppings)

Decorating the tree- we let the kids do it all this year - sooo cute & decor not quite 1/2 way up the tree :)

Palm Springs hangin' by the pool

*On the way to Palm Springs with our friends, I had to stop & get some cute pics of Cayz on these train tracks

"New Moon"in' it at midnight- yeah we were a bit crazy, but heck I won a shirt & some candy :)

This girl is "all over the show" now!

*Yeah, we're pretty much saving the planet!

Kai riding his bike w/ Cayz

*Pretty Treyg, pretty bows

Pippy Longstocking?!

*As you can see, you can tell who lets me take their pictures! I can get random ones of Treyg's, but he usually just likes to take self protraits. Occasionally, the other boys will allow a few pics :) that's what I get for taking a thousand pics a week -haha!

I have some pretty sweet pictures of Jas & I shopping at midnight on Thanksgiving, but can't post until Christmas so we don't give away any surprises :)

Now, I just need a good camera- a girl can dream!!

Creed likes riding his 4 wheeler, bike & doing gymnastics- he enjoys school, gets ancy to do more & more. He likes to be the 1st one done in everything :) He continues to be our jokester

Treygen is loving riding his bike & we go for rides everyday- he's my little "Luther Buddy" & I'm "Zeke" - Kai guy is "Kojo" & occasionally we have "Stinky Cast" (Dad or Creed) He enjoys playing games, lincoln logs & blocks.

Tekai still doesn't love the potty training idea, some days are better than others! He is very polite says "Thank you" & "I love you" all the time :) He is still our LOUDEST lil' dude (True Brown Boy) loves Scooby Do & likes to ride the "fire" scooter.

Cayzli is all over the show now- she is starting to walk! I don't love that she is growing up :( she will be "one" in 10 days, has 2 teeth on the bottom & 4 on top. She has put on a little weight now that she'll take a bottle, she is 15 lbs. currently wearing size 3 -6 month clothing (some 6-12) & size 1-2 diapers. Cayz is our Sassy lil' Princess & the boys love her too :)

I can't believe it is December & we are almost into 2010 what in the world?! We hope to have as much Fun & Crazy adventures then too :)

I am Blessed

My Forever Family

Ya know, I thought that I would hate this time of year for the rest of my life. It was 2 years ago today that I was shook up with the news of my daddy passing away in his sleep. I will always remember the day as Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. It was the most awful day of my life & I don't want another day like that again.

I couldn't get excited for Thanksgiving last year & seemed to be in a weird daze. This year I have been dreading it, until I really got to thinking about being Thankful for all the things I'm truly blessed with & how this is the perfect time of year to reminisce about all the fun times & memories I had with my Padre. I still feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone, so my mind isn't clear, but these are some of the things I am thinking of:

*My 3 boys were blessed to get to know my dad, & each have characteristics of him. I am thankful for that.

My sweet baby princess was sent to me straight from my daddy's arms. I am thankful for that.

I can whistle like my dad. I am thankful for that.

My Dad was able to be with me in the Temple when I received my own endowments & also on my wedding day. I am thankful for that.

My dad was the best listener & gave great advice; with an un-biased opinion. I am thankful for that.

Jas & my dad loved to talk sports & they got along so well. I am thankful for that.

I might have "num-chuck" calves & a long torso, but they came from my dad & I am proud to be his little girl. I am thankful for that.

I inherited my dad's love for the Yankees, BYU, Peanut Butter, "Nuggies", Neil Diamond, Willy Nelson, John Denver & Johnny Cash music, travelling, & hanging out with Family. I am thankful for that.

His passion for sports & his competitive streak lives on in me, & my kids :) I am thankful for that.

Some awesome quotes that will always stay in my family: "Judas!" "Slower than a blind camel" "Mash his melon" ... oh the list goes on & on- I miss him.

One of the biggest blessings I am thankful for is His Example. He was REAL - & life wasn't sugar coated. He made everyone feel good about themselves & served all he knew, up until his final hours on this earth. I am thankful for that.

*I am also so blessed to have my wonderful mom! I can't even explain how much she does for me & our family. I know it had to have torn my dad up to leave her, but he knew she was such a strong Rock & could help each of us kids through this life. She is an amazing lady, only worried about all around her- not herself. She has such a fun bubbly personality & lives her life in service. I wish I could do more for her, as she has done for us. I hope I can follow her example & be like her someday. I love you Mom & know that Dad is proud of you & is with you all the time. I am thankful for that!

So I hope I can try & remember each year what I have been blessed with, & not what I felt was taken from me. It won't be easy, & I'm sure I will have a few emotional melt-downs- but hey that just means I'm alive. I am thankful for that.

*I would be really thankful too, if blogger would let me download these other photos- I'll keep trying-hah!

*&$!*!

I posted quite a few below, since I hadn't for awhile. I'm going to go private, when I get around to the NIGHTMARE of typing in the email addies on blogger- Jeez!

U2 Vegas Baby

*Wild & Crazy Weekend with my Bro & Sis & Friends! I did miss my hubby & Babies- so did my Chi-chi's. Note to self: if nursing, remember to take pump with you on trips away from baby.

Yeah, tats look totally real! -I'm not quite sure what I was doing ;)

we look GINORMOUS in front of that fridge :)

My Hotty Bro Joel & his Gorgeous wife Missy - love this picture

*showing off the sweet Tats
Fun Times

*When we get together - all craziness takes place

Girlies getting ready to Rock Out!

Red Velvet Cheesecake WHAT?!? - Darn Delish

Don't Mess with the Zohan :)

We had a FABULOUS time in Vegas at the U2 Concert a few weeks ago :) They pretty much are the best concert anyone will ever see- Nuff Said! Oh, & Black-Eyed Peas Rocked my world too, as the opening band. Fergalicious was delicious. It was definately a SOLD OUT Stadium - it was chuck full 60,000 people CRAZY!!

Good Company (Joel, Missy, Ryan, Lainie, Jill & I), yummy food (Cheesecake Factory, Pei Wei, Circle K Nachos-haha :) at 1am none-the-less, Robertos, Great Shopping (Vickis Secret, GAP & so many others) & thanks for the Pedi Jeej. Just for the record, I really liked your scorpion spider on your toe :)

*Thank you to my lover boy who stayed home with the kids & my wonderful Mom! It was a Wicked Awesome & much needed quick trip :) ... Now Anaheim June 2010, anyone?!