2010 December 18, Saturday

Happy to have her friend Jake over for a pre Christmas celebration.Relaxing in front of the TV watching Christmas shows with Jake.
Matt Boatman decides this looks like a good idea!

2010 October 15, (27 Months)

Passed out in the car. Mom took Katie to playgroup, to visit Dawn Boatman who was working the Pumpkin Patch, and on a trip to Walmart. She played hard on passed out on the way home. Karen couldn't wake her up so she sat out in the driveway enjoying the sun while K, atie napped in the garage. When Dad got home about an hour later we still couldn't wake her up. Del Rio, Texas, 6:35 PM:

2010 October 14, Thursday

Watchin "Spookley the Square Pumpkin" with Mom and Dad. Katie is pretending she is asleep here. You can see some Halloween lights out on the back deck. Del Rio, Texas 9:05 PM:

2010 October 13, Wednesday

Sound asleep. She evidently had a lot of toys hidden in her "backpack."Probably going to need to convert to bed soon although she is very comfortable in the crib. Still sleeping 9-12 hours a night. Del Rio, Texas, 10:15 PM:

2010 October 12, Tuesday

Pumpkin painting again with Mom at Laura Plumb's house for playgroup. I guess Katie really liked the color of her pants. Del Rio, Texas, 10:58 AM:Very busy with her freinds McKena, Millicent, and Aubrey 10: 58 AM:

2010 October 11, Monday (Columbus Day)

Spent the day at Dawn and Matt Boatman's house with Jake and Nora Windsor as well. Katie had no nap and played with Jake for like four hours. She was literally exhausted and started asking to go home as it got dark. Didn't get a lot of pictures but here is a shot of Katie and her pretty hair. Del Rio, Texas, 6:57 PM:

2010 October 10, Sunday

The Methodist Church in downtown Del Rio had a Pumpkin Patch. We met Katie's friend Jake Windsor and his Mom, Nora there. Below, Katie next to the giant pumpkin. Del Rio, Texas, 5:40 PM:

Below, Katie with her idol, Jake Windsor. Jake was funny today. When I got there he nudged me and said, "Did you bring any money?" After I told him no, he said, "Don't tell Karen or Katie but I asked if I could buy Katie a pumpkin." And he did. Katie thinks Jake is it! Del Rio, Texas, 5:45 PM:

Katie with Mom and Dad. Del Rio, Texas, 5:52 PM:

2010 October 9, Saturday

Riding her Turkish rocking horse in her room. Del Rio, Texas, 11:45 AM:

2010 October 8, Friday

Sound asleep. Mom went to a Drop Night at Laughlin AFB and Katie went to a going away dinner at Chili's with Dad. Plus ice cream afterwards. She was one tired pup when she got home. Del Rio, Texas, 11:29 PM:

2010 October 7, Thursday

Fresh and clean before bed. Del Rio, Texas, 9:07 PM:
I had to get this shot in too. I didn't have the flash on so it came out a little yellow-tinted. This is Katie's pouting or sad look with the bottom lip pulled up over the top. Del Rio, Texas, 9:07 PM:

2010 October 6, Wednesday

Late night snack looking pretty. Del Rio, Texas, 8:36 PM:

2010 October 5, Tuesday

Up lose shot. Her hair on the side of her head is growing faster than the back. Del Rio, Texas, 6:59 PM:

2010 October 4, Monday

In the kitchen talking to Mom. Del Rio, Texas, 7:49 PM:

Calm one second and jumping up and down the next. She has so much energy! Del Rio, Texas, 7:49 PM:

2010 October 3, Sunday

When it came time for bed, Katie grabbed the giant Halloween centipede and said "Come on Big Bug let's go!" Del Rio, Texas, 9:15 PM:

2010 October 2, Saturday

Katie went to her friend, Gray's Goodson's, two-year birthday party at San Felipe Country Club. She had a hard time not understanding the presents were not for her but she had a lot of fun playing with Gray and his friends. Below eating her red cup cake. Del Rio, Texas, 12:48 PM:

Playing with Gray by the slide. Del Rio, Texas, 1:45 PM:

2010 October 1, Friday

At home in her pretty dress. Pizza Friday and Halloween decorating with Mom and Dad. Del Rio, Texas, 8:18PM:

2010 September 30, Thursday

Watching Dora before going to bed. Del Rio, Texas, 9:04 PM:

2010 September 29, Wednesday

Trying on her Halloween costume for this year. What a pretty Minnie Mouse! Del Rio, Texas, 9:00 PM:

2010 September 28, Tuesday

Gathering everything up to take to bed. White night-night, pink night-night, backpack, and Dora are all essentials. Del Rio, Texas, 8:43 PM:

2010 September 27, Monday

Drinking water from a cup. Halloween decorations are sprouting up around her. Del Rio, Texas, 7:10 PM:

2010 September 26, Sunday

Dodging all the Halloween crates scattered about the living room. Del Rio, Texas, 8:03 PM:

2010 September 25, Saturday

A busy day of Halloween preparation. The day started out with the Laughlin Air Force Base Youth Center Fall Harvest Day. A face-star and a sucker and she can conquer the world. Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, 11:05 AM:

Doing the cake-walk with Mom. Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas,11:08 AM:

The pumpkin patch! Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, 11:20 AM:
Painting her own pumpkin. Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, 11:23 AM:
Playing teather ball with Dad. Almost knocked her down. Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas, 11:31 AM:
Later at night Dawn & Matt Boatman and Nora & Jake Windsor came over to help decorate. Eddie Windsor had to work Border Patrol. Below Jakeand Katie are causing trouble. Del Rio, Texas, 9:06 PM:
Katie took a liking to the giant centipede which she proceeded to name Big Bug. Here she tries to take a nap with Big Bug while we decorate. Del Rio, Texas, 9:15 PM:

2010 September 24, Friday

Hide and Seek time again. This is definitely her favorite spot. Del Rio, Texas, 9:10 PM:

2010 September 23, Thursday

Our neighbor Sherry brought over a slide last night. They were getting rid of it and gave it to Katie. She's a happy girl. Thanks Sherry! Del Rio, Texas, 7:11 PM:

Dad couldn't get in the front door to change clothes before he was told, "You do it Daddy!" Del Rio, Texas, 7:42 PM:

2010 September 22, Wednesday

Purple dress and her favorite gold shoes. Del Rio, Texas, 7:15 PM:

2010 September 21, Tuesday (First Smile on Demand)

The most perfect smile I have ever seen from her. This was also the first time I ever said, "smile for the camera," and she actually did it. Her hair looks fabulous here too. One of Dad's favorite pictures of Katie ever. Del Rio, Texas, 9:20 PM:

2010 September 20, Monday

It was Mom and Dad's anniversary. Things didn't work out right for a celebration. We had planned on a BBQ but it ended up raining. So Dad brought home a Little Ceasar's Pizza that they forgot to put sauce on! Oh well, we got to spend it with Katie and that was all that really mattered. Here she is at the end of the day with her pink night-night. Del Rio, Texas, 8:26 PM:

2010 September 19, Sunday

Sweet little girl, asleep all comfortable and secure. Del Rio, Texas, 9:41 PM:

2010 September 18, Saturday

Spending the morning with Mom and Dad at Amistad Lake about a mile from Mexico. Splashing in the water with Mom. Del Rio, Texas, 12:06 PM:

Walking on the shore of Lake Amistad. Del Rio, Texas, 12:55 PM:

2010 September 17, Friday

Riding in her car. Del Rio, Texas, 7:40 PM:

2010 September 16, Thursday

A toy factory exploded in the living room. Katie is wearing her beautiful Turkish dress Melike Akun gave her and she is standing in front of the beautiful original Turkish painting we brought back from Incirlik, Turkey. Photo taken at home, Del Rio, Texas, 6:36 PM:

2010 September 15, Wednesday (26 Months)

With her friend McKenna Bumgard at the Mom's Club playgroup - feeding ducks st the Sonic next to San Felipe Springs. Del Rio, Texas, 10:39 AM:

And later, playing in the nice cool water of San Felipe Springs. Del Rio, Texas, 11:13 AM:

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