tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11820090794844465162024-03-05T10:55:08.876-06:00McKinley AnneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-46852928391425183702010-09-12T21:13:00.002-05:002010-09-20T12:37:20.146-05:00Time Flies When You're Growing FAST<div style="text-align: center;">So, I've heard your clamoring & I'm finally getting around to updating you on me! I've been busy lately. Here's a recap.
I turned one in June.
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<div style="text-align: center;">I was really excited!
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<div style="text-align: center;">We were short on forks.
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<div style="text-align: center;">I went on vacation to Door County, WI with Mommy, Daddy, & some good friends.
I got this cool new ride before we left & we went everywhere in it.
I even rolled in it to the beach!
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQITiZ-uEp8g6R07xR_bSD2WlPkwoFBxi-4lXDITEfCtkkxraaPjTSU4VbXvomsYln07oPFBjbWTiIlOF8HXMnKjn4lu6GSzk5SJtcQVWmWOdak5OvxdTSMRDrS0TNyGGcEJoAPIc-hKk/s1600/DSC_0103.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQITiZ-uEp8g6R07xR_bSD2WlPkwoFBxi-4lXDITEfCtkkxraaPjTSU4VbXvomsYln07oPFBjbWTiIlOF8HXMnKjn4lu6GSzk5SJtcQVWmWOdak5OvxdTSMRDrS0TNyGGcEJoAPIc-hKk/s400/DSC_0103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516202487437456434" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyMjMSBFErJj7IvEb6aKwk8kY6-sYOdBEQN9SIcQui_llW0QeVgPeIJ3ZJfC9Ihw6UUe8oCNOyKdoi-GWO3as560OVlXhU2zTNlS8fo4DGWcDnLLGYWeJsg9D18WwG0oCLWiwjLJWn2U/s1600/IMGP3886.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyMjMSBFErJj7IvEb6aKwk8kY6-sYOdBEQN9SIcQui_llW0QeVgPeIJ3ZJfC9Ihw6UUe8oCNOyKdoi-GWO3as560OVlXhU2zTNlS8fo4DGWcDnLLGYWeJsg9D18WwG0oCLWiwjLJWn2U/s400/IMGP3886.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516201929549891858" border="0" /></a></div>I was glad to get out of my ride & spend some quality beach time with Mommy & Daddy too.
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCc1hx21_0poYvEVMLybWSaFVnrEzLSm163Z_Np7-VonubZW2rfpYulWaXDn9RxIv2Rj7tiejN7pgKLexEAb-sb_ZZigq9fqKjtCmT9BCf4_17HcWwyUVSUjGrcmsgzjt9Z041UXJeEaE/s1600/100_0413.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCc1hx21_0poYvEVMLybWSaFVnrEzLSm163Z_Np7-VonubZW2rfpYulWaXDn9RxIv2Rj7tiejN7pgKLexEAb-sb_ZZigq9fqKjtCmT9BCf4_17HcWwyUVSUjGrcmsgzjt9Z041UXJeEaE/s400/100_0413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516200273982129730" border="0" /></a>They got to spend some quality time together on these kayak things. I was a little too small to go, but took note of how they maneuvered them, so some day I'll know just what to do.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJb_AH5LEXXJTjoWjzw33GRIwmaG6QSA9GS28LbTTYh5QaNhKp5G721F8ZxAyar8b7Bl_EpXgCqdGMNniqgubVcXV7cZzb2iQurjyHm6b_uOy8p0LUYZr6Qp-Va7lZfzNRUfDUNCvjSq4/s1600/100_0322.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJb_AH5LEXXJTjoWjzw33GRIwmaG6QSA9GS28LbTTYh5QaNhKp5G721F8ZxAyar8b7Bl_EpXgCqdGMNniqgubVcXV7cZzb2iQurjyHm6b_uOy8p0LUYZr6Qp-Va7lZfzNRUfDUNCvjSq4/s400/100_0322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515679332371219314" border="0" /></a>
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It was so comfortable I even fell asleep in it.
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Daddy pulled me behind him in this buggy while everyone biked. Fell asleep in this too.
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Print this one out and cut it up--makes for a great puzzle.
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoRSq4u5Gv5zoUwfjoEsAlCYVLWbSJovTTKQ0E1_mY2S-rCgiWYQdt9eNNhbVZfdFczZ92c4D0C7fEs9JayM0M61sTmX5dyHIsFeW2yriUi6lJXdQugzaNhJtCJtkHmPeBKB4B7vWBYc/s1600/IMGP3996.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoRSq4u5Gv5zoUwfjoEsAlCYVLWbSJovTTKQ0E1_mY2S-rCgiWYQdt9eNNhbVZfdFczZ92c4D0C7fEs9JayM0M61sTmX5dyHIsFeW2yriUi6lJXdQugzaNhJtCJtkHmPeBKB4B7vWBYc/s400/IMGP3996.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515738270661739874" border="0" /></a>I stood up for the first time all by myself while we were at the beach.
I think my tongue helped me find my balance.
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pretend I was having a good time. I wasn't.
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<div style="text-align: center;">I have a LOT to say these days. I'm very curious about all these new things I see throughout the day. I frequently say "What'sdah?" while I point to something. This one of my favorite questions. Probably because it can mean so many things.
For example: "What's that light about?" or "Please give me that food," or even "I want that thing I know I can't have, but if I say it cutely enough maybe you'll give it to me!"
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Enough for now. I'll update you again soon.
-McKinleylaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16143961130716142418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-10821377663607543212010-05-30T07:30:00.009-05:002010-05-31T08:25:09.477-05:00One in the Books<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIA0QqWIuwAlgwsmlHbDPTETuRGCjIpnRFHLwZ6oom6pXvY6N-co9y7PtRxhSOshatWiSLj7pNUUKxzoXB2DIsHZbKf_il_Kqn2gSo_vlPxzXg5n0ozHi6j0-cKyio0ctMXzDexiFjlRE/s1600/1st+birthday+invite+for+posting+copy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIA0QqWIuwAlgwsmlHbDPTETuRGCjIpnRFHLwZ6oom6pXvY6N-co9y7PtRxhSOshatWiSLj7pNUUKxzoXB2DIsHZbKf_il_Kqn2gSo_vlPxzXg5n0ozHi6j0-cKyio0ctMXzDexiFjlRE/s400/1st+birthday+invite+for+posting+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477046606679032178" border="0" /></a>It's hard to believe it's been a year already. Seems like just yesterday that the swaddle was in full force and I was sleeping 20 hours a day. Time flies! Now I'm crawling at a hundred miles an hour, pulling up, and talking up a storm (though no one seems to be able to get what I'm trying to say). Mommy and Daddy have been frantically preparing for my party, which I will neither understand nor appreciate, though it will be good to see family and family friends.<br><br>
So what have I been up to you ask? Let's get started.<br><br>
Though my massive cheeks are both pinch-able and adorable, I get the feeling their cuteness has a life span; at some point the baby fat will have to go. To that end, I've developed my own patented workout routine. Here you can see I'm working up quite a sweat:
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I'm a mover and a shaker. You might think I'm quietly playing with something in the other room, but don't get too comfortable. I'm like a ninja; when you're not even suspecting it you look down and...BAM! There I am.
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</a><br><br>Inventing award winning workout routines is just one of my passions. I also enjoy coming up with new games. This one's called, "Spoon Mouth." It's simple to play, and I'm a champ:
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When I'm feeling a little more relaxed, sometimes we go to the park and just chill:
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Swinging is one of my favorite past times. I've thought about getting into competitive swinging, but right now I'm trying to keep myself free to spend more time with my family.
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Since my talking isn't quite where I'd like it to be, I prefer to communicate textually:
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In honor of my first birthday, here's a video that shows why the childcare workers at church call me giggles:
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And finally, here's a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgq1FfQQvul-gPSZ8yjb_9Aoj3c_EtZCaF7_coQUdIod40k0ixKN62tDjSiXhVZurImzn7wNl59sDam9pHorne6X2gJYH9YBS84JOsM4InZxtZ3_NvduwjLFrvxRxfPnXdvD4pdMhwf2s/s400/crazy+mommy.jpg">hidden bonus</a> called "guess who's crazy".<br><br>
--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-54572167875839730292010-02-14T19:48:00.007-06:002010-05-30T07:50:05.809-05:008-Month UpdateNow that I'm 8 and a half months old, thing are getting pretty darn exciting. It seems every day is filled with new adventures. There are interesting things to grab, chew, bang on, try to fit in my mouth, etcetera. Here are just a few of my recent happenings.<br><br>
Playing is totally my thing. Toys must be present at all times. Despite my best efforts, I have not yet mastered my fine motor skills, as evidenced by the following:<br>
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Perhaps you have noticed that it is winter outside. Since I am totally an outdoor kinda girl, having the proper attire for our excursions is a must. Recently I've been sporting this sweet little getup:
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Other things I'm into:
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</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxuQDA9hmMZCbR-uWgJp0bjAbJUmzVzSUWBCPlfNMw9OS8dLYvbD-rYJJvQtit_qgxtobZDuq_8_-0uFYPUfua8qv7owaXqhmmRw1mr1NfYS4l67_n-f1Q2PXfkEmJTJcfTps_gppzO4/s1600-h/bath.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxuQDA9hmMZCbR-uWgJp0bjAbJUmzVzSUWBCPlfNMw9OS8dLYvbD-rYJJvQtit_qgxtobZDuq_8_-0uFYPUfua8qv7owaXqhmmRw1mr1NfYS4l67_n-f1Q2PXfkEmJTJcfTps_gppzO4/s400/bath.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438285548630309570" border="0" /></a>Before you go, here's a bonus: This is my video Valentine's Day greeting. I was trying to say hello, but got so excited nothing came out:
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--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-48275910091216466872009-12-21T20:42:00.003-06:002009-12-21T20:59:21.177-06:00Favorite ToyI've learned that being born into this family means several things:
<ul><li>We celebrate Christmas</li><li>We celebrate multiple Christmases</li><li>We celebrate at least two of those Christmases long before actual Christmas</li></ul>Having now attended two family gift-exchanging festivities, quite the bounty came my way. There were thoughtful gifts that I will value more as I age (grandpa gave me stock...I keep a close watch on the Dow), practical gifts like my new "Crazy About Daddy" shirt, and downright fun gifts like the alphabet block set. But here I am playing with my favorite gift of all:
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Pretty sweet. --McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-68192580295074450292009-12-12T09:07:00.006-06:002009-12-12T09:29:26.286-06:00Me and Miss ErinA few weeks ago Mommy and Daddy set up a little six month photo shoot with Miss Erin Duggin (she's an awesome photographer, and we highly recommend her for any photo shoots you might have in mind: <a href="http://www.erinduggin.com/">www.erinduggin.com</a>). Here's a sampling of the awesomeness that ensued.<br><br>I call this one "Dueling Hats." The purple one won.
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This is the new cover shot on my modeling portfolio:
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Gratuitous cheek shot:
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Of course there had to be a few Christmas looks in there:
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Yes, yes I am...
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This was a real tease--I thought we were vacation bound.
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I've only got so much fuel in the tank, and the needle was getting a little low toward the end.
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--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-63405654517460490882009-12-08T17:19:00.001-06:002009-12-08T17:20:31.891-06:00New Best FriendRecently I've met a new best friend. I've named her M'Binley. We're going to be BFF for sure. Here's us playing:
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--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-38974625085324436622009-12-02T16:49:00.006-06:002009-12-04T17:47:24.591-06:00Flurry of Updates: Pt. 3: SkillsRecently I've acquired lots of new skills. From most fun to most mundane, here are some videos:
#1. Eating (I've got this one down pat)
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Yup, step 1: laugh or yell; step 2: insert food; step 3: spit it out; step 4: repeat. Done.<br><br>
#2. Rolling (step 1: throw your head to the side; step 2: let your body fall that way; step 3: get someone to turn you back over)
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#3. Sitting Up. As you can tell by this picture, this one is my forté:
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#4. Laughing Like a Crazy Person for No Reason at All:
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--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-19278486419024825072009-12-02T16:20:00.001-06:002009-12-02T16:48:43.607-06:00Flurry of Updates: Pt. 2: Halloween and Late FallFall may be nearly over, but the leaves just keep on fallin'. I strapped on my work boots and did all I could to help Mommy and Daddy pick up all the leaves. Personally, I think I was a big help.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhx2mvR7slIGHEMg637bzkg0II39TJmwhNcxY-6eYe04SGN1zbYGuMQQvA9uzy9QNGF1drRHcohdK9-T2TBJxjQDRpBFUqFAYiiK1pXsYmt-_AS5PPiZguh6eFgewHTny69IsLnPAs2g/s1600/DSC01795.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhx2mvR7slIGHEMg637bzkg0II39TJmwhNcxY-6eYe04SGN1zbYGuMQQvA9uzy9QNGF1drRHcohdK9-T2TBJxjQDRpBFUqFAYiiK1pXsYmt-_AS5PPiZguh6eFgewHTny69IsLnPAs2g/s400/DSC01795.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410114871022957730" border="0" /></a>
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Though it's past Thanksgiving (which was great, by the way--I tried some mashed potatoes and a hint of gravy, which I promptly rejected), I never got to share with you my Halloween outfit:
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Recently Mommy and I had the chance to hang out with Ms. Katie and my friend Sophie. Sophie is, like, way older than me, but once I'm able to master my fine motor skills, I'm thinking we'll be able to play like champs.
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--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-33884065768459416382009-10-19T21:47:00.007-05:002009-11-30T21:37:04.220-06:00Flurry of Updates: Pt. 1: Friends and familyYes, it's true: it's been a crazy long time since my last post. In all seriousness, how is a girl to maintain her social calendar, let alone her blog? Well, no more excuses. My goal: four posts in the next week. No more chit-chat. Here goes.
A few weeks ago the parents took me on a little jaunt to KC MO. Rather than do the touristy stuff, which is quite passé, we just hung out with some family friends (and yes, all mommy and daddy's friends are now renamed "family friends"). It was quite laid back. The highlight was probably a sweet little hike we took in Swope Park. Our hike was sponsored by Puma, which I was sporting here:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfAETfvSJX5tY77sinr2ukjU8XaxtQw61k946S4mPTvrBB2Oc-_agquiJKeODTD7XaGOwi8GX29KKBc8xvxvfCDa0Zdmjt6fgM6T-J1MteTLBgtDAVCBMp7P4ir0_ux6pKch8E05kcNQ/s1600-h/fall+time.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfAETfvSJX5tY77sinr2ukjU8XaxtQw61k946S4mPTvrBB2Oc-_agquiJKeODTD7XaGOwi8GX29KKBc8xvxvfCDa0Zdmjt6fgM6T-J1MteTLBgtDAVCBMp7P4ir0_ux6pKch8E05kcNQ/s400/fall+time.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394512208329138194" border="0" /></a>In the middle of our hike we had time to stop and take some senior pictures for Mr. Jared and Ms. B.J.:
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITAoLcBjOBmT2tI1Futg8CWbqPQGZ5WWqgfp9vc2gh6lnBnCOPLU_zk7AaXfk6nCUzSJJux2QmV0lWCGGVlqXFrNqtNk0BRSwxy1IgB48NXIOq7hI-oNq8dhAURRDwNvYrtL6Mb0INqc/s1600-h/bj+senior+picture.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhITAoLcBjOBmT2tI1Futg8CWbqPQGZ5WWqgfp9vc2gh6lnBnCOPLU_zk7AaXfk6nCUzSJJux2QmV0lWCGGVlqXFrNqtNk0BRSwxy1IgB48NXIOq7hI-oNq8dhAURRDwNvYrtL6Mb0INqc/s400/bj+senior+picture.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394512215091243954" border="0" /></a>B.J. and I were getting to know each other pretty well. We were hangin' out, having a good old time.
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPnaZWXcnSwdo-OXxgoAcdRr2tt3HpyGGewJ-XLsArQvTJSixK5C-QNnokvsyuTlEmfYoZGSV9jjhhjm4qU_lHWAtNhgOiAA35epMTE-Pi_O8BEqRnnA-a8hmAPESvciMw97r7O1yo0Q/s1600-h/bj+and+mck+cry.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPnaZWXcnSwdo-OXxgoAcdRr2tt3HpyGGewJ-XLsArQvTJSixK5C-QNnokvsyuTlEmfYoZGSV9jjhhjm4qU_lHWAtNhgOiAA35epMTE-Pi_O8BEqRnnA-a8hmAPESvciMw97r7O1yo0Q/s400/bj+and+mck+cry.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394511496358786146" border="0" /></a>
Despite B.J.'s surliness, we had an outstanding hike. It was great getting to chill with Jared and B.J. No journey to KC would be complete, however, without seeing our amigos, the Gilberts. They've got a boy named Braden. Now, I don't know why, but he apparently didn't know my name, because he kept calling me "Cheeks", then grabbing them. Who could blame him? Those puppies are nice.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHteeDAFTkYVdtYmYLjByzwP6sCWKIB7ONRu7GmWdFBjrV4GAbUcZeJXUUEnZEDFy0G3Ei6Ul0MB6QdCuFyYKTh41xiYqVU9pJb04IJgRkvjk7GlS3OhqFe1hY-rzJ_6oTX_qhYAn65IQ/s1600-h/Braden+cheeks.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHteeDAFTkYVdtYmYLjByzwP6sCWKIB7ONRu7GmWdFBjrV4GAbUcZeJXUUEnZEDFy0G3Ei6Ul0MB6QdCuFyYKTh41xiYqVU9pJb04IJgRkvjk7GlS3OhqFe1hY-rzJ_6oTX_qhYAn65IQ/s400/Braden+cheeks.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394511505651926402" border="0" /></a>What was also quite entertaining was a game Braden called "faces". Don't know how to keep score, but I think he won.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7mja7DWc9m1AWnSMIPL_ZeZGFWQdp0Z9kaC9znJwf0GRGiqXljcMoylhKN39JGePDZhClolUduHHg3ugtG6GxtScP18QQGxUSvQGYX93i9ZUPwoPFbiI92WQAlk6PFRGD8kUhdiFf6s/s1600-h/Braden+faces.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7mja7DWc9m1AWnSMIPL_ZeZGFWQdp0Z9kaC9znJwf0GRGiqXljcMoylhKN39JGePDZhClolUduHHg3ugtG6GxtScP18QQGxUSvQGYX93i9ZUPwoPFbiI92WQAlk6PFRGD8kUhdiFf6s/s400/Braden+faces.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394511518786082658" border="0" /></a>Upon returning to StL, my Aunt Lauren was in town from Seattle. We went out, got some lunch, and had a good ole' time.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADcheK8i2BNMPzNjwyr0Fa3H7azV5-Arh-gcRs91Bj4-Ilwn7jLsQWwh00Ga_30A3LJOBDA-KzvCQC8ny4cDppcgVu36C_LBu6kUJ8R-8FP5olXLJMo8IMfuRrS2XRDkuDl0x2WUg9FE/s1600/DSC01674.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADcheK8i2BNMPzNjwyr0Fa3H7azV5-Arh-gcRs91Bj4-Ilwn7jLsQWwh00Ga_30A3LJOBDA-KzvCQC8ny4cDppcgVu36C_LBu6kUJ8R-8FP5olXLJMo8IMfuRrS2XRDkuDl0x2WUg9FE/s400/DSC01674.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410105898457358258" border="0" /></a>Be on the lookout for Flurry of Updates: Pt. 2. Coming very soon! --McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-57165772428945694112009-10-17T10:34:00.000-05:002009-10-17T10:35:39.305-05:00I Will Attack Your Face<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WpQP7Ltq3Ic&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WpQP7Ltq3Ic&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-38403747188653727222009-10-06T20:34:00.005-05:002009-10-10T13:47:13.911-05:00Fall Festivities (Pt. 2 )Fall festiveness would be no festiveness at all without a trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Mommy and Daddy took me with our friends the Hudsons. From what I overheard, they've been doing this for a few years, but this is the first trip for Annalynn and me.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPj1cw7zQtYJl585wm-cK3R73ygTzorADsq9U6u4RyjsAhSMZktaVkz47HSjkpxCDX_hM4SZDSJE8oV-7DLaypZfRIpJ_LoZZZTlx0Sdy-CuI34VSwux_AzT4WjAkCq0lSVzQVvavTl0/s1600-h/DSC01464.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYPj1cw7zQtYJl585wm-cK3R73ygTzorADsq9U6u4RyjsAhSMZktaVkz47HSjkpxCDX_hM4SZDSJE8oV-7DLaypZfRIpJ_LoZZZTlx0Sdy-CuI34VSwux_AzT4WjAkCq0lSVzQVvavTl0/s400/DSC01464.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389668361554699170" border="0" /></a>Before they would let me just hang out with Annalynn and play, Mommy and Daddy insisted that I do a photo shoot with the pumpkins:
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IDVV9GVMi5j2_AFMcNX3g_-a4pWFyCg99R3hROnY_INE7EqITeQKPc1vpoACK3ZmnjPpC51wZ3QNovmPMNRs8dChkGkhwIcaB9DAnDZFk3qWx87Is97iy3qVpK7Hh08gPgm8VCIZgQY/s1600-h/DSC01425.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IDVV9GVMi5j2_AFMcNX3g_-a4pWFyCg99R3hROnY_INE7EqITeQKPc1vpoACK3ZmnjPpC51wZ3QNovmPMNRs8dChkGkhwIcaB9DAnDZFk3qWx87Is97iy3qVpK7Hh08gPgm8VCIZgQY/s400/DSC01425.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389668320324946050" border="0" /></a>No worries--looks like it was a stick-shift anyway. I only roll with automatics.
Since the tractor was a no go, I was on the hunt for a vehicle more my speed. Fortunately, I found just the thing. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfjoXfrQtOM47AR8nHag_FubK9RnTLi8mL-Pr0my0_ePlRVWhDJAYxLIer5-lxfHlnuQHn1Gv3loVDi5qMMG1vPHg9xCUJ52lGbnsmlfpvKmZ9PdbRQw_tSTHMobGTcqYLqZQDY4FBls/s1600-h/DSC01490.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfjoXfrQtOM47AR8nHag_FubK9RnTLi8mL-Pr0my0_ePlRVWhDJAYxLIer5-lxfHlnuQHn1Gv3loVDi5qMMG1vPHg9xCUJ52lGbnsmlfpvKmZ9PdbRQw_tSTHMobGTcqYLqZQDY4FBls/s400/DSC01490.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390967054360055682" border="0" /></a>Dominic wanted on. I had to tell him, "sorry, the kool bus stops for no one."
Then I found the steering wheel. After that, there wasn't much driving.
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With that little escapade behind us, Mommy decided that driving wasn't in the cards for me, so she became my mode of transportation. Isn't she beautiful?
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9q2ffaSIwC8lVFb24ckAVBRlL-2z5OE0j6Kx3Ux3dW1JJBQ6T7QoIDECYJMj4HFiyXEY-yA3YbzSksc9Xunm8CTbfYq4NG3DxEYsQfKoTeCM6XAc8zge5MrBvnF7_j8LCyeI53dcRkfo/s1600-h/DSC01474.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9q2ffaSIwC8lVFb24ckAVBRlL-2z5OE0j6Kx3Ux3dW1JJBQ6T7QoIDECYJMj4HFiyXEY-yA3YbzSksc9Xunm8CTbfYq4NG3DxEYsQfKoTeCM6XAc8zge5MrBvnF7_j8LCyeI53dcRkfo/s400/DSC01474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390967046147793762" border="0" /></a>Annalyn's mom, Angie, was her transport too. (Check out those leg warmers--I gotta get me some of those!).
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5XMX9oaS0QfPV7rSoTtDwq9-DkL4MzvNRdLiMv6_69fNaPqb22pSKV97-q9wlu2MUCI26uid-BU7EVdnQcgBWDJ6RsuAQTS_hIuX4rnU6_vD3ekbF0XyLXbbTYRlhExVto4q33kfnPI/s1600-h/DSC01407.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5XMX9oaS0QfPV7rSoTtDwq9-DkL4MzvNRdLiMv6_69fNaPqb22pSKV97-q9wlu2MUCI26uid-BU7EVdnQcgBWDJ6RsuAQTS_hIuX4rnU6_vD3ekbF0XyLXbbTYRlhExVto4q33kfnPI/s400/DSC01407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390972479522197090" border="0" /></a>Isaac and Dominic had a different vehicle, also parent-powered.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71R7JQg0XsFalZKQ4z5EqkfYCFJUesAofV_QAoVLWbfVopHTKF-4tB_IlTNvYAAL-ZAvra5JXT6xZu1CglMV4Dy4cUd1eQ5YDDZu7R-zp9Q8-4NN9cM9x7mXbWinB9EevAOrAlZe_-Ms/s1600-h/DSC01434.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71R7JQg0XsFalZKQ4z5EqkfYCFJUesAofV_QAoVLWbfVopHTKF-4tB_IlTNvYAAL-ZAvra5JXT6xZu1CglMV4Dy4cUd1eQ5YDDZu7R-zp9Q8-4NN9cM9x7mXbWinB9EevAOrAlZe_-Ms/s400/DSC01434.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390973191701227554" border="0" /></a>That photo about fits their moods for the day as well.<br><br>
I finally found the pumpkin of my choice. Right after this picture I attempted to roll that pumpkin all the way to the car. Not the right call, so I learned.
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By the time the day was over I was shocked at what fun the Pumpkin Patch is!
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Enjoy the fall, friends! --McKinley
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9s-5iln8q5jhsV6qMiQiANvT8CWpIS4QU23dXIRa9CTEoF8XzvGeMHBnDV3mGTxmZuXyixOYYHOXFhMBOO6DW4urEbvMGRLtwRe-jhZfih9iD6k5g0TGetBVAzmexA2JWwGlmgrFecIQ/s1600-h/DSC01445.JPG"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-4144797604758379092009-10-05T20:10:00.008-05:002009-10-05T21:16:30.548-05:00Fall Festivities (Pt. 1)So summer treated me quite well. Lots of fun trips around town, moving to a new house, finding my voice, and a host of other highlights. But as fun as summer was, it's becoming quite clear that autumn is where it's at. Check the fall fashions:
Mere moments after this was taken I filmed a hip-hop dance video:
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This one only works in fall, and who doesn't want to be a little turkey (although it does look a bit like Frosty, a turkey, and a leprechaun melded into one):
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Mommy and I have also had some good time to hang out on the back porch and just take in the amazing weather.
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And it wouldn't be October in St. Louis if we didn't take in a few Cardinals' games. Unfortunately, I missed much of the action. I mean, see how tired you would be if you had to haul these cheeks around.
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Soon I will have a lengthier update about this afternoon's good times, but here's a sneak peek:
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--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-24300438049033628372009-10-03T10:49:00.001-05:002009-10-03T10:51:04.968-05:00Four Month SmileI turned four months old this past week. Thought I'd share my good lookin' smile with you and all you talent agents out there. Enjoy! --McKinley
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GM2jMbmcXXc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GM2jMbmcXXc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-78775009557038230122009-09-19T09:36:00.005-05:002009-09-20T08:54:34.596-05:00Post Labor Day FunNow that my first fall is unofficially upon us (and I learned the hard way about the not-wearing-white rule), there have been lots of awesome goings on around the home front. First and foremost, I am finding that I can make all kinds of curious and interesting sounds. Soon I hope to be able to share some of them with you, but for now we shall stay with tried-and-true pictures. Let's roll.<br><br>This is my cover shot. I'm going out for baby of the year:
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Like anyone else, though, I do have some things to work on. Recently I've pioneered a new exercise technique to combat those baby fat rolls. I call it "the grab". Here's a demonstration:
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All that work needs to be balanced with some play time, so Daddy and I did some flying:
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And I would be remorse if I didn't share with you the amazement that came with this new bouncy seat thingy. I don't know what to call it, but man was it fun!
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Catch you next time!
--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-53634406442564524742009-09-07T20:44:00.012-05:002009-09-07T22:05:30.745-05:00New TricksSo now that I've passed the three month mark, I figure it's time to step up to the plate and learn some new tricks. The best place to start, I figure, is where my last post started--my hair. With all the time I spend laying on my back, quite a little case of "baby baldness" is creeping in back there. The solution? Sitting up!
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I've also taken to lifting up my head. It's lots of work, but totally worth it to be able to see over stuff. It's totally changed tummy time, which I have loathed for quite some time. Now at least it's slightly less bothersome.
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And while this isn't really a "trick" per se, I have been making my way around town, particularly to check in on my favorite ball club. I took mom and dad along.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllA_cLEG_kOrwwE16ASuGYnavlagRWqkIUGBzxQ8ml4rm2wLGgW6VyiSs-cUk0SwOJQThCQS1ZMDhsIneEHRQogep8R5Z9XNkbO4JUeSDYAv_7xUq1JzeE4Qcp19z9OJefCTmsq1OySI/s1600-h/phpTa4kI2PM(2).jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllA_cLEG_kOrwwE16ASuGYnavlagRWqkIUGBzxQ8ml4rm2wLGgW6VyiSs-cUk0SwOJQThCQS1ZMDhsIneEHRQogep8R5Z9XNkbO4JUeSDYAv_7xUq1JzeE4Qcp19z9OJefCTmsq1OySI/s320/phpTa4kI2PM(2).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378926285859917426" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-58218663184929657612009-08-25T21:04:00.002-05:002009-08-25T21:09:42.283-05:0012 WeeksSo yesterday I turned 12 weeks old. That does not, however, mean that I have learned to do my hair.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8g17JcIyU3dvlo6Ipv5Sq51MyzoxpX_L6kWx7t5cALD7d_i36hNwBEQi-FeHa7sREAP-j31VCSwJ_IaQDYZcXYJuFcOi4-pylmGlhnwLZHwe70Ez5D7FZBOX2UEp6JyKUOtMy6UtYMYA/s1600-h/hair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8g17JcIyU3dvlo6Ipv5Sq51MyzoxpX_L6kWx7t5cALD7d_i36hNwBEQi-FeHa7sREAP-j31VCSwJ_IaQDYZcXYJuFcOi4-pylmGlhnwLZHwe70Ez5D7FZBOX2UEp6JyKUOtMy6UtYMYA/s320/hair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374088127122133490" border="0" /></a>While cosmetology school hasn't fit into my plans as of yet, working on my posing has been. I call this one "the gun show".<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUMSBEKOwRXvzbbUNgefQu1N6ca41ehqOyeSTLZSn8lb7TD7IcUpSzSpAT_Cwj_frjD-LGpKAwezDNI3yULX2CgkFywYL5-AOz_nqEcwHe86B5MnY3lHKHUcKEXJejA-kG8qFyiJI7og/s1600-h/DSC01146.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHUMSBEKOwRXvzbbUNgefQu1N6ca41ehqOyeSTLZSn8lb7TD7IcUpSzSpAT_Cwj_frjD-LGpKAwezDNI3yULX2CgkFywYL5-AOz_nqEcwHe86B5MnY3lHKHUcKEXJejA-kG8qFyiJI7og/s320/DSC01146.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374088132961381634" border="0" /></a>--McKinleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-71065601754735358422009-08-20T21:28:00.004-05:002009-08-20T22:08:01.772-05:00Busy MonthWhen I last posted, I was only six or seven weeks old. Now I'm a robust eleven weeks. It's been very busy and very fun since then. I had a nice long visit from my Great Grandma (she wants to be called "g-nanna"), and we moved into a new house. Needless to say, I've been a mover and a shaker. Here are some pics from my latest exploits. --McKinley
When at my Grandma Webb's, I like to ride the laundry train.
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But I wasn't just there to play around; I'm quite the folder.
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Not to make both my grandmas feel left out, I had to spend some time with them, too.
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In the middle of all that I had my two month check up. I'm healthy as can be. Mom's feeding me well; it's going mostly to my cheeks and thighs. I past the dozen pound mark--plenty of room to grow.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyJqWsaAG9Gd39cfRxV6mdbpYDxZSLFbUxQ0iKCXXJYBs4nFMObMHbaQGpvS5TzlWz2BRdIIexJ4uv-8L-LRYwlNWxWlT2w90fUIDmCYe_my5QKu-XKo5wM0R3CFUoDa5DBwFjDxV61Q/s1600-h/DSC01055.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyJqWsaAG9Gd39cfRxV6mdbpYDxZSLFbUxQ0iKCXXJYBs4nFMObMHbaQGpvS5TzlWz2BRdIIexJ4uv-8L-LRYwlNWxWlT2w90fUIDmCYe_my5QKu-XKo5wM0R3CFUoDa5DBwFjDxV61Q/s320/DSC01055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372239260449500162" border="0" /></a>That's the happenings for now, but I'll hit you up with some more of my exploits soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-46613132203522812392009-07-17T18:05:00.004-05:002009-07-17T18:24:35.517-05:00Vacation (pt. deux)I loved vacation so much, I made faces like this all the time:
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<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bl8XwEHGbH8dehExKhFSFzqMu1zjJee1kNlqpo7loMDCEx9saH5hELtXarX91gSU8Dkg2vvNYicDzxd7v1_k3ZKxvJjWwe23InckyQUUaqu9YnKJ31rXlENuXpj3smzIzgi-wKSAFqg/s1600-h/DSC00739.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bl8XwEHGbH8dehExKhFSFzqMu1zjJee1kNlqpo7loMDCEx9saH5hELtXarX91gSU8Dkg2vvNYicDzxd7v1_k3ZKxvJjWwe23InckyQUUaqu9YnKJ31rXlENuXpj3smzIzgi-wKSAFqg/s320/DSC00739.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359571908618713714" border="0" /></a>Mom hooked me up with a sling for a little while, which was a great way to enjoy a little jaunt up the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmrH26DBLX8di0rIG6ebCw7CH0_1ONwFtpomTCI-GTycrsfEPfLEOjF8C3HZjzXkfPovCDdXMAHJIsuerLLsIFjWIu537rnwUTQf6Czi7AzNkJWpLKI-up6T6kYpp7fDbzvR96piU9RM/s1600-h/DSC00750.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmrH26DBLX8di0rIG6ebCw7CH0_1ONwFtpomTCI-GTycrsfEPfLEOjF8C3HZjzXkfPovCDdXMAHJIsuerLLsIFjWIu537rnwUTQf6Czi7AzNkJWpLKI-up6T6kYpp7fDbzvR96piU9RM/s320/DSC00750.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359571900899510130" border="0" /></a>The best part of vaca might have been the morning paper, followed by naps.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGanmCL_mwIoxs_l7hvQ74BVAALt7G4wjwM5jila9w8iKMgPlDCTuWIuWHGyA6nWXxpnsoMq23I7ogdunkTa1JfZdIQhLfBcy7vqZxov5UjdLq5BRW801ilUAg5xe_0oo-rWvvDROUDMo/s1600-h/DSC00828.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGanmCL_mwIoxs_l7hvQ74BVAALt7G4wjwM5jila9w8iKMgPlDCTuWIuWHGyA6nWXxpnsoMq23I7ogdunkTa1JfZdIQhLfBcy7vqZxov5UjdLq5BRW801ilUAg5xe_0oo-rWvvDROUDMo/s320/DSC00828.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359571896728239762" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-39667606605678218612009-07-15T21:51:00.007-05:002009-07-16T10:28:52.412-05:00Vacation (pt. 1)So for the past week or so I've been on my first vacation. Mom and Dad took me to Michigan to enjoy the beach, some great weather, and some relaxation. Here are some pics, along with some of my commentary. Thanks! --McKinley<br><br>
I'd never been in the car for an extended period, but we loaded up, headed out, and I did a great job traveling. It might be one of my new hobbies.
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While I'm still getting acquainted to most everything, I took to the beach pretty well. With my awesome complexion, mom kept me all lathered up with baby 55+ sunblock. Also, I found my tongue.
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As if the SPF a billion weren't enough, I doubled it up by sporting this swell beach cap.
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The down time on the beach gave me plenty of time to ponder and muse about a myriad of issues...
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...and plenty of time to hang with Mommy.
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But after hitting the waves and the rays, I was pretty well wiped out. Good thing they sprung for the king, because when I kick it, I need my space.
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Thanks Erin!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-46859664013540625242009-06-17T23:07:00.005-05:002009-06-18T00:02:44.393-05:00Happenin' Little LadySo our happenin' little lady has been out and about lately. Here are just a few of the things she's been up to.
First, she had a doctor's appointment early this week. She was an excellent patient, and was wildly entertained by the mirror.
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McKinley went on her first play date this week with Mary Grace, whose parents we met in our childbirth class. At this point in our lives we don't make a lot of new friends, but we really have enjoyed getting to know these folks. They had us over and deemed it a "babyque". Mary and McKinley hit it off.
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No matter where we're off to, she loves being in the carseat.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfur98EF9eSSv4Yc-jW2_8aIsByattrIkhlWQ0C-rV2_leXmRYUqsbNq1ZEQqNX8P21EjTBBgjcQzilO4cr6lnjt4HXdJ4ppfjl9b66fSW3b1eltle36K696xqSGXpJs_1D9e4JnXOKuA/s1600-h/DSC00418.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfur98EF9eSSv4Yc-jW2_8aIsByattrIkhlWQ0C-rV2_leXmRYUqsbNq1ZEQqNX8P21EjTBBgjcQzilO4cr6lnjt4HXdJ4ppfjl9b66fSW3b1eltle36K696xqSGXpJs_1D9e4JnXOKuA/s320/DSC00418.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348518835035229602" border="0" /></a>And after all the excitement is over, McKinley's favorite thing to do is have a little nap time with her dad.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPpH3k7JvdW-r2Nvii0lLMVRHaaX_6ZfCX5XWWgy_r8pYd9hL-uNXq5itlar2oqcs7l094peVJL1aoFHNj44U10EAwbkCv_iC9TxR_a6bckGfV9AtUsbQ-R10sDNztXknZx4e6Br18Dg/s1600-h/napping.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPpH3k7JvdW-r2Nvii0lLMVRHaaX_6ZfCX5XWWgy_r8pYd9hL-uNXq5itlar2oqcs7l094peVJL1aoFHNj44U10EAwbkCv_iC9TxR_a6bckGfV9AtUsbQ-R10sDNztXknZx4e6Br18Dg/s320/napping.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348515343356913250" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-10330808078937857552009-06-10T16:20:00.007-05:002009-06-10T21:19:02.701-05:00That FaceShe is so rarely fully alert, so when you catch her like this, it's pretty great.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcTju8s2W_PLf9bKjSVbSIQLDUnjuqO8oOg4Q7WOgZPM_9Jnzog0Jw1I9TAdLZ27cO9G8ca_5_U1pld6A2ZFpyyMata0vMjd0MwrTbv41jLCJ4BWDt-c0trTtqxnfLv-kWjMOB9XQfqw/s1600-h/DSC00378.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcTju8s2W_PLf9bKjSVbSIQLDUnjuqO8oOg4Q7WOgZPM_9Jnzog0Jw1I9TAdLZ27cO9G8ca_5_U1pld6A2ZFpyyMata0vMjd0MwrTbv41jLCJ4BWDt-c0trTtqxnfLv-kWjMOB9XQfqw/s400/DSC00378.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345812324852438978" border="0"></a>
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2-C4WnFdSXK4UgpLEfJfa8mkd4nf7BaoEHj7ciYqYa5aYANOxhx448sSAtn5BKxPCx5WaC0SPDpepY6itoj2jG_YgtwEMSqA6kpCRhmdnZM_OUx8SCr4DWoQCh-W5vDyvuovUhg228k/s1600-h/DSC00360.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2-C4WnFdSXK4UgpLEfJfa8mkd4nf7BaoEHj7ciYqYa5aYANOxhx448sSAtn5BKxPCx5WaC0SPDpepY6itoj2jG_YgtwEMSqA6kpCRhmdnZM_OUx8SCr4DWoQCh-W5vDyvuovUhg228k/s320/DSC00360.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345815715040042562" /></a>
While I was gone, Lauren somehow initiated a full scale Royal Rumble between McKinley and a neighborhood ewe. Judge for yourself who won.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeoGOikAfiQV3ZEuBGJWAUpkkR35232OehNLcfoL55-lbp4SlxIuI3E2rCO_qr91mrLqzEPhZucr_EfRP5qX9pbaIRpnODUZm96Zw3ec75omNPYdoOQ4BPAhcMi5B0ysDtm7oOLoyQuU/s1600-h/DSC00385.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeoGOikAfiQV3ZEuBGJWAUpkkR35232OehNLcfoL55-lbp4SlxIuI3E2rCO_qr91mrLqzEPhZucr_EfRP5qX9pbaIRpnODUZm96Zw3ec75omNPYdoOQ4BPAhcMi5B0ysDtm7oOLoyQuU/s320/DSC00385.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345816305729986690" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-8072111679662860782009-06-07T22:31:00.007-05:002009-06-07T23:07:18.715-05:00The First WeekendMcKinley is already quite the social butterfly. Being an outgoing and attractive young lady can really fill up the calendar. Here are some of the highlight from her busy weekend:<br>
After leaving the house only for a couple of doctor's visits, we took a nice little walk along Grant's Trail. We also spent some time walking around the remnants of what once was Crestwood Mall. She apparently finds the movement soothing, because she slept through all of it.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNR_J_J99AdTN4FL2AeapZqeuIRhMdsJMW7I6lXULsrKmmIT3_j3ylTgW5Vpj38fE4IJdIuZp6LZyBzmiqQxBS6-so0N-4yyn0-TfhF_SBz-ogziAGXSmy6cj3P6eZs8do_ZQn8yA0Dw/s1600-h/Grant's+Trail.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNR_J_J99AdTN4FL2AeapZqeuIRhMdsJMW7I6lXULsrKmmIT3_j3ylTgW5Vpj38fE4IJdIuZp6LZyBzmiqQxBS6-so0N-4yyn0-TfhF_SBz-ogziAGXSmy6cj3P6eZs8do_ZQn8yA0Dw/s320/Grant's+Trail.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344796370902989218" border="0" /></a>However, she did not sleep through, nor did she find comforting, bath time. Not even the awesome duck-styled towel wrap could ease the displeasure of the experience.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_kNutrmLrk2ZkAOmHDpoWDPWcsuxWCTUrhooFKozm4yoehWMbVaEPYTk5mWmJuSLFyoby_BpnOk-s0Sv5Afi_JsxJ5jrmKpN-UIQgYYK2K4Rd24DjgCNrRoxcw1K3yXyQYvQRfNUUUA/s1600-h/bath+time.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_kNutrmLrk2ZkAOmHDpoWDPWcsuxWCTUrhooFKozm4yoehWMbVaEPYTk5mWmJuSLFyoby_BpnOk-s0Sv5Afi_JsxJ5jrmKpN-UIQgYYK2K4Rd24DjgCNrRoxcw1K3yXyQYvQRfNUUUA/s320/bath+time.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344796377891828722" border="0" /></a>In order to make up for the duck-towel ordeal, we got her a bird shirt. She enjoyed it so much that she decided to do her best lark impression.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFtNnsdhG1CeHW5f5xC_Gfstw9y3CrxjU2qfZgrCRy7SXUcGc_u_WVjraITAS6Uotw9BZEsJ88lyRmDU07rTOrewExhXm6x_9fIVjhd5Dv0pEzeEEjaDsgCDZ1W_p9bXksOz_H817SQw/s1600-h/the+bird.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFtNnsdhG1CeHW5f5xC_Gfstw9y3CrxjU2qfZgrCRy7SXUcGc_u_WVjraITAS6Uotw9BZEsJ88lyRmDU07rTOrewExhXm6x_9fIVjhd5Dv0pEzeEEjaDsgCDZ1W_p9bXksOz_H817SQw/s320/the+bird.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344796388051549346" border="0" /></a>Of course, there was some good down time with dad in there.
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNeMEkNj8GSO9oU_EuoS_L_hetNumYs1ryxTZTCqaCUyz0X3HPQtZXnF77aKsZb7AcFFhOdQVAFGuBNur10Q0xwiuaThCGrR_AUWIu74PR867HdSzfW-zxN2suf62qxC-baPzYS-Z3zs/s1600-h/kb+and+McK.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYNeMEkNj8GSO9oU_EuoS_L_hetNumYs1ryxTZTCqaCUyz0X3HPQtZXnF77aKsZb7AcFFhOdQVAFGuBNur10Q0xwiuaThCGrR_AUWIu74PR867HdSzfW-zxN2suf62qxC-baPzYS-Z3zs/s320/kb+and+McK.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344796379137808642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMgyi-cIDC93mgvcqQHZte1bhWgVzPsbYF07w5DbEaL88w8f9baWQ2xCKsjd7soIRGlKsbmG3DSMCgzEgIqJYvTBexLjCUWJENTt_bM71J4FE-MKKrebi8IOpR5LEY7XkAdsa42vex9VM/s1600-h/sleeping.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMgyi-cIDC93mgvcqQHZte1bhWgVzPsbYF07w5DbEaL88w8f9baWQ2xCKsjd7soIRGlKsbmG3DSMCgzEgIqJYvTBexLjCUWJENTt_bM71J4FE-MKKrebi8IOpR5LEY7XkAdsa42vex9VM/s320/sleeping.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344798795704308034" border="0" /></a>But all down time must come in moderation, so Ms. McKinley took some time to hone her vastly improved ninja skills.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQItUzs_qzgNaoAe_l1M4Ea5ZWx3esLvg12ti0a4cpD6CMMV51RuDj9kn7pm8bx6lnc6-486EXYDD5sEfcZpo13J80kEoPz2_h1ccCBQS79fjFyg3B9uXazs5podQBKZU_e09Hp6ytnE/s1600-h/Ninja.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQItUzs_qzgNaoAe_l1M4Ea5ZWx3esLvg12ti0a4cpD6CMMV51RuDj9kn7pm8bx6lnc6-486EXYDD5sEfcZpo13J80kEoPz2_h1ccCBQS79fjFyg3B9uXazs5podQBKZU_e09Hp6ytnE/s320/Ninja.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344799898061982402" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1182009079484446516.post-16129689492473423762009-06-04T22:27:00.007-05:002009-06-04T23:03:10.295-05:00Uncle ColinLauren's brother, Colin, has a degree in photo journalism. The night McKinley was born he brought his camera and took some great shots. Here are just a few.
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Grandma Beckner
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Grandma Webb
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Aunt Allison
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This last one is actually from right after the delivery; seriously, who looks that good after 22 hours of labor?
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