Oh How They Grow!

I cannot believe it has already been 8 weeks since little Kai joined our family.

As you can see he is absolutely adorable and we have had so much fun having a baby around the house again. You forget how much work they can be but you also forget the joy that comes from caring for a newborn.

Mylee is an excellent big sister and she loves her baby brother sooooo much. I don't know how I could've done it without such a big helper like Mylee around.

We've enjoyed having family come visit and we even got to have a little vacation to Branson, Missouri. It was super fun and I would recommend it to anyone for a fun family friendly vacation spot.

I hope you enjoy the pictures. It's been quite the summer and we've enjoyed every minute.

1 week old

8 weeks old

The best big sister EVER!!!

We love "Swimming" Grandma

And "Grand-mommy"

For those of you that don't know Mylee LOVES the water and is quite the fish. She also loves to jump off the diving board which looks funny because she is so tiny. This was at our ward party the other night.

Birthdays, Vacation, and Princesses on Ice

I guess it's time for my quarterly report on the Muranaka Family. We've actually had a pretty exciting month and I'm sorry for not posting pictures sooner.

We started out the month with a special birthday celebration. Mylee turned 4 years old this year and decided to have a Royal Breakfast Ball with all her best buddies.

They had a wonderful time playing games, balloon sword fighting, painting faces and eating lots of cake and ice cream.

Here's a clip of Mylee blowing out the candles and it's hilarious because she's sulking the whole time. Apparently she wanted the pink punch balloon and she was very upset, but at least she blew out the candles.

The next day we were off to Florida for a little R and R and a Podiatry conference.

At least Mylee and I got a chance to relax and enjoy the beach.

Mylee wasn't exactly crazy about the ocean and the sand, but boy did she swim swim swim all day in the pool. She can actually swim very well now and begs daily to go down to the YMCA to practice swimming.

Here's a little belly shot for those of you who want to see how huge I am.

One of Mylee's birthday surprises was a chance to go see "Princesses on Ice".

We went with a couple of friends and it was absolutely Magical. We figured it was almost as cool as going to Disney World, but a lot cheaper.

That's my little Princess! It was definitelya mother daughter moment I'll never forget!

Only 3 Months Later . . . . . And a Big Announcement!!!!

So, at least I'm writing after only 3 months instead of 6, but I know I need to be better.

Anyways Christmas was totally AWESOME this year because we got to spend it with family, which we haven't been able to do for the past 2 years, and we were so excited to see them all. Mylee especially because she just loves loves loves all of her Grandmas and Grandpas and Aunts and Uncles and her cousin Andrew and her new cousin baby Katie( who is absolutely adorable).

We went to the Nutcracker ballet, bowling, shopping, to the movies and even played in the snow. Mylee had a wonderful Christmas and got everything she asked for, even the over glorified Unicorn Pillow Pet she's been wanting for the past 3 months.

We stayed with family for about 3 weeks and it was really hard to come home, but we had a big surprise waiting for us.

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!

Yes I am about 4 1/2 months along and we found out what we were having last week.

I've been nervous to announce it until now, but I think we're in the clear so I feel much better about spreading the news.

Mylee wanted a girl and is still getting used to the idea of a baby brother, but I think she's pretty excited to be my big helper. She's already asking if she can help me change diapers and stuff.

6 Months Later . . . . .

o, I promised my mother-in-law that I would update my blog, I mean it's only been 6 months, so I finally made time for it. It's been a little crazy around here but here are some of the highlights from the last few months.

In September my family came out to Indiana for a week. They got to enjoy the wonderful

humid days and the flat lands of the midwest. We really had a lot of fun and it was very sad to

see them go, but we know we'll get to see them soon.

Next is October and Halloween. Mylee is obsessed with Alvin and the Chipmunks and we figured it would be cute to dress her and her friends up as the three "Chipettes"

I thought they looked adorable, but there just aren't very many people who are familiar with the Chipmunks and the Chipettes.

We also had a little Halloween party with her little preschool friends and they all looked so adorable.

A couple of weeks ago we were able to attend a Masquerade Ball at a beautiful resort but I haven't got the pictures downloaded yet. It was a very fancy shmancy dinner and everyone was dressed so nice. I promise I'll post pictures soon.

There I did it, I finally updated my Blog!!!

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Our Summer So Far

It is so ridiculous how far behind I have gotten on my blogging. I apologize to all those who have been waiting with great anticipation for an update on my blog J/K. It's been a little crazy around here. I had no idea my summer would actually be pretty busy, but it has and we have had so much fun. Unfortunately I keep forgetting to take my camera on our fun adventures, but I mean let's be honest, all anyone likes about blogs are the pictures right? But lucky for you I did snap a few when I went home for my sister's wedding so you can just enjoy those for now.

Mylee and her favorite and only cous (until Nov.)

The happy couple

We got to try out Grandpa Sevy's new toy for his grandkids

Burdette park, the "coolest" place in Evansville

Family Pictures

So, I've been promising my mom a family picture for about 8 months now and I am just now getting around to it. My excuse is that it's been too ugly outside to get cute pictures, but now I have no excuse because it's just gorgeous outside so we finally set up a time to take them. My wonderful friend Lindsay offered to take them for us, and even though she says she's just an amateur you can see by these photos that she knows what she's doing. They turned out pretty fantastic and I'm so excited to finally be able to display my beautiful family on our walls. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

My Excuse for not Posting

So usually my days consist of cleaning the house, doing laundry, playing with Mylee, and cooking, but for the past three weeks I have neglected all of my motherly duties and have just been sewing my guts out!!! It all started a few weeks ago when my husband told me the hospital was doing a craft fair and he suggested I do a booth. I have never envisioned myself as actually sewing enough to sell anything but I thought if I could convince my good friend Lindsay to go in on it with me then I would go for it. She and I gladly accepted the challenge and have been working nonstop for the last three weeks on dresses, skirts, bows and headbands.

Finally the day of the craft fair arrived and I think over all we did pretty well. We sold everything very reasonably and there was a pretty steady interest in our stuff. It was so much fun to watch someone get excited over something I actually made. I hope we get the chance to do it again, it was definitely worth it!! Thanks to Lindsay for all her hard work and for putting up with me.

Oh, and Mylee started swimming lessons this month, thanks Grandma, and she love love loves it!! She can't wait to show grandma everything she's learned.