Happy Father's Day Brian (Kali 14 Months)

Well I decided to get Kali's pictures taken at Portrait Innovations last week for Brian's for Fathers Day gift. These are only scanned images because I didn't buy the CD....There is also one more picture that I chose but I gave them all away before I had a chance to scan them in...probably the cutest one....but what do you do :)
Brian is the most amazing husband and father. We are so grateful for all that he does for us. I don't know many husbands that have gotten up...every single time with me when Kali was little and still continues to do so if she wakes up for some reason or needs a bottle. He never complains even when he has to be to work early the next morning. Brian is a very thoughtful person. He is always thinking of Kali and I before himself. He is very smart, and athletic. We have lots of fun watching him play softball. I am so thankful that he honors his priesthood and takes that role in our home. Brian we love you and appreciate you so much. Love Kristan & Kali

Swimming!!

Some of our friends invited us over the other day to go swimming in there nice and heated pool. Kali is my little water worm. She loves the water and is not scared one bit. I think this is because she has been swimming since she was 3 months old. Thanks Tyson & Chris for inviting us over.

Grandpa Carter

Grandpa Carter and Kali are great friends. We are so lucky to live close to both of our family's but extremly close to the Carter's. We live about 6 miles apart. We love chad so much. He is so considerate of other, thoughtful, and kinds. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful father in law who I get along with great and don't mind hanging out with him. Chad thanks for all you do for our family...

Bee's Game

For Father's Day this year we decided to go up to SLC on Saturday night and go to the bee's game and watch fireworks after. We had such a great time. I am so thankful for my dad. He is an amazing person. I can't really put into words how much he means to me and what a great relationship we have. He is the kind of dad who is smart, fun, kind, serving, serving (I had to put that twice because he is always willing to help someone out. I admire him more that he know. Dad I love you!!

Orem Fest

This last Friday night we headed to Orem fest with some friends of ours. Curt won a little frog for Kali and she loves it, even still. We went to dinner before hand and wished we had waited when we got there. There was so much great food and fun booths to look at. It was a great night for walking around. Thank goodness the weather is finally warm...
Melissa, Curt, Brian & Kali

Babysitting!!

Today I baby-sat my friends 3 little girls. She was setting up for Orem Fest. She makes and sells amazing things. You will have to check out some of her things on www.etsy.com, her name is wiggle worm creations. Or you can take a visit her booth out to orem fest this weekend. It was lots of fun. We played with the bubble gun for quite a while, ate popsicles and of course since the older girls were holding there's Kali had to hold hers as well. (She actually didn't even get to sicky) We watched part of Madagascar and read lots of books. They are cute girls and Tessa is a great friend... I was glad I could help her out...Her husband is at tori pines right now enjoy the U.S. Open :) How would it be!!

New Cousin!!

I have been dying to tell all of my blogging friends...that Kali is going to have a new little cousin...Yes it is official Uncle Nate and Aunt Tiffany are going to have a baby in December. They told us when we went to Florida by buying 2 mickey dolls and letting Kali take them out of the bag...and then saying one is for Kali and one is for her cousin to be. We are so exited for them. We are so thankful that we are so close to them and will be able to have your kids grow up together...

Jeff's HS Graduation

Jeff & Dad

Mom, Jeff & Dad

Jeff & Marci

Jeff with the money necklace that mom and marci spent the day making. It turned out really cute..

And last but not least the whole Damn Family... Congrats Jeff!! I can't beilieve my little brother is graduated from HS...It is exiting and sad at the same time. I still think of him as a little kid and he is bigger than me...(I guess that isn't hard thought :) We love Jeff so much and we are so thankful for him being in our family and being such a great example to all of us. Jeff we love you!!

13 Months

Well I think summer is officially here...I sure hope. Kali and I have had lots of fun already outside and we both can't wait till it stays warm. This is just a random picture I took a few weeks ago of Kali brushing her teeth. Yes teeth....She has 5 teeth now. She has been a late teether....She is starting to say words and she is just getting more and more fun.

T-ville Shirt

I have had several people ask me to post a picture of Kali in the T-ville shirt. The only thing she really liked about the games it that there was a slide that was just her slide....

Taylorsville Baseball

Well it is that time of year again!! There is nothing better that a good baseball game. So this year I thought with the state tournament starting last week at there home fields and tonight they will come down to UVU (Formally UVSC) I thought I would make Kali a T-ville Baseball shirt to show her spirit. I thought it turned out pretty cute. Last year at this time she was only a month old. I can't believe how the time has flown.

Front of shirt

Back of Shirt (With Jeff's name and number)

Last year when they played state at BYU. Kali was about a month old. Me and my sister Marci!!

Just a random picture of my brother Jeff for those of you who haven't seen him in a while. He was cleaning his room in this pictures so we thought we better take a pictures...."It doesn't happen that often" lol

Go Taylorsville Win State!!

Phone in Pepsi!

Ok so last week I had a cup of watered down PEPSI in my car that I hadn't finished and hadn't thrown away!! Low and behold I set my cell phone down to pull into a parking spot and my phone slid right into that watered down cup of PEPSI.... yes of course losing each and every number I have ever had in the last 8 years and ruining my cell phone!! So you all can imagine how mad I was....AHHHH I am kicking myself. So I have e-mailed those of you whose e-mail I have and tired to scrimp and scrape up some of your numbers but I am still missing a couple hands full. So please text message me with your name and number or e-mail me so we can stay in touch. That would be great....

Universal Studios/Island of Adventure

Simpson's was one of our favorites...The new ride is at the park and it is really fun. Kind of like the old back to the future ride. I am not sure it was worth the 90 minute WAIT!!

Grandma and Grandpa in Cat in the Hat Land....One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish....Bring back any memories...

Kali has yogurt every morning for breakfast and Dora is on the outside of the kids yogurt and so we thought this picture was fitting.

Brian and Kali on the Merry Go Round....And boy did it go a round....I think the kids rides make me more sick than the adult rides....She loved riding rides...

Epcot

Kali, Brian, Kristan, Ashton, Chris, Chad
I wish we could have spent more time at Epcot. It was really fun. But we did get to ride Sorrin over California and watch the fire work show over the lake!!

Disney WORLD!!

This is the classic picture that everyone gets right as you walk in the gates to Disney World!!

Grandpa Chad, Grandma Marilyn, Great Grandpa Lindsay, Great Grandma Lindsay, Great Uncle Sheldon & Great Aunt Pam.... Thanks to all of these guys are the reason's we get to travel like we do. They all have a very special place in our heart....We love them so MUCH


This was Kali's very first ride, EVER.. Aladdin's Magic Carpet.....And she loved it. She was even good standing in line. We had such a good time taking her on rides we almost forgot to go on rides ourself....Having kids brings a whole new meaning of FUN!


It's a small world with Gma & Gpa!! This is one ride that Grandpa really likes.



We waited in line at Mickey's house to see Minne and Mickey. They we so cute with her and she seemed to even like them!! Brian said you can't take your kids to Disney World and not get a picture with Minnie and Mickey... :) What a cute dad!

Daytona Beach

Daddy and Kali enjoying there self on the white sandy beach...


Brian I and Kali enjoying a Sunday at the BEACH

The family at Daytona!!! Most beautiful sand and beach....I love the BEACH!!
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Tiffany, Nate, Cory Chris, Ashton, Marilyn Brian, Kali


Kali

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

WELL IS IT OFFICIAL WE ARE IN ORLANDO AND HAVING A GREAT TIME. WE HAVE BEEN TO DISNEY WORLD, ANIMAL KINGDOM, EPCOT, MAGIC KINGDOM, DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD, ISLAND OF ADVENTURE AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IN THE LAST 6 DAYS...BELIEVE ME THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A DULL MOMENT. WE ARE HAVING SO MUCH FUN AND I WILL POST LOST OF PICTURES WHEN I GET HOME.....INCLUDING ONE OF KALI MEETING MICKEY AND MINNIE....AND LIKING IT...

1 Year Doctor Appoitment

Well it is official Kali is one year old. What a fun year it has been. As I sat back and starting thinking of all of the "things" I have done or thought in a year I compiled this little list:

*Bathed her at least 365 times...(I know I am one of those parents who has bathed Kali every single day since she was born and occasionally twice one those days she just looked dirty)...

* Changed at least 1,825 diaper and approximately 380 poopy ones...(not counting the ones Brian has changed)

* Kissed her at least 18,250 times and that is rounding down!!

* Missed her on at least 5 occasions where we have left her with my parents or Brian's parents, just to spend time with one another....( I love spending quality time with Brian, he is my best friend)

* I cant even count how many times I have said I Love You Kali!!

* Thought multiple times how thankful I am that she has come to our family and to our extended family and how many lives she has blessed.

* Thought to myself, "This is what life is really about"

And of course many more things...But what a fun year we have had....and so much I have learned...I am by far not the perfect mom but I sure enjoy TRYING....

Kali is 22 1/2 pds and 31 inches tall.... (I still can't figure out where she is getting her height from??)

Kali's Birthday Party

Great Grandma Pratt, Great Grandma Lindsay, Karen Carter, Great Grandpa Carter, Great Grandma Carter...

Kali is really lucky to have to many grandparent that live so close and that are still alive. She has Grandma and Grandpa Delange that are still alive that were unable to make it....She is a new generation!



Nate, Brian, Jeff, Kali, Grandpa Lindsay



This is Grandpa Pratt and she enjoyed sitting in his lap and ripping open the gifts, one at a time...Never getting bored I may add.



Kali had an absolute blast opening presents...She loved sitting in her new chair and clapping her hands...I must say she is a good entertainer....



Brian has this really good idea to get Kali a baby stroller she could push around. She say some other kids pushing them and watched them for like 20 minutes...I thought she may be to young...but boy was I wrong...She loves this stroller and puts her baby in it and stroll's all around the house....Good thing she has a good DAD!!

First Birthday Invitation

To all my blogging friends here is Kali's first birthday announcement....Thanks so my wonderful sister in law and really great friend, Tiffany took Kali's pictures and then put these announcements together for me. I loved them all so much I had to post them all. I never sent out birth announcements so I thought I would send she's turning ONE!! I can't believe a whole year has past. What a wonderful year it has been!!

Self Feeding

Well today was the first time that Kali has really wanted to feed herself. She kept wanting the spoon and crazy enough she knew exactly now to do it. I don't think I really like her doing this because of course it creates a mess...but on the flip side I don't want to be feeding her until she is 10 either. She feed herself the entire yogurt and loved every minute of it. It was really cute and fun.

Kali's First Hair Cut

Kali had her first hair cut last week. My friend Emily was kind enough to cut her hair. She was really good and seemed to really like the cap and especially the brush. Emily cut about an inch off the top and about 1/2 inch off of the back. I think it looks a lot better!! She was getting a mol-et in the back.... Her hair seems to be getting lighter & lighter...I may have a toe head on my hands....

Softball Tune Up Tournament

Brian played in a softball Tournament this weekend at Footprinters park...It was lots of fun. A little cold but all in all fun. There team did great. They won the whole tournament and went undefeated...We love it when there is no "IF" game. Brian's mom was kind enough to take Kali for most of the day so that I could go and watch, since the weather hasnt been the greatest...Where is SPRING...I love watching Brian play softballl and since that is how we meet working down at the park it brings back lots of fun memories we have together...I am so thankful for Brian and for all the fun times we have together....

Shoes

Kali has defiantly confirmed that she is my daughter...she loves SHOES!!! Not walking in them but looking at them and playing with them...This is a whole new toy box for her...Oh how we love SHOES...