Kyle had his 2 month appointment the other day. He's doing great, and in the 90-something percentile for everything. I laugh because I could have told the doc that, I'm buying 6-9month clothes for a 2 month old! (laughing) He got some shots, and absolutely did not like that! Thank goodness Grandma was there to hold him while they shot him up, I couldn't take it. I was ready to cry - my poor baby.

So he's 15.2 lbs and 25 inches long right now.

Plus! Kyle is goo'ing so much! He's talking like crazy and I caught it on tape...it's soooooo cool !!!! Here's the video!

Here are some cute new pics of Kyle...I think I caught him by surprise...

'the face' - i'm such a sucker! okkk, mommy will get you out...

he was goo'ing at me!!

and lookey Kyle all cute with Grammy..

Kyle is also in a photo contest right now, a friend of mine from a mom's group is a great photographer and is holding a contest. I would LOVE to win the prize of a photoshoot, so I need your help! Can you go here.... http://photosbymarie.blogspot.com/2008/11/please-vote-for-your-favorite-photo.html and vote for Kyle's picture? It's the peace sign one.

As for news with daddy and me, daddy is working as usual. He works so hard, getting up at midnight 6 days a week to run around Portland. It's a hard job, and especially with the rain and wind coming, it's total misery. But, he comes home with a smile on his face, and we are so thankful.

For me, I'm working hard on a couple things. I work part time for American Family Insurance doing the State Marketing for Oregon and SW Washington. I'm excited since we have some great events all lined up and 2009 is already planned. Makes life so easy that way. And, I'm in the process of interviewing to get my own insurance agency. I've been through a few steps so far, and passed the personality profile survey - THAT was HARD! - and just going through checks and paperwork. I'll keep you posted.

Then, I've started a fashion mixer/networking group, called Clique. The website is up at http://www.cliquemixer.com/. I'm super excited since I'm hoping to open an agency in Portland, and looking to really set more connections from what I have. It's turning out to be quite the event too! (laughing) I have over 40 ladies RSVP'd, in part thanks to a great friend of mine, Lindsay Johnson (thank you girl!). I'm going to have vendors there to sell handbags, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics, plus size clothes, and more...it's so exciting! Plus we have fab goodie bags thanks to Curvy Girl Clothing.

And lastly, my grandpa had to come up to OHSU for a heart surgery, and thank GOD everything went ok. This picture is the next day, and he was in great spirits. This was the first time my grandparents go to see Kyle bug. I think Kyle was a tiny bit tired! :)

So, that's the update on the family for now. Be sure to go vote for Kyle' s picture!!! :)

love ya,
the kanes

Man is Kyle getting big! He'll be 2 months old tomorrow, and I figured that deserved more pictures! :) He's almost too big for his changing table on his playard.

He's definitely starting to smile more, and we get gurgles, but no real laughs yet...can't wait for that to happen. Everytime he goo's we are so excited to meet him! I just want to talk to him and say hi.


Today, we actually captured some smiles on camera!


He's quite excited! He knows after this photoshoot, there's food coming!

K mommy, I did as asked...where's my grub??

So, we gave in, fed the kiddo, and Grammy rocked him to sleep. Awwwww, grammy has the magic touch!

Here are some photos from Halloween the other night. We were invited to my friend Mi'Lane's house to partake in Birthday and Halloween traditions. The decorations were insane! Soooo scarrrryy. I'm a total wuss too, so was very scared something was going to make me scream...thank goodness there weren't too many mean scary jump at you decorations.

Kyle enjoyed the group a lot, he was a good boy. I had a little devil costume for him, but before we left the house, he was so hot, and I didn't want him to overheat....so I dressed him in a little cowboy outfit and mocosins he had gotten from some girls from the office. Unfortunately, I didn't capture any good picutres, except for this one... he's hanging with Laura from Curvy Girl Clothing, Mi'Lane's sister.


This is what happens when you're too cheap to go buy a costume and decide to wade through an overstuffed closet of clothes that don't fit anymore....I created Miss Po Dunk 08. Just brought together some of the worst fashion pieces in my closet, added a belt that didn't fit, a tiara that was totally misplaced, and a blonde wig to top it off!

Posing with the Birthday girl Mi'Lane in the dining room...it was all foggy from the fog machine. SO COOL!

Need a close up of my homemade sash, made from an old pair of pants that no longer fit.

Having fun with Mi'Lane! I was working on my pose :)

I also did my mom's hair and makeup, she was dracula's wife.

I have to say it's some of my finest work! Her hair was insane!!!! awwww....i think she counted 30+ bobbie pins, we hid some spiders and bugs in there too....plus around 5 pounds of makeup and fake blood. perfection!

Then, I got to nappy with Kyle bug. He's such a cuddle-bug. awwwww

heehee, big boy in a big bed.

Then, I woke him up for a quick photoshoot. I wanted a picture!!!! He was saying no at first....

Then he gave in and posed for mommy. Awww...how cute in his osh kosh outfit! I love this one.

Kyle says "hello dood, i'm cool."

AND! We finally have video ready to view!!

Here's PART 1 of "Bringing Baby Home" - Kyle's First day home....

Here's PART 2 of "Bringing Baby Home" - Kyle's First day home.....

Wow! Just had to share....dare i test my luck?

Ok...have to share that Kyle actually slept for 5 straight hours 2 nights in a ROW!!! wow....wonder what the trick is?

So, needless to say, mommy is thankful for some extra zz's.

Love,
Jess

I just had the BEST shopping day ever with our little man Kyle. Mikey's work gave him some gift cards to Babies R Us, so of course mommy wanted to get her little man some duds. I guess diapers and formula make better sense, but my little man has to be stylin! :)

We got some cute clothes, but had to try on some hats too.

I don't think he was liking this one....nah...next....

And the BEST picture EVEERRR!!!! I was just joking with the family how I was going to teach Kyle to give a "peace out" when saying good-bye - since little girls blow kisses....then you wouldn't believe my luck!! The hat must have brought out Kyle's "peace out" side...(Jessica is dying laughing right now...!!)

Next hat...nope....not a likey...

Then we got out Kyle's 3-in-one chair, he was being a fussy boy, and we try EVERYTHING, he has so many toys in the livingroom and NONE of them make him happy yet! Looks like Kyle's a big man now with his big man chair!

Then I was soooo sick of his hair looking all shabby, so it was time for a cut! Step one, spike it all out!

This weekend was a rough weekend. We got the call that Mike's uncle Jock was battling cancer and they didn't think he had much time left. Being one of Mike's most loved uncles, we didn't hesitate to get to California to spend as much time as possible with him before he passed. We did get to see him before he lost his battle, and he was even a little coherant and knew we were there. We will always miss you Uncle Jock, you are truly cherished...rest in peace.

Mike's uncle lost his battle with intestine cancer on Tuesday Oct. 14. We wanted to remember Jock as the funny straight-shooting man he was, and found these great pictures of him in action during Christmas 2006. (feel free to save!) We love you Jock!

Jessica caught him by surprise here....she's a freak about getting everyone's picture! Jock was NO exception. :)

At Mike's Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Jim's for dinner. We had to wear our party favors. Quite a good look Jock and Karinda!

The boys BBQ'ing out back! Group shot! (from left, Jock, Kevin, Jim, and Mikey)

Mikey and Jock - I think they were cussing at Jessica for the thousand'th picture already. CHEESE!

With all the sorrow around us, Mr. Kyle was a little glimmer of joy. This was the first time the family got to see him, and it's sad we had to meet under these circumstances, but we're glad we were able to come down before it was too late. On the way home, we were able to swing into Reno to visit my best friend/business partner, Carrie. She used to live in Portland and moved just a few months ago, and the last time we saw each other I was huge pregnant! It was sooo cool to see her and have Auntie Carrie meet Kyle too.

Here are some pictures from our trip.

Kyle was such a good little traveler! Wasn't too hard on mom. Wish I had a pic of our minivan we rented! ohhh yah, the kanes were traveling the minivan....a Toyota Sienna - have to say -Thank GOD!!

Kyle with Mike's Aunt Cheryl.

Kyle with Mike's Aunt Korinda, Uncle Jock's wife.
Kyle with Auntie Kristy, Mike's cousin. The little girl is Kristy's daughter McKenzi (Micky Rae).

Micky wanted to give Kyle her bear! OMG how cute!!!!

Micky was so happy..k...she makes us want a little girl. too cute!


Then we went to visit Auntie Carrie in Reno.

Daddy and Kyle were chatting about their plans for the day.
I had to steal some kisses! (he was just hungry! )

Mommy and Kyle. He's so cute! We're getting smiles and all kinds of fun expressions.

Family moment at Auntie Carrie's house. My men are SOOOO cute!!

Kyle and Mommy chilling after a LONG trip!

Mr. Kyle got his pics back from his photo shoot! Here are a few....the rest are at http://adrianadelphotography.info/gallery/kyle/index.html. They are unfinished proofs, so no publishing anywhere people! :)

Thanks to our good friend Adrian for capturing our little man...we used these 4 shots for his birth announcement...

This was the finished birth announcement...coming soon to a mailbox near you!

More pics of mr. kyle...
He likes to play on mommy's tummy! grunting and growling the whole time...lol

daddy and kyle bonding...feed and burp, feed and burp...

Wait a second, I see him thinking about something here...hmm what could it beeee??

Ohhhh! A boopy!! LOL...daddy in horror...

Daddy begging mommy to change the diaper- of course i did!

And, the first day he actually paid attention to the mobile, he actually noticed it!!?!!