A Surprise Birthday Celebration

Over Memorial Day Weekend our family made a trip up to Las Vegas.  What would normally be a Girls Weekend turned into a mini-family reunion for my Moms side of the family.  Gma had a big birthday to celebrate!  My mom and her sisters tried to keep up the ruse of a girls weekend when in fact we had the entire family in town to celebrate.  Luckily despite a few slip-ups, Gma was completely surprised when every one just happened to be waiting for her.  

As she comes to the back of the restaurant, the ones that are not supposed to be there hide from view.

 The room we were in had low lighting so unfortunately I couldn't get a clear shot with my flash off...at least you could tell she is surprised!

 Hugging all of the Heurkins crowd from Austin.

 Here is a shot with the flash...don't like it as much, but it is all I have!

 After lunch, we went upstairs to hang out with everyone and take some pictures.  My brother had to go back to work, my cousin Danny was still working and wouldn't arrive until the next day, and my cousin Jere is deployed overseas keeping us safe.  Luckily every one else was able to make it.

Here are the Grandkids who have kids.  All four of Gmas Great Grandkids in one spot!  This isn't going to happen too often unfortunately.  We took a bunch of pics and of course with 4 little ones, it was difficult to get every one looking.

From left to right we have Aydan (2 1/2), Owen (10 months), Kalea (5 months), and Hunter (7 months).  My cousin Jacque and Corrie are the other proud mommas.

 With the babies born in 2011!  

 All of the Grandkids and Great Grandkids present at the time...missing John, Jere, and Danny!  Lots of girls in this family =)

 Mr. Owen playing with his Uncle Keith's hat

 Hunter flirting with the camera

Kalea looking so intently 

Such a proud Great Gma!!!  We love you!!!

More pics to come from our pool time the following day.

5 months

Babbling, squeals of delight, laughter, playing with her feet, reaching and grabbing for things.  All of these and more have started happening this month.  She is so close to rolling over as well.  Our little 5 month old is changing so much, we love spending every moment we can just playing with her and watching her change.

Her 5 month stats are:  13 pounds, 13 ounces and 25 inches tall.  This last month she changed over from her size 1 diapers to size 2. She is still fitting in 0 - 3 month clothes, but some 3 - 6 months are starting to fit.  

Before I get to the 5 month pics, I wanted to share a few others from a few days ago.

Here is Kalea adoring her dad, and vice versa.

 This last weekend my parents and sister came down to go to the Angels/Padres game.  It was a great evening, except for the Angels losing.  Here is a shot of my sister, Kalea, Pat, and my mom going down after the game.

 In front of Petco Park

 And now here are the 5 month shots.  Enjoy!

My first Mother's Day!

People can tell you over and over again how special a feeling it is to be a mother, but it really truly can only be understood once you finally are a mother.  I am so grateful for the wonderful gift that Kalea has been so far in these first few months of her life.  I am so excited to see what she becomes as she grows up, of course I don't want to see that happen any time soon.  

We had a wonderful day as we were able to relax and spend it with my family.  Kalea bought me a beautiful necklace that was completely a surprise.  She did a great job helping Daddy pick it out.  We also were able to enjoy a delicious brunch at our favorite restaurant, Taps, in Corona.  When we got home, we decided to use the beautiful day and take some family shots to commemorate the day.   

My sister, Sara with Kalea and I

 

The proud family with our beautiful 4 1/2 year old.

 Such a cutie!

 Hi Grampa!!!

 Love this shot of the three of them.

 These next few aren't from Mother's Day, but I wanted to share them with you since I am a proud Momma!

Here she is rockin' the tank onesie

 Such beautiful blue eyes...as my brother would say, they are staring right into your soul!

 This past month, Kalea has taken to sticking her legs straight out and then bringing them back in.  I luckily was able to catch them in action.  I also wanted to mention that she is laying on a nice little surprise gift she received from my Aunt Lori.  It is a tied quilt and very much appreciated!

 She has also started to grab things and is working on holding them with both hands.

 She has started teething and is trying to put anything she can in her mouth, though she tends to lose grip on most things besides blankets and eventually will lose it going to her mouth.

 Happy Mother's Day!!!