Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry 1st Christmas!!!

So Keira's first Christmas was a success and we're so happy! Everyone said that this is the best Christmas because she can't ask for what she wants. SO we took it upon ourselves to buy her gifts anyway! Keira received a Build-A-Bear bunny from Kimani and I, a set of earrings that went along with her peirced ears, an outfit from her mother-in-love, which is my friend who also had a baby boy (Jace) due in October, and a sleeper one piece. Pretty simple for her first Christmas right? Well enjoy the pictures below!

Keira's bunny was named Hunny Bunny!



The mitt was on her hand because she was pulling her hair that morning.



There's that lovely smile!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

How to Build-A-Bear!

Well as I said in my previous post, Kimani and I built a bear (bunny) for Keira. Well we took pictures to illustrate our task! Enjoy!

We picked out our bunny which started out flat



Then we had to figure out what sound to put in her. Yes it's a her! We chose a giggle!



Next I had to step on the machine so that we can...



Stuff her with fluffy stuff!



Then we had to make a wish and kiss our heart (yes both Kimani and I kissed it)



Then the lady tied up the heart and sound in her body



And here is our finished product!



Stay tuned for the dressed bunny that we presented to Keira!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Keira's Pierced Ears

Here's a quick camera phone picture of Keira and on of her pierced ears. I'm so in love!

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Flash Back Video!

This is a video Kimani and I took of Keira while she was in the NICU... Enjoy!!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Keira's First Christmas

So yesterday we took Keira on her first annual Christmas outing. First we went to Build-a-Bear and Kimani and I worked on building Keira's bear. We decided that this would be an annual thing we do. We picked out a bunny rabbit and named her Hunny Bunny. We can't wait until she's old enough to pick out her own bear and clothes but I secretly LOVED doing it lol. So much so that DH wants to get one for me! Ha ha.

Then we went to visit Santa. He had just got back from lunch so the line wasn't too long. We ended up waiting for him on line for about 45 minutes. Enough time to feed cranky Keira and burp her. So when it was our turn I handed my baby to this infamous man that all the children know and love. I was a little afraid... Why you might ask? Because this is the first time that I've ever met Santa! Up close a personal! I don't think I was really afraid, just anxious and giddy... corny right? Well Keira didn't even notice who was holding her. She just sat on his lap and looked at the people passing by in the mall. The elf photographer and I tried to get her attention and she looked at us like we were crazy. Then out of no where she smiled a HUGE smile! It was so surprising that the other parents on line even giggled and smiled! I glanced at the picture so quick and approved it that I didn't even notice that she had her eyes closed! Lol. Oh well, it just showed how thrilled she was to see Santa.

Then before we ended our mall visit Ms. Keira Lynn got her ears pierced. We weren't planning on it, but Kimani mentioned getting her earring for Christmas and I said why not get her ears peirced. She just got her 4 month shots. So we went to Piercing Pagoda and I asked TONS of questions (even though I knew all the answers). After we picked out her earrings and paid, the lady marked Keira's ears for placement and once we approved she went to pierce. After the first shot (I guess that's what you call it) Keira cried like she was startled. Then she stopped. Then the lady pierced her second ear. She cried a bit more and wimpered until Kimani picked her up and consoled her. By the time I got up from the seat Keira was fast asleep. I think the piercing upset me more than it did her! She cried more when she got her shots!

Well that was our Christmas adventure. Enjoy the pictures!

P.S. The Christmas angel pictures with the tutu I did myself a couple of weeks ago.