Saying so many words

I am saying so many words and mimicking everything I hear ("Uh Oh" says Mommy about mimicking). Here is a video of Daddy reading a book with me. And I have to let you guys know the book is a Barney & Baby Bop book on foods.... and just so you know this was a hand me down. I am a cool 16 month old girl... and I wouldn't have chosen this book in my library if I had a choice. I am way more into Happy Feet and Little Einsteins. :-)

Ducky Fun

Okay, so Grandma Trainer bought me this Chicken/Duck costume before I was born. I think Aunt Abby might have helped her or encouraged her on this buy? Mommy and Daddy forgot they had this silly costume in the closet, but Mommy thankfully remembered a few days before Halloween. It was at night and I was in a SUPER SILLY mood! We didn't catch half of the hilarity on video - darn it. Here are 2 videos on here. One of my new words I say is "Peeka" - which stands for "Peek-a-boo". I also will say "Peek-a-Baah" too. It's cute.

Aunt Georgia came to play!

My Aunt Georgia came up from Texas to play and help babysit while Mommy & Daddy went to a Marriage Retreat. It was soo much fun to hang out with Aunt Georgia. I learned so much from Aunt Georgia like...there are bees on my sippy cup and I also learned to eat cheese from the back of my hand. Mommy actually changed the post date of this entry, but weeks later I am still looking for that bee on the sippy cup and I will still get frustrated if my cheese isn't cut so I can eat it off my hand. (Mommy says "Thanks Georgia" :-) )

Aunt Georgia is so much better at blogging and made a video montage of me on her visit. It shows us at the pumpkin patch, trying on my Halloween costume, playing, and going to The Children's Museum.

Our Trip to the Mountains

Grandma & Grandpa Trainer came to visit and we all went to stay up in the Rocky Mountains. It was a blast! Here is one of my winter coats - It is so soft and I love wearing it.


















One of my new favorite words is "COOOOWWWWW" and I like to call everything "COWS". It worked out perfectly for seeing the Elk since the Female Elk are also called "cows." Here I am yelling at the "COOOOOWWWWS".


















Grandpa Trainer has also taken on the "Mommy Face" with Kiana:









Before we left the mountains... Grandma, Mommy, and me went on a walk where I decided to sit on EVERY pumpkin to find the perfect seat. This one worked well!










We realized being in the mountains that I have no winter hat or gloves that fit... so here is my new gear! I love these gloves!

My first ART projects

In school we do arts and crafts and I have already brought home a few masterpieces! This month we are studying "friends & family" and the color "Red."

This is my most recent art that I brought home on September 23rd. I decided to give it to my Dad for his birthday on the 25th. He was so excited and wants to take it to work.

















This is my red ladybug.




















This is my dot art. The teachers told Mommay & Daddy that we will do ALOT of dot art because I really like it and it's easy. This was my first masterpiece to come on September 11th.

My first "school" pictures

I am absolutely LOVING school. I am so social and friendly and never fuss.

I wasn't too happy about taking my first school pictures though... but you have to love the cheesy backdrops they always use....

I look like I am about to cry.... the flower trick wasn't working. :(

And Mommy didn't know that it was "picture day"... so we didn't have much choice in another outfit or a cute dress or something. Oh well... I can't wait for the "group" class picture in the Spring - I'll make sure Mommy is on top of it. :)

Kiana goes to school. I'm a BUNNY!

How Big is Kiana???? SO BIG!

So, I started school today in the “Bunny Class”. It was SO GOOD! I did fine, Mommy did...... just okay. HAHA. I am so independent and I didn't care or even cry about going. In fact, before Mommy could sign me in, I rushed out to play with the toys and other kids. Other kiddos were crying and I just didn’t understand why and just looked around in concern for them. I was cute. Mommy stayed around for 20 minutes to watch and see how I would do with the crying babies, and duhhh.... I am fine Mommy. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Mom is a spaz - I lost my passy and Mom perked up form her spying spot... so I yelled out "MOOOMMMM"... and then went back to playing. I think Mommy had a quick little tear in her eye when she got into the car.

Anyway it was a great day. Just thought I would pass along. I will go ONLY Tues & Thurs and this is my schedule. I know most of you won’t care, but I know my grandma would want to know.... haha. People have been asking Mommy what I do during “school.”

9:30 – 9:50 Drop off, free play

9:50 – 10:10 Wash hands, snack

10:10 – 10:20 Music (We do a recital in March – so cute. Can’t wait!)

10:20-10:30 – Bible Story

10:30-11:05 Art, Free Play, Diaper Change

11:05 – 11:35 – playground (on her note, they said I LOVED playing outside... and Mommy could tell by all the SAND emptied out of my shoe when I came home. Haha)

11:35-12:00 – Circle Time & story

12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch & Diaper Change (I was very independent and wouldn’t sit in the chair for lunch so they had to put me in a little strapped baby chair with tray – Mommy could’ve told them that. I am SO BUSY! – but I will get used to it though)

12:45-2:15 – Nap

2:15-2:30 – Wake up, Sign out (I didn’t even care when Mommy picked me up. I didn’t even notice her or seem to be excited... which is good that I don't show major separation anxiety... atleast today. It was funny.)

My little backpack.... :-)

Labor Day Reunion

Like I mentioned we went to Austin, TX for Labor Day! We had a blast - we kept very BUSY! One of the first things we did with all of the family is go to the Oasis - one of Mommy's favorite restaurants, Famous for their sunsets...

Here is Daddy & I with a part of the sunset behind us.










I also went up to the top floor to the LIVE MUSIC & DANCING!!! It was already way past my bedtime, but I wish we would have come up there earlier. This was where the real party was!!! I met a friend there and we danced together some.... but to be honest, I kinda stole the show. I am so outgoing and such a ham and loved everyone smiling and laughing at me. The musician also dedicated a song to us babies ... "Daughters" by John Mayer... how sweet! :-)









We also went to go visit Grandpas store, Georgetown Farm Supply. I played with the live baby ducks and chicks... which I almost strangled on accident. I think I am a little young to play with those babes. But I hit the JACKPOT with the John Deere toys. I took it upon myself to "test" out ALL of these toys and to make sure they would be good gifts for kids for Christmas. They passed GREAT!













The BEST highlight from my trip is going to my FIRST AGGIE FOOTBALL GAME! GIG EM AGGIES.



















I lasted for the first half and half time, but then Mommy and I left to eat some dinner and meet one of Mommy's old college friends, Marci. Congrats to her - as she is expecting her first child. I was obviously being silly in this picture and looking up at the fan.

The last night of the trip for me we celebrated all of the August & September birthdays on the Trainer side. I love cake! Yum!

AUGUST UPDATES

August just flew by! And now I am on my way to start school! I am saying more and more words and even singing songs. One of my favorite songs is this obnoxious rap song with a catchy chorus that goes "Low, Low, Low, Low, Low" - I love to say "Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah, Woah" right on beat to the song. I'll even sing it without you even knowing the song is ON, but I will hear just a little bit of it and I am singing my part!

Another new thing is "The Mommy Face!" So, Mommy used to open her mouth big for pictures just to be silly and now she has taught me how to do that too. All you have to say is "Do the Mommy Face" and I go.....

The big things in August was getting my first hair cut! It was so much fun! They styled my hair and even put glitter in it. Mommy & Daddy took me to Lollilocks for my first hair cut. Next time, Mommy said she would just cut it herself. YIKES!!!





















Also in August Aunt Elizabeth came to visit Mommy and Me! This was so much fun. We went swimming, went to the park, and just played so much! I love all of my extended family so much.





















We also took a family Labor Day trip to Austin for a reunion and some fun. I had a blast and have so many photos and videos from the trip to share! But for another post! :-)

Belleview Petting Zoo & The Denver Aquarium

Grandpa & Grandma Trainer were in town after going on their Alaskan cruise. Don't you just feel so sorry for them?? Just kidding, they deserve it. While they were in town, we did some fun stuff...

Belleview Petting Zoo
It's a $1. Needless I say anymore?? No really, I did love it. It wasn't magnificent, but absolutely worth my $1. They also had a train ride and the best part was the free park and river that I could not resist to get in. I do highly recommend this and hope to go back.


















I am going to get these chickens.... I am so close!











Time to play in the river!!!


















Here we are on the train above. Grandpa Trainer is always so serious.

Denver Aquarium
I didn't realize how much I LOVED fish until going to this place. So much "Wa-Ter" - as that is one of my FAVORITE WORDS to say. I will see a fountain in the distance and will tell you "Wa-ter" when you didn't even see it. I know water, I love my water, and i will say water 24/7 if I want! Here are some pictures from the Aquarium...

























Another highlight from Grandma & Grandpa coming to town was this cool blue bag that I loved to play with. In fact, Mommy loved it so much that she carried me around in it. She thought this would be a good way to go shopping... some people carry their doggies in purses, but Mommy likes to carry ME! In BOTH pictures, I am in the bag hanging out and having a blast!