Picture Frames

We finally got around to framing and hanging up some of Skyler's 4 month pictures. I know it's been a couple months since we got them taken, but it took us a while to get them up on the wall because Josh actually made the frames himself. He hasn't had a whole lot of time to work on them since he has been working part-time at a law firm and has been studying for the bar. He came up with the design for the frames himself and made everything from scratch. It was his first time make frames, and I think they look amazing!

6 Months

Rice Cereal

Skyler started eating rice cereal last week. Every time I feed her, after the first bite she gives me this look...
like she's not quite sure what she thinks about it. Then, she gets fussy because I can't seem to feed her fast enough. She really likes rice cereal!
Everyone has been telling me for months once she started eating rice cereal she would start sleeping better at night. She still wakes up about every 3-4 hours at night to eat. Hopefully she will start sleeping better soon!

Angry Birds and Hungry Hippos

Two of Skyler's favorite toys are her angry bird and hungry hippo, as Josh calls them. One of my coworkers gave Skyler this bird that hangs from her car seat.

It reminds Josh of the game Angry Birds, which you can play on your iPod, iPhone, android phone, or online here.
Her other favorite toy is this hippo rattle I got for her at Walmart.
Josh likes to call it her hungry hippo, after the game Hungry Hungry Hippos.

Josh loves giving people/things nicknames.

California Trip

This past weekend we took a trip to California. While there Skyler was rocked to sleep by Uncle Preston

met her Aunt Michelle, who got an owl beanie of her own for her birthday

met her Aunt Lindsay

made faces with Grandpa Mecham

hung out with Grandma Mecham

went out to dinner

hung out at The Block (it's an outdoor mall in Orange)

and learned how to drink from a cup.

We ended our trip by celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary

and Mother's Day.

We had a ton of fun and can't wait to go back!

Happy Anniversary

5 Years

Girl's Night Out

Friday night Skyler and I met up with my friends Shauna and Sara. Growing up Shauna and my sister Michelle were best friends and Sara and I were best friends. Shauna is Sara's older sister and before we were friends she would always tell her, "You and Kayla are going to be best friends!" My sister would also always tell me, "You and Sara are going to be best friends!" We were both in denial. Then one day out of the blue Sara called me up and asked if I wanted to hang out and that's how the friendship started! It's always fun to get together and catch up - we really need to do it more often!

Shauna, Skyler, Sara and Me

Sitting Up

Skyler is always trying to sit up, whether she is in her car seat, in your lap, or laying on the floor. She lifts up her legs and tries to pull her back away from whatever is underneath it - it's almost like she is trying to do an ab workout!

Balancing Act

Skyler's Latest Trick

Josh's Law School Graduation

Josh is finally done with law school! His parents were able to come down on April 22nd to attend his graduation. Luckily Josh's name was one of the first to be called because shortly after Skyler became fussy and I had to take her out in the hall. Josh is starting to study for the bar and will be taking it at the end of July. He is still looking for a job and will hopefully find one soon!

Steve and Karen Abbott
They are from my home ward and their son Kevin graduated as well)

Josh and his good friends Joe and Nate

Nate and Laura

Joseph, Gioey and Joe (Gotta love 2 year olds!)

For those who were not able to attend, here is a video of Josh receiving his diploma