It's been nearly a Year!!

Recap of where we're at-
-Harleigh is getting ready for Kindergarten - she can't wait to ride the school bus, chew gum more often, and reminds us that in Kindergarten "there are no naps". She's got her priorities in order, so if you see a kid who looks exhausted, chewing a wadd of gum, waiting for the school bus- don't mind her hair or outfit, she's likely my child.
-Lawson is in the 2's class at school and loves his teachers. He's now 75% potty trained- kid sleeps hard so naps typically end in an outfit change. He also loves show in tell day, on those days his teachers know to ask which car he brought its his signature Show-n-tell item.
-Zak is now a National Transition Coach at Movement Mortgage, which means he helps train newby mortgage loan officers on being successful in the biz! He still originates loans.
-I'm still working for the same start up healthcare company...trying to manage 2 kiddos, a home renovation project, and the occasional date night!

Here we are (well, from 12/2014, picture downloads haven't been a top priority lately):

First time since we've been married Zak grew facial hair. He actually had a bad fall in the middle of the night which led him to not being able to shave for a few weeks.

These two are finally warming up to the big guy in red. They've put together he brings presents and therefore he's all good in their book!

Cruisin'

Outstanding Student

Harleigh received her first award this weekend from her dance class- Outstanding Student, being recognized for "Caring". We are so grateful we have a little girl that is so nurturing and loving. She takes great care of those around her and loves being a little mommy. Yay, Harster!

4 Year Stats

Harleigh had her 4 year check up, she is a tall, healthy girl! She's 41 1/4 inches (75-90%), 35lbs (50%), and has two very sore arms from her booster shot and other shots. She was brave and was rewarded with "Old McDonald's" and ice cream date with dad! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day from the Kamm Fam!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day from the Kamm Fam!

Valentousins 2014

Who wouldn't love these cuties?! This was  an "Aunt Awesome" outing for some Valentine's Day fun! These are pictures of pictures so not as clear, but I think the cuteness still comes across. 

P.S.- thank goodness skinny jeans are 'in' for boys, Landon is rocking Harleigh's skinny jeans- as all the wardrobes were provided by Kamm closets.

Christmas Program 2013

Since I was on blogging hiatus at the end of 2013, below are pictures from Harleigh's school Christmas performance (December, 2013). This year, Harleigh brought it! She was expressive, loud, and owned her performance. Previous years, hands were in the mouth and she looked down acting shy. Not in 2013, she was a star!! Watch out American Idol 2025, here we come! Stage mom in tow!

 

Chip, chip, cheerio our little English man!

Measuring up the class competition

Unsure if she was going to "bring it"

Landon being angelic, per usual

That's right parents, Harleigh Kamm showed up big time in 2013!

Harleigh's competition class

Back it up folks! That's our girl!

Harleigh you take out whoever you need to, to get the solo!

Kamm Family 2013, pure innocence

Disclaimer: I'm completely kidding on my kid being a stage hog. I just love that she participated this year!

Bedtime Negotiations

This month Harleigh has become a smart little sales person in her own right. Early in the afternoon she would say "mom, thanks for letting me stay up late tonight." Then, she would run off and begin playing with a game or toy. The first few times she did this, I thought maybe I had made a promise to her earlier and forgot. However, after a few days of her doing this I realized that the little stinker got one over me! I never promised a late bedtime.

Well, my Dear, it may have taken a little time, but mom knows your game. I've even started to play back, at lunch this week, I said "Harleigh, thank you for having good behavior tonight and staying in your bed when mom and dad say it's bedtime." She looked at me, smiled, and kept eating.

Game. Set. Match.

You Mustache Be Kidding Me

How cute are these blue mustache kiddos? I couldn't get Lawson to try, but  Brooks, Landon, and Harleigh had a good time!!

If you have a mustache, you "mustache" be serious

If you have a mustache, you "mustache" be funny

If you have a mustache, you "mustache" be silly

When I grow up...

Harleigh's response to this question for the past 3 months has been been, "a teacher and a mommy". Both of which I believe she'll excel at. She's is energetic, funny, playful, nurturing, loving, caring, and loves to be the boss of someone younger- even if they are bigger and stronger then her!

Caring for baby brother

Teaching others how to have fun with arts and crafts

Documenting everything

Halloween 2013

So I've dropped the ball on the Family Blog. Sorry, mom and Ging,

 

 

Below are some pictures from Halloween. The two little Kamm pirates were pretty adorable! The kiddos went trick or treating with their cousins. Harleigh and Lawson hit the jackpot this year and got a lot of goodies. Like any parent, I did the necessary tasting inspecting of the candy- especially the butterfingers, reese's, and heath bars. You can never be too careful!

 

 

Pirate Princess

Cassie-Good Witch; Isla- Dorothy with her Toto; Joel- no costume, just wearing a woman's gardening hat?

Argh! Lawson- 20 months

 

5 Cousins- Harleigh, Landon, Brooks, Isla, and Lawson

Trick or Treat

Gigi and Papa with all 5 grandbabies- Halloween 2013

This poor pup was tuckered out!

Cousins at the Kamm's

We're so blessed to have family close by. Harleigh and Lawson get to see Landon, Brooks, and Isla often. Typically when the Dean boys come over, they love dress up because they don't have fun heels, princess dresses, hairbows, accessories at their house.

 

Harleigh's Style- Princess, Sparkles, and more!

Everyone is always shocked to hear of how girly Harleigh is since I spend about 5 min getting ready (that was working and not working:)). I rarely put make up on and my business dress was usually something that was boring because I hated spending a ton of money on business clothes that go in and out of style. Being home, I wear t-shirts and shorts a majority of the time so I can squeeze in a workout at any point of the day. Plus, I like acting like one of the kids, and get dirty with them.

However, as a kid, I was completely different. I would change my outfit 5-6 times a day. I always had make up on (even for swim practice), high heels, and dressed as close to "red" carpet ready as I could. It's hilarious to see my 3 year old act just like I did. She will change her outfit through out the day, just because (unfortunately all the "dirty" outfits that have been worn inside for 30 min get thrown in the laundry). Dressing like a princess is one of her favorite activities, and no princess is complete without eyeshadow (all the way to the eyebrow as bright as possible), lipstick, blush, nail polish (on both fingers and toes), high heels (the louder the better), hair bows, and anything else sparkly that we can put on. I love seeing her creative side come out, and it's even more fun to see her love and passion for fashion and accessories spread to her cousin. No, not Isla, Landon!

Eyeshadow perfectly applied. Check.

Princess themed dance routine. Check.

Figuring out how to do the "Marilyn Monroe", before even knowing who that is. Check.

Attitude. Double Check.

Once a princess, always a princess!

I love you, Harleigh. I look forward to many more dress ups, and you learning how to do your own laundry!! :)

"I'm growing up"...(insert tear)

I'm really enjoying my time staying home with the kids. I really feel that my relationship with Har and Laws is growing and they are changing by this extra time and attention from mom. As I think how quickly this time will go by, it's really bittersweet. I want them to grow, learn, and enjoy life to the fullest, at the same time I want to protect them and comfort them as if they are still babies.

As Harleigh was coming downstairs, I said "come on down, my little baby."
She quickly corrected me, "Mom, I'm not a baby. Look how much I'm growing up."

I think the little momma inside of me started to cry, and by "cry" I mean have an uncontrollable wailing, gasping for air, "ugly" cry. I'm not looking forward to Harleigh starting school in a few years, that little girl inside of me will totally come out and I'll have no neighbor friends, for sure!;) 

Feb 2013 Kamm Family Photoshoot

I'm always behind in blogging, printing pictures, etc. Earlier this year, we had Somer Ocana Photography come to our house and take family and kid pictures. I think she was great with the kids and did a really good job. Here's Harleigh at 2 and Lawson at 11months. Look at Lawson's baby hair, it still wasn't coming in very thick and you can see right through it. Harleigh was on a "boot" fix so of course, she had to wear her "sparkle" boots. I can't believe how much these two have growth since early February!

 

Easter 2013

Since I'm so behind, below are some pictures from this Easter! Lawson and Harleigh had a blast hunting for Easter eggs with their Bradbury-side cousins Brooks, Landon, and Isla. This was my first time hosting Easter and will likely be the last I host for awhile. After eating, everyone except two got the Norovirus. It was awful, Harleigh got so sick she had to get IV fluids which then led to a trip to Levine Children's due to a medical error on the IV fluids. With all that, the kids still had a good time and the food turned out well.

Getting the hang of the whole "Easter egg hunt"

Seeing what treasures are inside

Isla's happy with her findings

After 2,543 tries this was the best I could get- 4 of 5 looking

Bradbury's

Kamm's

Kamm's with Mimi and Bibi

Mimi and Bibi love their grandkids

Look at that face!

Digging in

Last picture before everyone got sick.