C E R E A L.....

Do your thang!

Only in our wildest dreams did we hope for a little girl who loved to dance this much...for your viewing pleasure...a little montage to hold you over until you see her in person.

much love to everyone...

Random acts...

It seems calm, and then, out of the blue...

LuLu finding her legs...

Go girlfriend go!!!

Video!!!!

LuLu finding her voice...

Loving the Fun Center!

Thanks so much Grandma! This thing ROCKS! Watch me bounce....

Click this url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eK5l8NZYj4

Mother's Day...

Six months ago, this post would have read something entirely different. It would have been a long diatribe about what a kind and loving woman my mother is. A woman that fills each room she enters with love and grace. A woman that taught me to always assume the best in others. A woman that spoke the words, 'if you have a smile, share a smile' almost every day of my life. And a woman that I have counted on all these years for the nurturing and support that only she could provide.

Today, the day after my first Mother's Day, the message seems just as relevant, but warranting a few tweaks.

On my very first Mother's Day, I had the privilege of waking up with both my mother and my daughter in our house, courtesy of my husband who made it all happen, much to my surprise. The feeling was unlike any other I've experienced. "Unconditional love ever-present" is the only way to describe it.

So on this day after Mother's Day, I've been reminded as I reminisce of the brief but meaningful memories from yesterday. I'm reminded to take time and treasure all the little moments that make up the bond mothers and daughters share. To go slow and take our time together so not to miss the wide smiles or animated laughs. To lay in the grass and feel the wind through our hair. To take naps and rest up so that our time awake is filled with energy. To listen to great music and dance whenever we can. To share history and stories over and over. And most of all to love consistently, unconditionally, and purely.

There is no greater gift than LuLu. No greater pleasure than to mother a child. No greater responsibility than to fill her with the same love and hope and optimism my mother has given me.

Here's to the first of many and a few LuLu memories with the mom and grandmoms she'll [hopefully] treasure all her life.

LuLu almost 5 months when she was hanging with Nana




Chillin on Mother's Day with Mom, Grandma, Dad, Dixie & Fenway

Long time coming....

Hi all, to say it has been a while since our last post is an understatement. Since then, LuLu/Logan has traveled the east coast 4 times, met cousins, learned to roll over (kind of), and developed a showstopping smile. We're including a bunch of photos, and trying our best to commit to more regular updates. Much love!

Flight #1

First stop in Boston with Nana, Papa, Mom and Dad

NANA!!!

Happy to be in Cousin Erin's arms

Hanging with the girls

Cousin Ashleigh helping change my diaper



Getting so much love from the Boston cousins - Will, Erin and Ashleigh



Snack courtesy of Grandpa



Grandpa makes for good bed

Perla comes to Washington!

Fired up over my life full of hope

First Eskimo kiss with Cousin Ellie

With Grandma on her birthday...

Aunt Jay, Uncle Dave, and Cousin Ellie

Not a fan of hooded anything...super cranks.

Eyeing Easter pancakes



Just a generally, happy, loving little blessing.

More soon from Aunt Michelle's wedding and Nana's visit...

L.L. Cool K - Hip to Obama

First, props to Aunt Michelle for the new nickname. Perfect timing as I needed a cooler handle to jive with the new administration.

It's been a big few days here in our nation's capitol. While everyone has been scurrying around to catch a glimpse of our new president, i've been sitting back, waiting out the rush, chillin with Nana.

Does it get cooler than this?

Finally we make eye contact...can't wait to hang out now that we're grown up, and show you some of my moves Sam!

What's the deal here? Hmmm...I gotta take notes from my new girlfriend...Cyndi looks awfully fired holiding Sam.

Thank God Nana is coming soon...my parents can't take a picture to save their life

YEAH Nana!!!!!!!!!

Daddy loving it up on his credentials at the Inaugural concert.

I stayed home and watched on TV - you tell me that I'm not the sharpest tack in this shed.

This is me. Watching Obama take the oath of office on TV. You can't make this sh** up.

Girl Power!!!

Little Logan Lane was 1 month old on the day that her mom started writing this entry. This was meant to be a birthday post and now instead, it's the beginning of a renewed commitment to keep photos of our growing girl coming.

When we talked about this post, Logan advised she'd like it to be dedicated to many of the girls that have shared their ooohs, ahhhs, kisses, couture, and counsel the days past. After all, there's nothing quite like being a girl and LuLu's been the lucky recipient of many role models showing her the early ropes.

So a little late, but better that than never...here it is and stay tuned, we're back on the bus!

Daddy can be in the Girl Power issue only to advise him that in future years he will need to put PRESENTS in my Christmas stocking, not me.

It was about time M-Dub came back from France...where have you been with my fashion plate?

Yo Lisa, how much longer do I have to wait for my playmate? Tell Dylan that I'll share my clothes, but not my hair gel.

As exciting as this is...a girl's gotta get her beauty rest.

F E E E E D me....And while you're at it Nicole, teach my Mom how to give me a bath!

Nothing like Grandma kisses.

Or Mommy kisses!

Smiling at you again soon....

Happy Birthday Logan

Logan is one week old today - She just finished the New York Times crossword puzzle and uploaded her resume to change/gov

Her essay to the Obama/Biden transition -
I may only have one week of life experience, but I've got plenty of experience being changed




E - a - s - y little Logan, I remain the pooper queen in this crib

It's a dog day in the Kline house for me and Dix - What is this little hick-upin, poopin, sleepin creature doin takin over all the attention

Future career aspiration - Logan on the lamb

Cousin Ellie may think that she's cool wearing sunglasses, but I'm just getting warmed up over here

Daddy's ultimate nightmare - the boys come a callin

Logan's Run

Patience is not consistent with a Kline's state of being. And so it begins...
Logan Lane Kline arrived at 12:04 pm on December 2, 2008 - NINE days early.
She's been resting comfortably, "eating" plenty and pooping tar-like material.
For now, we'll just share photos of the former...






above: Mom & Dad counting fingers and toes on little Logan just after she was born.

above: Nana Ronnie meeting the brand new Logan Lane...

above: Dad and Logan the morning after...

above: Papa Bill laughing at Logan's first joke...

above: Cuz Sarah, not to be confused with cuz Dixie or Fenway, has taken on the alias of Logan's Wing-woman.

above:
Logan's California dreamin'


To keep up with Logan's run - log on at: http://www.klinetimes.blogspot.com/
We suspect that there will be plenty to keep us all entertained...