About Us

Our family started November 5, 2004. We welcomed Kylee Jolene into our family on May 31, 2008. Kevin is going to school to become a real estate appraiser. I just graduated from Phoenix College with an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. I am enrolled in the degree completion program at NAU to complete my Bachelors degree. Kylee is in Tiny Footsteps Preschool and loves every minute of it. We want to share our lives with all of you and hope this blog will help us do that.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Remember When

1- Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant? At my house
2- Who was with you? Kevin, he said that he had to be there and if I found out by myself he would be sad.
3- How did you find out that you were pregnant? I have to agree with the world and say the same way everybody does. You pee on the stick.
4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant? Excited
5- Your Husbands reaction? Excited
6- Who was the first person you told? We tried to wait to see what it was, but couldn't wait that long. We told Kyle first ... I think. Maybe it was my parents.
7. Did you plan to get pregnant? Yes
8-Was everybody happy for you? Of Course
9- Did you go out and celebrate? I don't think so, but we probably did.
10- Did you want to find out the sex? most definitely. I needed to know. I had to prepare!
11- What was the sex? a girl, and she was not shy about it!
12-Did anyone throw you a baby shower? Yes
13- If yes, who? My mom and my sisters, and my mother-in-law and my sisters-in-law.
14- Did you get any outfits at the baby shower that you just knew you weren't going to put on your baby? I don't remember any, but I'm sure that there were.
15- How much weight did you gain? I gained 25 after I lost about 8 from being sick!
16- Did you loose all of the weight that you gained? Not yet, but I will. I need to get my butt in gear.
17- Did you get a lot of stretch marks? Yes. I was so upset about it, but it was worth it.
18- What did you crave the most? I only had one craving.
19- Did you crave anything crazy? Whole tomatoes and salt. It was so good once I got to eat it.
20- Who or what got on your nerves the most? Having Kylee kick my ribs constantly. But I understand. She was so long that she didn't have anywhere else to kick.
21- Were you married at the time? Of course
22- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? Nope.
23- Where were you when you went into labor? At the hospital.... I was induced
24- Did your water break? No the doctor did it for me.
25- Who drove you to the hospital? Kevin
26- Did you go early or late? 4 days late. :(
27- Who was in the room with you when you gave birth? just Kevin
28- Was it video taped? Nope
29- Did you have any drugs for the pain? Epidural
30-Did you go Natural or have a c-section? Natural
31- What was your first reaction after giving birth? I was very relieved to get her out. I didn't get to hold her right away because she had some poop in her lungs and they needed to clean it out before she took a breath. I couldn't believe that I was a mom. It was the greatest feeling ever.
32- How big was the baby(s)? 9lbs 3oz and 22 inches long
33- Did your Husband cry? Nope
34- What did you name the baby(s)? Kylee Jolene Hickman
35- Did the baby(s) have any complications? Miconium (poop) in the lungs
36- How old is your baby today? She is 6 months and 2 days
37- When is the next one(s) coming? In a year or so.
38-If you could, would you do it all over again? of course I tag.... Ande, Malisa, Lindsey, Jaime and Cami

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Happy Halloween!!!!!

We had so much fun bringing Kylee to the 25th Ward Trunk-or-Treat. It was so fun. Here are some random pictures of the Trunk-or-Treat and of Kylee and us at my parent's house afterward. Enjoy!
Arys Palmer is too dang cute!!!
I love the Sumo costumes!
Kylee's favorite across the street neighbor, Brianna Hopper!
The Ryan family dressed as the characters from the movie Enchanted! Too Cute!
Grant is too cute as a dinosaur! Roar!






I love the costumes here!

John Palmer, getting some food before going to the Westwood vs. Mesa High football game! Mesa High spanked Westwood. Jackrabbits ROCK!!!!!

Don't mess with Kylee the bear. GRRRRR!!!


Afer the Trunk-or-Treat, we went to my parent's house and took pictures with the new babies in the family, and most of the cousins! It was so much fun. Kylee can't get enough of Gavin (the blue monster)!
Jennifer & Gavin (Blue Monster), Bethany & Kylee (Bear), Noah (Black Spiderman, not Venom), Ande & Logan (Giraffe), and Brock (Jedi Knight)
My cousin Logan and I are playin' and giving each other lots of hugs and kisses!




I was so tired after that long night of pictures and fun!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Daddy's Funny!

Here are a few videos of my dad feeding me. He is such a goof ball!


Daddy's trying to feed me and talk on his phone at the same time! I want my food!!!!!

I finally got my food! Yeah! Why is he wearing those silly glasses?

Daddy's telling me that I need to swallow my food. Why? Can't I just spit it out everywhere?

Yummy Yummy Yummy!

Last night was my very first night trying to eat my rice cereal with a spoon instead of out of a bottle. It was very interesting. I had a lot of fun with my mommy and daddy though. They had a lot of fun too. Check it out!



Do all mommies do this, or just mine? She was making faces the whole time I was trying to eat!

Mommy, I can do it myself!!!

See, I told you so!

This is the final picture! It was a very fun night. I can't wait for dinner tonight!!!

At Work With Mommy!

About a month ago, my mom took me to work with her while my Grandma got better. I had such a great time at work with my mom. I have a crib there to take my naps in, toys to play with, and I even got to help my mom with some of her work. It was so much fun. Here are some pictures.