Scott meant to post these pictures with his Farmer's Market post but ran out of time and had to go to bed (he actually has to get up early), so here I am doing the honors. Kate's grandparents have already heard this story, but today at church we were sitting near this visiting family - the 18-year-old daughter had just been baptized and her mom showed up to support her for her confirmation. Anyway, they were sitting just behind us, and Kate, who likes to comment on all the people she sees, pointed to the mom and said, "Lady!" She smiled at Kate, who had now caught the attention of most of the people sitting around us. Kate looked at her a little longer, then pointed again and loudly declared, "Funny hair!" Her daughter started cracking up and we were so embarrassed! It was funny but I felt badly for the lady, especially since she was a visitor. She was smiling like she understood but also seemed a little embarrassed. Her hairstyle wasn't radical but it was a little spiky on top and apparently Kate thought it was amusing enough to comment. I fear that this is just the beginning of embarrassing tactless-child incidents. Anyone have a funny one to share? I know that I gave my mom her share of awkward moments (including once telling a man he was fat when we were stuck with him in an elevator) so maybe this is just karma.
Anyway, here's a photo where both father and daughter were taken by surprise.
Piano lesson.
Scott "styled" her hair. This is the clown/mad scientist/Beethoven look. At least it's growing.
When we ask Kate to smile for the camera, this is what we get - pure cheese.
Thanks to Grandma Swendsen for this cute bathing ensemble.
After a few minutes of trying to coax Kate to drop the last inch from the bed to the ground, we usually just leave her like this until her arms finally give out.
The double-chug. I can't imagine that diluted apple juice and milk taste that good together, but for Kate, it's all about the entertainment value.
Wearing glasses that belong to Austin (or Clint?), and the cute cherry dress from Grandma.
Austin had a longboarding accident. It wasn't pretty. Ask him to tell you about it sometime. Also, Kate was traumatized by his wounds and now "owie" and "Austin" are basically synonymous for her.
Here is a panoramic shot of Salt Lake that Scott took from a viewpoint we often hike to.
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Holy Cow! She is such a cheese. I love it!. I love her personality. By the way, how do you guys keep up with your schedules blogging at 2 in the morning?!?!
Funny girl!! If I just saw that pictures of Kate with crazy hair, I would guess there was some African-American blood in her.
hahah! That story is SO funny!! And all these pictures were SO CUTE :)Way to make an adorable little girl! :)
the double-chug picture reminds me of camille at that age (remember?) and the styled hair is lookin like Fredrick Douglas
Now we are getting somewhere. Kate's fake smile for the camera and accompanying pose is almost identical to a picture of Jennifer at the identical age. I am sure Mom can find the picture.
The didgeridoo contest is still wide open, since I can't come up with anything besides whales, and I can't name the species.
Crazy about the snake!
Kate is as cute as ever! I laughed heartily about the double sippy cup action!
I can't believe she said that in church! Her vocab impresses me.
When I was little I would climb out of my high chair and scream about getting down that last 2 inches because I was afraid of that part, according to what my mom tell me.
You know we love getting pictures -
thanks for posting (we especially love seeing Kate). I like her new
hair do. Love, Mom
One time in church several months ago, Ryder yelled as loud as he could, "Look mom! Grandpa sleeping right there!" As he very energetically motioned to an old man sitting behind us. Then of course, he had to repeat it a couple times so that the ENTIRE congregation would notice. I felt bad for the person giving the talk. :(
Also, when Burke was little he was in an elevator with his mom and a rather large woman. After circling the woman, looking her up and down, he commented to his mom, "Whoa, that is one big body!"
Gotta love the things kids say...
Tell Austin I sympathize with his long board crash. I once did the same on those evil razor scooters...but thats a long story.
Kate is so cute. I think its funny she won't let go of the sheets to drop to the floor. Reese began doing that as before she could walk. It always scared me but I thought I'd rather teach her how than have her dive face first. She would hit her feet and fall to her bum, or sometimes she would roll all the way back to her head. Its funny how different little kids can be. Kate is so cautious does things on her own time. Reese doesn't think, she just goes for it. I bet Kate has a lot less bruises to show off than Reese. Cute pics Jen.
Ha ha!! That's hilarious. Embarrassing indeed, but what can you do? Kennedy's not there yet, but I'm sure we'll get our share. You look GORGEOUS in the picture of you and Kate on the piano.
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