Landon Keith Kuykendall

Introducing Landon Keith Kuykendall:
Born January 4th, 2010 at 6:37pm. He weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces, and measured 19 1/2 inches long.

We are so excited to have him here, and have been pretty preoccupied with adjusting to having a newborn. He's a pretty good baby so far, except for when he's getting his diaper changed. I've learned that he likes the Boppy, lying on his tummy/side (and can roll onto his side from his back), and his pacifier now and then. He does not like having his diaper or clothes changed, sleeping in his pack and play, being swaddled, and now and then dislikes his pacifier. He seems to be pretty strong physically, and very strong willed-he must get that from my side of the family.

As for looks, I think he looks like Keith from the eyes up, and like me from the nose down. He also looks a lot different in pictures than in real life, so everyone needs to come visit us in Texas to meet him in person =).

Kate Austin

Great trip to Utah

Visit to Thanksgiving Point

I guess it's only open one day per year, but it's fun

recent pix

Easter

For Easter, we went to my brother Shawn's house for dinner, and for Keith to meet Baby Kate. Nothing too exciting, but the food and company were great.

We also made a final decision to move to Texas May 3rd, so Keith can continue his job search there. I gave my notice at work today, so if anyone in the American Fork UT area is looking for a GREAT full time job, let me know so I can recommend you! I will really miss my co-workers, and especially the atmosphere of my job.

I'm going to miss my family, and I'm especially saddened by the idea that some of my nieces and nephews here won't remember Keith- it may be a while before we'll get to be able to go back to UT or CA. I just hope the ones that are old enough to remember us remember that we are the "cool" aunt and uncle!!

Andrew's birthday party was on sunday, can't believe he's 3 already!
I also caught Ryan making his monster sound on tape.. he's so cute.

The Latest Austin

Erik the Great

Erik just completed his first season of wrestling! He is a great little wrestler and suprisingly agressive and agile on the mat. We were suprised how determined and unrelenting he can be even when pinned down, he was usually able to get back up and keep going. Off the mat, hwe was gregarious and friendly with all the other kids. He really enjoys the sport and ended the season 5-3 and is looking forward to next year when he will be even bigger, stronger and faster!

Italian Night

Sunday Dinner at the Austin Household

Andrew is simply adorable!

Can I Please Have some?

In his defense, he WAS willing to share with Grandpa, he actually said "oh, wait just a minute" while he went back to scoop him more than what he had originally offered.
What a sweet little boy. :)

Landheim Family Christmas 2008

We had a spectacular time this Christmas season and were able to visit with family and friends as well as do a lot of fun activities with the kids. We rode the Polar Express, saw Santa, strolled the plaza to view the lights at temple sqaure, went sledding, performed the traditional family Christmas pagent and had our first ever family ski trip! Little Sofia (age 2 1/2) was able to get up on skis for the first time. She only lasted about an hour, but had blast nonetheless. We look forward to many more family ski trips in the future!

Thanksgiving at the Kuykendall House

Keith's parents came to visit us for Thanksgiving. We had a good time with them!
Keith and I with all the food. There was so much! We'll have leftovers for days, which isn't necessarily a bad thing =)
The mess that making such a "feast" creates. This was AFTER two loads of dishes had already been done...

I'm thankful for so many things, but as of last night, I was thankful I was able to have Keith's parents with us, and we were able to eat a turkey without getting food poisoning!!
I was pretty nervous about cooking dinner, and wasn't sure if I would do it, but Keith convinced to me to at least try, and I'm glad he did. I, at least, thought it turned out okay!

Autumn in Utah

Here are a few of our photos taken at Ashley's baptism and on our recent trip to Utah. It was so beautiful there, with the autumn trees and leaves everywhere. Makes me wonder why was it again that we chose Bakersfield. I'm sure there was a reason, but it escapes me for the moment. How we love the fall colors and being with our grandchildren in Utah. We were so glad that Sharol, Andrew and Ryan shared the journey with us, and gave the Austin cousins a chance to be together. Great events, great food, great fun. We hated to go home!

Fall

Mom, Dad, Sharol, Andrew, and Ryan came to Utah for Ashley's baptism this past weekend. The kids had fun playing in the leaves in their church clothes afterwards. We also had a BBQ at Chris's, and a delicious chicken dinner at Shannon's.

Thanks for visiting us!!