The Wilks

Family Fun - Spring 2009

2009-06-08T17:15:00.001-04:00

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Kayleigh's Summer in Pictures

2008-09-29T12:26:00.004-04:00

So...It's been a long summer and a long time since I've posted anything...I know, I'm a bad person. To make up for it, here is a video montage of Kayleigh's summer fun!

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Kayleigh Sings the Hits

2008-06-01T14:46:00.000-04:00

Daddy Wilks Productions is proud to present Kayleigh Grace in her debut solo music video shot live on location at Casa de Wilks on May 30, 2008 just 15 days prior to her historic 2nd birthday!

Kayleigh learns to share

2008-02-29T17:16:00.001-05:00

Ok, so it's been a long time since I've updated Kayleigh's blog...I get it. Usually I would give you two months worth of photos and blah, blah, blah...but life is pretty busy, so here's a new video to give you your Kayleigh fix.

Happy Birthday, Granny Franny!

2007-12-06T20:17:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh has a special message for Granny Franny on her 5?th birthday!

Kayleigh Plays Peek-A-Boo!

2007-11-30T20:28:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh's Animal Sounds

2007-11-14T23:48:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh Loves animals and loves to make their sounds. She knows several more than showcased here, but here is a sampling of Kayleigh's animal-sound knowledge.

Kayleigh Video at the Park! 17 months old.

2007-11-12T21:02:00.000-05:00

For those who haven't seen Kayleigh in a while, this video will give you a bit of an idea as to how much she has grown and changed. There will be more to come. Enjoy!

Kayleigh's big "date" - 11/12/2007

2007-11-12T20:35:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh spent the morning hanging out with her friend Max. Daddy took the happy couple to the park for a ride o the swings and thrilling adventures on the slides. Kayleigh smiles any time she says Max's name, which has been a lot lately. Daddy's not so sure about this budding romance.

Kayleigh's New "Toy Box" - 11/11/07

2007-11-12T20:27:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh Stands in our new cedar chest that will double as her toy box. She had fun running back and forth in the cedar chest!

Happy Halloween Comparison Photos

2007-11-08T00:28:00.000-05:00

Just for Fun...Here is a photo of Kayleigh in 2006 as a Strawberry (4 1/2 months old) and this year as a ladybug (16 1/2 months old)

Kayleigh The Zoo Guide

2007-11-08T00:11:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh Showed off the zoo for her Grandma and Granddad Jagoditsch on their recent visit to St. Louis on 10/29. She especially enjoyed demonstrating the amazing tool that is the hippo tail.

Day at the Zoo - 9/29

2007-11-07T23:59:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh loves the St. Louis Zoo for it's fun features, such as Hippo Statues, Goats, Train Rides and more...Her parents love it for the price - FREE!

Mirror, Mirror on the wall...

2007-11-07T23:47:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh Discovers the joys...and horrors...of Mirrors...September 22

Sisters!

2007-11-07T23:42:00.000-05:00

You didn't know Kayleigh had a sister, did you? They look a lot alike to me!

The Funny Face of Kayleigh Grace - September 10, 2007

2007-11-07T23:15:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh loves to play during meal time. She was particularly fiesty on this day, showing Daddy all of her "funny" faces. Enjoy!

Moving to St. Louis

2007-11-07T23:08:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh enjoyed her move to St. Louis in August by riding a carusel and finding familiar things to play with, such as the kitty transporter.

July 2007...Kayleigh's last FULL Month in WV

2007-10-25T20:45:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh enjoyed her last FULL month in WV by spending time at the 4th of July parade, trying on her shades indoors, wearing spaghetti, Playing with the ducks at the local pond, and "swimming" in her pool.

Summer Fun! June 23

2007-10-25T20:31:00.000-04:00

Ahhhhhh! The joys of summer!

Water...

...Watermelon...

...A Leisurely "Stroll"...

...And a Family Photograph... It doesn't get any better than this!

Happy Birthday To Kayleigh!

2007-10-25T19:59:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh had a blast at her "Sweet as a Daisy" Birthday Party. Lots of friends and family joined Kayleigh, Mommy, and Daddy for a cookout in the back yard!

Catching up on months of fun...

2007-10-25T19:52:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh moved to Saint Louis in August, along with her parents; dog; and cat, so she has been too busy to update her blog. However, she wanted me to fill you in on the last few months of her life, so we'll run down June-October in the next few entries...

May...the Month of Mess

2007-07-04T13:42:00.000-04:00

For some reason, just about every picture we took of Kayleigh in May was at the dinner table...She thought it was exciting! Is that Kayleigh "Sanders"... great granddaughter of Colonel Sanders? Kayleigh Shows off any empty plate and a full face! MMMM....Spaghetti! It's the floating spoon trick! Kayleigh spends some leisurely time with her Grandparents Wilks and Jagoditsch.

Which One of These is Not Like the Others

2007-06-23T11:07:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh is grossly outnumbered at Easter time...

April...Showers of Fun...

2007-06-23T10:39:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh celebrated Easter in April and apparently did not get all that she wanted in her basket (below), as she learned an obscene gesture (from her mom, we're sure)...

Time "March"es On

2007-06-11T00:21:00.000-04:00

In March, Kayleigh got to enjoy the warmer early spring weather in her spring-time clothes, she learned to drive, and she discovered a new species...Ducks!

February Fun

2007-06-10T09:52:00.000-04:00

February was full of fun for Kayleigh...She met her baby cousin, Asher, for the first time, saw her Grandmom and Granddad Jagoditsch, Celebrated Valentine's day for the first time, and learned to ride a horse...er...dog...Close enough...and got her first kiss...

Catching up on 5 eventful months!

2007-06-10T09:33:00.000-04:00

When last we left, Kayleigh had just opened thousands of shiny packages (ok, dozens, but thousands sounds more impressive), she had just learned to roll from her back to her belly, and she only knew 25 words...or Zero...depending on your perspective...Here it is, June 10, and we have lots of Catching up to do...So without further ado...Here's January...

Kayleigh Klaus With Friends and Family

2007-02-26T23:22:00.000-05:00

Uncle Clayton

Aunt Jennifer

Grandmom Chronister

Uncle Don and Aunt Sue

Grandma and Grandad Jagoditsch

Grandmom Jagoditsch

Cousin Ginny Marie

Uncle Chris with Grandma and Grandad

"Aunt" Karen

"Aunt" Nan

'Tis the Season...For Presents (Christmas '06)

2007-02-26T22:44:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh learned quickly that sometimes it's better to receive than to give...Teach 'em young we say...

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

2007-02-26T22:41:00.000-05:00

Too Long...Photos Finally Return

2007-02-26T22:31:00.000-05:00

It's been too darn long, so the next few Entries are just photos to catch up on the last 3 months of Kayleigh's life! We begin with Thanksgiving at Granddaddy and Gram Wilks' house!

Kayleigh eats duck!

2006-11-19T23:51:00.000-05:00

Mmmm...Duck! It's not just for adults anymore!

Cereal makes you grow!

2006-11-19T23:45:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh enjoys her cereal on November 14, one day after she turned 5 months old. She now weighs 13 lbs., 11 oz. and is 23" long.

Tutu Much Fun with Granny Franny

2006-11-19T23:43:00.000-05:00

Grandparents are fun!

2006-11-19T23:34:00.000-05:00

(Above) Granddad and Grandma Jago show Kayleigh the finer points of goofing off on 11/11 and (Below) Kayleigh celebrates her 5 month birthday on 11/13 with her favorite maternal grandparents ;)

Grandma Jagoditsch is Here!

2006-11-19T23:17:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh received a visit from Grandma and Granddad Jagoditsch on 11/11/06 and spends a few fun-filled minutes with Granny Franny!

More Halloween fun with Mommy and Daddy!

2006-11-19T22:52:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween!

2006-11-19T22:42:00.000-05:00

MMMM...Candy! By the way, for those without 20/20 vision...Kayleigh handed out candy as a strawberry...not a tomato.

Ready for my close-up!

2006-11-19T22:32:00.000-05:00

Satisfied Customer!

2006-11-19T22:25:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh Chills in her High Chair after partaking in a lovely meal of mushy cereal on October 26. She had been eating cereal at breakfast for about 11 days when this picture was taken.

Kayleigh's First Snow on 10/23/06

2006-11-19T22:14:00.000-05:00

Ok, so, you have to look really hard and kind of use your imagination ... but I swear, there are snow flurries falling in these photos!

Pretty Flowers for a Pretty Girl!

2006-11-19T22:09:00.000-05:00

We should probably clean Kayleigh's ears. There are flowers growing out of them!

It's the Not-So-Great Pumkin Charlie Brown!

2006-11-19T21:51:00.000-05:00

(Top Left) Not only is Kayleigh sitting with a pumpkin...but she is sitting all by herself! (Top Right) Ooooooh! Mesmerizing! Kayleigh gets lost in the beauty that is the pumpkin stem! As for the rest of these photos, so it's the same thing. We thought they were rather cute! October 15, 2006.

Her We Go Steelers, Here We Go!

2006-11-19T21:44:00.000-05:00

Indoctrination? Naw! Kayleigh loves watching the Steelers with her daddy. We have to watch her, though. She tends to swear and throw things when the Steelers mess up, which has been a lot this season...Parenting can be so hard!

Kayleigh and Mommy watch Soccer

2006-11-19T21:40:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh poses with Mommy one day after she turned 4 months old (10/14). They were enjoying watching her big cousins, Isaac and Ethan, play soccer.

Couch Potato

2006-11-19T21:29:00.000-05:00

Start 'em young we say! Kayleigh is learning to be very proficient as a couch potato. At left, just lounging on October 4, and at right, Kayleigh tries on her Halloween outfit, while chillin' on the couch on 10/11. What a multi tasker!

Kayleigh on the High Seas

2006-11-19T21:23:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh looks like she's ready for a storm out in the middle of the ocean on 10/01/06. Captain Ahab has nothing on this little adventurer!

By Popular Demand: Just Photos! from 9/23, 26 and 30

2006-11-18T23:08:00.000-05:00

Fun With Bumbo

2006-11-18T22:08:00.000-05:00

Kayleigh learns to sit, courtesy of her Bumbo seat!

September 21 and 23

Gottcha!

2006-10-21T23:44:00.000-04:00

Ladybugs have invaded West Virginia this year, so Kayleigh is doing her part to help control the ladybug population by catching them one by one. Quite impressive!

GIVE ME A HUG!

2006-10-21T23:40:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh reaches out for some love and affection!

Kayleigh Poses with Mommy and Daddy...Just Not at the Same Time!

2006-10-21T23:31:00.000-04:00

Who does Kayleigh look like? We all know whom she likes best...Just don't tell her mother!

Back By Popular...and Coersive...Demand

2006-10-21T23:14:00.000-04:00

So, it's been a while since Kayleigh last showed up on her blog, and for that she apologizes. But she wants all of her fans, who have been asking for more pictures, to know that she has been very busy...As you can see from these pictures from 9-16 & 17, she has been busy... Sleeping...

...Laughing...

...And Playing Peek-A-Boo!

TurtleNeck

2006-09-24T22:56:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh demostrates her amazing head and neck control during tummy time on September 15. Her mom says Kayleigh looks like a turtle when she looks around from her tummy position. Guess that' s cause she's trying to look like her toy turtle in the left corner of these photos.

Kayleigh Discovers the Joys of Sitting

2006-09-24T22:51:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh loves to sit up with the aid of her boppy pillow. Here, she practices for her future career as a Nascar Driver.

Who Knew Diaper Changes Could Be So Funny?

2006-09-24T22:41:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh, at 3 months and 2 days (9-15-06), is discovering how fun diaper changes can be, as well as how cool it is to laugh!

Sleepy Time is Moving Time!

2006-09-24T22:37:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh got her legs moving so much, she slid right off her her positioning pillow. Her head now lays where her feet once did.

Reading Time With Granny Franny

2006-09-24T22:29:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh is so smart! She is teaching her Grandma how to read and she's just 2 months and 3 weeks of age in this picture.

One Hat...So Many Ways to Wear it!

2006-09-24T00:12:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh Demonstrates the many ways that one pink hat can be worn...

There's the Sherlock Holmes look...

...The "Out On Safari" look...

...And Finally, the Beach-Bum, Floppy-Hat Look

Look Mom...I can Fly!

2006-09-24T00:05:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh takes flight above Daddy's head...Mommy likes to warn Daddy about the hazards of flying too close to the fan.

Kayleigh, the Happy Conductor

2006-09-23T23:36:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh is teaching the neighborhood kids the finer points of conducting a symphony...and as you can see she loves every minute of it! Step 1: Tap the wand Lightly to get the attention of your orchestra

Step 2: When the music gets exciting...Put your whole body into it!

Step 3: During the ending...Show off by conducting with ONE HAND!

Step 4: When it's over and the people are applauding your amazing performance...Give a sheepish grin and feign humility

Hi-Ho-Hi-Ho, It's off to Church We Go

2006-09-23T23:12:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh loves to dress up for church. She insisted on this beautiful pink dress...Then She stole the show!... (Right) Kayleigh and Mommy share a happy moment in the nursery at church. (Below) Kayleigh gives her famous constipated look...what a lady!

Kayleigh Meets Aunt Esther and Uncle Dale

2006-09-23T23:07:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh had a great time meeting her Great Aunt Esther and Uncle Dale on August 23, 2006. They came all the way from Beaver Falls, PA just for this one photo. Kayleigh has a lot of fans!

Two-Months Old! August 13, 2006 Photo Shoot

2006-09-23T22:51:00.000-04:00

Careful...She's addictive

2006-09-23T22:34:00.000-04:00

Martyn and Zoe Smith came all the way to the states from England on their honeymoon just to see Kayleigh...Really...Who can blame them? ...Warning! Once you hold her, you'll want one of your very own!

Kayleigh Hangs with Her Favorite Person...

2006-09-23T22:31:00.000-04:00

...'Nuff Said

Kayleigh Hangs with the Jagos

2006-09-23T22:19:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh Meets her Uncle Jonathan for the first time and enjoys a few poses with the whole family...sans Daddy.

Here Comes the Bride!

2006-08-21T00:20:00.000-04:00

Mommy and Kayleigh pose with "Aunt" Rikki at her wedding reception. Daddy hopes Kayleigh had fun, because this is as close as she's going to get to a wedding dress for at least 40 years...And by that time...Why bother? Sounds like a great idea!

Wedding? What Wedding? It's Nap Time!

2006-08-21T00:14:00.000-04:00

All the excitement of a big Atlanta wedding wiped Kayleigh out. Here, she poses with Mommy and Daddy after the ceremony. She was saving her energy for all that dancing she would do at the reception.

Stop and Smell the Roses

2006-08-21T00:08:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh, dressed for her first wedding, stops to smell her first rose. She was a big fan and a big hit at Bethany's friend, Rikki's, wedding in Atlanta on August 5.

Kayleigh Makes Friends with "Aunt" Nicole

2006-08-21T00:03:00.000-04:00

Bethany's good friend, Nicole, endears herself to Kayleigh in the language the little one knows best...MMM! Food!

After Dinner Fun

2006-07-30T18:16:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh looks content after eating a nice big meal!

Kissing the ground...That Daddy walks on

2006-07-30T18:10:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh has been taught well to kiss the very ground that her daddy walks on...What a smart little girl!

Never too early to Start...

2006-07-30T18:06:00.000-04:00

She may not be able to speak, crawl, or walk, but Kayleigh (aka "The Prodigy") practices for her future career as a symphony conductor. Look at the amazing technique!

Wrapped around her Finger!

2006-07-30T18:00:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh has her daddy wrapped around her finger...And she knows it!

Over the River and through the woods to Grandmother's House we Go!

2006-07-30T17:53:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh was so excited to be at Gram and Granddad's house...She fell asleep in Gram's arms. Must've been the scintillating conversation.

Happy "Month Day" to You! Kayleigh at One Month Old 7/13/06!

2006-07-20T22:23:00.000-04:00

(Left) Kayleigh Shows off her month-old muscles. And, no, She's not on steriods. She got 'em honest! (Right) "Come on ride the train hey ride it, CHOO CHOO!" Kayleigh celebrates turning 1 month by dancing to the Quad City DJs hit song. (Below) Kayleigh Practice her phone etiquette. She's a month-old prodigy!

It's Tummy Time!

2006-07-20T22:16:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh Loves playing on her tummy... for a moment... We won't go into what happens after that moment!

Kayleigh's First 4th!

2006-07-20T22:05:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh dons her new digs from Gram and Aunt Sheri to celebrate her first Independence day. The only fireworks Kayleigh enjoyed came from a lightning storm that literally shook the house. As you can see, she was mightily impressed...She slept through it all!

Sleepy Girl! July 2nd and 3rd

2006-07-19T23:27:00.000-04:00

She's My "BRIGHT" Eyed Girl

2006-07-19T23:08:00.000-04:00

More Family Fun with the Jagos

2006-07-19T22:53:00.000-04:00

(Right) Kayleigh poses with her extended Jago-family

(Left) 3 Generations of Jagoditsch Women...err...girls...

Kayleigh Meets Uncle Clayton and Aunt Jennifer

2006-07-19T22:27:00.000-04:00

(Left) Uncle Clayton and Aunt Jennifer steal a few moments...and kisses with Kayleigh Grace. We think they could get used to this! Perhaps? (Right) Kayleigh is wide awake for Aunt Jennifer

(Below) Baby Duncan says, "Don't Forget about me!"

Kayleigh...Everyone's Little Girl

2006-06-24T19:17:00.000-04:00

Daddy's Little Girl!... 6/18/06

...Mommy's Little Girl... 6/17/06

...Grandma Fran's Little Girl

6/17/06

Fingers are for Eating!

2006-06-24T19:07:00.000-04:00

When Kayleigh is not eating, sleeping, or well...you know...she enjoys nibbling on her favorite snack...Hands and Fingers!

Play Time!

2006-06-18T23:51:00.000-04:00

Above, Kayleigh is mezmorized by her link-a-do piano, but it's not long before she tires of play time and tries to make a run for it (right).

Kayleigh Grace - The Greatest Father's Day Present Ever!

2006-06-18T23:28:00.000-04:00

Wow! Kayleigh's only five days old and she has already gotten daddy a Father's Day gift. Nate loves his frame, but his little one is his real Father's day present.

Bath Time...First Time...Not so Fun!

2006-06-18T22:56:00.000-04:00

Bethany ("Mom") gets Kayleigh ready for bedtime her first night home with bath-time help from "Grandmom" Jagoditsch. As you can see above, Kayleigh is not a fan of bath time.

Kayleigh Grace, up close and personal

2006-06-17T13:38:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh's First Night Home

2006-06-17T13:03:00.000-04:00

Above, Kayleigh tries out her bassinet, and she swings dinner away in her new swing from Aunt Sheri.

Kayleigh goes home from the hospital!

2006-06-16T22:49:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh gets her first ride in the car seat as she goes home from the hospital on 6-15-06.

Kayleigh meets her cousin, Carter!

2006-06-16T22:23:00.000-04:00

Uncle Aaron and Aunt Sheri bring Carter to see little Kayleigh. The twins, Isaac and Ethan were at Bible School.

Below, Aunt Sheri holds her little neice after delivery and again on 6-14-06 for a visit.

The Grandparents get into the action!

2006-06-16T20:17:00.000-04:00

(Great) Grandma Juanita holds

Kayleigh for the first time

Papa Eckles (great grandpa)

Holds an alert Kayleigh

Granddad and Grandmom Jagoditsch hold their first grandchild!

Granddad Wilks looks to see if Kayleigh has his ears,

while Gram Wilks holds her baby's first baby on 6-13-06!

Kayleigh's Proud Parents

2006-06-16T19:52:00.000-04:00

Mom and dad are proud of their Kayleigh. Above, mom holds her just minutes after her arrival and dad finally gets a few minutes with his little girl.

Kayleigh Grace is here!

2006-06-16T19:22:00.000-04:00

Kayleigh Grace Arrived on Tuesday, June 13 at 4:25 a.m. She weighed in at a lovely 5 lbs., 12 oz. and is 18 1/2" long.