9 months photos...

I am way behind.  Lots, lots, lots has happened since Easter.  Mommy got a new job as a branch manager/closer at a title company in Las Colinas, you turned one (see future posts), and Daddy is now the manager of the Walmart location in McKinney!

We are busy loving you, laughing at you and with you, and being in awe of you!

Yes, Zeus is still up to no good, either.

At nine months, you were:
-A pro at sitting up and crawling EVERYWHERE!
-Smiling and answering to your name, turning your head to your name
-You loved you shake your head "no" all the time
-You finally have teeth!  Two on the bottom!!
-Sipping water out of the sippy cup, even the straw cup!
-You love to pull yourself up on the crib and your play toy table.
-Chewing on anything and everything you can get your hands on!
-You were done with bows at this time (SAD DAY FOR MAMA)

Here are pictures from your 9 month photo session taken by Rhiannon Evans Photography in June. It's really a shame you aren't very cute....JOKE!

Happy Easter Baby Girl!

What a special day today has been!!??  We were going to go to Church and to brunch today, but since our weeks are so hectic and fast, we decided that Jesus wouldn't mind too much if we rested and celebrated Him at our home!   

You are growing so very much, Hadley.  You are just over 18 pounds and you are sitting up.   You love to crawl around (or should I say pull yourself around)...you are almost crawling, and when you do, we will be busy little baby chasers.  You love to wiggle and kick your legs.  You like to get wet doggie kisses. You blow bubbles and make all sorts of sounds.  You make us laugh!   You are almost too big for your changing table...you move around on it so much and like to roll over, so Mommy and Daddy have to be EXTRA careful.

Nana came to visit you at the end of March, while Mommy and Daddy went to Las Vegas for a little getaway. It was a fun time for all of us.  Nana and the Aunts from Oklahoma took you to the Coach outlet in Allen, and of course, spoiled you more by purchasing your first Coach purse.  Silly Nana!!!

On Tuesday, April 3rd, there was a big set of storms and tornadoes in the DFW area.  It was very very scary.  Mommy and Daddy were so worried about you!   The storms were very quick and they were doing a lot of damage to other communities, but God kept us all safe!   I saved a newspaper clipping for your baby book.

Here are some special pictures that Mommy wanted to share with you for your first Easter.

Easter Basket - bubble fan, little swimmers for the pool, baby wipes, a new loofah, and a stacker toy - chocolate for Mommy and Daddy too, of course :)

Easter 2012 with EB at Willow Bend Mall (Mommy and Daddy called him EB)

7 months young on April 6th, 2012

Sitting Up and Other Things!

You will be crawling in no time!

Every single day seems to bring new changes, Hadley. Each day, you get a little bit bigger, a little more cuter, and a whole lot sassier. Your laughter is contagious and you are such a good baby.

Here are some things that have been happening lately.

-You started solid foods! You really do not have any dislikes...if I had to pick one, prunes are not your favorite. You love sweet potatoes and bananas the best.
-You also love yogurt mixed with fruit.
-Nana and Pops got Mommy a Baby Bullet for Christmas and I make you some of your foods fresh.
-You wore NB diapers until you were about 10 pounds, then we switched to 1.
-You are now in a Size 3 diaper.
-You have been sleeping in your crib or sleeper (Rock and Play) since you were about 6 weeks old.
-Sleeping is one of your favorite things. You are great at it! Mommy and Daddy do not know what it is like to be sleepless.
-You have started teething a bit. No teeth, yet - as of March 2, though.
-Your must have's are: wubbanub and now, your lovey.
-We can go out to dinner and you will not make a peep! You are a great baby!!!
-Everyone comments on how mild-mannered and what a good baby you are.
-Zeus, Lola, and Tuffy all love to be by you and sneak a lick.
-You were not in 6 months clothes very long. You are already tall that 9 months fit you well (you are not even 6 months old yet - you will be on the 6th of March - in 4 days).
-You still spit up quite a bit. You always get changed at daycare in different clothes.
-You are the best thing to ever happen to us!

Sitting Up!  March 1, 2012

Growing...Growing...Growing

Hadley, the past 5 months have flown by...we have gone through a lot of formula, a ton of diapers, so many wipes, and a ton of smiles.  We have cherished moments and laughter with you, sweet girl.   We love you so very much.   I have told many people that every single day, you change a little bit more into a little person and not just a baby.  It makes me happy, but sad at the same time, that you grow so very fast!