One Month - October 6th

Mommy is a little late at posting this...(what can I say?  I have my hands full)
There are so many fun things to report.  I hope I don't embarrass you with some of these details, but I want to remember all of the wonderful things about you.   From September 6th to October 6th, here are some fun things that have happened in our household and in the world in which you live!

-You love to sleep!  You sleep anywhere.  In Mommy's arms, on Daddy's chest, in your basinette, in your Rock and Play Sleeper, in your crib, and especially in your carrier!
-The doggies love you...they like to sniff you and sit by Mommy whenever you are in my arms.  They are so good with you, which had us worried a bit, but they have done great.
-You love to ride in the car.  Mommy and you will run errands and you love to sleep in your car seat and in the shopping cart at the store.
-You are such a good baby!
-Nana came and stayed with us for three weeks and was such a huge help!  Daddy and Mommy would have never known some of the stuff that she taught us and helped us with.
-While we were in the hospital with you, Zeus and Lola decided to eat and chew on everything in the backyard.  It was so funny...Pops sent a picture to us that said "welcome to the warzone".  They were missing us!
-The hospital food was so yummy!!!  We may go back a time or two and especially if you have a brother or sister!
-We love you so very much.  Everyone tried to tell us the great capacity of love and we didn't understand until after you were here.  Boy!!!  They were right.   Our hearts are completely full in a way you will never know until your child is born.
-You love your Swing and Seat that Nana bought you.  It is your favorite thing...next to Tummy time/chest time!
-Everyone comments on how beautiful of a baby you are!  It is non-stop and so flattering (and we totally agree)
-We like to sit outside on the patio and throw the ball to the doggies.  They love play time and you like being outdoors.
-Mommy goes back to work on Nov 1 and I am soaking up every minute with you.  I love holding you and taking care of you.
-You are so gassy, but you do well with your gas drops and Dr. Brown's bottles.
-The Texas Rangers are in the World Series again!   Which is funny, considering Mommy and Daddy's relationship started last year at the World Series game on November 1.

The first time we met you - love at first sight!  Love you so much!

You have already touched Daddy's heart!

Most beautiful baby in the world!

one month!  TIME FLIES!

Hadley Faith Warren - finally here!

It gives Mommy and Daddy so much pleasure to announce the birth of our little girl, Hadley Faith Warren.  She was born on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 via C-section, at 6:01 p.m., at Baylor Frisco. She weighed 8 pounds 2.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.   Our hearts are so full! 

@@@Getting Ready for Hadley@@@

We have really been "nesting" as people put it!  We are so excited to bring you home and love on you a million times over.   It's been so exciting.  Everything is getting "baby-proofed".  We had the house deep cleaned from top to bottom, Daddy has overhauled the yard, we have your play toys set up, and all of your big items - stroller, high chair, swing, bassinette(s), glider, etc...they are all put together. 
Your nursery is done and all of your clothes, blankets, and towels are washed.   Mommy's suitcase is packed for the hospital.  It's about that time! 

Doggies know something is up!!

Still putting shower things away!

Canopy Crown and Prince Sign

Bow board!  yep, it's almost full :)

Clothes, Clothes, and More Clothes!

Crib, Glider, and Storybook bin

Baby Shower!

Hello Miss Hadley!
Mommy's baby shower was on Sunday, July 31st at Stonebriar Country Club.  It was such a special event.  60 of Mommy's closest friends, family, clients, and co-workers came to celebrate us and shower us with gifts for your upcoming arrival.  The hostesses were:   Aunt Cathy Atkins, Auntie Anne Wall, and Auntie Amy Clardy.
The color scheme was chocolate brown and pink w/polka dots, just like your nursery.   The menu consisted of a veggie and fruit tray, mac and cheese martinis with toppings, Swedish meatballs, and sesame chicken fingers.  Mommy's favorite was the pink lemonade.  It was so sweet and delicious.  You really liked it!
Auntie Anne got a special cake with Chocolate, Strawberry, and White, and then, there was milk too!  Chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and  plain white milk.  Aunt Cathy bought our favorite cookies from Magnolia bakery in the shapes of carriages, feet, and baby onesies.  Aunt Amy did a scrap-booking station and each person did a page for your scrapbook!  It was such a great idea!  She also did the beautiful centerpieces for the tables.
The present table was overflowing and Mommy had to get started on the gifts or we would have been there all night.  We had so much fun!!   This has been such a fun journey with you, Hadley.  We can't wait for more fun moments.  Love you little one!

Sign-in board

Beautiful (and yummy) cake!

Mommy and Jana - 2 weeks apart!  Hadley and Archer - buddies forever!

WB's!!!   LOVE THESE GIRLS!

Daddy helping Mommy get the gifts!

Mac and Cheese Station!  Yummy!!

"The Sexy Seven" - Bridesmaids and Friends forever!

Scrapbooking station! 

Aunt Cathy and Cousin Caroline

 

Diaper Cake from Anne!

Special news from Lori!!!!!!

31 weeks....and counting!

Hello sweet Hadley Faith...hope you are cooking well in there and aren't getting too comfortable, because in just a few weeks, you will be home with Mommy, Daddy, and your doggy siblings...

Here is a current bump picture of Mommy.  

Here are some current tidbits about what has been going on the past month! 

- Mommy and Daddy have been very busy at our jobs.  Daddy has inventory and Mommy has had a very hectic month with lots of problem files.  We are hoping to get everything done so that we can take maternity and paternity leave. 

-Our favorite songs right now are "Dirt Road Anthem" by Jason Aldean and "Today, I Don't Feel Like Doing Anything" by Bruno Mars.

-Nana and Aunt Cathy will be here in a couple of weeks to celebrate your BABY SHOWER.  It's going to be so fun.  It's going to be pink and chocolate brown themed like your nursery, and the girls are serving strawberry (pink) and chocolate (brown) milk with the cake!  In lieu of cards, the guests are bringing a story book for you, so there will be lots of reading to Miss Hadley.

-We went to Oklahoma for the 4th of July.  It was very hot, but the fireworks were fun.  Chris and Amy went with us and it was a fun road trip.  

-Zeus and Lola are quite fond of one another.  They go in the crate together even.  He is just like Marley from Marley and Me...always into something.  We call him "our baby before the baby". But, we wouldn't have it any other way. 

-Currently, you are measuring 2 weeks early.  I am not sure if that just means you are big, had a growth spurt, or that you will come about 2 weeks early, but we are sure interested in finding out. 

- Mommy's favorite foods right now are:  Kind Bars, anything seafood, stuffed jalapenos or anything with jalapenos it seems, cereal, and what else?...CHOCOLATE MILK, your favorite!

-Daddy got to feel you last night and he could actually make out your body/face/where you were laying...he gets so excited with these new little discoveries and his face lights up. 

-I wish we had more to report, but we take it easy quite a bit.  The Texas heat is hot and after our long work weeks, we just like to be at home relaxing. 

-We had some bump pictures taken on Sunday with Rhiannon...they turned out so cute.  
I will post a few in a separate thread.  
-We have two things to add to the walls on your nursery and then I will post pics for that! 
-I CANNOT WAIT TO HOLD YOU IN MY ARMS! 
-You love to kick at night when I am laying down reading. 

We love you little one! 

Had(all)ley!

Your cousin Caroline loves to call you Had-all-lee, adding an extra syllable in there!  It's so adorable.  She likes to kiss Mommy's tummy too. 

Here is your 26 week sonogram picture.  You are measuring at 2.5 pounds and between 27-28 weeks. I already want to squeeze your chubby cheeks.  

We went in for the one hour glucose testing and the results came back at 117...NORMAL!  I have gained only 13 pounds with you since January.  The doctor is very pleased and this has been a really great pregnancy (knock on wood).  Daddy says that "my body is responding well to the pregnancy".  It makes me laugh. 

He loves to read Shel Silverstein to you at night.  He is going to be such a great Daddy! 

Mommy's friends are already working on the big Baby Shower for you next month.  We cannot wait to finalize your room.  Daddy has finished the painting and we are going to get your crib this weekend.

We love you HADLEY FAITH!

6 months...moving right along!

Today is May 23rd and we are approaching our 6 month mark...

Below is a picture of Mommy and you, Hadley!  We have gained 12 pounds since January.  Not bad my baby girl! 

-Daddy got to feel you kick last night...it was so special.  His face lit up!  He finally knows now what I have been trying to describe for the last 6 weeks. 

-Mommy and Daddy like to go to the gym and swim laps.  It's really good for the labor and muscles and it makes us sleep like babies.  (No pun intended)

-Daddy took us to see one of our favorite bands:  Third Eye Blind on Saturday night.  It was a lot of fun!  Mommy stayed up late...which usually doesn't happen! 

-You really seem to like the Frozen Strawberry Lemonade from McDonald's.  It's a nice sweet treat. 

-We have started your room (or should I say Daddy has)  We are doing it in Chocolate Brown, Taupe, and Pink with polka dots and princesses.  It's so cute!! 

-Speaking of Princesses, Mommy is going to dress up in a princess dress here in about 10 days and go to the ball with Daddy.  It will be a very special night.   A night we have been planning for a very long time! 

-Zeus has had a really upset tummy lately and is so "puppylike".  He loves to get into everything...he ate a whole meatloaf out of the trash the other night.   And no, that didn't contribute to his tummy issues! 

-In and Out burger seems to be the big deal in our community right now.  Why people wait 3 hours for a burger is beyond me or Daddy!!!

-We are getting so excited about seeing you for the first time and holding you.  We love you so much!
-The only problem we have right now is that Mommy's wrists are starting to get sore, which is normal from our books.  Oh, and you like to rest RIGHT on Mommy's bladder, so I use the restroom every 30 min! 

Here is a picture of Mommy: