October Fun

One of my favorite things about having a child is that I get to relive childhood through her.  

We recently brought Hayley to the pumpkin patch!  Although she is still young and unable to participate in the majority of activities, we still had a blast!  Plus, she wore her Batgirl onesie.  And... it has a cape.  Doesn't get much better than that!

Warning: Photo overload!

 On top of the world... or rather, a huge pumpkin!

 Hanging out in a sea of corn

 Happy October!

8 Months!

8 Months

This has been a huge month for Miss Hayley!  She is on the go and is very determined to to get from point A to B.  The more independent and mobile she is, the happier she is.  She also has become really funny and entertaining and she knows it!  Nick and I spend most of the evening on the floor with her laughing.  

We sure do love this girl.  We are in the best season of our lives. 

 As my Dad always says, "These are the good old days."  

18 pounds

Hazel eyes

Crawls

Cruises by holding onto furniture

Eats all solids

Has five teeth

Waves at people

Imitates mom and dad

Happy most of the time

Doesn't like long car rides

Loves being outside

Check out those chompers! 

 Standing in her crib.... 

 Look at me, Mom!

 Dancing with Nana!

Attending her first wedding!

Meeting some of her cousins (there are LOTS of them!)

Hanging with Momma at work

My Gym!

Who needs toys?

Daddy's outfit choice!

Trying eggs for the first time

Showing off her pearly whites!

This is how Hayley spends the majority of her day!

7 Months

7 Months

It's been a busy, full of changes month for our family!  Hayley is on the move and we are right behind her trying to keep up!  This month she she discovered that she is capable of being mobile by scooting on her belly.  She is FAST!  In fact, she has become so fast and efficient that she formed a big, raw blister on her big toe.  Shoes are now a part of her daily attire!

Nick took a four week paternity leave during the month of August.  Best idea ever!  The two of them had a ball together and it was fun to see Hayley become  so attached to Daddy.  They went on a lot of adventures together.  They took a two week swim lesson course at our local pool (not really "swimming", but more about playing and being comfortable in the water) and they took daily walks to our favorite bakery.  

The school year started and I went back to work full time.  It's definitely been a big transition and there were a few bumps along the road that we didn't see coming.  However, things have smoothed out and we are all getting used to our new normal.  I am thankful that I only work 180 days a year and that we have lots of week breaks and a long summer to look forward to.  We are also so thankful for our wonderful nanny, my incredible parents, and my amazing sister, Emily.  Don't know what we would do without them! 

17.5 pounds

Grayish/hazel eyes

Scoots on her belly

Pulls herself up to standing with ease

Eats cheese, fruits, and veggies

Loves drinking water

Has one tooth

Talks and babbles loudly

Loves the American flag

Sleeps 12 hours a night (2 feeds)

Tiny bit of blonde hair

Loves going on swings

Doesn't like diaper changes/getting dressed

6 Months

6 Months

Half a year has gone by already?  It's exciting and heart-breaking at the same time.  It's incredible to watch the growth, development, and acquisition of skills in a six month period.  Yet, at the same time, I want to freeze time or at least slow it down!

This past month has been great. Hayley is developing right on par and is a happy, curious baby.  The doctor was amazed at her level of curiosity... she has a need to check out EVERYTHING around her at all times.  I love her observant nature and hope it continues.  

This upcoming month is my final month of maternity leave.  I am savoring my time at home with my girl.  Although it is hard to imagine going back to work, I know that she will be in great hands.  I am thankful for my my career as a teacher and the fact that we only work 180 days a year.  I will probably live for Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring, and summer vacation though!  

 16.5 pounds

Grayish eyes

Sits on her own
Starting to grow hair

Rolls both directions

Extremely wiggly

Started eating solids 

Obsessed with her sippy cup
Babbles 
Doesn't enjoy getting dressed
Loves her Sophie the Giraffe toy
Starting to scoot on belly

Sleeps 12 hours at night (two feeds)

Enjoying carrots

We call her our "Nature Girl" because she LOVES being outdoors.

Can you say "twins"???

Be still my heart...

Her absolute FAVORITE place to be.  

This girl!!  

Playing in her big girl highchair.

Beating the heat in our fancy pool.

Clear Lake for the 4th of July

Hanging out with her friend Taylor