12 Months

12 Months

20.5 pounds

Runs everywhere

Loves reading books

Does simple puzzles

Still doesn't like long car rides

Uses signs for: "more" and "eat"

Blows kisses

Tries to put on her socks and shoes

Doesn't like having her teeth brushed

At one year old, here are some of Hayley's favorites:

Words: Dada, Nana, Mama, Mom, "br" for bird, "fff" for fan

Favorite book: "Baby Bear, What Do You See?"

Favorite Foods: peas, pears, blueberries, chicken, black beans, Cherrios

Favorite Song: "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain"

Favorite Nursery Rhyme: "Patty Cake"

Favorite Toy: Balls and "Tad the Frog"

Favorite Stuffed Animal: Curious George

Oh, what a year!  

This was the best year of our lives.  It went by way too fast, but it is full of amazing memories and so much love!  

We are the luckiest parents in the world.  

We love you to the moon and back again, Hayley Joy!
You are our greatest adventure!

11 Months

11 Months

20.5 pounds

Walking 

Waves to everyone

Says: Dada, Nana, hi

Gives eskimo kisses

Loves Curious George

Obsessed with her "doggy lovey"

Enjoys reading books 

Very friendly and social

Loves other kids

Uses sign for "all done"

Loves balls

7 teeth

Our Miracle

It's hard to believe that one year ago, today, I gave birth to the most perfect, beautiful baby girl.  A baby girl who is a complete miracle and gift from God.  

Our Hayley was born with a true knot.  A true knot is when the umbilical cord has a knot that is completely tight.  It is rare and dangerous because it can cut off vital functions to the baby (blood flow, and therefore, oxygen).  We are beyond thankful that our sweet girl was 100% okay.

Our doctor cried when she saw Hayley's cord because she has delivered babies with true knots who didn't make it through their delivery alive.  We know and give all thanks to Jesus for protecting our girl during her delivery.

Today we celebrate our miracle, our pride and joy, our Hayley Joy.

Christmas

Merry Christmas!

It was even more magical than usual 

because we got to share it with our little blessing!

10 Months

10 Months

This kid is a mover and a groover!  She doesn't care to stop for anything!  Thus, the very blurry picture.  Nick wasn't home so I was trying to snag a photo of her before she crawled away.  It's actually quite fitting because she is a blur... moving anywhere she can!

Hayley is crawling, cruising on furniture, and has officially taken her first few steps!  She prefers to crawl still because it's faster, but she can walk.  

Hayley took her first airplane ride this month!  We flew to Oregon for a week to celebrate Thanksgiving with family.  We also attended our cousin Tony's wedding.  This was Hayley's third wedding... pretty impressive for a 10 month old!  She loved dancing on the dance floor.  Glad she got her Daddy's genes in that department.

20 pounds

Hazel eyes

Gives high fives

Says Dada and Nana

Walks a few steps at a time

Loves songs with hand gestures

Loves the park

Climbs anything and everything

Thinks mom and dad are hilarious

Shrieks loudly when she wants something 

Uses sign language for "all done"

Loves other kids

Still pretty bald 

6 teeth