1 Year Pictures

Mare was sweet enough to do pictures for the kids' birthdays this year. Unfortunately, due to teething, 1 year shots, and an untimely run-in with the coffee table, the day we chose was not the best day to take pictures. Mare still managed to get some great shots. If anyone wants to print off one, let me know and I can send you the copy that doesn't have the watermark.

This one is just precious. You can see the tears in her eyes but I think she looks so sweet:

This one is cute as well because it really captures her inquisitive look:

I think this is a funny little devilish grin:

This is just the everyday Hailey - usually smiling and so cute with those big cheeks:

This is what she spent most of the photo session doing:

This is just a cute shot - I think she was looking at one of Mare's boys at the time:

Just looking around, taking it all in:

Finally a real smile:

And a really big laugh:

What a cutie!!!

1 Year In Review

Our little Hailey is one year old!

Height/Weight:

~ At birth, she was 8lbs 15oz and 21 3/4 inches

~ At age 1, she is 22lbs 12oz and 31 inches

Physical Features:

~ At birth, her hair was black. Her eyes were blue grey.

~ At age 1, her hair is brown. She doesn't have a lot of it, but it does look like it's coming in, especially in the back. Her eyes are blue grey with some specks of bright brown around the pupils. She has two teeth, but four more are on their way.

Milestones:

~ At birth, she was good at sleeping and nursing.

~ At age 1, she walks, says 2 words (dada and uh-oh), turns pages in books, points, claps, laughs in anticipation of being tickled, gives high fives, waves, tries to run, feeds herself, eats all table foods (in high chair), tries to use a spoon, gathers things and puts them in a basket, climbs stairs, drinks out of a sippy and straw cup, throws/rolls a ball, gives hugs, follows simple instructions, knows her name, and climbs on her rocking horse alone.

Pictures:

At birth:

At age 1:

Birthday Girl (Picture Overload)!

April 7, 2010: Hailey's Birthday

We started Hailey's birthday by dropping Hannah off to preschool and then heading to the zoo where we met Carrie & Brett. We walked around and attempted the dolphin show, but it ended up getting cancelled because the dolphins wouldn't come out. We saw a cute baby monkey and mostly just walked around before choosing a stuffed animal for Hailey for her birthday and heading home so we could go pick up Hannah. Here are a couple of pictures:

Cute baby (but not as cute as mine) :)

That evening, we wanted to take the kids to the park, but it was still raining. We opted to just have dinner and then a "mini-party" for Hailey that included cupcakes (which she loved) and her present from us:

I like this picture because you can see her two front teeth.

Testing the cupcake to see if it's any good.

Just a little bite

Okay it's good!

Yum!

Oh there is cake under this icing.

What, am I a mess?

After the bath, ready for gifts.

The animal we picked out at the zoo - a snow tiger

Just what she wanted - toy balls from Hannah!

Playing with our new toys:

Enjoying!

What a big day for everyone!

April 10, 2010: Hailey's Birthday Party

We had lots of family and a few friends stop by to celebrate Hailey's birthday with us. We opened presents, had pizza, and enjoyed some cupcakes and ice cream. There were so many presents that Hailey didn't know what to do. Luckily Hannah and Abby were happy to help (and when they got bored, Mommy helped).

The birthday girl.

Food

Cupcakes for everyone!

Opening gifts


She loves the bear!


Enjoying the singing card


This time she knows the icing is the good part.

Yum!

Singing "Happy Birthday" to the birthday girl.

What a special and fun day!

One Year Ago Today

One year ago today:

...I was still a Mommy to one

...I could feel a baby kicking my ribs

...I was nervous and excited to meet my new son or daughter

...I didn't know if I was having a son or daughter

...I hadn't met my little girl yet

...I didn't know my baby's name

...I hadn't memorized her cute little cheeks, the brown specks in her eyes, or the way she wrinkles her nose when she smiles

...I hadn't held her hand, sat up with her when she was sick, or listened to her laugh

...I didn't know how I would feel about being a mother of two

One year ago today my life was about to change in such a wonderful way. Here I am, one year ago today:

Are You Proud To Be A Bulldog?

Last night, we went to the final game in the NCAA to cheer on our Dawgs. We were sitting almost at the top, but it made no difference. We were there, seeing our alma mater, in person (yay Jen!). It was a great game and the first time I've gotten to see Lucas Oil Stadium. I was impressed the way our guys handled themselves the entire game. They were definitely at a size disadvantage which was noticable on more than one play, but they kept on going, never letting Duke's massive size or power get the best of them. It was the most exciting game I've ever seen. It came down to a half court shot at the buzzer that barely bounced out. If Hayward had thrown it just a tad lighter, the entire story could have been different. Although it would have been great if the ball had just bounced inward instead of outward, that one final shot does not negate all the great things this team has done this year. They are second in the country and that's pretty darn impressive. Just as importantly, they are back in class today, showing what it is to be an exemplary student as well as athlete. As always, I am proud to be a Bulldog!

Pictures to come!