Halloween

4 year old checkup

It's hard to believe this little one has been in our lives for four years. Some days four feels really old. Her big girls check up was one of those days. She wore a gown and answered most of the doctor's questions herself. A subtle shift, but one that felt so big to her mom.

She is 32.3 lbs - car seats are forever in our future
Height 38.25 inches
BMI 15.5 (uh, jealous!)

She told the doctor she wanted to be a doctor like her dad when she grew up. Then she got shots. That night she asked her dad if he gives shots. Maybe she is questioning her career choice? Kids these days!

Four

How in the world is this little one four years old? I remember the day she was born like it was yesterday, but oddly can't remember life before her either. She is so sweet and kind.

A few weeks ago, she asked me when I became a mommy. I told her it was on the day she was born.

This year, for her special day, she chose her own clothes (hello, pink ball gown ), we went to play at the spray park, then had lunch with daddy. After naps, her friends Will and Ellie came over to play in her new bounce house. When daddy got home (bringing flowers!!) we played outside and split a small cake for dessert. Perfect day.

Double what?

After bragging that my two children had never had ear infections, Jordan woke from a nap today screaming about ear pain. One trip to urgent care, meds and snuggles and she was on the mend from a double ear infection. I had almost forgot that she needed to be held and babied. I'm so glad she reminded me.

November - 11 months

Shall we title this month's blog - on the move?  Hailey started taking steps this month - wanting to walk and keep up with her big sister. Both Jordan and Hailey are such a joy, especially seeing their relationship develop.  

 Sweet baby outside watching her cousins and sisters scoot.  

 Jordan and William at Union Station 

 I love Hailey's face in this one :)

 She wakes up soooo happy.  

 Jordan's new obsession with desserts.  Can't believe it took this long.

These two sweet things. 

 Our annual game - who weighs more, the Turkey or the Baby?

 Burgess Thanksgiving Tailgate

 Hailey with her cousin Taylor.  I love this picture.

 Watching Dora

Squeaky clean

Hailey's words

All of a sudden, Hailey is saying a lot of words including:
No
Oh no
Yeah!
Shoe
Cup
Bye
Hi
Cat (for all animals including Dogs)
Mom
Dad
There is also that resembles Jordan but I would have no idea how to spell how she says it.

Her favorite things are dancing, trying on shoes, playing with her sister, dogs(cats) and books with flaps. She also loves a Minnie Mouse doll that was mine when I was little. She is so sweet, giving hugs and kisses. She also desperately needs her first haircut but her mom gets a little weepy thinking about it.

That's not how you play chess

Ready for school

Happy Birthday Baby

What joy you have brought to our family. 365 days of sweetness and laughter.

Having a baby altered my heart. Seeing my two babies together and adoring each other - well that just changed me forever.

Happy Birthday Hailey Bop A Do Bop :)