Happy Halloween & Happy Fall 2009

The manager at Sears Portrait asked me to bring in Hailey for the Fall & Halloween background demo pictures he wants to display. How could I say no? He also entered her in a cutest baby contest within the district, although she didn't win. Boo. They must have been blind! ;)

Here are a few pics. They are not the best quality. I didn't buy the photo CD this time.

Big Girl Bath Tub

And a video!!!

Hailey's 1 year stats!

I am usually not such a slacker with blogging! My apologies!

Hailey's 1 year appointment was 2 weeks ago. She weighs 22lbs 8oz and is 29.75 inches long. The pedi is very happy with her progress. She gave us the green light to ditch the formula and give her regular milk.

The very next day we ditched not only the formula... but bottles too! That's right! NO MORE BOTTLES. We gave her milk in her sippy and never took a bottle out again! She also no longer has a bottle before bedtime. Bottles are done! She seemed to not care for the milk at first but by the end of the day she was chugging it like no one's business! I am so happy that transition was so easy.

Hailey has also become quite the chatterbox lately. She has added dog, duck & toes to her vocabulary (although she only says them from time to time) in addition to mama & dada (which she has been saying for quite some time). She does a lot of nonsense babbling which is a great indicator for developing language. She is such a sponge lately. Know where her toes, ear & hair is and is so fascinated that mommy has toes too!! Still not walking unassisted yet but she's becoming braver by the day.

We are proud of our adorable little girl. She is growing up so fast!

Hailey's 1 year Photos

I am very excited to show these pictures off. Jennifer did an amazing job! The tu-tu photos are definitely my favorite! Hailey is growing up way too fast.

Courtesy of Jennifer Bagwell Photography

LA County Fair 2009

We went to the fair today with Jenn & Aidan. Hailey really seemed to enjoy herself even with the heat. We were there for a short time. However, we made sure we stopped by the petting zoo & the pony rides.

I am so happy she isn't afraid of animals. She was excited to see all the goats & deer. There was a kangaroo there which was so cute. One of the deer kept trying to eat my dress. It was hilarious!

Hailey also had her first pony ride. She wasn't sure at first and then once the pony walked away from mommy, she instantly cried! Hopefully as she gets older she will like it more!

Here are the pictures (I tried to get some good ones of the petting zoo but since Hailey doesn't walk it was hard to have her pet them & take a pic since I had to keep a hold of her):

Let's pet some goats!

Aidan checking out the kangaroo

Hailey & Aidan (this is when I wish Hailey walked!)

She loved the goats!

More goats

a donkey!!!

Aidan wasn't amused by the donkey!

She was checking out the kangaroo in this pic

Petting the baby goat

The goat likes the taste of Hailey

First pony ride!!

Nope, she's had enough!!

Ok, maybe it isn't so bad...

I don't mind it too much now

Aidan is a pro!

What? You want this cheerio Aidan?!

Nope, you can't have it!! (Teasing the boys already!)

Hailey's 1st Birthday Photos!

The Pro pics are finally here. I wish I could post them all but there are too many to upload! Enjoy!!

Thanks to Kristina Lee Photography