I like to read...

Thanks to my Aunt Nici and Cousin Ezra... I have this FAVORITE book!!! I like to read... I also like to chew on my book.

Soothe and glow seahorse...

Hailey's newest addition to her crib... a very well liked addition!!!

Watching "Tom and Jerry" on cartoon network...

Mommy's applying for a job and Daddy is napping (he didn't sleep well last night :( Mommy wants this job... its working in a digital photography studio.. how fun!!

My first attempt at making a Halloween costume...

Hailey's first Halloween costume... she's a Cat!
I don't know how to sew at all w/ a machine and I'm not very good at sewing by hand. So, this was a bit challenging... I made the tutu/tail skirt and put the beads on her onesie. These pic's & the video below were taken at church. My ward had their trunk or treat tonight.. Hailey and I got cold real quick :)

A Cat for Halloween...

Here you go Grandma & Aunt's... Some current pic's of "Me... Hailey"

Hay's new toy from our Dust Collector's last week... LOVES it!

Mommy told me "No.."

Nana bought this Halloween onesie for me :)

"Go?"

This morning, Hailey didn't notice I was awake. She stood up in her playpen/crib... had taken off her socks (it's getting chilly here)... her chin resting on the edge and up in the air a little... Hailey dropped the socks and then she said "Go?" Meaning~ Where did it go? Then she plopped onto her bum and lifted up each blankie (there's at least 3 or 4 in her crib at all times) and she said "Go?" We always say to her when laying her down in bed "Where did your binki go?" And, then we lift up the blankies to find it. She was doing the same with her socks. It was so cute :) Made me laugh. I got up and said "Hailey, where did your socks go?" She said "Go?" and then stood up and proped her chin on the rail of her crib and looked down at her socks. I love her!!

She loves to climb!

She will climb up anything she can! One of her favorite past times is to stand on the bed and jump up and down... as seen in this picture! It makes her smile and squeal with much delight.

Dust Collectors...

Tonight we had our first Dust Collectors group meet at a nearby friends house. It was a success! We had about 8 people come and many more who wanted to. We're meeting again next month and expect our turn out to gradually increase. What a great idea!! Thanks Columbia Village Ward for your inspiration. Got away w/some great items :)

"Mama..."

Hailey's been saying "Mama.." for about a week or so now. The other morning she said "Hi, Mama." :) It caught me off guard. I must admit... I really like to hear her actually talking to me. It's such a cool feeling! She also says "soft and go." (not sure if I mentioned that one yet) She's such a joy and so full of love (personality, too!) We love her sooo much!!!

Her new teeth coming in have been affecting her mood. A simple suggestion from a good friend "Diana :)" has made life a little more comfy for Hailey~ Teething tablets! Thought I'd give them a try. They seem to be helping her feel better. :) Thanks Diana!

H1N1 Vaccine...

Hailey and I waited in line for almost three hours outside today and another inside to get the H1N1 Vaccine. I have to do it all over again in 4 weeks for Hailey's second dose. It was just suppose to be Hailey getting the Vaccine, but, the nurse said to me "well, we gotta have a parent to raise her" so she gave me the vaccine, too! They have a limited supply.. glad I got it. Plus~ usually costs $30 all the shots today were free! Eek.. it was 90 degrees today! I wasn't too prepared.. the thought didn't cross my mind we would be waiting outside! They had trucks circling giving out water bottles. I kept on pouring water onto Hailey and blocking her from the sun. Surprised I didn't get more burned. Glad I didn't!

Two new teeth, again!

My sweet little baby grows teeth like apples on trees! She was in her bumbo this morning while I was getting ready. She confirmed my suspicions... she is teething, again! There is a tooth breaking the surface on each side of her bottom teeth. Wow~ 8 teeth at 9 1/2 months... is that normal?? She's such a good girl... hardly know she's uncomfortable she smiles and is so happy most of the time. The last two days she's not been herself... the two new teeth certainly explain it.

Swing...

I'm just a little sad :( we sold Hailey's baby swing to our wonderful neighbor, "Natasha." She's started daycare in her home. Hailey just isn't too interested in swinging in it anymore... she'd rather sit next to it and try to push it around. Waaaa... my baby is growing up too fast!! :(

"Attitude..."

Hailey's exploring her personality to all extreem's... She's refining the art of temper tantrums and screaming! I love my little girl... who is SO FULL OF LIFE! She's sweet, funny, loud, stubborn, and knows exactly what she wants and when... if she's doesn't get her way... she's happy to let you know. I too let her know when I'm not happy.. hee he. She quickly lays her head on my shoulder and I get a giant slobbery 9 month old kissy! :)

Hailey's first ride in her big girl car seat...

Hailey's first time in her new BIG girl car seat! She loves it... screamed, giggled, clapped, and spit the whole time. She's such a clown! The straps bother her neck, so, I put washcloths around them for now.. looks very silly, I KNOW! But, I'm going to make something so that part of the seat is more comfy for her.

The many faces of our little Stinker... Notice all the teeth!

Peach Chili anyone?

While making dinner we made a great discovery... Walmart now also offers Peaches in their Great Value Diced Tomato cans! What a surprise!! Luckily, after some really BIG laughs, Walmart replaced our ingredients so Aaron can remake our Chili WITHOUT Peaches.

Clapping and standing...

Hailey's taught herself how to clap. She loves it! She's been clapping at the TV and in the bathtub. She's been pulling herself up on toys and furniture... letting go... standing for about a second then (most of the time) controlling her fall. I'm sure she'll be walking by her birthday in December! If she had it her way, I think she'd be running already :)

Shadows..

At night or in the early morning when I'm feeding Hailey a bottle and in the rocking chair in her room... the nightlight is on and she can see shadows on the wall. This morning for the first time, she stood up on my lap and waved her hand... she realized it was her making the shadow move on the wall. She was ecstatic with excitement!!

"No..."

Hay's understood the word "No," for a very long time. She's also been able to say it. She recently figured out that if she says "No," we'll stop what we're doing to her. She says it while we're tickling her when she doesn't want tickled anymore, or when she wants out of her bouncer, swing, or high chair. She's been practicing... we hear "Na" (No) all day long! So.. I just layed Hailey down for her nap. She's been stubborn when it comes to sleeping. If she's not in the mood, she'll just play. She apparently doesn't want to be in her bed right now... "Na" is being shouted over and over! Oooh... she's such a ham!

Learning to "Growl..."

Seems every day she comes up with a new trick! She's learning to say "soft..." we're working with her on being softer. Aaron and I were laughing the other night... thought a perfect nickname for Hay would be "Dozer..." short for BULLDOZER! If you know her well, you understand :)

Hailey likes to give kisses...

Vegas has cold weather?

This past week has been heaven outside! It's been in the high 50's at night and no hotter than the low 80's. Makes Vegas feel like a whole new town. I'm loving it!

A real (small :) sentence...

Yesterday morning Hailey was in her bouncer in the bathroom while I was getting ready. Aaron walked in. It was completely quiet and Hailey turned to Aaron and said "Hi Dad." Then she turned back around and continued playing with her toys!! Took us both by surprise. She's a smart little fart! We love her so much. We've been trying to get her to eat broccoli... she likes almost anything you give her... EXCEPT for broccoli! Guess we'll be spending the next few years trying to convince her broccoli is a really yummy food. Took Hailey to Wic yesterday to get another series of shots. Her last shots were 4 weeks ago. They said it was too early for her to get more shots.. 2 days too early! Ugh.. so.. we have to wait till next month to go back for more. While at Wic, I had them weigh Hailey. She's now 21 lbs!! She's getting big and is such a happy girl. I'm so glad she's doing well.