Hailey Jane: 5 Months

 12.25.20

Merry Christmas sweet baby!! I have been so excited for you to celebrate your first Christmas and today it’s here! We have had a busy month trying to feel the Christmas spirit with all the crazy virus stuff. I seriously never thought I’d still be writing about Covid-19 at the point, but sadly it’s here to stay for a bit more. Despite the virus we still made the most out of this Christmas! 

Today you are 5 months, you’ve tried rice cereal and oatmeal so far and you seem to like them equally. I only give you a little at night before bed and you’re doing so good eating from a spoon. You are still wearing size 2 diapers and 0-3 month clothing, although I think we’re ready to move you into 3-6 months. You are still our tiny girl! We don’t know for sure how much you weigh since you don’t have a dr appointment this month, but my guess is 12 lbs based on where you were last month. 

Hailey we sure love watching you learn and grow each month! You love watching your sister play and be crazy, it makes you giggle and it’s the cutest thing! We’re still working on rolling over, you’re getting better at being on your tummy and you lean to one side but not quite rolling yet.  I can’t wait to see how much you learn and grow in the upcoming month! 

Love you Hailey Janey! 

Hailey Jane: 4 months

 

Hailey girl you’re 4 whole months today! I can’t seem to wrap my head around it, time is such a thief. What a month we’ve had with you, you were blessed on the first, you started laughing this month, we moved into our new home and you will have your first Thanksgiving tomorrow. I love the holidays with you girls! 

You had your doctors appointment this morning and doctor said you’re doing great! You continue to grow at each appointment (at your own growth scale haha). This month you weigh 11.5 pounds and are 23 inches long, still our tiny girl but you have some pretty cute rolls! We love you so much and are so glad you’re part of our family! 

Hailey’s Blessing Day

 

Hailey Jane, today you were given the sweetest blessing from your dad. It was a beautiful blessing and day, the sun was shining and the temperature was so nice. You are so loved little girl, you were surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and of course your parents and adoring big sister. 

Because of the virus we decided to keep things small, we had people coming from out of town too so we didn’t want to risk spreading any unnecessary germs. You wore the same dress I did for my blessing day, your grandma Pope crocheted it 32 years ago and it looks just like it did in my pictures. You were a little fussy today but during the blessing you were quiet, everyone kept saying you knew it was your special day because  if we weren’t near you then you’d cry. We had such a great time celebrating our tiniest blessing! 

Halloween 2020

 Today was different than our traditional Halloween’s, not only were a lot of things cancelled due to Covid-19 but we laid Justin’s sweet grandma Ruth to rest today. She lived to be 101 years old and was such a sweet lady. She always made me feel loved and welcome and for that I’ll always love her! The service was beautiful and I know that she is in a better place, I am sure it was such a sweet reunion when she was able to be with her husband and loved ones again. 

After the services we went home and prepared for our Halloween plans. Aunt Emily, uncle Logan and uncle Brady came to visit since were blessing Hailey tomorrow (11/1). When they got here Logan, Justin, Brady and Lexi went for long board rides and then we got ready and went to Justin’s brothers house for a party. Justin took Lexi trick or treating and she had a blast. She ran from door to door and for so much candy! We played games ate great food and enjoyed each other’s company. What a great Halloween! 

Hailey Jane: 3 Months

 10.25.20 

Three months! I cannot believe you’ve been a part of our family for 3 months already. Time really is a thief, we’ve had such a fun month! You went with me, Lexi, aunt Dorothy and Mariah to the pumpkin patch. You met aunt Emily and uncle Logan for the first time over conference weekend, attended church for the first time and your first funeral for your great grandma Ruth. Last but not least your first Halloween! What a month, and the family holiday fun has just started! 

Well you’ve started to be a little picky in your eating, you used to nurse on both sides and for long periods of time but for a couple of weeks you only would eat on one side off and on for short periods of time. So I took you into the children’s clinic to make sure you were gaining weight, and luckily you were! You are 10 lbs. 2.5 oz and have the cutest rolls! You still have that head of beautiful red hair and are in size 1 diapers and  3 month clothes. 

We sure love you Hailey, you’re such a joy in our lives. We love watching you learn and grow each day, I especially enjoy your sweet coos and the special bond you have already with your sister Lexi! 

Pumpkin Patch & Halloween kick off 2020

 10.01.20

We took our annual family trip to Swore Farms to get our pumpkins, and boy was this one for the books. This year we went on opening day and they weren't quite set up so we took one of their wagons and hiked to the pumpkin patch. It wasn't a cool day mind you so we were hot and sweaty by the time we got there and then we had to pick the pumpkins off the vine. Haha! Even though it wasn't quite what we expected we still had a great time and enjoyed each others company. 

Later that night we had a visit from the Spooky Ooky Spider, he spun his web around Lexi's room to lead her to some fun Halloween surprises. He is a magical spider who visits our house until Halloween night to make sure the kids are well behaved. He left the girls pajamas and a couple of books for our Halloween collection. Sure love making memories with my sweet girls! 

Hailey Jane: 2 Months

 09/25/20

Hailey girl I can't believe we've already had you as part of our little family for two months, the time is just flying by! You are still the favorite in our family, haha your sister just adores you and loves to be around you each day. Every morning and night she makes sure to come and say good morning or goodnight to you, followed but lots of hugs and kisses. We've been trying to keep busy here by taking outings here and there. We've made it to friends houses, parks and visits to grandma and grandpas and or uncle Matt's on most of the weekends. Last weekend (9/20/20) we had a family BBQ with our extended family and it was so much fun! Most of the cousins we haven't seen since Christmas. 

Hailey you have such a sweet demeanor about you, we just love how easy going you are. You have really started to be more aware of your surroundings, and each day are more and more alert. We've seen some very cute smiles from you and you're talking more and more, I love hearing your little coos. You are growing so much lately, I think that is why you sometimes want to eat after 2-2.5 hours but most the time you can go 3-4 hours between each feeding. You have done a few weeks of sleeping 5-6 hours at night but lately you've reverted back to waking up every 4 hours to eat. You are wearing size 1 diapers and just about out of most your newborn outfits. 

We had your two month checkup today 9/30/20 the doctor said you are growing at your own curve haha which is so true for you and Lexi. He also said that you looked great and you are gaining weight still, which is awesome! You weigh 8 lbs 9.5 ounces and are 20 3/4 inches. We love you so much sweet Hailey!