May

May was a very busy month for us. We went to Tyler for Mother's Day so we could spend the day with Matt's mom. Then we went to Tyler the following weekend for out Anniversary. I can't believe it has been 7 years since we got married and 10 years since we met. It was so nice to go to the movies and out to dinner. I think the last time I went to the movies I was pregnant with Hailey.

Mother's Day was nice and warm. Hailey got to go swimming for the 1st time. She doesn't like the bathtub and still a little scared of Kevin, but went in the pool with him and Grant. Hailey loves to play with Grant and all of his toys. He favorite thing to do is chase Grant up and down the hallway.

Hailey walked for the first time Memorial Day weekend. I was so excited. She didn't just take one or two steps. She took 5 steps and did it twice for me. Matt was in the shower and when he got out Hailey refused to walk for him. He had to wait to see it. She won't walk if you want her too, but if you turn your head and pretend you are not looking, she will do it. Hailey also cut another tooth. Now she has 5. I hope she gets all her teeth before she goes to kindergarten.

Daddy feeding Hailey a Cadbury Egg 20 minutes before bedtime.

That was good!

Hey! Don't forget about me. I want more.

April

April was a very difficult month. Michelle came out on April 1st to watch Hailey so I could have an abscess drained. I was told it was going to be day surgery. APRIL FOOLS! I ended up having another drain put in and having to spend the night in the hospital. In order to go home the next day I was given a PICC line in my arm so I could receive IV antibiotics over the next 11 days. I am so thankful Michelle, Kevin and Grant were able to stay overnight to watch Hailey for us.

This month Hailey began to stand without holding on. She could walk if she wanted to. She also began making a sound for dog. It is kind of like woof with just the /f/ sound. She still loves to read books and magazines. I found out the Arlington public library had the Baby Signing Time videos and I took them out. Hailey loves to watch them on the laptop and is beginning to make more signs. We are able to sign tree, outside, shoes & happy now.




Easter was special this year because Hailey got excited when she saw her basket. We did this twice since the first time she was only in a diaper. She also got her first pair of Nike's from Grandma and Grandpa BunnyEars.








I let Hailey finger paint for the first time this month. She had so much fun and made a big mess. No pictures of her painting because we took video.

March

Not too many pictures this month. We went to Tyler this month to see Aunt Michelle, Uncle Kevin and Grant. Hailey has so much fun playing with her cousin Grant. We went out to the lake house and Hailey enjoyed playing with Grant's toys and his slide. She is still not sure about Kevin.

Grandma Susan came out to help while I had my gallbladder taken out. We went to the Fort Worth Auto show and had lunch downtown. This was Hailey's second time at the auto show. Hailey really enjoyed having grandma here. Grandma walked Hailey all over the house and started making a cat sound. Bob got put to the side and now Hailey carries a cat around with her. She even takes him to bed with her. This month Hailey started signing more, eat and drink. She is not saying any words yet but at least we know what she wants. She also started waving hello and goodbye. Grandma was here for 8 days and the day after she left I developed a fever. Back to the doctor and more antibiotics. Finally found out I had an abscess and need day surgery to drain it.

Hailey went to the doctor this month for the first time with only Daddy. She weighs 17 lbs. 3 oz. and is 30 1/4 in.

Look at my crazy hair

Taking everything out of Grandma's wallet.

February

This February was a bit unusual for Texas. We had lots of snow and ice. I got about 4 days off because of it. With the ice came a gallbladder attack for me. This one lasted about 4 1/2 days. If it wasn't for the ice, I would have gone to the hospital. Hailey enjoyed the time I had off with her.

This month Grandpa Mike came to visit. We went up to the Decatur swap meet for the day ad Hailey was so good. I don't have any pictures because it was dirty and I was worried we might get run over.

Hailey still only has 4 teeth. They are trying to come through. She has a fever one day this month and I thought that tooth would come through, but it did not. We gave her cherry licorice for the first time and she loved it. It made a bigger mess than we expected.

January

Hailey has been able to point to her nose when asked since November. We have been working on finding her ears and eyes. She still loves watching Signing Time on Youtube. Hailey got to see snow again. This time we took her outside to see it.

I've been trying to introduce table food. It hasn't been going well. Her favorite thing to eat is still chicken nuggets. I tried giving her Hamburger Helper and she liked that. See picture below of Hailey feeding herself. I also tried Cheerios. These are not a favorite. Hailey enjoys feeding mommy more than herself.

She still loves her bear Bob and takes him all over the house with her. Hailey occasionally licks the floor as she crawls around. I happened to get a picture.

Christmas

Ready for our long trip to South Carolina

Grandpa Bunnyears is a crazy driver

Four generations

I'm keeping my eyes on you

This Christmas we drove to South Carolina. It was so nice to be with family for Christmas. Hailey got to meet her Great Grandmama. The drive there was awful. We left Texas at 7pm (central) and arrived in South Carolina at 4pm (eastern). Hailey cried for most of the trip. I think we slept for about 3 hours. While we were visiting Hailey was extremely cranky and wouldn't left me put her down. Thank god my mom's neighbor let us borrow her high chair because that was the only way I could put her down. She did cut another tooth while we were there, making this 4. Hailey loved Grandma & Grandpa's dogs. Rambo loved her right back. I really enjoyed being with my family for Christmas since Matt & I usually spend holidays alone. The snow was nice too.

The trip home was much better. We left South Carolina at 6pm (eastern) and got back to Texas at 11am (central). Hailey slept for most of the trip this time. Can't wait to try this trip again.