baby in a basket

no real purpose of this post- just a weekend recap and of course a few pictures of our wild child! this girl really is out of control! she doesnt stop moving and is into everything (obviously she plays with everything but her toys!) Today we went to the outlet malls and she was great the entire time. By the time we got back- she had slept the whole way home and we were exhausted by that time and could hardly keep our eyes open. So we thought if we put her in between us she would take another nap....no such luck. She laughed, babbled, pulled hair, tried to escape from the bed, for almost two hours. I decided it was time to get up- so I met my mom for dinner and of course who fell asleep on the way there? of course she did! but we had fun just laying there relaxing and sharing laughs with her. Those are some of my favorite moments :)

We didnt make it to the zoo Saturday night- we ended up picking up my parents from the airport instead of leaving a car for them. It was nice to see them and hear all their fun California stories. We definitely plan on making it to the zoo for their Halloween party- but its got to cool down or she will be too hot in her ladybug costume! It could reach 90 this week! This has been one record setting year! Im ready for cool weather...of course I should be careful what I wish for because I am not ready for freezing cold!!

I am determined to keep my nights open this week- last week we ran around like crazy people. Hopefully I can get in some monogramming!!

Hopefully Monday goes fast for everyone!! I always DREAD Mondays!

foto friday :)

showing off her wave! she loves waving!

her new favorite thing, playing against the dishwasher...it doesnt take much!

walking and waving this time!

pulling down ruby's gates! we have our handsful...

playing before daycare! most mornings I have to put her in the highchair while I load up the car because she always gets into something!

she is doing the funniest things with her tongue- she lOVES sticking it out!

Sweet girl!

we survived our first CIO night

8 months later we had to have a “middle of the night, put Hannah in bed with us” intervention. She had to CIO (cry it out!) and we all survived! She had been sleeping so great until Friday night. I think she sleeps so well during the night because of how worn out she gets at daycare but we had a babysitter on Friday and I don’t think she was as tired as she usually is. So she was up and the easiest thing to do is put her right in the middle of us (and to be honest- I love how tiny our big bed makes her look!). Saturday the same thing, and Sunday she slept so much to and from Owensboro that we did it again. Something had to give!!! So I told Jeremy it was CIO night. I went in there when she cried out around 3 something and put her paci in…she wanted nothing to do with it. So we just laid there and listened. The good thing- it wasnt the terrible scream that makes you think she fell out of her crib. It was just a whiney, come get me kind of a cry. And it didn’t last too long…and she put herself back to sleep! YAY! They say the first night is the hardest and they cry the longest. Ill let you know about that tomorrow….
Hannah went back to bed…we didn’t really. But Id rather her go back to bed anyways. SO Jeremy just went ahead and got up and I think I fell back asleep for maybe 20 minutes. But that’s ok…Ive had enough coffee today. Im hoping the crying sessions get shorter and we all sleep happily ever after….
How do I resist putting her in bed with us?! First day for tights and Uggs!!

Family & Friends

We had such a nice weekend with family and friends! Saturday we went to the Templetons house to eat some delicious fall food and watch some football (which really isn’t interesting to me- Im just there for the company!!) We had so much fun. Palmer and Ann Mason are adorable and Hannah LOVED all the toys!! I don’t think she is used to having a dog around that doesn’t come and steal her toys (Ruby is another story!). But we had a lot of fun and laughs! I love nothing more than relaxing with friends and getting our kids together. We traded in “nights out” to “afternoons in” and I wouldn’t have it any other way!!
Sunday we headed to Owensboro to celebrate a couple birthdays and had a lot of fun there too! We had not been there in a while and everyone loved seeing all of Hannah’s new tricks. She was really good and showed off all her new stuff!! She slept a little too much in the car and was up a little to early this morning- so needless to say- Im trying to keep my eyes open as I write! Jeremy brought her in to our bed this morning and as I tried to cuddle her back to sleep she had more fun pulling my hair, saying dada and playing with her paci. Then she just started laughing for no reason so I had to turn the light on and play with her! No better way to wake up!
October is a busy busy month for us- but Fall is my favorite so I love being out enjoying it all! This weekend Hannah and I are heading out for the Breast Cancer walk, then to the zoo for the Zoo’s Halloween Party (We will all get a sneak peek of H’s Ladybug costume!) Next weekend are her 9 MONTH PICTURES!!! Didn’t I just post that we had her 6 month pictures?? I just cant believe it! Later that night we have the Family Fun night for Hannah’s daycare. Im exicted about it! I can hardly find time to work on monogramming! Probably because I refuse to stay up late- we are early birds!! Hannah goes to bed and Im in bed like 30 minutes later!!! We will slow down soon enough and I hope to have lots of cute things to show!

Jacey loved holding Hannah like a baby!

they are the sweetest together :)

Walking with her toy! Im not ready for a walker!! hopefully she stays behind this thing for a while. But she's getting Really good at it!
Clapping!!! & Now she is waving to anyone that says Bye!! Her wave is so cute- she even gets her tongue moving as she waves!

In one week...

She has said DaDa, CLAPPED!, puts her arm up (in an effort to wave!) and has taken several steps standing behind a walking toy. I cant even believe it!!! The transformations from 7-8 months are incredible. She has literally done this stuff overnight! I about died when she clapped. Its like she knows she is clapping too. Im hoping I can edit a video clip my mom has of her clapping and saying dada. Its ADORABLE!! How on earth do I leave her in the mornings?? I would give for one day to just sit with her and watch her play. No laundry, no house cleaning, no work- I just want to sit and play with her all day!


She makes the funniest faces! This is where she is making the sound, "OoooooHhhh!"

My LOVE BUG!

SURPRISE!

We had such a fun surprise get together for Jeremy for his 30th birthday- and he really had NO idea!! Blake kept Jeremy occupied all day at BW3's so I was able to cook & get things ready. We started with appetizers and drinks at our house before we headed out for the night! Its been SO long since we have had a night out like that but we were missing H the next day! Hannah was in good hands and we were able to enjoy a night out with friends celebrating the old guy!

SURPRISE!!

And somebody is saying DA DA!!!! She is just growing to fast for us! One day she starts sounding out her "d's" and the next she's going crazy repeating "dada"! We know she doesnt know what that means but soon enough she will! She changes so much just in a day. One day she starts figuring something out and the next she is on a roll with it. The next 4 months are going to be full of such big changes. Im ready but a little sad too. I LOVE hearing her voice though! Its the absolute best start to my day and listening to her repeat Dada is the neatest thing!!

a few more things...

I cannot get enough of this machine! Jeremy knows its the best money we've spent- I dont bug him during football anymore! However he does have to "babysit" while Im crafting because H wont have anything to do with her toys- she wants cords, glue guns & scissors! Daycare told us she really only likes dangerous things. Nice!!

Hannah's picture day dress!

I have so many new things to come!!