Day 6

This morning we left Nanny & Papo's and headed east. We met my sweet friend, Kelly (and her husband Kory) for lunch in Lubbock. From there we went to Levelland to see Uncle Sam, Aunt Stacy, and Isabel. We spent the afternoon playing with them and having a fun time.

Hi Kelly! I'm so glad I finally got to meet you!

Look - I found my thumb!

Kory, Kelly, & Hadley

Mommy - look at this cool tool! I need one of these at home.

Kisses from Isabel

Day 5

We spent all day today at Nanny and Papo's house playing, reading books, napping, singing, and just having a relaxing day.

4 Months Old

Dear Hadley,

Today you turned 4 months old! Wow - I can hardly believe it's already been that long. I can't remember what it was like before you were here. Mommy and daddy have never been happier. You are absolutely what we get out of bed for every day.

Right now you are smiling all the time (especially at daddy!) and you even giggle sometimes (again - mostly for daddy!). You really have the sweetest personality most of the time. We are very lucky that you are such a happy baby. You like to talk to us, especially in the morning or if someone is talking back to you.

You love your stuffed sea-horse that lights up and sings to you - sometimes you give it hugs and kisses. Your favorite toys right now are probably your hands and your feet. You like to suck on and lick your hands, though you haven't quite found your thumbs yet. And just last week you discovered your toes and feet, and you seem absolutely amazed by them. Whenever possible you like to grab your toes, or your socks, and hang on to them. It's so amazing watching you discover new things.

You haven't rolled over yet, but I think it won't be much longer until you do. You like to lay on your tummy (sometimes) and when you do you hold your head up so well. You are getting really strong!

You really like baths if the water is just the right temperature. We bathe you in the kitchen sink because we decided it is the perfect place for someone your size. Bath time is still a two person job, but that's okay because mommy and daddy like that time together with you.

You love, love, love your daddy! I think he is already your best friend! You like to play "super baby" with him, and sometimes you play (Play Station) football with him too.

One of my favorite things every day is when you wake up in the morning and just smile at us. I can't think of a better way to start each day!

Happy 4 Month Birthday, sweet boy. Mommy and Daddy love you more every single day.

Day 4

This morning we said goodbye to Uncle Tim, Aunt Dina, Bailey, and Emma and headed north to Tatum, New Mexico to see Nanny and Papo. Hadley, once again, slept most of the trip, except when he woke up hungry. Luckily, he's a really good traveler! We had a pretty uneventful afternoon and evening playing with Nanny and Papo, reading books, and taking several naps. Hadley has been kind of fussy this afternoon, which is unusual for him, so I'm hoping he's just tired from the past few days.

Day 3

Today was a very special (and busy) day for Hadley. We started out this morning with a visit at the AISD Administration building. We got to see and visit with lots of people I used to work with. Hadley got lots more kisses and hugs and lovin' while we were there.

Ann, Melissa, Nancy

Misty

Carole

Linda

Cindy

Sandy

After that we met Mema, Poppa, and Aunt Jackie at the beauty shop where Mema was getting her hair fixed. This was probably the highlite of the week for me because I have been so excited for them to meet Hadley (They are his great grandparents.) . Mema and Poppa are so special to me and it meant a lot for them to finally see Hadley.

This afternoon we met April and Marcella at the Abilene Zoo and made a quick trip through the zoo. Hadley was terribly excited about the whole thing (as you can tell from the pictures)! After the zoo we visited for a while and watched Marcella and Hadley play.

It was hot...we were trying to keep cool with the bandana!

Marcella...places to go...animals to see!

Can you tell Hadley really enjoyed his first trip to the zoo!?!

Day 3 has been my favorite day so far...

Day 2

Spring Break: Day 2 has been another fun day. We started out this morning going to church at FBC where we got to see lots of "old" friends. Hadley got lots of hugs and lovin' from people who have known me since I was a little girl.

After church we went to lunch at Sharon Allen's BBQ (yum!) with Tim, Dina, Bailey, & Emma. I have sure missed eating there (especially the potato salad!).

This afternoon we just hung out, played a lot, and took a couple power naps (Hadley, not me!). This evening Grandpa Tom (my dad) and Pete came over for a while for burgers and to visit.

Aunt Dina and Bailey and Emma helped give Hadley a bath tonight and now it's bedtime.

...another good day for everyone...