Love Bug

Starting to play...

Especially for Grandma!

Life is getting more fun and exciting as Hailey grows older. She is discovering the world and learning every minute. Sorry for the silly high pitched 'baby voice' but she just loves it.... or at least laughs at me for using it. Hailey is so happy in the mornings and I find my cheeks hurting so much from watching her smile. She has blessed our life with so much joy (along with the struggles) but we are so grateful to have her in our lives.

2 Months Old

Our growing baby is now 2 months old! She has filled out into a chubby little thing and is becoming so fun!

We solved the majority of the gassy problem with realizing that she has acid reflux. She is now on medication that has improved things at least 50 % in the crying category. She is sleeping longer and more regularly, she has many happy awake moments and Mommy can finally get things done while she watches me.... rather than the constant need to soothe a hurting tummy!

I am thrilled each day to watch her learn new things and my favourite time is when Hailey and I have our 'chats'.

I'm keeping busy with baby and business as I prepare for the Christmas Craft Fair which is in 5 weeks! Hopefully I have everything prepared in time!

Our Hailey!

My friend Allison Anderson took these pictures for us when Hailey was 3 weeks old! Check out her stuff... http://teaganphotography.blogspot.com/ (I shrunk the pic size to fit them on easier which compromised the quality a bit).

She's a Keeper!

Daddy's Girl!

Right from the start Hailey has been a Daddy's girl. Ian has a magic touch with her that includes getting out trapped burps, getting her to sleep, bathing her (without the freakout) - same with changing her diapers. I don't feel so bad though as I consistently get more smiles out of Hailey than he does. It makes up for it a little!

I think perhaps this special bond may be because Ian was the first face our Hailey saw. I was a tad in shock (uncontrollable, violent shaking) after she was born and I didn't want to drop her so Ian got first dibs! Ian just adores her and it warms my heart to see them cuddling together.

Last night Ian fed Hailey before bed and as usual, let her lay on his chest after. That is Hailey's favourite spot. She won't lay on my chest for some reason... probably too close to the food source to think about sleeping. She is out like a light though as she lays sprawled over his heart, her favourite spot. Almost everytime this also puts Ian to sleep. I love to see them napping together. It is especially cute when Ian is snoring up a storm and Hailey just sleeps on through it.

I love Ian so much. He is such an amazing Dad! I never guessed he would be this amazing...though I knew he would be great. I am so blessed to have him in my life and I know Hailey will always know that her Daddy... and Mommy love her to bits.

Here are the pictures I have of my favourite people in the world enjoying their naps. I didn't get one last night as it was really dark and I didn't want to wake them with the flash.