Our Sweet Monkey

Well Halloween isn't for a few more weeks, but yesterday I dressed up Hayden in his costume. At first he didn't mind it, but I wanted to get some more pictures of him and he decided he was done being a model for me.

Ready for Winter

Well we're far from freezing temperatures, but we decided to be prepared for our upcoming move and trip to Colorado. Plus, I couldn't resist dressing Hayden up.

Hi From Hayden

Hayden's New Ride

The mattress in the bassinet can be turned one way for cold weather and another for warmer weather.

The stroller also offers a pram option, which comes with the set and you don't have to buy it separately. This came in handy this afternoon when Hayden was fussy and was fighting taking a nap.



Since the airport destroyed Hayden's stroller we had to get a new one. We decided to go with a different one that has different features. We really liked our other one, but decided this one would work better in all areas besides just paved areas. I love that he can either face me or face the world while we're out for a walk. It also has a bassinet that can be used instead of the seat.

4 Month Stats

We just got back from Hayden's check-up and he weighs 17 lbs. 10 oz., is 27 inches long, and his head circumference is 18 1/4 inches. He is off the charts for weight and head and is over 95th percentile for length. He was so brave for his shots and only cried a little bit. I'm sure he'll be more cuddly for the next couple of days.

Hayden rolled over all the way yesterday. We knew it was coming because he had been rolling to his side for quite a while. He finally decided to roll all the way over to his tummy. Too bad Daddy wasn't home to see it.

Happy 4 months Hayden!

Hayden is sure growing fast. We don't have our appointment until Monday so I'll post his stats then. He is such a joy and happy baby and we can't imagine life without him.

Three Months

Two Months

One Month

Hayden at Birth

Wedding Pictures

Happy 79th Birthday Grandma Gail!

Awww. Happy 34 years and counting!

Mmmmm Cake!

Sweet Emma. She partied down with the rest of the group. She did so great as the little ring bearer.

Here's us with the view of the Mississippi in the background.

First dance

Hayden's First Plane Ride

Hayden did so great on the plane. He barely cried at all-- only when he was hungry. I tried to schedule his feeding for take-off and landing, but it didn't work out that way. When he's hungry, he's hungry. The engine noise lulled him to sleep and Mommy and Daddy were able to watch a movie. Other than the airline breaking our stroller, it was a good trip. Luckily, we will be compensated for our loss. Even gate checking isn't fool-proof.

Crazy Eyes

Hanging with Daddy

Mommy went to get her hair done so it was just daddy and Hayden this morning. It looks like they had a great time together. After Mommy got home Hayden had fun looking at his books while Mommy read to him. He also LOVES bringing his legs up to look at his feet.

Grandma and Grandpa Neally Visit

We had a real nice visit with Grandma and Grandpa Neally last Saturday and it was good to see them before we left Florida.

Preppy Hayden

Here's Hayden wearing the adorable outfit that Aunt Andrea gave him.

Hayden's Big Boy Carseat

Well there was a sale going on for Hayden's next step car seat so Josh and I snagged one up. I just plopped him in there really quick to see what he looked like. Thanks Marie for all your help.

New Pictures

New Videos for those that love them!

I've been collecting some videos of Hayden this week and trying to pick the best ones. So here we are from Hayden being in his bumbo, to his boppy, and back to his bouncy. You can listen to the music on the bouncy and understand how those songs become embedded into my brain so easily that I'm humming them in the shower. Hayden is getting really great at lifting his chest up and has even had some full-on giggles when he was on his changing table and Daddy was tickling him. They were pretty unmistakable so we entered his first laugh into the baby book. Any small giggles before this were hard to tell if he was just cooing or making noise.