Hadley, 5 Months Old

I was doing so well getting Hadley's monthly photos up on time, but these past three weeks have been hard- a week long trip away from my precious girl, a sad event in California, and the first week of school at a new school. So here it is, eight days late.  

 

 

Hadley, 5 Months Old

 

 

Discovered her toes!

 

 

     Sleep regression has improved- but she had nights where she woke up every hour!

 

 

Laughs when Kiowa licks her toes

 

 

                             Rolls to her side and *thinks* about rolling to her tummy

 

 

              "Talks" in her crib when she wakes up for the day, but still doesn't like to be put down in her crib for naps

 

 

Gets angry when we eat in front of her!  She grabbed Nathan's spoon the other day and put it in her mouth.

 

 

 

 

Our trip to Iowa (a little over 4 months old).  Hadley explored her great grandparents' farm.

Hadley's First Swim

Hadley's first swim warranted its very own blog post.  It's not hard to figure out why: I love Hadley. I love swimming.  There's a lot to write about.

When we were at my mom's house in California, we spent the day at our friends, the Anderson's, in their beautiful backyard pool. Nathan and I both wanted to be there with Hadley for her first swim, but it was even more special that her grandma, Aunt Rachel, and almost-Aunt Katrina could be there. Her cousins Nola and Drake even swam with her.

I was excited that we got her in the water before the newborn kicking instinct wore off.  She kicked her feet and even paddled her arms when we held her horizontal to the water.  She didn't want to get out- so we took a couple of dips before throwing in the towel.

Mom, Dad, and "Aunt" Katrina swimming with Hadley.  Hadley is pretty lucky that her first swim lesson was with Katrina, who is such an amazing swimmer and teacher! 

We will let Hadley choose to do whichever sports or activities she wants when she is older, but I have a feeling that she'll choose swimming (wishful thinking?) 

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