Slacker!

So I have been a total slacker when it comes to blogging lately. The holidays came and went so fast and before I knew it, it was almost the end of January. Since it has been so long I will give you an update on what we have been up to lately.
Haiden is growing so fast. She is almost crawling, She gets up on her hands and knees and then moves backwards. We are still working with her. At her 6th month appointment she had reached 15 lbs and is about 25 inches long.
Over the holidays we were able to spend alot of time with family. Joe's brother and his wife and daughter were here for Christmas. It was fun to spend time with the whole family. Stefanie was nice enough to take some pictures for us.
Other than that, we are just working hard. I love being able to spend everyday at home with Haiden. Working nights is hard but it is so worth it in the long run. Joe gave me a new camera for christmas but I haven't figured out how to upload pictures yet. As soon as I do, I will post some updated photos. I know you are all dying to see some new ones. Until then this is all you get.

SnOw DaY!

Today was Haiden's first snow experience, overall it went well. We had the conversation about not eating yellow snow and gave the clean white snow a try!

The Joys of Motherhood

A few things I have learned since Haiden came along:
-I can now get dressed, do my hair, brush my teeth, and make my bed with one free hand
-I have mastered carrying the carseat and all the groceries up ten steps and into the house all at the same time
-Blogging with a little one on my lap!
-No matter how off tune I am when singing old mcdonald she will still smile
-Sleep is a thing of the past!
-Being a mom is the greatest thing ever and I am so lucky to get to spend so much time at home with Haiden

4 MoNtHs oLd

I can not believe that it has already been four months since Haiden was born. Man time flies. We went to the doctor about a week ago and she now weighs a whopping 13 lbs and is 24 1/2 inches long. We have tried giving her cereal a couple of times, she is not sure what to think of it but we will keep trying. She is just so cute. Joe and I love to just sit and watch her play. She jabbers constantly and is starting to roll over. Plus her giggle is the cutest thing ever. I never could have imagined that being a mom would be so amazing. What a joy and blessing she is in our lives! These pictures are not the best. Everytime I went to snap one, she put her fingers in her mouth!

HaLLoWeEn!

So now that Halloween is fast approaching I am reminded why I have never been a big fan of the Holiday. First of all, scary movies, my least favorite type, and they are being played on every channel! Second of all, I hate masks, I realize that they are fake but they are just so creepy looking. Third, I have never been a big fan of dressing up. Now that I have a baby I am feeling pressure to be more into the holiday. Because Haiden doesn't quite know whats going on yet, I can get away with my usual wardrobe for the day. However that may have to change in years to come. I did buy her a cute outfit though. I decided that I could skip the expensive and fancy princess and bug outfits available. It's boring I know but seriously did you think I was going to take her trick or treating! She can help me answer the door to trick or treaters in her cute outfit. I decided to skip the professional pictures for this holiday, they are just so expensive. Mine are not great but oh well! Hope you all enjoy and have a happy and safe Halloween!

Bad Parenting?

So it never fails, Haiden always gets hungry right when we start cooking our dinner or when it is time to go somewhere. Because we want to eat as well we have started doing what all the books and pediatricians tell you not to do- prop the bottle up! Every time we lay her down she just looks so sad. We make it up to her by buying her new toys. Aren't we great parents?!

I've been tagged!

3 Joys.....
- Haiden's Smile
- My Husband
-Shopping! I love spending money!
3 Fears....
-Losing my Family
-Snakes
-Being alone in the Dark
3 Irritations....
-Bad Drivers
-Walmart checkout lines
-My inability to lose weight
3 Facts....
-I love Mac and Cheese, I would eat it everyday if I could
-I would stay in my pajamas all day long if I had nothing else to do
-I have not read a real book in over 3 years
I tag Sadie, Kami, and Stacy