She Sits-The Video

Milestone-She Sits

Lauren has been sitting up unassisted for over a week now.  But it wasn’t until today that she lasted long enough we felt comfortable putting it in the books.  She still lists to the side occasionally and will also take a tumble backward, but we have her on a core strengthening regime with the hope of increasing her longevity.  We are very proud of our little sitter. 

We promise she isn’t always this solemn.This is what happens when she lists to the side… Just makes me want to squish and kiss all over her little face…so I do.  I’m her mother. It’s expected.

We Still Heart Zidane

Made this shirt for Hayden back in the day.  Bryan considers Zidane to be the greatest soccer/futbol player of this generation.  He is also Bryan’s all time favorite.  Hayden wore the shirt with pride and was so excited to pass the shirt on to Lauren in a very moving ceremony…

Okay, there wasn’t a ceremony (unless you count me pulling it out of the plastic bin where its been stored for a year and throwing it in the wash) but it felt like there should have been.  It’s so much fun to see Lauren wearing some of the things that Hayden wore. In Hayden’s words, “It was mine, but now I’m sharing it with baby Lauren.” (Lord, please let this attitude of gracious sharing continue into the future.)

Please forgive the blurry photos.

Conversations With Hayden…

H. “what is this Mommy?”

Me. “a thread from the rug.”

H. “oh…that’s a good answer Mommy.”

(please Lord let them all be this easy.)

Milestone-1st Oatmeal

At Lauren’s 4 month appointment the doctor said we could start some cereal.  He said that we didn’t have to, but it might help her sleep at night.  We gave it a try, but as I wasn’t really planning to start any solids until at least 6 months I wasn’t all that disappointed that it didn’t take.

Lauren may not have enjoyed the cereal, but she was sure cute trying it out. 

  She disliked the bib. 

She spit out all the oatmeal.

She wanted out of the high chair stat. 

Oatmeal Fail.

I Wuv You

The last few weeks have been filled with the sweetest words: I Wuv You.  Hayden has been talking up a storm for many months now, but had never said those three little words.  We would tell her we loved her and she would just smile and laugh and say “no” like it was the silliest thing.

But last week she came and laid her head in my lap and said, “I wuv you Mommy.” I mopped up my melted heart and told her I loved her too.  Since then she will say it back to us when we say it to her, but the sweetest thing is still when she says it out of the blue. 

This milestone may be even better than the first smile and the first step.

We Love you Hayden!

Welcome Cousin Max!

Maxwell Dennis Littler was born July 16th, at 8:19 pm (England Time) weighing 8 lbs. and 11 oz. All our love to the new family of three, Jack, Amber and Max! (Now the real fun begins :)

Happy Birthday Max!

For Your Listening Pleasure…

Hayden sings a few of her favorites

To purchase your own copy of these classic hits, just send two easy payments of 19.99 made out to “Hayden’s college fund.”

Quick Rest Stop

Ryan, Amber, Ben and Carter in the womb stopped by for 45 minutes or so on their way to Houston.  We are so glad they were able to stretch their legs at our house!

Miss you Carters!

Wordless Wednesday-Grammy & The Girls