A Fun Filled Week!

This has been a busy week for little Miss Hailey.  She has had allot of first . . .

She had her first meeting with her boyfriend Dallin.  They were born of the same day at the same hospital and their mommies are great friends.  In other words it is a match made in heaven!  She met her Grandpa Tom and her Sullivan Grandparents.  She had her first Thanksgiving,  first walk on the beach, first birthday party (it was daddy's birthday) and met her auntie Suzy for the first time.  In other words it's been a whirl wind!

Ladies in Red

I never thought I'd be "that mom" that dresses her baby in matching outfits!  But I just couldn't resist!  

Although Hailey has quit the wardrobe it's all too big for her.  We just picked this up in the premie section!  Go figure my little girl is small!  Who would have thought!

Things I've learned about my baby Hailey

1.  She Can Not be trusted!

                                           

I call this photo "Sweet Pee"

2 nights ago we were preparing 

her bath.  She had a stinky diaper so I cleaned her up and

wrapped her in her blanket knowing that she would only be 

"diaper-less" for no more then 30

 sec as we

 got her in the bath.  Unfortunately that was too long!  If you look closely you can see the evidence.  

The next day she managed to go potty twice mid-changing (just as we removed the diaper out from under her cute little bum.  I'm sensing a pattern!

2.  She does Not like the Shu-shing sound daddy makes

3.  She loves her hands

Although we swaddle her up tight, her little Huedini hands always seem to escape!

4.  She's got daddy's Hair and mommy's freakishly small wrists

5.  She is a GREAT communicator!

I'll give you one guess what she is saying here!

6.  She LOVES her Daddy!                                              

7.  I just can't get enough of her!  

Apparelty I've been told I am a "baby hog"

I just love her so much!

Encore 2 - Fun with Photoshop

Here are the other fun photos that we made. Isn't she so cute.

Encore

Since we had so many people say that they loved the black and white photos, I decided to play around on photoshop and made this version. So I am taking a survey, should I continue the series for her room? Let me know. - Ammon

Hailey's 1st photoshoot

As requested...more picture.

Welcome home, Hailey Kate, Welcome home.

So after months of anticipation, Baby Hailey Kate Sullivan was born today at 4:22am in the Hoag Memorial Hospital, weighing in at 6 lbs 13 oz & 19 inches. Well since a picture says a thousand words, enjoy the following. (P.S. I am broadcasting this blog post courtesy of my KPMG wireless card, thanks Peat).

NO BABY!

Yes,
That's right, my due date is coming to an end and there is no sign of labor! BUMMER!

Not so patiently waiting!

Her room is ALL ready, Grandma is coming in town tomorrow, the freezer is stoked with frozen food, and lets not forget I AM HUGE! Despite all efforts to vacate little Hailey, she has been resisting! 2 weeks ago my OB was sure I wouldn't go over my due date (which is in less then 3 days). But on Tues her new story was she would induce me exactly one week past my due date (thinking it might be necessary). So the eviction notice has been sent out, Hailey must vacate the premises no later then Monday Nov 24, but hopefully it will be sooner! (as Ammon likes to say it, She's paid up till the 24th)
Here are some final pics of her room.

The finishing Touch to Hailey's Room

I cant take credit for these, unsell you take into consideration my MAD shopping skills. I found a lady on ebay who will hand paint letters to match your baby bedding. These finally got shipped today, I'm so excited to get them on the wall!!!

Crafter-noon Continues

I believe this is my last and final craft before baby, not because she is coming tomorrow (which would not bother me in the least) but because I think I am all "Crafted Out"! I will have to find alternative ways to pass the time before baby! If you have any recommendations, please feel free to share!

I am quit proud of this one though, now she just needs more bows to fill it up!

Retirement Diaries

After 6 1/2 years of working full time (post collage) I have turned a new leaf. I call it "Maternity Leave". It's been 2 1/2 weeks so far and I have had many emotions. The first week was what I would call "efficient" , due to the fact I left so many projects to do knowing I would be board and would have plenty of time to complete all the daunting tasks. I actually found myself more busy that week then when I was working. Then week 2 hit . . . My "To-do" list was getting checked off, my body began to slow down and I panicked, "what does one do as a "stay as home mom" when they in fact have NO KIDS at home yet". The answer, I became crafty. Now I can't take credit, my friends who live down the street aka: the founders of "crafter-noon" gave me the idea. So last week I introduced myself the a few local fabric stores and this is the result.
ps: those of you who know me know this is completely out of my character, so laugh away!

Hailey's first Tu-Tu. Because you're never too young for a tu-tu. Her stuffed animal made a perfect model. (thanks Polly)




I figured my free time will be squashed soon, so might has well plan ahead, Merry Christmas to the Sullivan Family!