Bailey Rose 10 months old (on 9-15-13)

Here's what you've been up to this month:

We got apples for your 10 month photos and then made our first batch of applesauce. It sure was yummy!

     

                                        

                                           

We met up with some of our MN blogger friends and their kiddos in Eden Prairie. It was so much fun!! This was your first trip to the splash pad. It will be more fun as the years go by :)

 

Mommy and you made a solo trip to the cabin over Labor Day weekend. You managed to get sick at daycare and shared your germs with everyone (including mommy and daddy, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles). Daddy was sick right before Labor Day weekend and also forgot to take time off of work. So we went up to the cabin for a couple of days to hang out with cousins, aunt/uncle and nana and Brad. 

Playing at mommy's work before heading to the cabin

Packed in and ready to head out!

      

We got there a day before your cousins - so nude pool time took place (for you, not mommy and nana)

After playing in the pool and having some yummy food - Mommy, Nana, Grandpa Brad and you all headed out on the pontoon for some evening fishing. You did soooo good while we were out for about an hour! And we were treated to a beautiful lake sunset!

The next day your cousins came and you showed them how you had learned how to say hiiiii and wave your hands in the air (pretty gosh darn cute)

You played in the lake and in the sand, you really loved it all! Besides when you fell face first into the sand, that wasn't fun for anyone :(

You and (almost) cousin Maylie enjoyed playing together quite a bit! She is 9 months older than you!

 

You and mommy slept in the loft the 2nd night there. I don't see this being our normal sleeping place, we'll stick with the camper when daddy is with us :)

yelling hiiii down to all of your cousins

You are such a goofball all the time! You love playing with doors swinging them open and shut and looking through the french doors that separate the office. Also, shoving paper in your mouth is another favorite!

You and mommy met Nana for mommy's night out at Shayla's new children's clothing store, CC & Mays. It was so much fun and the store is adorable!

You looked soooo cute in your jeans and shoes!

We also met up with blogger Kelly to check out a consignment sale in Lakeville. Here you are modeling some of your new stuff we got there! Pink fur boots, Elmer the elephant and a book about him. You also got some new clothes and toys :)

You love to watch videos on daddy's phone (they're all of you!). You giggle and just watch in awe. 

We won a cute bear hat from fellow blogger Dawn's giveaway. The hat is a little big, but your head measures in the 70th percentile, so I wanted to get you one that would fit this year next. Mommy also got a new hat, and it's pretty darn awesome! You had a lot of fun modeling the hat for me - goofy girl!

We went on a few family walks. You were in such a great mood this day, I love your pretty smile!

You helped daddy cheer on the Vikings for their first game (on 9-15). Sadly they lost (happens all the time), you will learn this is normal

Other things to note

Height: 27.5"

Weight: 17lbs 13oz

Head: 17.5"

Teeth: 4 (2 front top, 2 front bottom)

Places you've been: Cabin - consignment sale - CC & Mays - mommy's work- splash pad

Doctor's Appointments: You had your 9 month appt on Aug 26 (we're using those stats since I don't think too much has changed)

Daycare: Still driving to Elko about 2-3 days/week. Sometimes daddy keeps you at home with him instead of taking you to daycare (less driving). Daddy is so sweet and often times does the drop-off and pick-up!

Sleeping: Still doing great! Usually down around 9 and up around 7:30/8

Eating: Eating 7oz every 3-4 hours and solids 2/day. You haven't ventured into anything new this month. Still mom's homemade baby purees. 

Clothing: Mostly wearing 6 months and still squeeze into some 3-6 clothes

Diapers: You are wearing size 2 diapers when you wear regular diapers. We've been putting you in an overnight disposable for night time sleeping with has made the leaks go away. This is our solution for now :)

Things you like: Saying hiiiii and waving your hands, climbing on your rocking chair, watching kids play, the water and splashing around, playing "fetch" with the puppies and watching them wrestle and play together

Mommy likes: when mommy talks and sings, when mommy comes home from work or picks you up at daycare, when mommy lets you climb up the stairs
Daddy likes: when daddy comes home from work, when daddy brings you to daycare (to see your friends!), when daddy reads to you, when daddy chases you around

Dear Bailey - I don't know how it's possible, but we fall in love with you more every single day!  We are so thankful that you are such a sweet and loving little girl.  Mommy and I constantly look at each other and shake our heads when you do ANOTHER thing that is adorable.  You fit in perfectly with us because you are a complete goofball.  You are growing up so quickly, and with each new thing you do I keep saying it can not get any better than this, and then it does :)  I love you so much sweetheart!

LOVE,

Daddy

Bailey Rose 9 months old (on 8-15-13)

I'm a little embarrassingly late on this, due to no time, re-considering my stance with blogging...and that's all I got.

Here's what you were up to when you were 9 months old:

 
           
                              

 Daddy participated in the Tough Mudder competition in WI, so we met him in Stillwater when he was finished for some nachos and Nacho Mamas and we explored the city for a bit before he got there and helped ourselves to some ice cream...it was hot out ;)

                                 

You love splashing in your pool and tubby time!! Mommy's little fish!

                                       

Daddy is very protective of you and makes sure you're safe at all times!! 

Exhibit A 

 Daddy loves to read to you and you do a pretty good job of sitting through a (short) book

You're so helpful with the chores around the house. Someday we'll be paying you a pretty penny to do these things

                                             

Mommy and daddy sneak in as many snuggles with you as they can. We know these moments are limited and take full advantage of them when they happen

You love to hang out in your exercauser and watch TV, snack on some puffs and throw everything off the exercauser to watch it fall to the ground

We lowered your crib again! You are such a little monkey in there. You really do love your crib and you like to sit and play with your animals/little blankies in there.

You got a tooth! Your first tooth showed up on July 22 (the bottom left one). You only have 1 tooth right now, but you're the cutest 1 toothed little girl :)

You can climb up the stairs. We have 14 steps from the main level to the upstairs and you can climb them all without much of a break. This is one of your favorite things to do, you always go straight to the steps!
                          

                           

You hosted a lovely group of MN Bloggers at your house. We had some yummy food and played games. You did so well with the "strangers" here.

You celebrated your mama's 30th birthday. I remember being pregnant with you last year and going to Stillwater for the day and thinking about how this year would be different having you here with me. I had no idea what an absolutely precious gift you would be. It's truly indescribable how much joy and happiness you bring me every single day.

You went to the zoo again. Part of mom's birthday festivities

At the petting zoo

You also went to Lake Calhoun and walked rode all the way around the lake with mommy and daddy. We made a few pit stops so you could go swinging and dip your toes in the lake.

                           

You participated in a "surprise party" that didn't quite go as planned for Mommy's birthday, but it was still fun to celebrate with friends and family!

Other things to note

Height: 27.5"

Weight: 17lbs 13oz

Head: 17.5"

Places you've been: MN Zoo - Lake Calhoun

Doctor's Appointments: You had your 9 month appt on Aug 26

Daycare: Still driving to Elko about 2-3 days/week. Sometimes daddy keeps you at home with him instead of taking you to daycare (less driving). Daddy is so sweet and often times does the drop-off and pick-up!

Sleeping: Still doing great! Usually down around 9 and up around 7:30/8

Eating: Eating 7oz every 3-4 hours and solids 2/day. You haven't ventured into anything new this month. Still mom's homemade baby purees. 

Clothing: Mostly wearing 6 months and still squeeze into some 3-6 clothes

Diapers: You are wearing size 2 diapers when you wear regular diapers. We've been putting you in an overnight disposable for night time sleeping with has made the leaks go away. This is our solution for now :)

Things you like: What don't you like? Seriously, you're the happiest baby I've ever met! You're rarely upset or crying and when you do, it's usually justified.

Mommy likes: when mommy sings and dances for/with you, you love to pull mommy's hair and necklaces and suck on them, bath time with mommy
Daddy likes: when daddy sings to you in the morning to wake you up, when daddy gets home from work, daddy cuddles, when daddy plays with you, daddy reading you books (especially "Daddy Cuddles")

Dear Bailey,
You've done it again. Each month (day) I don't think it's actually possible to love you anymore than I already do, and then you learn and do something that is ridiculously cute and I somehow find a way to love you even more. Unbelievable! There is no possible way to describe this feeling to anyone. Parenthood is an indescribable feeling until you are there and living it. We love you so much sweetheart!