I know it's cliche, but I will continue to say it over and over again and that is that time does fly by so fast. We just purchased Hadley's "big girl" car seat. It's all girly and pink.  We love it. Now that she is crawling, and pulling up on everything,  she wants nothing to do with her bouncy. Her baby recliner, and swing, have been sitting upstairs to go back into the attic for a few months now. Seems like just the other day we were getting all that stuff down and cleaned preparing for her arrival.   We are now putting it away...again.  I can't believe summer is already here. As soon as summer is over, she will be 1! It's so bittersweet. I LOVE her so! She went to the doctor today for her 9 month well visit. She is in that stranger anxiety stage.  SO, she cried the entire time Dr. Nelms was in the room (Scotty never did this),  looking at me red faced like..."Mommy, make him go away!" It's funny how much my daughter can express her emotions  at only 9 months.   Here are my girls stats.

Weight: 21# 1 1/2 ounce  (88%)

Height: 29"     (91%)

Head Circumference: 17.5 inches  (66%)

On the other hand, Scotty keeps us so busy at 2.5.  He is at an age that we are both really enjoying. He is definitely a difficult one. STRONG WILLED.  HARD HEADED. Always up to challenge us.  Not sure where he got this? Anyone want to take a guess?   He is talking like crazy. He can carry on a  good 2.5 year old type conversation and if he doesn't know what something is he has no problem asking..."What is that?" or "What is that for?" Always trying to learn about the world around him. He is completely potty trained. He was ready at 2 and we started a little there after.  He still wears his pull-ups at night, but that's it!  I am so proud of him. He can also fully dress himself. He struggles a little with his shirts, but he can do it. He is obsessed with baseball and Caillou.   My son has taught me many things. I am so grateful for him. 

Here they are at 9 months. 

On June 1st, Scotty had his Adenoids and Tonsils removed. After months of being sick,  a trial run on Nasonex, and a very frustrated mommy, we had no other choice. I really wanted Scotty to feel better! No more coughing and getting sick which is what was happening several times a week. Scotty was such a brave little boy. He went in his dinosaur PJ's and of course Brownie and Softy were along for the ride. Daddy came along too. When it was time for his surgery he walked back, holding the nurses hands, and carrying his friends. He didn't look back once, but I sure did praying that he was out soon and safe and before I knew it....he was. They said when he woke up they would come and get us. We were practically running back to the recovery room once they did. I didn't want him to wake up alone in pain and scared.  When we walked in, a nurse was holding him and he was crying. Once I got my arms around him I felt a sense of relief!  He slept a bit and then I was able to bring him home to recover. He is feeling better day by day. Thank you God! I am grateful for your blessing of happy healthy children. Now how in the world am I gonna break this ice cream addiction?!

XOXO, 

The Zuehlke's 

BEFORE

AFTER

Destin 2012

We headed out of town on our first family vacation together to Destin, Florida!

We were BEACH BUMS!

We were Silly!

We Shared Special Moments…

& We loved.

Our Vacation!

Xoxo,

The Zuehlke’s

  

Easter 2012

Easter was a lot of fun! 4 easter egg hunts, lots of food, and time with family made for an exciting weekend! I missed bringing my camera on Saturday so unfortunately I missed taking pictures with all of our family ( I feel terrible), but I managed to take a few today. 

Happy Easter everyone!

XOXO, 

The Zuehlke's

Meg and Jared's Couple Shower

Last weekend I helped host a baby shower for my sweet cousin Megan in beautiful Austin. It's her very first baby and we are so excited to see what "IT" is in May! They are keeping it a surprise, but I am guessing it's a boy! or maybe it's  a girl? We will see soon enough. Here are some pictures from the shower. Ain't she adorable!?

32 Weeks

The Hostesses

Sign in Table

We used A Dr. Seuss Book as for everyone to sign

We wrote funny quotes on diapers

This was a sweet one

Monogrammed Onesies by Tagged By Tiff

War Eagle. Just for Jared!

One of the girls made a diaper cake! Turned out super cute!

Cupcakes by the Hostesses Kaley and Jessica. So cute!

Meg and her mom

Excited Dad to be!

Hostess Gifts.

One of My Favorites...

One of my favorites from our 6 month photo shoot! 

Hadley and I playing in the grass. I pray for many more memorable times 

with my little girl doing just this! 

 Check out: Kimberly Lloyd Photography HERE 

She did a wonderful job! Thank you! 

Hello 6 Months

Hadley is officially 6 months! I can't believe she has already been with us this long! Time does fly by when you are busy.... and of course having fun! Oh, how I love my Hadley girl. She is such a little joy to be around. She is mostly all smiles!

@ 6 MONTHS: 

-Sleeps all night long. Babble session every morning at 5:30AM. All that talking wears a girl out, so she usually falls back asleep until 7.

- I have the Beaba baby food steamer/processor so I have been making all of Hadley's baby food.  My little girl is the only one that doesn't complain about, "What's for dinner?" So far, nothing but compliments! 

-Hadley is now turning over, and moving all about in her bed. Her favorite sleep position is on her left side, with her binky and pink giraffe. I love to watch her sleep.  Angelic. 

-Hadley is grabbing EVERYTHING! If you sit her in your lap during meal time, she will pull your food onto the floor. I forgot about this stage. I love it! 

-She loves her bouncy! Instead of the dancing queen,   we have the bouncing queen! 

-She just graduated to the sitting position in the BOB. She loves getting to see everything big brother sees!

-She looks just like her dad and she has the most beautiful eyelashes. Mommy will always be jealous!

-If Hadley ever has a crying fit, the poor girl gets all blotchy. Poor baby!

-At our 6 month check up her stats look like this: 27 1/2 inches long (83%),  18# 13 1/4 ounces (86%)
Healthy girl!

We love her so much! We are so blessed. 

XOXO, 

The Zuehlke's

We love you!