New Friends

On Saturday while we were in Meridian, Hayes & I went to visit with The Baileys, Courtney & Joel & all the Smith kids. Hayes was fascinated with little Joel. Courtney & I decided that we may need to keep them in mind for one another for when they get older. Kate & Bailey can't wait for "the baby" to come to Gulf Port & spend the night. Bailey told Courtney that she would sleep in her pack n' play in between their beds & she would babysit! I took these adorable pictures of Kate & Joel with Hayes but then my camera died before Bailey got in so I will post that one when Courtney sends it.

Enough Hair for a BOW!

Ok...I am sure that most of you know that I am funny about bows & have never put one in Hayes' hair. I think the initial problem started when the nurses at the hospital stuck an ugly "ribbon" with KY jelly to her head. Since I had a C section & was stuck in the room, I was unable to do a thing about it. Bryce came back from observing her "first bath" with pictures of our precious little girl with a hideous bow planted on the very top of her head & she was crying...I wonder why...it made me cry too! Anyway, she now has enough hair to hold a bow in & the hair has gotten so out of control that it NEEDS a bow. I will admit, I think they are adorable now.

Oink Oink

Hayes has officially & successfully made it thru all the fruits with no reactions & she LOVES them all. She is not a picky eater at all. She was a success with bananas, peaches, pears, applesauce and even pruns however we will not discuss the poop the pruns caused. Look how proud she is of her pruns.

Little Pig

We went to Meridian this past weekend for a short visit & Trey dressed Hayes up as a pig. You can see the tail in the 2nd picture. She makes a pretty cute pig I think eventhough her hair is a trip. Looks like she may already need a trim.

Cuddling with Uncle Tate

We went thru Clarksdale last weekend on our way to Michaela & Jared's baby shower & left Hayes with Mama & Daddy. Hayes had a good time cuddling with her Uncle Tate. She is so fascinated with him & I beleive the feelings are mutual.

Bananas are Yummy!

Well, Hayes really likes her bananas mixed with cereal! She finally got well so we started her on solids & I crack up the entire time I am feeding her. These pictures were taken the first day when she was still trying to suck the food off the spoon & lick it. She has gotten much better. Tomorrow we will start peaches so hopefully those will taste good to her too!

Hayes' First Boyfriend

Last Saturday night we went to cook out with the Witchers and Tripp & Hayes were too funny. We didn't catch it on camera but once we looked over and Tripp was biting Hayes' butt! We will have to definately keep a close eye on these 2 in the future.

MK's House

Heather & Merikelly keep Hayes a lot of Sunday nights for us while we go to bible study. It is a tremendous help & she loves to go visit her cousins.

6 Month Checkup

Hayes had her 6 Month checkup today. She weighed 14 pounds, 15 ounces & was 25 1/2 inches long. She was so happy until shot time & then stuck her little lip out, turned red & screamed very loud. Even though we have been thru this several times now, all you other Mammas I am sure would agree, it never gets any easier to see your little one that upset. Dr. Smith says she is ready for baby food so we will start our newest adventure Saturday.

Hayes' 6 Months accomplishments:

*She can sit up for a few seconds and then falls over on her head
*She can do lots of talking and we are working on "Ma Ma"
*She recognizes us and gives us her very large grin
*She can roll from back to stomach and back over
*She can move toys from hand to hand & of course to mouth
*She recognizes our food and opens her little mouth like she wants it
*She can get her foot in her mouth
*She can turn around when she hears our voices
*She loves watching football
*She knows her name
*She laughs out loud when we sneeze & talk to her
*She can take her pacifier out of her mouth & put it back in

Hayes-Sadie-Grace

Christie, Trey and Sadie stopped thru Jackson today for lunch and Jennifer & I took Hayes & Grace to visit. The girls were really funny & very good at the restaurant. Grace STOOD on Jennifer's lap, Hayes hung out with Trey & Sadie got passed around the table.

Our Little Machine Gun

Here is a little clip of Hayes' new laugh. She sounds like a machine gun.

Rat tail

I am not sure if the word "rat tail" is 1 word or 2 b/c honestly I have never typed that word before in my entire life but that is what we removed from Hayes' head on Saturday. I knew it had gotten really bad when she was wet in her bathtub and her rat tail was stuck on the back of the bathtub. Bryce and I decided it was time for her first haircut.

Miss Ladybug

Hayes dressed up as a little ladybug for daycare Friday. I can't decide if I think she was a cuter butterfly at the hayride or ladybug at school...take your pick.