A message to all my peeps

I'm supposed to be in bed for the night so don't tell my mom and dad that you read this. I just wanted to say how much I love them both. Daddy plays the guitar and sings to me all the time. I sit on the floor and look up at him and smile. Daddy is so entertaining and funny. He is always tickling me and making funny noises. Everyone says I look like him. Daddy plays fetch really well too. =o)

I love being with my mommy. I practically never cry when I'm in her arms. Sometimes I topple over when I'm sitting playing with my toys and it surprises me so I cry. She holds me and makes it all better. She knows exactly what I want. When I'm teething she gives me these nice cold rings to bite on. It feels so good but it makes my cheeks and hands cold too! Mommy loves to play peek-a-boo with me. She makes me laugh so hard I squeel. I also love to smile at mommy. When she smiles at me I can't help but smile back. Sometimes mommy rubs my face when I'm tired or not feeling well. I close my eyes and go to sleep.

The doctor says I didn't gain much weight the past couple months but that I look good and not to worry. He said this baby's got some back (like mother, like daughter).

Hey, can someone explain to me what these fuzzy creatures are crawling on my floor?! They run away and leave me with their fuzz puffs in my hand. It doesn't taste good either. Jacob, do you have any tips on how I can catch one of these things? If we catch my big black one, we could take a ride to Bruster's and you can buy me a sundae. :::wink:::

Great Grandpa Raymond

Hailey,

Today your Great Grandpa Raymond passed away. He loved you oh so much. He was so proud to be your Great Grandpa! A couple weeks before he passed, we went to visit him during dinner. He was up in the dining room and overjoyed to see you. He smiled ear to ear. Nana took pictures. He always wanted to know how you were if you weren't around. I'm sorry you will not remember him. But we will keep his memory alive. Know that he is proud of you!!

We're sitting up!

Yes, you read that right! Hailey is sitting up now! She can support herself well. She will sit for a few minutes unsupported. Eventually she topples over and then continues to play with her toys.

Last friday Hailey went to the park for the first time. We went with Carrie Schuessler & kids and Amanda Phillips and her little boy and 4 month old little girl. Hailey got in the swing! She sat in the swing with her legs coming straight out and stiff. lol. Luke Schuessler was in the swing beside her.








Hailey loves to sleep on her stomach. She sleeps with her butt in the air and her hands under her tummy. I just went to get her some more pj's the other day. I got her a couple 6 - 9 month sizes. They are a little big but that's good cause there is room to grow!

Hailey still hates baby food. I give her bananas and apples in a mesh ring and she loves to chew on it. But when I try to spoon feed her or even feed her with my finger, she makes an icky face and spits it out. But then she grabs for whatever Sean and I have!

A couple weeks ago I set Hailey in the bassinet part of her playpen, sitting in her bumbo and she was playing with some toys. From a distance, she looked like she was sitting up by herself. Sean walked in the room and freaked out screaming "Get the camera! Get the camera!" (this was before Hailey started sitting up unsupported) I just started laughing and then he realized she was in the bumbo. Poor guy! He was so excited!!

WORK:
A few weeks ago I was singing the song "God is bigger than the boogy man" I was just so scared about the way work was going. It's a family business. What would we do instead? It's so hard to find a job right now too! I just tried to have faith. Then suddenly we had a lot of people looking for estimates. Soon we should have more work to do!! Thank you God for your provision! I pray for favor on our estimates we are giving out.

FAMILY:
My pop (my mom's dad) is doing very bad healthwise. My family has started making arrangements because he could pass anyday now. My mom has been dealing with everything very well but I think it is starting to take a toll on her. Pop has been in and out of the hospital and hasn't eaten in weeks. He had a stroke last wednesday and now he can't talk at all. Jesus Christ is our savior and my pop has accepted Jesus so I know he is going to be eternally with God. That gives me such a great sense of peace even during a tough time.