Bailey's 3 Month Photos

For some reason it is customary to have professional photos taken of baby at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.  Anyone who has a baby knows that it is almost impossible to be that organized and get things done on time.  So here are Bailey's 3 Month photos (she is actually about 16 weeks old...oops).  We're cheap, so we let Nate take our "professional" photos.  

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Owie!

Bailey received her first owie (aside from her bruised face when she was born) 

While reading one night she reached up as Mom was turning the page and got a paper cut.  She shreaked so loud and her little finger began to bleed.   Babies first boo-boo.   She got a pretty purple band-aid and immediately tried to eat it.  

We also had our first cold.  Having a sick baby who is so unhappy and stuffy made me so sad, and the only thing we could do is put saline in her nose... well that makes Bailey happy, so we had a struggle filled about 2 weeks as we waited for the cold to pass.  We learned Bailey HATES the nose bulb sucker- but i get a slight joy out of being able to get the boogers out of there- it's an interesting game we play :) 

I can't wait to see what other owies and ickies we will experience as parents.

Merry Christmas 2011!!!

Bailey's first Christmas!!!  It was the first time we got to be Santa-  granted we didn't get do much Santa-ing, but it was still fun to pretend.  

We got to have 2 Christmas celebrations this year since we got to celebrate with the Hartmann side a week earlier (see SURPRISE! post) and then with the Clark side for the 25th celebrations.  Glenys worked so hard all week to make our Christmas Eve extravaganza wonderful.   We had a Mexican feast with Tamale's, Sopa Azteca, Spanish Rice, Choco-flan and many other wonderful goodies.   Our company included the Steere Family, the Steele Family and Bruce and Glenys.  

That night we opened our "Magic Jammies"  a tradition from the Hartmann family.  You must wear your magic jammies on Christmas Eve or Santa won't come.   Our video won't upload- but i promise it was super cute

On Christmas Morning- Bailey woke up around 8:30 she was so excited for Christmas

We went upstairs and opened gifts with Grandma and Grandpa Clark.  Bailey hung out with Grandpa to open presents-

 Played with the wrapping paper (her favorite gift of the morning)

 Posed with pictures from Great Grandma Hartmann

  

Tried on a New Outfit

Christmas Morning was too much for her and she crashed with Douglas (her kitty) before we ever made it to church.  (She received a BEAUTIFUL dress from Grandma Hartmann to wear to church)

 

That night we had some of the Christesen Clan over for dinner as well Uncle Spencer and Aunt Amy, Netty & James, Mel & Taryn.   

Bailey and James ended up having Matching Jammies and were so cute- Photo Op!!!

CUTEST BUM'S EVER!!!!

They even had twin bum changing moments- how adorable

It was a bit strange this year and didn't ever really feel like Christmas - probably because it was still around 50 degrees here in Salt Lake the entire month of December.  But we are grateful for this time of year to remember the birth of Christ and to reflect on the many blessings we have received- the greatest being a beautiful little girl whom we love SO much.  We hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas as well and enjoyed time with family and friends.  

Mom's Musings

While Bailey is conked out at the moment I want to share some of my new mom musings with the blogging world while I have some time.

Things I've learned.....

- babies breath really does smell sweet

- my favorite thing is when people have been holding Bailey and they hand her back and she smells like their perfume or cologne... I think I'll pick my next fragrance with this trick

- Though sleeping takes up 75% of Bailey's life- she still sucks at going to bed at night

-Binkey's matter... Bailey was such a fusser and would not keep her 1st set of Binkey's in her mouth and would just yell at them.   After trying a 2nd type of Binkey- she is able to keep it in her mouth, actually be comforted by it, and we have more peace in our home.

- I am so grateful that Bailey does not spit up (knock on wood).  She may be soaking wet from her slobber, but very rarely spits up.  In fact when she does, it's such a rarity that we never know where to find a burp cloth

- As Bailey is developing and growing she is starting to smile a ton-  she giggled once or twice, but seems to have forgotten how,  we are still waiting for her to develop this skill and can't wait

- Shower buddy-  Bailey loves the sound of the shower.  From the time we brought her home she is so calm sitting in her bee seat outside the shower.  I hope this means I'll have myself a water baby.

of course now that I'm writing i can't remember all the quirks of my child, but I'll ponder and write them down.  Stay tuned for the next set of Mom's Musings.

SURPRISE!!!!

So this year since it was Nate's parents first Christmas back from being mission presidents in Mexico we decided to stay in Utah for Christmas this year.   This would be my (Stevie) first Christmas away from home in Colorado.  We put together packages and mailed them across the state lines, we received packages as well.  Then on Thursday the 15th, Nate came home and announced that he did not have to go to work the next day- and since he never works Mondays he had a 4 day weekend.  He suggested that with his new time off that we surprise my family and drive to Broomfield.  We decided to check the weather in the morning before making a decision to go.   The weather gods were with us... nice weather forcasted for the weekend.   So we packed up the car and drove over.

Somehow we managed a whole trip without taking any pictures with our own camera so I have nothing to show for the weekend, but it was a ton of fun.

When we got to 1387 McIntosh Ave  Matt and Jen were just loading up the kids and Matt was heading to the car.  Nate took that opportunity to run him over and scare the begessus out of him.    We then unloaded and walked in to find Mom on the couch.  Nate promptly asked if she had anything to eat, and after a few moments of confusion- it set in who we were.  We then called Dad who was off at work to come over.  When he walked in my mother was holding Bailey and Dad looked and thought- that's the wrong baby.  He then saw Nate & I and put it all together.

We had a really nice weekend- we got to spend Saturday night with my Aunts and Uncles and a few cousins (including Jake who Nate had still not met- He does exist).  Sunday we went to church and got to hear dad give a mini-talk about the Hallelujah Chorus that the choir was singing.  It was a beautiful talk and i was so glad we could be there to see it.   That night we had a mini-Christmas, (since we had packed up all the gifts that had been sent to us) and then had a wonderful dinner with Pam & Josh and their awesome kiddos.  We left Monday morning and headed back to Salt Lake City.

We had a great time and it made me not feel as home sick about missing a Colorado Christmas.. thank you Nate for the wonderful idea and the great memories.


P.S.  as if this isn't long enough- just wanted to point out we had better driving weather in the middle of December than we have had in October, April, or any other time of the year.

TRES MESSES

Bailey just celebrated her 3 month birthday  she is 1/4 of a year old.. she's getting so big!

Here are her 3 month pictures to document.  She was a real grump face this morning and wouldn't give mom a smile... I promise she is generally a very smiley girl

 

This month Bailey has found her hands.  They are constantly making a B-line for her mouth. She is constantly wet from slobber as she noms on her hands, shirt, someone else's hand, her toys, etc.  She is also starting to reach for things and is fascinated by the toys hanging from her car seat. Her favorite toy is her Cow-  it has a rattle and is apparently very tasty. She is also able to hold her plastic keys and wave them around.  I don't think she quite understands that she's the one moving them, but she has fun with them either way.   

Bailey Meets Santa!!!

This is Bailey's 1st Christmas- so of course she had to have her picture taken with Santa Clause.  We were so excited when we heard that Santa and Mrs Clause were going to be visiting at the Nate's work Christmas party.  We were excited mainly because that meant we did not have to wait in line at the Mall. 

Here is Bailey with Santa & Mrs. Clause telling Santa how much she would like some new daipers for Christmas.

Mom and Dad then wanted their turn with Santa so we could ask for a new House, $1,000,000;  a kitty, a lot of shoes (for mom) and a personal live in diaper changer for Bailey.. (i don't think Santa is going to grant our wishes)

I also just want to show off her super cute 1st Christmas sleeper :)