Colorado

On March 9th Bailey took her first Airplane ride.... an 8:20pm flight to Denver Colorado.  She was an Angel child.  She fell asleep in Dad's arms before boarding the plane so take off was a breeze... we actually woke her up after we leveled off so we could feed her at her normal time. 

After she had her bottle we played for 20 minutes or so and then it was time to descend.  We were in the front row and when the flight attendant came up an strapped in Bailey coo-ed so she looked at us.  She then made the comment "there was a baby on this flight"  she hadn't heard a peep from her before that point and was so impressed with her. She's a good baby 

We had a great weekend and had a lot of fun visiting with family and friends.   We are always very busy when we go to Colorado-  here is this trips itinerary 

• - Friday Night: Adult Dinner at the Melting Pot (YUMMY) 
• -Saturday Morning: Mom scheduled professional pictures of all 4 grand kids - that was an adventure of it's own 
• -Saturday Afternoon:  Lunch with Shelley and Zeb Tiedeman and their baby Harmony and then Shopping with Shelley at the Mall 
• - Saturday Night:  Colorado Mammoth Game 
• - Sunday Morning: Harmony's Baptism 
• - Sunday Afternoon:  Visiting Pam  & Josh 
• - Sunday Night: Visiting Great Grandma & Grandpa Hartmann 
• - Monday Morning: Packing and Flight back to Utah

The purpose of our trip was to support my Best Friend from High School Shelley and her Husband Zeb as they baptized their little Harmony on that Sunday.  Harmony and Bailey are only 2 weeks apart (Bailey 9/22 and Harmony 10/4).  Neither Shelly or I had seen each other or our babies since they were born.  It was a wonderful reunion and we are so glad we could be a part of this special event.  Thank you so much for allowing us to participate - we love you guys! 

I also have to say a quick thank you to my Aunt Jackie, Uncle Dan and Kelli who watched the Kiddo's while the adults went to dinner on Friday Night.  Apparently Bailey was not on her best behavior so they got to experience the Diva.

We love spending time with my parents and Matt & Jen - and always look forward to our next trip over the mountains.

Readers Digest Update

So since I'm so behind- and there is so much to tell I'll give you the Readers Digest version of the Clark Family Tale and throw in a few pictures.

In February the opportunity for me (Stevie) came up to go back to work at SnugZ USA as a Sales Executive which is an honor and a position I have been dreaming of since i started at the company back in 2008. A little earlier in January Nate had began pondering on going back to school.  So when the opportunity for Stevie to go back to work full time came around- we decided it was a sign and made a switcheroo.  Stevie went back to work full time and Nate dropped the Rehab part of his job and is now Mr. Mom and gets to stay home with Miss Bailey on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.  I am really enjoying my new responsibilities and Nate is LOVING being home and spending time with Bailey.  It was a much smoother transition than we had anticipated, and is working well for us.

Also in February it was Valentines Day (or Valen-hearts day as Nate calls it).   We bought tickets to the Lady Antebellum concert back in November for their Valentines Day show.  So Nate and I got to go on a very lovely date for Valentines Day.   We had Crown Burger for Dinner and then headed to the show.  I was feeling sick, but toughed it out for the show.   Thompson Square and Darius Rucker (Hootie from Hootie and the Blowfish) were the opening acts and we REALLY liked Darius.  Lady A then came out to play and it was Amazing.  But since i was feeling so sick we left before the encore.  I like to believe on this one show that they did not have one so that I didn't miss anything.   It was a wonderful night and my husband gets major brownie points for it. 
(P.S- it turned out i had Hand Foot & Mouth which Bailey had earlier that month - it manifests itself much like strep and adults rarely get it- but lucky me I caught it :) )

We also took a trip to CO in March- but that was an exciting event on it's own that it deserves its own post... so that is to follow.

The Last Few Months

So I'm only a little behind.  Bailey is now 6 Months old and I haven't even posted her 4 or 5 Month pictures online.   In the spirit of documentation I will post them... I'll take her matching 6 month pictures today- so in 2-3 months you can see those :)   Our little girl is getting so big-and so fun.  We love her so much

4 Months 1/22/2012

5 Months 2/22/2012

Giggles

When we went to visit the Hartmann family just before Christmas, Bailey's cousin Lizzy was a giggle factory.  She was so cute when she giggled we couldn't wait to hear our Bailey giggle.... well apparently we had to wait awhile... we recieved a few small somewhat giggles before, but no belly laugh.   Then one night on the floor with Grandma Clark- we got our first belly laugh.  of course by the time we got the camera she stopped.

A child's giggle is the most wonderful thing in the world-  it brightens your day, and makes you smile from ear to ear and laugh along with them.

We were able to catch a giggle fest on camera, we were trying to get her sitting up but, it resulted in something so much better :)  

Untitled from Nate Clark on Vimeo.

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.  

Check out Mom's new short Do'

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.