Adam, Ali and Lillian

Half Birthday

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Lily had her first half birthday a few days ago. I can't believe she is already six months old. We went out to eat (surprise surprise) to celebrate and of course, Lily had a blast. There was a huge table of people to our left and they were so taken with her giggling and chatting, we had to go over and show off Lily so they could talk to her. Perhaps its her new ability to shove two large toys in her mouth at the same time, while talking, and banging her hands, toys, whatever on the table that had them all so enthralled. Or maybe it was the funny/cute hat.

Or maybe its her improving table manners...

Either way, Happy Half Birthday to Lily!

Rage

Saturday, September 11, 2010

I am worried about my daughter. Lately she has been exhibiting signs of deep-set rage. She pounds her little fists on anything and everyone. She has nearly broken my keyboard, the piano, and my face. I wonder where all this anger is coming from? Still very cute as she giggles immediately after her face was bent on destruction.

On another note. Lily thinks the world revolves around her, which it does. She believes all "fun" noises, such as alarm clock beeps, clapping, cell phones ringing, and cars honking are created solely for her listening pleasure. She displays this with big grins and looks of joy whenever these noises occur.

Oh and she likes to sit by herself in shopping carts and high chairs now. Here she is deciding what to order for dinner.

Oops

I have been cutting Adam's hair lately. Now remember, I am no pro and have only cut it once or twice before this. Also, it was dark outside, my baby was screaming for me to come get her and I didn't really want to cut his hair at that time. Still, he is, sadly, the one who got the short end of the stick.

Ha ha my husband now looks like a punk-rocker on one side and a conservative business man on the other.

You just might be a stay-at-home-mom when...

Sunday, August 29, 2010

You have a "conversation" with your child and forget your husband is there listening.

Mine went something like this.

Me: "Lily here are some peas for you to try!"
Lily: In my voice, "But mom I've already had lots of pees today!"
Me: "Don't worry these are the peas you can eat, not the pees in your diaper!"
Adam: Laughs loudly
Me: Embarrassment
Lily: Blank stare, then a swan dive for the peas.

Food Fun

Lily loves sweet potatoes!!

and hates peas and carrots!

And loves to drink out of big girl cups!

Favorite Things

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Here are a few of our favorite things about Lily:
1. When she laughs, she sounds like a squeeze toy.
2. She can now roll/crawl to wherever she pleases
3. She loves paper towels/napkins. To eat.

4. Lily giggles at everything.
5. She follows her dad around the room.
6. She loves to be naked.

7. Slobber is now our main clothing accessory.
8. Mirrors are the funnest toy.
9. She loves to sit by Mommy.

10. And finally.... She loves to hold hands, touch faces, and cuddle!

Too Much Information

Monday, August 16, 2010

We have had a busy few weeks in the Hales' house. Read/Look on to see what we have been doing!!

Adam's parents came down to Newport Beach and we were lucky enough to spend a few days there! Lily has now been to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans!

We hung out in Balboa - Lily loved seeing family!

Next up was a week in Vegas (just Lily and I, poor Adam was once again working). Adam's brother, Justin, came home from his mission in Peru and met Lily Bug for the first time! Adam did get to come for a few days to see family, but didn't make any appearances in the photos. Sorry.

We played around, and I got a haircut!

I think Lily is getting teeth because she drools like crazy and chews on everything - hopefully the little things pop up soon! Here she is biting Justin's turtle.