P's Boyfriend is here!

Sweet Elliott has arrived!

January 5th, 2012

8 pounds, 11 ounces

(Isn't he just precious?! Tall, dark and handsome!)

We were so excited that he finally got here! His mama and I are very good friends and we've joked that Paisley and Elliott have been buddies since in the womb (and maybe we've even joked that we may just force them into an arranged marriage).
And what a special day this was- the lovebirds first meeting!

Don't they look so excited?

I'm so glad to get to share the joy of motherhood with my good friend Katherine! I anticipate many playdates, vacations, and comparing 'mom notes' in our future. Whether or not Paisley and Elliott fight like brother and sister...or end up getting married someday...we will love him all the same. Congrats Kat and Gary!

2 Month Old

Sweet Pea, you are now 2 months old! I can't believe it! Last Friday marked your 2 month birthday! You are really starting to develop and show personality. You can stabilize your head more and hold yourself up a little while being held. You are also really starting to smile and giggle a little which totally makes Daddy and Mommy melt!

At your 2 month appointment, you weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces (45th percentile) and were 23 inches long (75th percentile). Everyone has been commenting how long you're getting! You are now in size 1 diapers and definitely filling out your 0-3 month clothes!

Here are some of our highlights from this month...

We helped host our dear friend, Katherine's baby shower! We already love baby Elliott and CAN'T WAIT for him to arrive! We hope you and Elliott love each other as your parents hope you do!

We had our first Thanksgiving as a family of 3. This year we really did have SO much to be thankful for-YOU!

You also got to meet Mr. Paul David and have her first date with them. Paul David's mommy Aunt Chase is one of mommy's dearest friends. This will always be a special picture as our first day as mom's together.

Then you got to meet the rest of your 'aunts'- my great friends Joy, Jenny, and Leslie.

Month 2 has been such a blessing. Time is going by WAY too fast. And yes, Mommy has been back to work for a few weeks now and I am surviving. I race to get you every day after work and cherish our evening 'talks' and snuggles. Paisley, We love you beyond words- Our cup runneth over!

Kati's Giveaway

Kati over at Kati's Get Away is having a Scentsy GIVEAWAY! I haven't jumped on the Scentsy bandwagon yet but I would love to try it out! Go check her out and leave her a comment for your chance to win (and check out cute Ryder while you're at it!)

Happy Weekend everyone and Go Hogs!

Happy 1 month Paisley!

Well I am a day late but you turned a month old yesterday! Your Daddy and I cannot believe it- time really does fly when you are loving every second of it! You are getting SO big now. At your doctor's appointment on October 28th, you were 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces so we imagine you are nearing 9 pounds now. Your newborn clothes are finally getting a little snug and you are starting to fill out your 0-3 month clothes now. You are sleeping really well- getting up only about once during the night which we are SO thankful for!

I go back to work in 2 weeks and I will miss our 24/7 togetherness but your Lolly is getting really excited about your upcoming time together. Perhaps my favorite thing about this past month is seeing you with your Daddy- he turns to mush around you and I often get skipped over for kisses when he comes home for work because he can't wait to get to you!

This week you have really started getting some personality- smiling when I come to pick you up and really focusing and thinking. We thank God every day that he chose us to be your parents and we can't wait to see what the next months bring. We love you beyond words- Our cups runneth over!

Week 2 as a Family of 3!

As of tomorrow we will have been a family of 3 for 3 weeks now and we can't imagine life any other way. Life as parents is AMAZING and we thank God for our princess every day. She is so fun and already growing so much! She is such a good baby (and thankfully a wonderful sleeper too!). Here are some of my favorite pictures/memories from this past week....

Our little cupcake- I love this picture!
She was so much more alert this week! I loved her looking me in the eyes more and seeing that 'thinking' face a lot more.
The diva in her hog attire. Last Saturday was our first game day and we were decked out in hog gear from head to toe.
Dad gaves us our first bottle and we took it down like a champ- yay!
Gramps, Lolly, and Abby have made several visits. They are kind of crazy about her ;)
Emily & Jeremy (and our soon-to-be BFF Lily) came by to see what is in store for them in a few months!
We got a quick visit from KK & Pops- yay!
Snuggle time with mommy!

She's Here!! Week 1

So I don't have long to blog- little Miss will be up soon for a feeding and diaper change but I had to share a few pictures and let everyone know she is here!



On Saturday, October 8th, we did EVERYTHING 'by the book' for those old wives tales that possibly bring on labor. We walked the dogs over a mile, I 'nested' like crazy, and then I cooked extra spicey taco soup that evening that we enjoyed while watching the Razorback game at my grandparents house. Then, we went by my parents house on our way home and my sister had a long talk with my tummy- "Paisley, it's Aunt Abs and you need to come out TOMORROW! I'm ready to see you and see what color hair you have. We can do lots of fun things together- like read books, watch movies, you can watch me at gymnastics.."

Sure enough, an hour later after getting out of the shower- MY WATER BROKE!

We arrived at the hospital at 12am. After a long night of labor, I began to push at 10:45am the next morning and at 12:52pm, this angel arrived...

Paisley Annette Hayes
7lbs. 11oz.
20 inches long

We have LOVED every second with her so far. She is a wonderful baby- sleeping well, nursing like a pro, and the best snuggler on the planet. Our hearts are overflowing with love for our little girl. God is SO good!

I'll leave you with a few pictures from our first week...

38 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 38 Weeks...almost here!!!!!!
Size of baby: A Watermelon :) She is probably nearing 7.5 pounds right now.
Gender: A GIRL!!! Paisley Annette Hayes
Maternity Clothes: Yes- and some of them don't even fit right anymore. I have gotten very creative this week.
Movement: She hasn't been moving as much- I think she is getting a little cramped for space now.
Sleep: Not the best- it is harder to get comfortable and I usually wake up at 4 or 5am every night and take awhile to go back to sleep but it is all worth and just preparing me for what is to come! Words With Friends and Facebook are my new 4am friends!
Symptoms: LOTS of back pain and some Braxton Hicks!
Cravings: Orange juice and other than that, not a whole lot...I'm loving sweets still but my appetite has decreased- I don't think there is room for food anymore!
Best moment this week: Going to the doctor this morning and confirming that everything is going well still. I was dilated to 2cm!

Paisley, it's almost time for you to be here! I can't wait! I have carefully chosen some outfits and blankets to take to the hospital for you to arrive (and bows to match, of coarse!). I can't wait to get to hold you in my arms and see your sweet face. Your Aunt Abs talked to you the other night and urged you to 'come out soon' so she can love on you and see what color hair you have- she hopes you have dark brown like her and I. Your Daddy and I are celebrating three years of marriage next Tuesday and you would be a pretty amazing gift on that day...I'm just saying...! Love you- forever and always.