Steam Roller

Haley has been recovering from a severe cold since the beginning of last week. Good thing she is finally getting better with just a mild cough and stuffy nose now. Even being sick didn't stop her from smiling and laughing. Her newest feat is rolling over and over and over and over. She rolls from one side of the room to the other. And when she hits an obstacle like the couch, she just rolls back the other way. She would be great at the game steam roller.

Today while I was folding her clothes I put out her stacking cups. She loved to pick on up and try to eat it. Then throw it down and go for another color. I was amazed watching her reach for her cups and try to figure out how to get them if she couldn't reach, hence the rolling.

Look at all my cups (they were all neatly placed until I got a hold of them)!

Hmmm...I want that purple one

got it...boy it tastes good!

Tomorrow she is taking her first airplane ride to El Paso to visit Grandma and Grandpa Vara. I know they are very excited to see how much she has grown and I bet she'll have a blast with the Vara side of the family. I'll post pictures of her trip when we get home.

Texas Bluebonnets

Spring is one of the best seasons here in Texas. The weather has been beautiful and the bluebonnets are finally out. Last weekend we found a great patch in Montgomery and took some photos of Haley. It was really sunny so it was a hard for Haley to open her eyes wide but she managed to on occassion. She was more interested in grabing the flowers when we would sit her in the middle of the patch, though. We tried to get Buster and Cade (my mom's schnauzer) in a few photos but two dogs, a baby, lots of people and bees didn't make for a good picture.





This video is from a couple of weeks ago when we bought Haley a ball. She had lots of fun with one at Uncle Mark's house. She gets a kick out of it but can't figure out how to get it in her mouth yet!

Haley has come down with her first cold this week and it's so sad to hear her cough. She doesn't seem too bothered by her stuffy nose and coughing yet but we're keeping an eye on it. Hopefully she will get better soon :)

It's swim suit weather

Good news! Matt took Haley to the eye dr. today and she said her eyes look great! Now that means her slight head tilt is likely a muscular issue she probably developed in the womb. She just didn't have enough room to move around :) We have to exercise her neck muscles and it should correct itself.
I started back to work this week so we are all getting adjusted to the new schedule. Overall Haley has done pretty good. It's a relief that my mom is watching her during the day so that made the decision to return to work easier. I miss her tons but at least my new job is still in The Woodlands so I can be close to home.
Here are some photos of Haley in her bathing suit at the Lake last weekend.

Showing off the bow in the back!

Haley and Daddy

I love to stand!

Daddy this water is FREEZING!!! Get me out!

Look who is 6 months!

Wow, already half a year has flown by since Haley was born! She had her 6 month checkup and she is doing great. She weighs 16.2 lbs (50-75%) and is 25 inches long(25-50%). She had 4 shots and did really good, only crying when they first stuck the needle in. By the time the nurse was done and I picked her up she was already done crying. I think she was more mad about being held down then the shots! The doctor did diagnose her with a mild case of torticollis in her neck. It appears she favors her left side, especially when she is tired, and he was a little concerned that if left untreated her neck muscles on her left side could become tight. So he gave us some exercises to start with at home to help stretch her muscles and we are likely going to send her to therapy as well. He also wants her to see a pediatric ophthalmologist to make sure her vision is ok because sometimes a vision problem can cause the neck problem. She has an appointment on Wednesday with the eye Dr. so we'll wait and see what they have to say.
On Wednesday Haley met her Uncle Brian for the first time since he was in town from California for a business trip. She has now met all her Uncles - she has 5! - and still no Aunts.
Haley with Uncle Mark's hat on - the only time she is allowed to wear Texas Tech gear.

Haley and Uncle Brian


On Thursday Grandma Jean, Haley and I went up to Burleson to visit Great Aunt Jan and the Clifford clan (My cousins and kids). Haley had a good time watching Sarah and Abby, who are 6, and Tim, who is 11, play and run around. She loves to watch other kids and I think once Haley is a little older they will love having another playmate. At Great Aunt Jan's house Haley sat in a real highchair for the first time since we use a booster seat at home. She must have thought it was comfy...she feel asleep in the middle of eating her green beans!