Hats, Hats, Hats

Bailey has a thing for hats. She finds them all around the house. Mom's hats, dad's hats, her hats. She even puts things that aren't hats onto her head....like underwear! Everything is a hat to her. She puts them on her head and walks around in circles looking at everyone in the room, strutting her stuff. It is really funny when she puts on a hat, and grabs her purse, then walks around.

Running Through the Fountain

We took Bailey to Ann Morison Park one evening this week for a dinner picnic and play time on the playground. While we were there, we stopped by the fountain. TJ decided to have a little fun and run Bailey through the fountain's spray. She loved it! She giggled and squealed as the cool water sprinkled her face.

"Feed Me!"

We were in our bedroom this AM and I said "Bailey! You read to eat? She dropped what she had in her hands and practically ran to the kitchen, right up to her high chair, looked up at the tray, then at me, the wined as if to say "get me up there!". Pretty cute. She is so smart.

Bailey likes purses!

Bailey is into purses. I don't quite know how she got into that. Mommy has more of sling-bag/messenger bag as a purse. Perhaps Nana? She found some of Nana's purses and an old one of mine. Grandma K also brought one for her with the strap cut short especially for her. She picks it up and slings it over her shoulder, then takes off walking. Sometimes it will fall down off her shoulder into the crook of her elbow and she looks like a little old lady. TJ and I just smile and giggle at her. She is so fun.

Fun at Dinner Time

Here are some fun pictures of Bailey while she eats. She loves putting an empty bowl on her head and playing peek-a-boo after finishing her meals.

Beautiful Summer Morning

A beautiful summer morning in Boise. Nana and I took turns jogging in the morning while one of us stayed home with Bailey. Afterwards, we did some weeding. Well, Nana did. I was chasing Bailey around.

Bailey's First Birthday (a little early)

Tonight we celebrated Bailey's birthday a couple of days early. Julie and Brian and kids were coming home from Coeur d' Alene, and Scott and Jenn and kids were coming down from McCall. It was going to be 98 degrees today, so we got out the kiddie pool this morning and filled it up with some water so it would heat up during the day. Bailey got in at 5pm and absolutely had a ball!! She held on to me with one hand and splashed with the other. She got her face dripping wet, but loved it.

Her four cousins all helped her unwrap her gifts. Who are we kidding, Bailey didn't undo a one. She got some good fun bath toys, shakers and bells, a big pink ball, a duffel bag, books, and some clothes. It was a good size party...the only person missing was Daddy, as he was just about to take his Boards and then start the trek across the country with his truck and U-Haul trailer.

We had hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad and beans and later on some angel food cake. But Bailey had a chocolate cupcake with bright pink and blue frosting. I thought she needed something darker--chocolate--to make a big mess while eating for pictures. Angel food cake is, well, white. She had a good time tearing apart that cupcake. Afterwards she had to get in on the action back at the pool. The cousins were jumping and splashing all around. Once her dress came off, she made a bee-line for the pool. Her laugh turned to a shudder, as Mackenzie surprised her by pouring cold water down her back.

Bailey's New Ride

Bailey got a bike carrier last weekend when Daddy was in town. It is a Chariot, Cougar 2. She didn't like the helmet so much, but she sure enjoys the ride. We are so excited to be able to take her on bike rides with us to the park and on the Greenbelt.

Bailey's (First) Black Eye!!!!

Well, Bailey got her first black eye last week. Daddy was sitting on a little "red chair" in the garage and Bailey was standing up next to his leg. Her hand slipped off his leg and she landed right on her face! Yeowww! The sound of her head hitting the garage floor is one we would like to forget. The very next night, during her bath, she was standing up next to the soap dish, and again, her hand slipped and her face hit the side of the tub. The exact spot where she hit the night before! TJ and I felt so bad. Her eye immediately started puffing up and turning red. She was getting her first black eye! As the days went by, it turned the usual gamete of colors.

Daddy here today!

TJ is flying in for a quick 5-day visit! He has finished his 5-year residency and when he returns, will be studying for the Boards and finishing packing up the condo. He'll start his drive across the country mid-July. This visit is just a break and a chance to see "his girls." It has been a month since we have all been together and Bailey has changed so much. Her hair is filling in quite nicely, although it is still short. She has progressed from not walking at all with your fingers in her hands to now trying to grab them when she stands up and taking off all through the house. She is eating a bigger variety of foods now, and none of it is baby food. Still on formula, of course, until she is one year old.

Looks like TJ is in about 10 minutes early at 3:02. Bailey had to pick this afternoon's nap to fuss and not go down at 1:30 right away. She has just calmed down...she'll only get an hour before we have to leave for the airport!

The picture is of Bailey exploring the leaves and the grass last week. She is not confined to the blanket anymore!