Saturday, October 17, 2009

My baby's first year

I can't believe that a year has come and gone already! I can't express the joy that Hayden has brought into our lives. It has been a big year of change with us first moving to Pittsburgh and soon after Hayden was born. He has grown up so fast....here's a recap

3 days old

One month

2 months
3 months

4 months

5 months

6 months

7 months

8 months

9 months

10 months
(he thinks he's so funny)

11 months

and finally 12 months old!

*photograpy by libby jones

I took Hayden to his 1 year check up! Here are his stats....

30 1/2 inches long ~ 75%
24 lbs ~ 70%

So he has really slowed down! The doctor said that he is socially advanced and really attentive! He would try to mimic everything that she did! It's crazy how smart he is!

Some of the fun things he does and says:

~crawls all over and can take 4 steps (so close to walking)
~shakes his head no
~waves bye bye
~dances to music
~claps
~says no no
~says uh oh
~says ma ma (and MOM if he's mad at me...i'm not kidding)
~says da da
~says whoa
~says hi
~signs milk, more, please, all gone

and he responds to so many other words. He LOVES Rylee and playing outside! He's pretty fearless (gets that from Brett) and loves to go down slides.

As I've said before, I never knew that being a mom would be so great! Happy Birthday Hayden we love you


10 comments:

the winegars said...

1. I can't believe he's already a year old!
2. The Birthday party was SO cute. I'm impressed!

I really miss you guys! We would love to see you next time you're in town. I know, I know. Add us too the list. I'm sure everyone is buying for your time.

Meredith said...

My favorite 12 month picture is the one looking straight down on him from above - he has the most amazing eyes!

tiffany and darren said...

he hasn't changed!! i mean his face looks exactly the same. so cute, love him!! i love the 10th month picture, what a goof ball!!

Heather Strong said...

He's so cute Carlee!

The Dorny Family said...

How cute!! I love the family picture and the 12 month pictures Libby took. Priceless...

Heather said...

Hayden is such a smart little guy! Look at everything he can already do! It's so fun to see them hit milestones, and see them grow. I love his 12 month pics!!! He is seriously such a handsome babe. I also love the new pic at the top of your blog. You guys are a GORGEOUS family.

Dan & Heidi Goodrich said...

He is quite the cutie! I guess he didn't have much choice with such cute parents. We love you guys!

Adam and Jess said...

I love the family picture in your header. The recap was so fun. Did you find the ideas for the cupcakes online, and if so where? So adorable.

Megan said...

Carlee, I LOVE your family picture in the blog header! So cute! I can't believe little Hayden is one...time goes so fast doesn't it? We miss you guys. Give us a call the next time you're out here:)

Jamie said...

Hayden is soo dang cute! He is gonna be a heart breaker!
You did a great job with the birthday party! Your cupcakes were amazing :)