Mailee's 4 month check-up

Mailee had her 4 month check up and the doctor said she is perfectly healthy! She is in the 25th percentile for height and head circumference and 40th percentile for length/height...and of course the 100th percentile for cuteness - that's what daddy says at least.

Here are a few of her latest pictures... we found the doggie hat that Liam passed down to Mailee and had to get some shots of her in it. She wore it on our 10 mile run on Sunday (Mommy and Daddy are training for the 1/2 marathon next week and Mailee enjoys making the training extra tough for dad by making him push a stroller)




Had to post some jumperoo pictures too! Mailee seems to love it... Mom on the other hand isn't too pleased with her house turning into a circus with brightly colored baby toys EVERYWHERE! She came down stairs recently to Dad saying "don't open the door, you aren't going to be happy"... not listening, I opened the door to a smiling John and a very happy Mailee... and a HUGE baby jumper added to the swing, bouncy seat, activity mat and exersaucer. OH WELL... I've been outnumbered!

Another Smile Finally Captured on Camera

Mailee sure doesn't like to hand out smiles... but I finally got another one on camera the other day and had to post the shot.
She is now four months old and has quite the personality already... so fun to watch develop!
Our nanny, Melody started this week and we absolutely love her - so does Mailee! :)

Mom H's bday weekend

We enjoyed a splendid weekend with the family to celebrate Mom's birthday! Jay, Deanne and the boys drove up from Seattle and of course Mom and Dad stayed the weekend too.
Mailee was excited to go to another birthday party!

Mailee's First Play Date

Mailee's friend Georgia (and mommy's friend, Jen) hosted a play group a couple of weeks ago. Georgia, Audrianna and Mailee enjoyed getting to actually meet each other since all the other times have been in their strollers while their mommy's went walking or in car seats while their mommy's met at a restaurant.
We look forward to our weekly planned play dates.

Happy Birthday Mom

We can't wait to celebrate together this weekend - ALL of us :) We love you!

Happy Birthday Sallie!

Wishing you love from miles away!

A video for Grandma & Grandpa R

Not the best video of her talking.. but hey, it's something... she is getting better at performing for the camera.

We've got a smile!

Finally... Mailee didn't get her "serious" face in front of the camera. Here is proof that she isn't the grinch's daughter.

Here are a couple other cute pics I took of her.

Mailee's first trip to the zoo!

Deanne had a great idea to meet up at the Woodland Park Zoo before her birthday dinner. Although it was a little cold we enjoyed a couple of hours visiting the animals. Certainly a great way to avoid the crowds is to go the day after a little of snow falls here in Washington.

Happy Birthday Deanne!!

It was so wonderful to be able to celebrate with the entire family this year!
We love you!

Mailee loves her daddy

John is such a good daddy! It makes me so happy to watch him and Mailee together.
Over the weekend I snapped a few pictures of them during storytime and naptime. And then some of Mailee in the cute outfit that daddy got her dressed in before going to dinner.

A big milestone - The flip!

Today Mailee is 3 months, 1 week and 3 days old and she hit another milestone.
OK... so I'm trying not to call it rolling over b/c it reminds me of the days when i was trying to train Sahara to roll over for a treat - HA! But wanted to be sure to record this milestone ASAP as Mailee flipped from her stomach to her back twice today!!! :)
It was really exciting but I haven't gotten it on video... by the time I pulled the camera out she was over it and was like "yah, been there done that mom"... oh well, one day I get a smile, coo or flip on camera for grandma and grandpa R. Guess you will just have to come visit to see her athletic skills in person. Miss you guys!

Trip to Whistler

Well... my maternity leave is quickly coming to and end and John had a 3 day weekend... so we decided we better take advantage of this rare opportunity by planning a getaway to Whistler, Canada. We had a blast! Jay and Deanne came as well (but decided to leave the boys w/ mimi and papa). Mailee loved spending time w/ her auntie and uncle but missed her cousins.
John, Jay and Deanne went boarding when Mailee and Mommy went shopping in the village. Then one day Mommy and Daddy took Mailee for a snowshoeing adventure! What fun! We hope to make this an annual President's Day trip!

Happy Valentine's Day

Mailee wants her family and friends to know that she loves them very much and wishes she could spend more time with them. (so does her mommy)
Grandma R sent Mailee a Valentine's Day outfit that she is modeling in these pictures. Thanks Grandma!

Three Months!

Our little pumpkin is 3 months old now and I can hardly believe it! Time has flown by and we have already experienced so much joy with our precious daughter. Everyone says it gets even more fun the older they get... and I can't imagine! We are surely in for some fun then! Mailee got to spend some time w/ Mimi on her 3 month bday b/c Mommy had to go to the dentist. She told me she loves her grandma even though she cried... she just REALLY wants to be with mommy all the time. (she says it is just a phase she is going through though and will want to be cuddled and loved by everyone again soon!!) Here are some pictures of Mailee on her 3 month bday.

Mailee and her "other" doggie

Of course Mailee loves Sahara... but she also loves her other doggie that Sallie gave her! She has been exploring all sorts of things w/ her hands lately and this cuddly pup is one of her favs.

Happy Birthday Kerry!!

Thinking of you today and hoping that you are enjoying your bday! It's fascinating how quickly the years have flown by and how long we have been friends.... since middle school when I admired your puzzle shoes :) Love you!!

New pictures for Grandma & Grandpa R

Mailee wanted me to send you these pictures of her playing and bundled up!

Mom on TV!!!

Wow...who's that movie star?... OK, not quite a movie star, but Mom made her debut on national news standing next to the first lady! All b/c her office voted her best dressed... if only I could take care of myself like she does... I'm in a sweatshirt, jeans and slippers... but comfy as hell!! :)

Happy Birthday Heather!

I know you are enjoying your birthday with your new little bundle of joy! Love you!

Happy Tet (Vietnamese New Year)

Grandma R wanted to make sure that Mailee was dressed appropriately to ring in the Vietnamese New Year that started January 26th. Mailee has celebrated the year of the Ox so far by having lots of play time.... she loves her activity mat, her swing, hanging w/Sahara and going for walks (even though she throws a fit when she first gets put in her car seat). She has also started to sit up in her bumbo seat.

Welcome Fletcher William Condon!!

Heather had her THIRD baby today... her 2nd baby boy! He came without her having to be induced and she only pushed for 8 minutes! I told her she needs to have children for a living! HA HA. Fletcher was a big boy... 8 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches long... can't wait to hold him.

More pictures of Mailee

Mailee is 2 months old!

Wow...time is sure flying by... our little pumpkin is over two months old now! Every day since the day she was born has been wonderful and special. I wake up every morning anxious to see what the day will bring, as Mailee is such a joy to watch. I can't imagine my world without her in it now. Earlier this week we had her 2 month appointment and the doctor said that she was healthy and that we were very lucky parents to have a baby girl like her (who sleeps though the night allowing mommy and daddy to rest as well). She is a bit small (9 1bs 12 oz and 22 inches long) but hey.. I guess John and I aren't the biggest people either, so what do you expect? Doc says she is only in the 20th and 30th percentile... but she is healthy. :) Here is some video of her playing (I know grandma and grandpa R and auntie liz love to see this stuff) She is also smiling and cooing a lot... but I never have the camera near by when she is hamming it up. She is extra happy in the mornings...so I'll plan to catch a grin on camera soon.

Happy Birthday Carrie & Meredith!

A Birthday shout out to Carrie & Meredith as they celebrate their 33rd year! Love you guys!

Mailee meets her BFF Gracie

We headed to Virginia Beach to visit Kitty, Jeff and Gracie...Mailee dressed appropriately in her animal print! We had a great night with the Harpers - just like old times.... a little too much fun and a little too much wine... HA!
We miss you guys and love little Gracie!

Mailee meets all of our friends

Going home for the holidays gave us a chance to introduce our little pumpkin to so many of our close friends. She experienced our fav restaurant Rio Grande while we dined with the guys and even got to watch the bowl game with them too.
Grandma R opened up her house for a sip and see as well where she met all the girls.

Christmas 2008

Mailee's first Christmas was so much fun! We decided to brave a cross country plane ride with a 6 week old and it was all worth it.