Tuesday, July 29, 2008

We love to talk




Hannah started occasionally cooing a month ago, but now she talks all the time.  I was singing to her today and she started (singing- more like cooing, but it had a sing-song feel) along with me and kept on singing even after I finished.  It was like she was singing me her version of the song.  Too cute!  Last Tuesday, I think it was, after I finish feeding her we talk and sing for a couple of minutes.  Hannah just kept on talking and so I would talk back to her and then she would say something to me.  We went back ad forth for 5 minutes or more. It's fun to interact with her.

Tunte Lisa loves Hannah and takes every opportunity to hold her and spent time.  We had just finished dinner and we were sitting around the table.  

Hannah has discovered and loves to play in this activity center.  There are so many things to look at she was just checking things out.  
Hannah also likes to spend time with her Grandma Fox.  Grandma takes her on discovery walks around the neighborhood to see all the flowers, smell the lavender growing and see bright colors and of course see the cars and the garbage truck.

Will & Isadora were playing with Hannah.  Isadora thought it was funny that Hannah put her fist right in her eye. She's an active one.

Our little sweetheart!

taking a stroll in style!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

3 months old already!



I can't believe our little girl is growing up so fast.  It feels like just a matter of minutes has gone by from when she was born.  Now that 3 months has gone by we are getting into our routine of naps and eating. Hannah is smiling, laughing, making noises, sounds and trying out her language ( cooing).  It's so fun to see her grow and change from week to week.  She is recognizing and connecting with objects.  Just the other day Grandma Fox took her to look in a mirror and she smiled back at the baby in the mirror and wanted to reach out and touch her.  Her world is growing and changing and I think I am doing a pretty good job.  Paris and I are both adjusting to parenthood and making a place in our family for this guest that has come to live with us. ( I heard that on  the Rachel Ray show this morning from a child psychologist)  He said this child has come to live with us, not the other way around meaning we have come to live with the child. 

We are trying to video and capture Hannah's life as it goes by and ours as well.  When I look back on earlier footage I can't believe how much she has changed and grown.  I moved Hannah into size 3 diapers already because the size 2 were cutting her at the top of her leg.  They seem so big on her now. Paris said, are you sure these are the right size.  They will last her a while, I'm sure. Hannah loves her lovee. I find that she likes to drape it over her face when she is napping.  Funny girl!
We are so fortunate to have 4 cousins, 2 aunts, an uncle and 2 grandparents living so close to us.  We get to see our cousins and family all the time.  It's fun for me to see Hannah respond to her older cousins, it will be fun when she can interact with them more. Thanks for all the listening ears and the support all our friends and family have shown to us.  It's so easy to talk about all the fun things your baby is doing.  Here are some more pictures from the week!

Monday, July 21, 2008

Shades and playing in the sun!


Do you think I look like a movie star?  Now the sun won't get in my eyes
What's going on?  She is curious and looks around at everything she can see.  She is taking it all in right now.
We got a new outdoor blanket that I'm very excited about, thanks Susan! 
Here we are at the Pioneer Day picnic for our ward. By the time we took this photo all the food  had been cleaned up and everyone moved to the play area to watch their kids 


We spend a time every Sunday on this couch in the Mother's lounge eating. Doesn't she look like a big girl.  Her shoes look huge on her, but they were cute

Here mom and Hannah are sporting their sunglasses.  We wear them every morning ( when it's sunny) when we go on our walk around the neighborhood.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Studio time, Attempting to Camp & Having Fun!
















So, we tried to go camping on the 4th of July partly because I wanted us to do something fun and partly because our neighbors were having a party and we knew it would be very loud.  So here we are sitting on our tent.  We go it out and tried to set it up but it was an old tent of my parents and used the poles.  We had no directions for it so we decided to stay  in a cabin instead of the tent.  We were very happy  here because we got to sleep on a bed ( not the  ground) and it was very peaceful and quiet.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Happy 4th, Johnson Family Reunion & Our Trip to Washington





Cindy and Kyle came too visit and attend the Family reunion for the Johnson Family ( Vonnie's side of the family).  It was great to have them here!  The reunion was at the ranch so luckily we were in shade with the hot weather we were having.

Here is Hannah with Papa.  We spent a lot of time in his office getting things packed up for the big move.  Papa was great with Hannah she liked being held by him eventhough in the picture she has a scoul on her face.

She liked being held by Kurt too by the smile I captured in this picture.  What a cute family.

Just the 3 of us, as my mom said.  Oma, Hannah and Simmon were taking a break from packing to watch the Barefoot Contessa.  We were busy, busy , busy.

Hannah made her debut as she and I went to her 1st dinner at a restaurant.  We had a girl's night out with my sisters, Larissa ( in the middle) and Lindsy (in blue)

There were many first's on this trip.  she tried her sea legs out in a little ducky pool.  At first is was a very loud cry and shock.  The 2nd attempt was much better and she was calm and cool.

Hannah had fun talking with someone closer to her own age, her cousin Rhem

Paris though it would be funny to see if she fit in the suitcase.  No, we aren't going to pack you away!
Here's is her first airplane ride.  She slept most of the trip.  The passengers around me told me what a great baby was was.  It was nice to hear

We had such a fun, but busy time visiting with my siblings and their kids.  It was great to see Larissa and Abby.  Abby was ready to be the best big sister Hannah could have.  She helped me change her diaper, play with her and even took a bath together.

Here is cousin Lucy with Hannah.  She was very excited to see Hannah and was helpful in bringing me all of Hannah's toys.  What a great big sister she is.

All in all we have a fabulous time visiting with my side of the family, the Humphrey family, and we wish the best to my parents as they get ready to move.  For right now we are enjoying our family here in the bay area.