in no particular order...

Lots of pictures! I really should put these up more regularly as I take them so I don't have so many on one post all the time.. I'll work on it. ;)

Haylie likes sleeping on her belly on our chest and sometimes will wake herself up if I lay her down on her back to nap during the day. The day I took this picture, I really needed a break from holding her so I laid her down on her bobby pillow just how she lays on us and she slept for such a long time! Doesn't she look so comfy and relaxed? Too bad you're supposed to have babies sleep on their backs, I think she really enjoys sleeping on her tummy!

Just a quick snapshot during one of our many diaper changes throughout the day.

This is from this past sunday. Haylie wore an adorable brown dress and cute headband to Stake Conference! She was looking so cute! Thanks to her cousin, Shelby, for letting her borrow it and a bunch of other adorable clothes! :)

Smiling some more! I love that gummy grin. :)

Snoozing in her bouncer while I got ready.

This is Haylie's sleeping setup. She loves watching her teddy bear mobile!
Thanks to her Aunt Holli for the awesome swaddling blankets! She is wrapped up in one every night!

Haylie's first bottle!

I started pumping to see if Haylie would take a bottle so we could leave her with family while we visit Utah and Haylie did great with it! Jake and I should be able to go to the temple and out on a date together!

Sometimes Haylie will take a binki. She's quite selective in when she'll allow it. ;)

This was another church outfit. Her tights don't quite fit just yet but they keep her legs warm!

Haylie is 5 weeks old now! I can't believe she's over a month old. She changes and grows everyday! She seems to be interacting more each day. She's sleeping pretty well-some nights are certainly better than others.

Jake and I are doing well, also. (Maybe some people are still interested in how we are doing) ;) We are adjusting to this whole new parenting thing and realizing how different our lives are now! Haylie has been such a blessing to have in our family. We are so excited to teach her the gospel and hope that we can be good examples to her.

more random pictures!

I've been a little better at keeping a camera close by so I can snap quick pictures of Haylie throughout the day. These are some of the pictures that I've taken lately!

Hanging out on momma's lap in her polar bear outfit!

I tried getting a picture of her in her BYU hat. She wasn't thrilled about it. That doesn't mean that she doesn't like BYU though! ;)

Snoozing on the couch. She's always doing crazy things with her arms and hands.


In her bouncer!

Isn't she beautiful?!

The cutest smile ever!

Sitting up like a big girl!

Haylie's doctor appointment went well this week! She dropped down to an even 8 lbs when we left the hospital and now she is back up to 8lbs 14 oz! She's healthy and growing!

I find myself sometimes thinking how I can't wait until Haylie gets to different stages in her growing up and I'm afraid I'm going to miss out on cherishing what is going on now.

Moms, what things do you love/miss about having a newborn?

Happy 2 weeks!

Our little Haylie Mae is now 2 weeks old! Crazy. We have her 2 week doctors appointment on tuesday so we'll find out how much she weighs now!

She is doing so great.

These are some fun things that we have experienced in these first 2 weeks:

-umbilical cord stump fell off after 5 days
-pooping on mom and dad while getting her diapers changed
-having her first diaper blowout while at church today :/
-holds her own head up so well
-smiles so big at mom and dad (or maybe she's just really gassy..) ;)
-hates pacifiers
-loves her baths
-snorts when she's hungry
-always has her pinky sticking out - she's so proper!
-she's the cutest thing ever and we can't stop staring at her and loving her all the time!

Beautiful baby girl.

More recent Haylie pics

Grandma came to see Haylie


First bath in the sink at home


It made her tired.


Cute sleeper - always has her hands up by her face


Mom and Haylie - doing awesome

Bringing Haylie Home!

More of Haylie bug!

Jake swaddling Haylie up nice and tight!

My two loves! Jake is such a great dad already. :)

Haylie all dressed and ready to head to her home!

She's strapped in and ready for her first ride in Daddy's truck! She slept the whole way home!

Look at those big, bright eyes! I love this little girl soooo much!!

We're home now and my mom is here to help us this week! We are all doing well and happy to be home as a family! Hope everyone is enjoying the videos and pictures! We can't wait for Haylie to meet more of our family and friends!