.: Hallie Isabelle :.

Rewind...

How did she go from this

To this? In such a short time? Do you ever wish you could just rewind time? Perhaps in Heaven we will be able to play back a video of our lives. I'm crossing my fingers.

Dear Hallie,

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of you and cute things about you from the past few months.

Some of your nick names include but are not limited to: Hal, Hallie Belle, Hallers, Hallister, Hallie Bear, The Great Haldini. Your big sister calls you Hal, Pretty Girl, and Silly Girl

You are such an easy going baby girl. You love to eat of course, and you love to sleep

all. night. long. Such a blessing.

We said goodbye to your trusty sleep apnea monitor when you were about four and a half months old. I had to take some pictures so we would always remember those pesky wires, but also remember the comfort, peace of mind and more restful sleep that little machine gave us.

Here you are, all hooked up and ready to go

We sure miss that monitor, but we are so thankful you haven't had any more breathing problems and that you no longer need it

You prefer wearing her headbands over your eyes to have a more relaxing nap- Just kidding

One thing I want to write down so I don't forget: One night we got home really late, like after midnight. We put you down on the floor in your carseat (don't worry, you were sound asleep) while we got Brynlie and ourselves ready for bed- came back in by this time it was probably 1am. Your headband was over her eyes pirate style. Great big flower with a rhinestone in the middle over one eye. Similar to the picture above. Jeff looked at you and said, "Look, she has a twinkle in her eye." I looked at you and we both started laughing uncontrollably for a good five minutes... I guess everything is extra funny when it's so late that we can't even think straight

First time eating rice cereal. You loved it and couldn't seem to get enough.

This was your second time sitting in the high chair - first time falling asleep in it

You do NOT like squash, as you can see by the look on your face. In fact a couple hours after this picture was taken you threw up your dinner.

Sometimes you will be playing with your toys and fall asleep just like that.

Your first time sleeping in your crib.

You are such a sweet baby girl.

I love that you played peek-a-boo with me for the first time today.

I love how you get a little bit bashful whenever we talk to you and smile.

You just smile really big and turn your head.

It's the sweetest thing.

This might embarrass you a little but I love it when I am changing your (poopy) diapers you giggle and giggle. It makes me smile.

I love how when you wake up in the mornings you coo and play in your bed until we come to get you out.

I love your big brown eyes and your long curly lashes.

I love your beautiful smile and your cute chubby cheekers

I am so grateful for you in my life

I love you so much, because you're so small and you're so beautiful.

Love, Mom