Hair Scare

It is no secret that Lilah's hair is getting really long (especially her bangs). Since Ryan and I still aren't to the point where we are ready for her to get her first haircut we have taken to giving her pony tails on the top of her head. She usually doesn't keep them in long but yeseterday she kept it in the entire day. This is what happened when we took it out!!!

Pictures from Lilah's First Birthday

Lilah's 1!!

What a crazy week!
It has been a while since we have updated the blog, mainly because there has been no time whatsoever! Between planning Lilah’s first birthday, work, getting the wedding in order and a trip to Council Bluffs to visit Finley I feel like we haven’t had a chance to sit back and relax.

Lilah’s first birthday part was a success and I think she had a good time! We held the party at Pearson Park and grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. She spent most of the afternoon just walking around and observing everything and everyone, swinging and devouring her first birthday cake. We will have pictures to post soon but I have honestly never seen anything like it! She LOVED the frosting on the cake and managed to get it everywhere… considering that it was red and black frosting it was a disaster when it came time to try and clean her off. She had so much fun that she actually took an afternoon nap- sleeping for two hours (unheard of on a weekend). Her actual birthday was Sunday so we met Grandma Julie, Grandpa Loyed, Uncle Ry and Frances at the Drake Diner for breakfast and then went and played with Grandma Cece and Pop.

On Tuesday we went to Council Bluffs to see her brand new cousin Finley. She did a good job with the baby and didn’t get upset when Ryan and I held her. Congrats to Tiffany, Chris and Levi!!!! She is absolutely beautiful!!!

Lost Phone

Just a quick note... I lost my cell phone at the fair this past weekend. I called Verizon and had it disconnected until I get my replacement just in case someone tried to make any calls on it. If you are trying to RSVP to Lilah's party please just email me at shanmarie611@gmail.com or call Ryan :)

Thanks!!!

Break on Through...

It is now official. Lilah can walk without having to hold onto furniture. While her steps have the slightest bit of wobble behind them, there is nothing like seeing her proud little face when she realizes what she has accomplished. In the past few days I have heard numerous ramblings about how your life as a parent changes once your baby starts walking. I have a feeling that our days of semi relaxation are over.

One of the cutest things about watching Lilah is that she gets sooo excited about being able to walk that she forgets to actually take steps and ends up marching in place. Here is a video that Ryan took last night documenting her mobility. The only downside to walking???? She no longer wants to dance. (She used to dance anytime she heard music).

Just Pictures

Lilah's babysitter had the day off yesterday so she got to spend a few hours playing with Aunt Jenny. Lilah seemed to enjoy herself as she got to spend the day eating Cheerios, playing in her Jeep and taking naps. Here are a few pictures to document their adventures:

For those of you who had any doubts... Lilah's orneriness shines through.

Lilah trying to climb on her car. Lately she tries to climb on everything.

Falling doesn't seem to bother her.

Taking a quick break for some apple juice.

Funny... she NEVER takes naps for mom and dad.

Lookin unusually calm in her jeep...

Hehehhehehe... thats our girl :)

This is one of my favorites. Apparently she went through three outfits yesterday due to diaper mishaps.

Lilah and her Cheerios...

Lazy days...

It was a pretty calm weekend in the Hopper/Hedges household. Both Ryan and I have been battling a dreadful cold virus- just when one of us starts to think we escaped its nasty reigns the other starts sniffling and sneezing again and so the cycle repeats itself. We did take Lilah to see her first 4th of July fireworks on Friday (which was really July 9 but who is keeping track) and while she loved playing with her soccer ball and watching all the people, she really wasn’t too impressed with the actual firework show. The rest of the weekend was spent hanging out at home and catching up on Season Three of True Blood on our newly installed free cable!!!

Lilah will be turning one next month (I can’t believe it!!!) so the process of planning her first birthday party is in the works. Since we often call Lilah ladybug we decided it would be the perfect theme to kick off her jump into toddlerhood. We will be sending out invitations soon!!!!

Daddy and Lilah before the fireworks started!

Holding up her hand for a high five! Notice the puff stuck to her chin :)

Sitting in her chair on the patio!

I really don't think she could be any cuter!