Play date

Chichi arranged for Hadley to have a play date on Sunday with some of her coworkers children. Three children came to play, Harrison, Silvie, and Silvie's younger brother Henry. We all gathered on the back porch where Chichi had laid out a plethora of toys.  After an hour of play and snacks the date ended with a wagon ride around the yard. From the looks of it I think Hadley had a great time.

Helping with the birdbath

In New Jersey

Hadley and I are just a few days into our trip visiting Grandma Chichi and we already have so much to share. It has been a full production with two cameras going at all times documenting Hadley's every move, giving us lots of footage.  In short I will be spreading this trip over a few posts.  

Our first morning at Bellosguardo, Hadley and I made our way to the window and spotted some deer.   Grandma told Hadley it was time to get in her wagon so we could go to the barn and feed them. When we arrived there were about five deer, three of them babies waiting with those big brown eyes. I think by the photos you can see they had Hadley's interest.  

First Pumpkin Patch

Just having fun

Now that Hadley is walking she likes to get into everything and why not?  She follows mommy and daddy around the house where she stumbles across something that catches her attention. Whether it be a hairbrush, rubberbands, paper lunch bags or an empty egg carton they seem to amuse her more so than her toys.

Hadley is taking a liking to the family pets.  She plays with her big brother Dash and loves to give the Bella (the cat) BIG hugs. She is not yet aware of "gentle", we are working on it.  Just a side note; no animals were harmed in the making of this video.

10 months and counting

We are here at the ten month mark with Hadley's first birthday is right around the corner.  I often look back at her photos from when she was first born and I can't believe how small she was and how much she has changed.  Im already wishing father time would slow down. Does any one want to wager as to when and what her first word/words may be?  Will it be before she turns one? Will she say "Mommy", "Daddy" , "Dash"or "No"?  Or could she say, "Cheese" because she takes so many photos.

I think Dash has found a new tug of war buddy

First steps

Hadley took her first steps Thursday evening and she was so excited as was I.  Give it another week or so and she should be walking on her own.

My training shoes

Hadley has some new training shoes for walking and they are the cutest.  She wasn't to sure about them at first but after a few minutes she went on with her business.

Tried my first lemon

A lemon slice was tossed on the kitchen floor to see how the dog would react to it. Dash didn't seem to care much and left it behind for Hadley to try. I quickly grabbed the camera to capture her reaction.

Trip to California

Had a chance to get out of the heat and head for California to visit friends and family. One of the main reasons for the visit was to get some photos of Hadley with her Great Grandmother.  We all got together at my aunt's house to take the photos and visit. The weather was perfect and the shots came out great.

  Four generations

 Princess

Hadley and her Great Grandma