For your birthday party we had the family over for Rudy's BBQ and some Bundt cakes. You weren't so sure about your cake but you played with it for a bit. You got some cute outfits, some toys, and a silver cup and silverware. The outfits you got were DARLING! One of MY favorite gifts you got was a journal that Pia wrote for me. When I was going through some PPD I was stressed out about not having your baby book as updated as Hagen's. Mom said not to worry...now I know why. She started a journal months before I found out I was pregnant with you! Talking about having another baby, all the way through all of your firsts, your weights at Dr.'s Appointments, her feelings for having you in her life, etc. It is honestly one of the most special gifts I have EVER received!!

• You take short naps at school, but your teacher hands you some board books to look at in your crib and you are quiet so your friends can sleep


• You started wearing shoes...I am a firm believer in no shoes while learning to walk...but with it getting colder I need something to keep your socks on


• You have 2 top teeth and 2 bottom teeth


• You have been off bottles since you were about 10 months old


• You transitioned to Whole Milk this week and have had no issues


• You still have your giraffe paci for nap and nighttime...I am wondering when I should cut that out. Never had to do it with Hagen as he was not a paci baby


• I love putting your hair in a pony on top of your head...I will not cut bangs...I will not cut bangs...I will not cut bangs...


• You love your bunny chair and Hagen's puppy chair...you tackle, love on it, give it kisses...etc. Best baby gift ever!


• You really enjoy your bath


• A special time of day with you is after your bath and PJ's you and I sit in Great Grandma Hazel Grace's chair and we read books. You like the books where you can pet them...the ones that have fur on the animals, etc. You love looking at books!


• You are such a good eater and especially when it comes to fruit and pasta...you were not that into formula but you LOVE milk...you come from a family of big milk drinkers and I think you will fit in just fine!


• You have started to dance...just bouncing really, but it is so cute


• Dapper pisses you off with his tail knocking you over...

You rarely cry...it is usually because you are tired Your stats from the doctor:

Weight: 16 pounds 7.5 ounces (0%)

Height: 28 3/4 inches (35%)

Head: 17 3/4 inches (48%)

They are a bit concerned with your weight (here we go AGAIN) so I am taking you in for a weight check in a month. We did this with your brother and it PISSED me off because it is just how the babies in our family grow...slow.

One last thing Hazel, I wasn't sure about having a girl...I had it in my mind that there was no way to have a girl and I was going to have all boys (with both of my brothers having one of each...what are the odds I would too). When I found out you were a girl I kinda panicked...just thought of how I was going to have to protect you from Internet predators, make sure your clothes were appropriate, worry about you going on a date, being really cute like your Mama and being really niave like me too, etc. I didn't really think about all the positives of having a girl. You have been everything I ever wanted and I didn't know...my life is complete with you. I know that sounds corny, but I am just in love with you. Happy Birthday Hazel!!

Love,

Mama

Hagen looks so grown up below!! So heroic and handsome. He was SUPER stoked about trick or treating. Ryan took him to Noah's house to go with him and Emily. They have way more fun together. I stayed home to pass out candy and put Hazel to bed. Sista isn't feeling good. Hopefully those Antibiotics work on those ears! I fear they aren't!