Visit from Aunt Jamie

My sister Jamie was our first visitor here in California a few weeks ago. It was great having her here. We got to go on a date without Hadley, made a stop at a rather interesting 'cheese factory outlet', went swimming , and made a visit to Yosemite National Park. It was a really fun day trip, beautiful weather and great scenery. While in the park we took a hike to a set of waterfalls. I had Hadley strapped in her front pack carrier. Throughout the entire hike nearly every person coming down the trail commented on how adorable she was. We even had people stop us who wanted a picture with her, pretty funny! I would have to agree with them, she is adorable!
My sister is an amazing photographer,  so she got some really great photos of our trip to Yosemite, and also of Hadley.

4 Months Old

Hadley is 4 months old already! She is growing up so fast. At her 4 month appointment she weighed 14lbs 3oz and was 24.5 inches tall. So she is still a little below average in height and weight, but makes up for that with her big head! Some new things about Haddy are:

- She can roll over from her tummy to her back and also from her back to her tummy, but doesn't really like to

- She sits up pretty well on her own

- She laughs on occasion and is very smily but gets very solemn when the camera comes out  '

- She is teething already, no teeth have come through so she is just super slobery and chews on anything she can get her hands on

- She loves to pull my hair, not a fan of that new found talent

- She loves to talk and sing to herself 

- She loves to play with toys and read books

- She loves to go swimming 

- She sleeps through the night most nights ( from 9:30pm - 6am) 

She is such a happy and content baby and we sure love her! 

Need to do better at this......

It seems like i am always just playing catch up on our blog! I will really try to do better at posting more regularly, I promise Shelley :)

This summer has been super busy, we have been all over the place. We have settled into life here in California, and are enjoying it. The thing that has been the biggest adjustment is the heat. It averages around 103 pretty much everyday. We had what they call a 'cold spell' where it was in the mid 90's for a few days. Definitely an adjustment, we have spent a lot of time in the pool, eating popsicles and trying not to roast alive!

Kenley is doing well at his job, he is learning lots and enjoying the challenges and opportunities it gives him. Hadley and I have enjoyed finding new places to explore, and getting to know people in the area. Our ward here has been amazing! Everyone is really friendly and welcoming, and we already have some good friends to play with. 

This summer we have done some fun things. We took Hadley on her first camping trip over the 4th of July. The beach is about 2 hours from our house so we decided to go and check it out. It was actually pretty cold, so we had to bundle up. It was a fun little weekend trip, but next time we plan to go to a bit warmer beach! 

It was a bit chilly!

Hadley waking up a 'Happy Camper'

Hadley when swimming for the first time in July as well. She lasted about 10 min the first time and wasn't to sure if she liked it, but now that we have gone a few more times she really likes it and loves to fall asleep in the pool. 

1st time swimming

In July, Hadley and I went and visited my family in Pittsburgh. We had fun relaxing, going on walks, shopping, and visiting down town P-burg. Grandpa and Grandma Robinson and Uncle Taylor LOVED playing with Haddy, and she loved being held 24/7 and all the attention. Flying across the country with a 2 month old baby by myself wasn't as bad as i thought it would be, she really likes to fly and pretty much just sleeps the whole way.

She sported some cute little sunglasses downtown

All tuckered out from all the fun with Grandpa and Grandma

After we got back from Pittsburgh was packed up again and headed to Utah for the Holt Family Reunion. We had lots of fun seeing everyone. Kenley's family is huge so there is never a shortage of people to talk to, fun things to do, or food to eat! We went swimming, had a fun barn carnival, went to the rodeo, did a 5k with sisters in law, participated in/watched the 24th of July parade, had a huge water fight and lots of other fun stuff. We loved the chance to get together with all the family, we dont get to see everyone very often  so we really enjoyed our time with them and are grateful for such a great family! 

Cute McKay

Daddy and Haddy. They look quite alike dont you think.

Danika and Joshua watching the Parade with us

The family float in the parade. We all wore awesome bright green matching shirts that day.

Taking a break with Grandma Holt from all the fun

On The Road Again

Time for another update in our busy lives. Well we have moved, yet again and we now live in California! Kenley got a job with a great company, where he is able to get out and get his hands dirty but also gets to use his hard earned finance degree. He has really enjoyed it so far, and feels like it is a great fit for him! We found a great town to live in, and we are getting settled into our new lives in California. We miss having family near by, but we are excited to finally be settled down and ready for our new adventure. We would love having visitors anytime!
Hadley is doing great and is growing up so fast. She has lived in 3 towns and 2 different states so far in her 2 months of life. She has been so great during all the changes in our lives. We have been blessed with a very mellow baby who doesn't mind change and chaos. She is such a smiley baby, and loves having people talk to her. She loves to eat, and now weights 10 lbs and 4 oz. I think she looks just like Kenley. She has the most beautiful bright blue eyes, and what little hair she has is blondish/redish hair just like Kenley when he was a baby. 

 Haddy Lou loves smiling at her Daddy

Chilling in the Uhaul, she is such a great traveler. 

 
2 months old, growing up so fast. 

One Month Old

Hadley is one month old. It had been a crazy month, but she has been such a trooper through it all.

We sure love this little girl!

Life

Life for the past month has been crazy busy for us! In the past month we have......
- Had a baby 
- Kenley survived (and did really well i may add) finals week with a newborn 
- Kenley and I both graduated from BYU
- Blessed our baby girl
- Had lots of fun with family visiting us for Graduation/Baby
- Packed up and cleaned our entire house
- Moved to Southern Utah
- Celebrated our 2 year anniversary
- Celebrated my first mothers day as a mother
- And we will be traveling to California this week for a job interview
So our lives have been a bit of a whirl wind, but we have been enjoying every moment with our little girl. She is such a great baby. She sleeps well, eats well, and is a happy and content little girl. We are so very grateful for our family and friends who have been so much help to us. We could not have done it without all your help!!!
Now for a photo overload from a few events of the past month.

Hadley's Blessing Day 

Graduation from BYU

Hadley's Photo-shoot

Now i get to brag, my older sister Jamie is our amazingly talented photographer who took all of these photos. She is a very talented photographer, and we are so glad for her taking pictures for all of our big events this past month.