Whitley: 1 year photos

We had Whitley's one year pictures taken when she was just over 11 months old so we could use them for her birthday party invites! (That post will come soon! As well as all the details about Whitley as a one year old!) Wow, I can't believe she's one!

Whitley [10 months]

I wanted to post some of Whitley's 10 month photos! And the last photo sesh in our townhome & Whitley's first bedroom. We sold it & moved out about two weeks ago. We are temporarily living with Tyler's parents while we wait to close on our new house! It's still in Layton & still in the same general area as our townhome - we love that we were able to stay so close to Kaysville. Once we are all settled I am sure I will be making a post all about our new place. Now onto our beautiful munchkin...

This first photo she looks so grown up! 

I needed to document that she is into EVERYTHING now. Such a curious gal.

This photo was taken the other day at the park - so technically she is almost 11 months here.

Such a vivacious girl!

I volunteered Whitley to model for another photographer & she let me bring my camera & snap a few myself. She had just started coming down with a cold a few hours before the shoot so she wasn't completely herself. But we still got a few cute ones!

Love this pic & her huge toothy grin!

Whitley: 9 Months!

 I feel like a bad mom. I realized today that I had never made a post when Whitley turned 9 months!

So here I am.. 5 days before Whitley turns 10 MONTHS making a post.

Whitley is still army crawling & if you ask me - I don't think she will every crawl on her knees! She is perfectly content getting around this way - she even gets up on her hands and knees but never transports that way.

Just yesterday she started pulling herself up to stand. She isn't super good at it yet and we haven't had any major falls.. *knock on wood

She is the best eater - and I am so grateful for that! We have yet to find something she doesn't love! Her recent favorite - graham crackers & PB&J's

She still only has the two bottom teeth, but I know she is working hard on some more!

Recently, in the mornings when she wakes up, she instantly looks for her puppies. Once she spots them she beams!

We just recently got her a toothbrush & she loves to have her teeth brushed & loves to chew on it afterward.

She's still so good in the car & loves looking out the windows as we drive.

She loves testing her limits already and goes straight for things she shouldn't be into. (dog bowls, cords, etc.)

Her hair is out of control - it seriously has a mind of it's own!

Whitley: 8 months!

I have an 8 month old! She is getting more beautiful by the second, I can hardly stop kissing her cheeks! 

She is getting a lot stronger & is so close to crawling. She has started to scoot by pulling herself forward with her arms. She still gets up on all fours and rocks but hasn't figured out how to move yet. 

She loves to drink Mom's green smoothies in the morning for breakfast & has even started to veto her own usual of oatmeal & fruit. She just loves to drink out of a "big girl cup". She also loves to drink from a straw. She is getting really good at it, too!

She eats not only pureed foods now but little pieces of food: puffs, rice, bread, etc.

She has started to have a little attitude of her own & will arch her back when she doesn't want to be put down or put in her carseat/high chair.

She continues to sleep through the night & it is usually 10-12 hours straight. Thank you, Whitley!

We have a routine down that she loves, but if you try to make her nap without putting her in her crib or riding in the car - she puts up a fight!

She finally has two teeth coming in! You can barely see them, but you can definitely feel them!

She recently learned how to make her Elefun toy turn on - she loves it!

She started saying "Ma Ma" & every now and then a "Mom"

New Adventure

2013 has started off with a bang as Tyler & I made a big decision that we have faith will be best for our family in the long run. Tyler started a new job working for Arnold Machinery!

It is quite the unique situation because this company actually sought out Tyler, interviewed him, told him they would let him know in a couple weeks but that evening Tyler got a call from them telling him that Tyler was "their guy". We never had any doubts along the way, which made it super easy to commit & make the change. Tyler gets a brand new company car to drive & gets his gas paid for, the health benefits are great & we don't have to pay anything out of our paycheck to have it.

Tyler has been working there for about one month now, and he is really enjoying it so far. He gets to learn about all kinds of construction equipment & he is getting the hang of it really well already!

We are excited about this tremendous blessing we have been given & we know that our Heavenly Father is always watching out for us!

Whitley: 7 Months!

Whitley has learned to
-SPIT
-Drink from a straw
-Say "Da Da" & we have only heard "Ma Ma" when she has been hysterically crying
-Say "Mmmm" after almost every bite of food
-Pick up small pieces of food off her tray, but doesn't know what to do after that... :)
-Toss things. Her favorites are tossing her sippy off her high chair & while Mom is getting ready she sits in her bumbo on the bathroom counter & tosses her toys onto the floor then looks down at them like "WOW!"
Get up on her hands & knees & rocks - no crawling yet though.
She loves to drink ice cold water - especially from Mommy or Daddy's cup.
She loves to "eat" big people food.
She can sit in a highchair & in the shopping cart at the store.

Whitley: 6 months!

6 month stats

Weight - 17 lbs 3 oz {69%}

Height - 27 in {86%}

Head - 44 cm {85%}

-sits up without assistance

-loves her new exersaucer

-loves solid foods

-has started to wave "hi" & waves at even in adamant objects
-has started to "clap" even though she can't make the noise she loves it when others clap

-loves to jump in her exersaucer

-loves to hear mommy or daddy sing to songs

-loves the car & falls asleep almost every time

-loves her doggies, especially grabbing Toby's fur

-recognizes familiar faces & gets excited when she sees them


Whitley Jane,

I can't believe you are six months old already!  It is so fun for me to watch you grow up right before my eyes.  My only complaint is that your are growing up way to fast!  I love watching you discover new things and seeing your eyes light up as you try to figure them out.  The world is such a big exciting place, there are so many new things for you to learn and experience.  I can't wait to be by your side as you continue to discover all of the things this world has to offer you.

My favorite part of the day is when I get to come home from work and see you, excited to see me, as I walk through the door.   I am always excited to be greeted by your big beautiful smile, it makes all of the stresses of the day melt away!  I love you more than I could ever express in words and am so proud to be your dad.

Love always,

Your Daddy