A Holly Jolly Christmas

Santa Time + Temple Square

A few days before Christmas we took Manhattan and Erica to go see Santa down at the Riverwoods Mall. It was so nice because there was NO line, the set up was darling, and the Santa was so cute! Hattie was not a fan of Santa and we made the poor girl see him twice...yeah, it didn't go any better the second time around, HA!

















Afterward, we headed up to Salt Lake with all of the Pack family to see the beautiful lights and gorgeous temple. In our faith temples are very important. You can learn more about them here













Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent up at the Pack home. It was so nice for the entire family to be together this year. We all got the cutest matching jammies from Lynn and Janice. We also played games and had a lot of fun as a family.












Christmas Day

Christmas morning we woke up to many gifts under the tree. I always love see the entire living room filled with presents. We opened presents at the Packs in the morning and then we went over to the Ayers home for more presents in the afternoon. Hattie had so much fun ripping the wrapping paper!

Party Time

Hattie's birthday party was Owl Themed and was a big success! A big thank you to all who celebrated this milestone with us! Also, a big shout out to Crystal who made the ADORABLE owl cupcakes! If you are looking for a pastry chef she is the lady! She is SO talented!


A note from Mom:
Happy First Birthday my sweet Manhattan Grace. I cannot believe that a year has already come and gone. It's just like everyone says, "It will fly by!" We have experienced so many unforgettable firsts together throughout your first year. I will never forget the first time we met and I held you in my arms--the love I felt for you is indescribable. I could not ask for a sweeter baby girl! You have such a sweet demeanor about you but you have enough sass that equals the perfect mix! You are such a smart girl and and you pick up on things so quickly. I am so proud to be your Momma and it is bittersweet for me to watch you grow. You bring so much joy to my life and I cannot wait for what the next year will bring. I love you dearly, Mom.

*ONE*

12 Months

Stats:

Height: 30.5 inches (90th percentile)
Weight: 17 lbs 5 oz (3rd percentile)

- Hattie says so many words! I am so amazed at the things she picks up everyday!
Up
Bubbles - Bubba
Bottle (sippy cup) - Baba
Uh-Oh
This
That
Hi
Mama
Dada
Meow (cat)
Dog/Prada - Da
Out
Baby
Baaa (sheep)
Woof Woof (dog)
Nana (food - not sure why?)

She can sign:
Food
More
Milk
Please
Thank you

-By the beginning of December Hattie was walking EVERYWHERE!!! Our lives haven't been the same, HA!

- The first time she said up I was going up the stairs and she pointed towards them and said "up"--as a side note, from the time she was tiny every time we go up the stairs I will always sing "Up-up-up the stairs we go!" So it doesn't surprise me that this is part of her vocab :)

- The first time she said bubbles I was filling up her tub and putting the bubbles in and she pointed and said "bubba"

- On her birthday she had a BIG fall down the stairs! Luckily Daddy was there and caught her fall! But she definitely had a bruise to show for it :(

- She started blowing kisses to everyone

-She had her first birthday party on December 18th. She had a blast! She had fun unwrapping all of the presents. But most of all, she loved devouring an entire cupcake! Poor girl got sick later that night though and threw it all up :(

- She contracted her first Pink Eye infection--GROSS!

- On December 20th she went in for her 12 month check up and had to get 5 shots--She was such a trooper!

- She had a great Christmas celebrated with family. She of course was spoiled but her favorite gift were these little animals my mom got her.

- The last two-and-a-half weeks of December Hattie was contracted a nasty virus and we went to the doctor 3 times in one week--no fun!

{Happy Harvest}

For Thanksgiving we had a very enjoyable time celebrating with both our families and even some extended family. We ate a total of 3 Thanksgiving meals and loved every bit of the mashed potatoes, yummy turkey, cranberry sauce and of course the pie! This was Hattie's first Thanksgiving I think she really enjoyed it! She ate everything so fast but of course her favorite was the pumpkin pie and whipped cream!

10 & 11

10 months





-Tries eggs for the first time and LOVES them!

-Is absolutely OBSESSED with socks. She must have one in each hand and lets just say we don't have many matching pairs anymore :)

-Says "dog"

-She fake coughs and sneezes anytime she hears anyone really coughing or sneezing

-On November 7th Hattie took 4 consecutive steps

-When you ask her "Where's your tummy?" she will pat her little belly

11 Months





-Says "baaa"for sheep

-She stacked 3 blocks at a time. I looked over and she was stacking them and then rocking with excitement after each one. SO SO CUTE!

-She starts throwing MAJOR fits. Throws her self back, covers her face then will scream at the top of her lungs (it's kind of funny, ha!)

-She started picking things up with her mouth instead of her hands--we think she got this from Prada, haha!

-She had her first Thanksgiving and LOVED every bit of it! She participated in 3 separate dinners and ate everything!


I know that there was so much more that happened during these months but I didn't do a very good job documenting things on her calendar--UGH! :(

Birthday Pictures

Amanda at Photography by Amanda Hendrickson did the most incredible job taking Hattie's One Year birthday pictures! I am in love with every single one! You can see some of them here.

How is it that my tiny baby went from this:


to this?

Words can't describe how much I adore this little girl. She is the light of my life!

Happy {two year} Anniversary

Today marks our two year anniversary. It's amazing how time flies! This last year has been a whirlwind but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so grateful to my best friends for setting Sean and I up on a blind date nearly 4 years ago. From the first time we spoke on the phone {ALL NIGHT LONG} I knew there was something special about Sean. I feel so blessed to have someone in my life who truly understands what it is to love unconditionally. So here's to you Sean Pack! Happy Anniversary--thank you for making my life such a wonderful one! You truly are my better half. I love you!