Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Paisley HATES cameras. If I get one out she makes these faces and usually closes her eyes with the flash. Here are some pictures of my little ghost from the computer. I just wish she would smile ONCE for a picture! Thanks Grandma Char for this adorable outfit for Halloween!

Paisley Videos

I absolutely love this girl! Spending the day home with her is always the best!

We had a really cold week in October and running heat in Pittsburgh can run between 200-300 dollars a month while still being chilly because of the old homes and poor insulation! Thus we are doing our best to not run the heat. It was 55 degrees in our house for almost a week, but we survived and have still not turned on the heat yet. She loves to snack on the baby puffs all day yet we were making her wear gloves to stay warm. Needless to say the gloves had no thumb holes and she immediately found an alternative way to feed herself.

Paisley NEVER showed any interest in the stairs until this one Sunday. Brady went upstairs and Paisley disappeared from the family room trying to follow. When I found her she was up a stair and ten minutes later she had crawled to the top with me there just in case.

New Do

This is a selfish post because it isn't about Paisley, but I got my haircut today and thought I would share it with anyone who cared, especially family on the west coast! I have such good friends here in Pittsburgh that are all talented in their own ways. Amanda is everyone's go to for hair and I love my new hairdo! She was worried cutting my hair (if anyone knows Brady you know why) and it was about 6/7 inches in total, but she did great! Thanks Amanda! I LOVE IT!

Long Overdue...

It has almost been a month since I posted and that is not fair to all of you without Paisley! I know there is a lot of writing below and little pictures, sorry and I don't blame you if you don't read it.

I was able to spend a week in Utah last month, which was such a blessing and so much fun. I took about 3 pictures of course so no post about my trip, but Paisley did turn 9 months this week. She is learning so much so quickly it is fun everyday to play and teach her. While we were in Utah she started saying ma ma and da da, which is so awesome to hear even if she has no idea what she is saying.At the doctor she weighed 16 lbs. 11 oz. (15%) and was about 27 inches long (25%). The doctor let me know she cannot have 4 bottles a day anymore. She is fickle with eating baby food and adult food which makes it difficult to go to 3 bottles a day. Sometimes she eats everything I give her and sometimes she hates what I give her. She is so happy to play with toys and entertain herself. She has little friends in the neighborhood that she just watches, laughs at, and loves to play with. They are all so good to her despite being older and more mobile than her. She loves to pull herself up and walk along furniture. She can play peek a boo for hours, but only hides her face, she doesn't care too much if you hide yours. She loves to have us walk her around the room. We love her so much and are so happy to have her in our family!

Brady is doing really well in school and takes his comprehensive anatomy final Monday. (YAY!)

I am finishing my master's internship at an elementary school here. I go in all day Tuesday and Thursday and play school counselor. I enjoy the job if I ever had to work, but miss Paisley more. I can't wait for March when I am finished and can spend EVERYDAY home. I couldn't do this without awesome friends who help watch Paisley and I OWE them major!

We are so grateful for our ward and friends who have been so kind, helpful, and loving. We still love being in Pittsburgh and know it is where we need to be (even though I can't wait to move back to Utah someday!) Thanks to everyones love and support during my visit and while we are away!

On Tuesday my best friend, Steph Hess, had a little girl, Breckyn, and it has been hard to be here in Pittsburgh and not there to support her. Steph has always been there for me and given me so much support especially with Paisley. She was nice enough to take the laptop to the hospital so I could see Breckyn and she is a GORGEOUS little girl like her parents. Steph will be such an amazing mom and I can't wait to meet this little girl in December!

Here are two clips of Paisley and her personality for those interested.