Twinner Jammies

Lately, Allie has only wanted to wear dresses, and that has included jammies.  We don't have any nightgowns for her right now, so we have been doing it old school and putting her in our old t-shirts.  Well, one afternoon Allie and I took apart one of Mike's shirts and revamped the sleeves and width to fit her a little better and now it is her "princess jammies", even if it does have an alligator on the front :)

What is one of the best things to do while wearing princess jammies?  Dance of course!  I think they were dancing to the bear necessities courtesy of Aunt Melanie's Disney CD she sent Allie.  Thanks Mel!

Little Miss Hadley-do

This little kiddo is not very little anymore!  I think 3 months is really the magic time when I get into the groove of things and we are finally on a schedule, she sleeps better, etc.  I just have to remember with each baby that if you just have to make it to 3 months and then life gets easier.

Hadley is doing much better with a change of medicine to Prevacid for her acid reflux.  It felt like we had a whole different baby, although I am still off all dairy and acids.  

She is sleeping better at night and goes from about 8-4 most nights and then back to sleep until 8.   

She is quick to smile and loves to talk with us.  She will coo back and forth for a while if she is in a good mood.  

It is amazing we have had her for 3 months already, and can't wait for the next while where she will continue to change so much!

Life is better with Grandma and Grandpa

This last week all the Meldrum clan came to Houston to celebrate Hadley's blessing and the 4th of July!  We had so much fun getting out of the house and spending time with family.  This was the first introduction of Hadley to the family, so she got some good lovin' time in while they were here.  She also got her first cold :(  I guess that is what happens when you have a 2 year old sister who likes to share everything!  

This is how Grandpa showed up straight from the airport.  You know you are smitten by a 2 year old if you are willing to wear an Elmo shirt!

Hadley meeting Grandma for the first time with a smile

This was a game of tickle grandma that they played while I took Hadley to her 2 month appointment

Hadley gots lots of lovin' and rarely took naps in her crib with so many loving arms looking to hold her.

Grandma and Grandpa also came with lots of presents for Allie.  Here is a new book that they brought about a circus ship

We of course had to take them to the zoo.  As soon as we got by the Carousal, Allie shouted "Grandma and Papa, ride merry go round!"  Whenever we pass by the carousal at the zoo, she always wants to go on it and my answer is always that we can only go with grandma or grandpa.  She remembered!

It was so helpful to have an extra 3 sets of hand around and Allie loved all of the extra attention.  

It was so blasted hot at the zoo, we decided to go inside the souvenir shop to cool off and Allie found this big ape!

It was great to play with Grandma and Grandpa

It was great to have everyone here for a 4th of July visit. The last day was a trip to the park to ride the train, one of Allie's favorite things. So, as a final wrap up to the Meldrum family party check out the pictures below.

Grandma had a great time playing princesses with Allie.

A look at the amazing, powerful, shinny red locomotive.

 Grandpa and Allie were both super excited to ride the train (both of their favorites).

Boarding the train.

All aboard!

Melanie was on Hadley duty for the day.

Everyone was all smiles during the five minute ride around the park.

Allie and Grandpa were considering putting in an application to be a conductor.

Allie loved here time with Grandma!

Smile for the camera everyone.

Allie and Hadley had a great day, and were ready for bed after all that fun.

Thanks for the fun times Meldrum family!

The 4th of July (i.e. Mom's FAVORITE Holiday)

Rachel LOVES the 4th of July. 

I don't completely get it, but I support her in her fanaticism. 

So today we decided to celebrate the way Rachel would with lots of singing, dancing, and fireworks. 

Come and join us on our patriotic journey.

I know you can't tell, but Hadley and I were super excited for her first 4th of July. 

I decided to take on babysitting for the morning so Rachel 

could get all ready for the big day (I help out where ever I can).

We all went to the ward breakfast (Mmm, muffins and juice, my favorite) dressed in red white and blue.

Then we went to a parade. It was Allie's first parade and it was great. 

She sat with Aunt Mel and Grandma on the curb.

Watching the parade go by. It wasn't very good for floats and bands, but it was great for the candy!

Allie and Madison enjoying some of the candy they got. Don't worry there were three buckets full to take home later.

Mom and her girls dancing in the street!

That's my girl!

The Tingey's and Meldrum's after the parade. A great time was had by all.

In the afternoon we had a BBQ at the pool. Grandma decided spending time with Hadley was better than swimming (that's ok, Hadley was too cute).

At the end of the day we went to watch fireworks from the top of the hospital. Allie and Madison thought it was great to stay up late and play with friends.

They liked sitting in the big chairs and running around the office.

The fireworks started and we watched about four different shows across the city. THe last ones were almost right outside the window. It was a great day.

Hope you had a great time Rach.

Hadley's Blessing

Hadley is now officially two months old, and we finally had a chance to bless her in church this Sunday. She has changed so much over the last two months. She is now much bigger (12 pounds), much happier (she smiles at us all the time), and much more awake (fewer, shorter naps).

This Sunday we were able to make Hadley Nicole Meldrum an official member of our little family. She looked beautiful in the same white dress Allie wore. We had the Meldrum family in town for the weekend for the blessing.

The entire Meldrum family. Now swelling to the gargantuan size of seven!

Our beautiful little family.

Allie enjoyed being in the pictures. She was so excited she was doing the chicken dance.

Dad and his little girl.

Hadley Nicole

Hooray for snuggle time!

Hadley was quiet and comfortable.

Grandma and Grandpa with the girls.

Your dog can do what?

We spent some family time down at Discovery Green Park Saturday. It was a fun filled family adventure. We were able to see some crazy new things at the park, and everyone had a great time.

Allie and Dad playing in the fountains. A great way to cool down from the 100 degree weather.

Allie loved her new hat. She is an Astros fan now!

Hadley preferred to take a nap in the stroller.

The reason we came to the park was to watch the dogs leap great distances into the pool. Allie had a great time with Auntie Melanie.

Look how high that dog is in the air! Amazing. Now if all the rest of the dogs had jumped that well it would have been great. Most of them just fell off the dock, but fun none the less.

Grandma was happy as a clam to sit with Hadley in the breeze.

At the end of the day everyone was happy. Allie had a great day (as evidenced by the awesome new hat, and the lollipop mustache), and mom and dad were still smiling.