Haven's New Chompper

The title of this blog says it all.. Just one on the bottom.... just sticking through... Terry did this blog if you could not tell. Laura wanted me to say that there is not enough showing for a picture but like all good moms she will have one up as soon as it is more visible.

Haven and Daddy Laughing

It is so fun trying to make Haven laugh. She smiles all the time, but to really make her laugh can take some work. When we get her laughing one of us always runs to grab the video camera. As soon as she sees it she stops. Here is a rare shot of her laughing that we were able to get. Daddy had her really going.

Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa Hartman came down to visit Memorial Day weekend. It was a short trip, but Sue said she just couldn't wait till August to see Haven again. They had a lot of fun while they were down here. Sue got to feed her, give her a bath, and play with her on the floor. Wes had fun rocking her, loving on her, and tinkering with Terry out in the garage. Haven really likes having her grandparents around! I am lucky enough to have really great in-laws so I was very sad to see them go. Hopefully we will get to see them again soon.

Here are some pictures of Haven at Mandy's wedding and swimming in her new pool. We got Haven a little plastic wading pool so she could have some fun outside time. We keep it under the porch in the shade. She loves it. She kicks her legs and plays with her pool toys. It is so funny to watch her play. She tries to grab the toys, but they usually move away from her. She is very determined. She gets frustrated when she can't grab them and it just makes her try harder and harder. You can see it in her face and hear it in her grunts!

Our friend Mandy got married last weekend and I although it was a more casual outdoor wedding I couldn't help but get Haven all dolled up. I have been waiting for a time for her to wear this dress Chantal got her. She was absolutely adorable. I think everyone at the wedding walked up to us and told us how cute she was. The wedding was beautiful and Mandy was gorgeous.

Haven Sitting

Here is a video of Haven sitting. Every time she does it she gets a little better and a little more stable. It is amazing how quickly they learn. She is a blast right now. She is smiling all the time (except when the camera comes out), laughing, playing, and absorbing everything around her. One of her favorite things to do is sit on my lap and play with my necklace; she is obsessed with it. Luckily she hasn't broken it... yet. We have also been playing in our little pool (pictures to come).
It is so hard to be away from our family. I know it kills Grandma and Grandpa and Mima and Papa that they can't see her anytime they want. I just hope that the videos and pictures make it a little easier. I know they love her so much and I just wish that they could be with her more.