Week 9

(Pictures at the bottom)
Monday 27/02/12

Today I had work in the morning. Hannah went over Nana Pilkington's place so Aunt Sarah could watch her. Aunty Ruth was looking after her for the second half of the morning so Sarah could take Mum and Dad to the airport and when I got home I found Hannah playing with her cousin Xavier on Aunty Ruths tummy with a car in her hands. As per normal when she saw me and registered who I was she started to whinge for me to feed her. So much for her loving me for my personality =)
Fortunately when we got home she then slept for 2 hours (a rarity up until recently) and Daddy had to actually wake her up so we wouldn't be late for her swimming lesson.
She is loving her swimming lessons at the moment. I'm not sure if she knew what was coming but as soon as we got out of the car she started to squeal happily and she did some squealing during the lesson too. Most of the lesson the younger babies look confused and it's really funny to watch.
Before we put the babies under water we count to three and blow on their faces. It's meant to get them to close off their air ways but for some reason Hannah never wants to close her mouth. Sometimes it takes me a few tries before I can even put her under but she seems to be getting used to going under now.

Tuesday 28/02/12

Nothing of note for today really. We spent some time outside watching it rain and she slept really well (4 hours!!) but that's about all. I LOVE when she sleeps! I actually feel like I get some cleaning done! =)
After Hannah went to bed I picked my friend, Lisa up so we could do our Visiting Teaching. We had so much fun chatting with Sariah that I didn't get home till after 11. Jake was worried and sent me a message which was cute. At least I know he loves me.

Wednesday 29/02/12

This morning we were off to the doctors. I've recently started jogging and somehow (and it's never happened previously) I managed to hurt both my knees and both my ankles. They just started hurting for no reason at all and I've since had a slight limp and most definitely can't walk fast or run without being in pain. 
My visit went well. He explained what was wrong with some pictures but I can not remember what it is called. Basically there's something in my knees that stops my muscles and tendons rubbing on my bone but it's not doing it's job properly. I just have to rest it till it gets better.
Jake had to go to the dentist after work so Hannah and I visited Aunt Sarah and that's about all.

Thursday 01/03/12

I have developed a mild cold so Hannah and I took it easy today.

Friday 02/03/12

Today Jake was lucky enough to have a day off! Unfortunately he didn't get much of a rest as he volunteered to look after Hannah while I went in to work. He's such a great Daddy! They played lots and went outside to look at the trees.
Hannah went to bed early tonight so that I could go out for dinner and say goodbye to my Aunty Jenny. There were about 8 of us from Playford Ward and it was lots of fun. We're going to miss her. (She's moved to Sydney for some job experience she can't get here).

Saturday 03/03/12

Some days are hectic and today was no exception! Jake went in to work because they were a bit behind and Hannah and I started our day slowly like every other. In the afternoon though things got busy! Sarah and her friend came over about lunch time and we went to a park and ate some lunch. Hannah loves it outside! So many things to see and touch. She's getting so interested in the world around her. Sometimes it's hard to prevent her from lunging out of your arms!
After lunch and a bit of a nap we went to the shops to see Aunty Ruth and do some much needed grocery shopping. Aunty Ruth bought Hannah a bib with Odie (from Garfield) on it! It's very cute and Hannah had lots of fun smiling at everyone but we couldn't stay long because Jake, Hannah and I had been invited over to a friends place for dinner.
Hannah was a huge hit with our friends, Leana and Jeremy's, kids. They have three - Asher 5, Caitlin 4, and Xavier 5 months. Asher and Caitlin love Jake and were super keen to show him some tricks on the trampoline. Hannah even got a shot on their baby swing! First time ever and she really seemed to enjoy it so I'm thinking it's about time I buy one for her =)

Sunday 04/03/12

Sunday! We did our usual thing at church today so not really much to report about that. 
After Hannah's afternoon nap and feed we drove over to Nana and Grandad Lamey's house for dinner. It's hilarious how scared Hannah gets when the doggy is around but the poor thing breaks my heart every time she panics about him. When I'm not holding her I have to stop myself from grabbing her! It's hard. Oli spent a lot of our time there outside and I feel sorry for the poor thing. Some of the time Hannah is OK with him and then all of a sudden she's not. She definitely doesn't like when he's too close. I hope she gets over it - We can't have her afraid of dogs, especially as Oli is her Grandad's baby!


Here are some pictures from the week. We do much the same thing each day so sorry if they seem a little same, same. 

She kept trying to grab the camera

I'm not really sure what happened here but !! Hehe. I love it.

She loves Kitty! Kitty will even let Hannah grab her for a while.

Week 6

We've had a busy week this week. It's funny how your day can fill up with nothing and everything. Having a child is definitely more time consuming then I had originally thought. .. She's worth it though.


Last Sunday we went to church in the morning. For those who are interested I'm no longer teaching my class. (12-13 year old youth). I was technically just volunteering until a new teacher was called but I'm still a bit sad that I'm no longer teaching. I do still sit in on the classes to help out though so I don't miss my kiddies just yet.
After Church we basically had a lazy day at home. Below is a picture of Jake and Hannah reading a book and playing with Jerry before bed.

Monday Jake was back at work and Hannah and I, back to our busy life of waking, feeding, playing, feeding, playing and sleeping. Monday's do have the added bonus of swimming lessons though! It was just Hannah and I this week so no pictures but Hannah did go under the water.
The lessons are so much fun! I've been singing a few of the songs like "Wheels on the Bus" and "Up Jumped the Scarecrow" while Hannah has been eating. It's a good way to get her to look up when I'm trying to put food in her mouth. She tends to want to look down.
Oh! Monday we also got her 6 month immunisations done. While we were there a CYH nurse also did a check up. Hannah currently weighs in at 6.395 kgs and is 65.5cms.Tall and skinny.
Here she is, working on sitting up.

We had an exciting day on Tuesday. Hannah and I went into Aunt Shaan's work to have some lunch. We went to the Cafe near her work with a colleague/friend of hers, Trudy, who is very pregnant. It was great and we really enjoyed seeing our favourite Aunty Shaan, not to mention the Cafe had really nice food.

Two pretty girls

That afternoon Jake and Hannah dropped me off at the bike store so I could pick up my new road bike. I love it so much! 

Sorry but I don't recall what Hannah and I did on Wednesday. I think we just had a quiet one at home. I do know that I took my new bike out that night for a practise (cleats are difficult to get the hang of). 
Below is a picture of Hannah practising her sitting while playing with Daddy Bear. 

For lunch on Thursday Hannah and I went out to the Midway Tavern for a friends 50th. There were about 8 of us and it was really nice.
Hannah and Jerry on the "playstation" or as I like to call it "the babysitter". It's handy for when she wakes up early from her sleeps and I'm in the middle of a chore - 

She scared Jerry away =)

On Friday I went shopping in the afternoon while Hannah slept at Nana Pilkington's house. That evening she ate and played with Aunt Sarah, Nana and Grandad while Jake and I attended a Sealing in the Adelaide Temple for some good friends of ours, Chris and Carolyn Castle and their daughters, Charlotte and Olivia. The girls looked beautiful and it was so beautiful. It's nice to remember. 
After we picked up Hannah and I had put her to bed I got a chance to ride my bike! I rode about 10ks, around Holdens and back. It was great to get back on the bike but it's going to take some effort to get fit again =)


Saturday Hannah spent a lot of the day playing with her Daddy so I could do some more shopping. They read some books, sang and danced and played with some blocks.
Jake and I had Leadership Training in the afternoon for Church and then after Hannah had gone to bed we went to an engagement party for a friend of mine from school. We didn't know anyone there as I was the only friend from school she had invited but we managed. It was nice to do something fancy together. We haven't had a chance for a while and it's nice to get dressed up.


So, that was our week. I hope you enjoyed it because I hope to write about our weeks more. If you don't want to read it all that's fine - I hope to include enough pictures to keep you entertained.
Love you all!

Swimming Lessons

We had our first swimming lesson today! Daddy came to take pictures of us in the water - Some of the pictures aren't centered nicely but that's due to the fact that you're not allowed to take pictures with anyone else's kids in them. What a wonderful world we live in.

The class was basically parents singing nursery rhymes and moving the babies around to the various lyrics. Because it was Hannah's first class she didn't go under the water but next week it's on! 


Enjoy the pictures.

She was pretty zonked after and fell asleep on the way home. I love it when she's sleeping!

The picture below I just wanted to add because it's awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do =)

Modbury Stake Swimming Carnival

Yesterday Hannah went swimming for the first time! 

She'd just woken up =)

Every year our church holds a swimming carnival during the summer months for anyone who would like to attend. Back when I was smaller they would hold races but it has been many years since there has been any kind of a structure to the activity and nowadays it's just a chance to swim for free and catch up with various people from different areas.

Hannah and I started off in the little pool to get her used to the water which she wasn't too sure about at first. The water was a bit chilly in the baby pool but she eventually got used to the temperature so we moved on to the adult pool. Below are some pictures of us in the paddling pool.

She was very happy playing in the water and spent much of her time kicking and splashing. She loves to kick!

As Hannah and I were leaving a thunderstorm blew in and everyone went home early. I think my head was more wet from getting to the car then it was when I was in the water =) Luckily for Hannah I put a couple of towels over her to keep her dry and warm.

Swimming lessons here we come!

A little Christmas

It has been a while since I last wrote anything and I hope you will forgive me. Christmas is such a busy time of the year for us and this year we had the extra bonus of having Aunty Brooke, Uncle Matt, Aunty Kirsty, Uncle Craig, Darcey, Tiarni and aleXander. 


Busy, but great.


Below are a few pictures of Hannahs First Christmas.

JERRY! .. I put her in there =)

Bryan/Amy - This is the frame we purchased for Mum.

Bryan/Amy - This is what Ruth purchased for Hannah on behalf of her Aunties & Uncles.

Hannah's haul - Some things are missing, sorry.

Hannah Jo-Ann and Great Grandma Gwen - 26.12.11

Movember

A few months ago Jake decided that he wanted to grow a moustache for Movember. I'm very proud of him for deciding to have a go and also for putting up with the facial irritant. He doesn't like growing facial hair so this is a big thing for him.

Below is a link to Jake's donation page for anyone who wishes to donate to Mens Health. It's completely up to you and you can keep yourself anonymous if you wish. He hasn't put up a picture yet but I've placed a picture lower of what it currently looks like 13 days in.

http://au.movember.com/mospace/2604230/

I love you Husband. You're amazing.

Movember 13.

 And a picture of Hannah - Just because I can.

Emailed Posts

Hello everyone,

This is the first time that I have used the email post feature for my blogs. Please let me know if there are any problems with these emails so I can fix them if need be. 

For some of you this will be the first time you will have seen any posts from The Only Lamey Family Blog so please allow me to explain - These blogs that you will receive originally started with the Pilkington families as a way of keeping in touch with those siblings that live interstate. As Jake and I are the only Lameys in the Pilkington clan I have named my blog The Only Lamey Family. Up until the birth of our beautiful daughter Hannah we haven't really had much of an interesting life - In truth it's not overly interesting now but I know all of you will want to see pictures and know what is going on with Hannah. If you do not wish to be a part of this very special list of people then or if there is a better email to get in touch with you then please let me know.

I'm not actually sure how these emails will work for you so I have added the link to our blog in case you would like to look over previous posts. Please note that the blogs you will read were written for my siblings in Western Australia so please keep that in mind. For future posts I will endeavour to explain things for those who do not know certain family members etc.http://tammy-jake.blogspot.com/

It has been a month since I last posted any information on this blog. Hannah is actually 3 months today! As I like to say in all my blogs she is growing up so fast. She's no longer the little baby we brought home from the hospital. She's not even the gorgeous little girl she was last month. While I acknowledge the fact that babies grow and Hannah is even better now then she was yesterday or the day before, it's sad to realise that she will never be 2 months old ever again. I have to wonder if I recorded enough of her beautiful smile or the way she talks and wakes up. There are things she used to do before a feed that I didn't record but will miss immensely. I'm sure every parent knows what I am going on about  =)

I have taken a lot of pictures. Sometimes I just sit there with my camera taking multiple pictures. It's amazing how many different facial expressions you can get in over 20 pictures. One moment Hannah will be happily chatting and the next she will be continuing to chat but she's confused or unhappy. Her entire face can change in the blink of an eye. No matter how she is chatting though she always sounds completely wonderful.

Here is the routine we currently follow at 3 months old. The times are general. Sometimes we will wake early or sleep in and sometimes we'll go somewhere for an appointment so things need to move around a bit but you'll get the general idea. 
At 7am we wake up for a feed. We play till 8:45 and then she goes to sleep. At 11 she gets woken up for another feed and another play and then it's back to bed at 12:45. Her next feed is at 3pm and then again at 6:15 before going to bed at 7. During this time we play a little and cook dinner. She sits in her bouncer next to Daddy while I cook the food. Once the food is ready I tend to rock her to sleep while I eat. Sometimes she's happy enough to stay awake for the entire time so I allow it when all she needs is to see a face and she's happy. Often I get to eat my meal cold but I don't mind so much. I love holding my baby. 
Up until recently Hannah was sleeping through the night [from 7 till about 6:40] but the last three nights she's been waking up at 5am.

Below are some pictures of Hannah with Mr Mortimer Moosey. Because he is my favourite toy we play with him all the time. While Hannah is wearing the same outfit the top picture and then next 2 pictures were actually taken 17 days apart. The first picture I just placed Mr Moosey with her for the picture but in the next 2 she's actually grabbing him. She can now grab his hoofs and horns and bring them up to her mouth for a lick. She likes to lick.

Next are some pictures of 'Harold'. Nana Pilkington gave Hannah some jumpsuits that were originally a gift for someones son who outgrew 000 clothing. Being in boys clothes I decided to nick name her either Harvey or Harold while she is wearing them. I let her pick which name she wanted by putting 2 fingers up - She grabbed the Harold finger - Twice! =)
Please note that these pictures were taken with my phone camera and aren't quite as good.

While Jake is at work we do a few things like go for walks, shop for food, visit friends and play. I recently organised that every fortnight we go to the park with other mums from church who also have young children. Most are my friends and some are people I don't know very well but they're all really nice people. It's nice to have something to look forward to. When we play we sing a variety of songs. Most are nursery rhymes although Daddy and I will sing some oldies. I also like to sing some of the fun church songs that I grew up on.

It's almost time for Hannah to be waking up for her feed so I will just post some pictures of her bath the other day before I finish. She looked so adorable =)

She's so skinny and yet so chubby all at the same time!

We love her very much as I'm sure you do too.

Stay safe.