Moments with Hannah

Hello blogging world! Things have been pretty busy around here. (I'm beginning to think that's the norm and isn't going to change any time soon) Hannah is teething and has a cold on top of it! Makes for some long nights and even longer days. I still have to say though, I love being a mommy!!! I wanted to take a moment and post some new pics for all to enjoy, so here they are :)



So these are a few classic bathtime photos. Hannah still loves the water. You've got to keep an eye on her, though, as with everything she wants to put the water in her mouth and has twice now attempted a face plant in the tub! Heart attack for Mom, many laughs for Hannah. Anyway, this is Hannah modeling off her newest towel.





Hannah and her best friend Bailey playing together. Hannah loves her excersaucer and squeals with delight! This immediately brings Bailey (our golden lab) to Hannah's side to ensure that all is still well.


Hannah's new spot seems to be our bed. She loves laying in bed with us, but she seems to be taking over my side of the bed. These pics were taken when I was trying to get her ready for bed. I layed her down in the middle of our bed and I come back and she's worked her way onto my pillow and looks like she's ready to go to sleep. Problem is that's MY spot! At least it used to be...

This last one was taken just moments ago. My beautiful Hannah, fast asleep. Of course I forgot to stop the flash from flashing, so she gave me the stinkeye for a second before resuming her nap. Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weekend. Until next time!!!

Long time no blog!

My apologies to all who frequent this site for my long delay between posts. Things here in the Hoffmann family have been wonderful and busy. It seems like I blinked and February was gone!
Hannah is growing so fast!(way to fast if you ask me) She's very close to sitting up all by herself, eats rice cereal and a variety of fruits and veggies on a daily basis, and continues to discover new things about herself and her world on a regular basis. She has most recently discovered how to cough. She uses this lovely little cough whenever she feels the attention in the room has inadvertently been turned away from her. It also seems to pop up whenever a quiet hush falls over wherever we seem to be.
Hannah has also cut her first tooth! Hannah is a very happy, laid back baby. However, this past week she seemed to be a little on the cranky side. Of course, this also happened to be the week that Hannah's grandma (namy) was in town from Florida to visit. She, of course, was quite understanding and loved on Hannah regardless of her crankiness. Nothing would make her happy and we couldn't figure out what was going on. We checked that little mouth of hers more than once, but couldn't see anything. Finally last night as she was sucking on Daddy's finger, he felt a little tooth!!! Hooray!
Life continues to be a wonderful adventure with Hannah, and we're loving every minute of it! OK, enough blabbering, on to some pictures!!!


Hannah in her raincoat and hat, a gift from Aunt Larissa


Yummy.....carrots!!!


Hannah and her favorite duck!

Ahhh, young love

Well, I honestly thought we would have a few years under our belt before having to deal with this, but it's happened already.
My daughter is in love. With a tomato. His name is Bob and he hangs out with a cool cucumber named Larry.
Most of you know I myself have been in love with Veggie Tales for quite some time. Well, just the other day Hannah and I went shopping with my Mom and found some Veggie videos on sale, so of course I had to buy a couple. Well, the first time we put the video on Hannah was in a trance, she loved it!!! She talked to the TV and kicked and laughed THE ENTIRE TIME THE VIDEO WAS PLAYING!!!! What can I say? At least she's got good taste :)

sleep glorious sleep

As most new mothers I'm sure, I love watching Hannah. Waking, sleeping, whatever the case may be, she never ceases to amaze me. Over the holidays, we've all been doing a lot of one thing, however... sleeping. And I'm loving it!!! As with everything that involves our little peanut, we've managed to capture some pictures and thought we'd share them with you.

This is one of my favorites. Kevin had just gotten home from work. I was in the kitchen making dinner and had left Hannah and Kevin playing happily on the floor. I noticed it had gotten a little quiet, and came in the room to find both of them out cold!

This is definately not a normal occurance around the Hoffmann household. Very rarely do I get to actually sleep with my baby. Once she's out I'm usually up. Not today, however. We had a great nap, Hannah and I and we both woke up refreshed.

This one was just taken today. Hannah was happily playing away on her play mat when sleep came calling.

One last thing! I'd like to welcome Shiloh Renner to the world and to the family. He was born yesterday to my cousin Marita and her husband Zach. He's beautiful, healthy and I can't wait to see him in person! Congrats, Marita and Zach! Enjoy every minute!!!

just for laughs

It's just the sweetest sound in the world! Can't get enough of it!!!

To my baby girl

Cradle song

by Sandi Patty

I watch beside your cradle

Your face touched by the moon

My heart just aches and trembles

With all my love for you

Your eyes shine like your Father's

That nose looks just like me

I stare in awe and wonder

At such a mystery

How God can touch the love of a man and wife

And blossom it into the breath of life

Just look at this life

Our eyes are filled with dreaming

We want so much for you

But we might fail you often

Before your life is through

Only your Heavenly Father

Can hear your every prayer

When we are just a memory

Your Lord will still be there

So on our knees we pray this cradle song

That you'll always know the Lord will keep you strong

We want you to understand

You rest in His loving hands

For you are Jesus' little lamb

Christmas pictures

Earlier this week we got the opportunity to get some Christmas pictures taken of Hannah and of us as a family. I work with a gal and Kev and I have become good friends with her and her husband. Her husband has a passion for photography and we were his willing guinea pigs! He captured some wonderful moments and I thought I'd post some of them here. Hope you all enjoy!








Hannah sitting in my lap

Chewing away, as usual

Hannah and her Daddy

sitting in front of the tree

Daddy's favorite