10 Months Old

Chloe is now 10 months old and boy has life become more busy. She is into everything and wants to be either climbing on us or other objects (i.e. furniture or even the cat!!) She babbles constantly in her Chloe language and wants to walk so badly (she is beginning to stand on her own and has been able to walk along steady objects by herself for at least 2 weeks if not longer). I took her in for her 10 month well baby check at the doc's today and all is really well. They were surprised to see such a healthy baby (I guess lots of sickness is going around). She is now 21 lbs 0.8 oz and is 29 3/4" long. That puts her in the 75% for weight and 90% for height (pretty much where she has always been). All in all life is pretty good. I am constantly praying for patience, as I am sure most mom's with toddlers-to-be do, and know that the Lord is good and continually takes care of us and loves us no matter what. How awesome is that!!??!! I pray that Nate and I can model this kind of love to Chloe. Enjoy the MANY new photos I have posted.

Around The House

In the kitchen...

Who is that cute baby in the mirror? Oh, it's me!!

Hi Mommy!!

Hey, I'm walkin' here!

I am on top of the world!!

Havin' Fun

I am ready for spring...




I am swingin' at the park...

Moments

Daddy's Lil Deputy

Cozy after a bath...

Hugs with Daddy

Chloe is getting in some good hugs with daddy. Aren't they cute??!!

My 1st Cell Phone

These are photos of Chloe playing with one of my old cell phones. She loves it!! Her favorite word to say is "dada" and so we call him at work sometimes so she can say his name to him (and she says his name to him on the phone sometimes). She says "muma" (mama) to me, but not as often. Chloe is so aware of herself and her surroundings now that I am sure she has picked up on what the phone is and what it does by watching us on the phone (she is a smart cookie). She would rather stick the phone in her mouth instead of talking into it right now, but the proper use of the phone is just around the corner, I am afraid. I know, I know...this is just a taste of what is to come.

Another quick note of interest is that Chloe has cut her second tooth, about a week ago (bottom front two are in), and I think she is working on her third (a top front one). Table foods will be easier for her as more teeth cut through.

I am trying to call Grandma!

Pretty n' Purple

Valentine's Day 2006

Happy Valentine's Day!! This is Chloe's 1st valentine's, of course, & we are celebrating by making something special for daddy, & just hangin' out & having fun playing. We will probably go to the park this afternoon & swing (we do this a lot & it is such fun!!) Chloe likes the park a lot, but in a very thoughtful way. She just watches everyone & seems to soak it all in.

It has been so warm here, in the low 70's, this week that I have had to put shorts, short sleeves & sandals on Chloe & then put sunblock on her. It is just a taste of what is to come this spring & summer. I can't wait, either. I look forward to our vacations, our camping, swim lessons for Chloe with her newest cousin Hailey, picnic's, & I could go on and on. I know the weather is turning cold again in a couple of days but soon it will be warm & stay warm & we will wish for the fall & winter again. But for now we are just enjoying all that God has blessed us with (& we are so blessed!!:) ). Enjoy the photos below.

Chloe's 1st Valentine's Day

On the Move

Pretty n' Pink & Hearts

Introducing Hailey Grace Hinkle

She was born today, around 11am, weighing 8lbs 2.5 oz, 20 1/2 inches long. She is healthy & so adorable (see photos below). We took a couple of photos of Hope & Chloe waiting to meet the newest member of our family. Hope is now a big sis & Chloe will be a good big cousin for Hailey. Dianne is doing great & is very happy to meet her beautiful baby girl. Gordon was a trooper, as well, & they are all happy & glad to have a beautiful, healthy girl, & that Dianne came through the surgery & is doing great!!

Chloe can now pull herself up to a standing position all by herself & can take a couple of steps while holding onto a steady object. She can also say mama & dada...it is so cute!! Our baby is growing up so fast. She will probably be walking well before she is a year old. Oh boy...:)

Beautiful Hailey Grace

Proud Auntie & Uncle

Look at me!!

Hope reading to Gma Kris & Chloe

Gpa Tom & Chloe

Pig Bowl

Nate was apart of the the Pig Bowl team this year. This is an annual football game played usually towards the end of each Jan (this year it was on the 28th). This game is called Pig Bowl or Guns Vs Hoses or Hogs & Dogs (guns and hogs meaning law enforcement and the hoses and dogs meaning firefighters). This is a football game of law enforcement against firefighters in the greater sacramento area. Although any law enforcement agency can participate, Sac County Sheriff has the biggest turn out. This is a fundraising event and this year the funds went to support the families of the 5 men (4 law enforcement and 1 firefighter) who gave their lives this year...most died in the line of duty. Nate was so honored to be apart of this fundraising event and I am so proud of him, too. The hogs won 17 to 13. It was an exciting game!! Below is a photo of Nate with a fellow teammate and one of the hogs cheerleaders.

Game Shot Moment

Gma Julie's Visit

Gma Julie came to visit last week and we had so much fun!! Chloe loved being spoiled and so did we. Chloe's newest accomplishments are: holding her bottle when she eats and climbing up on things and people (I just know she will be standing all by herself soon and walking is just around the corner). Enjoy a couple of new photos below.

Chloe & Gma playing with new toys

Chloe holding her bottle

Chloe, Daddy & Jack

I am so cute!!

Chloe Climbing on Gma Julie

Chloe Climbing on Mommy