Hadley is 3 Years Old!

Happy 3rd Birthday to our precious Hadley Victoria! 

On October 10, 2014, my water broke at school at 11:00 A.M., and Hadley was born less than 8 hours later at 6:40 P.M. Hadley was born 5 days before her October 15 due date. 

Hadley is named after Tal (and in honor of Tal's dad who passed away in 2003...and shared the same name as Tal). If Hadley had been a boy, she would have been named HTA IV and called "Drew." "Had" is a nickname for "Harold," which is Tal's first name. "Hadley" is our female version of "Had" or "Harold."

Take a look at how much Hadley has grown in the last 3 years:

Today Hadley, who calls herself "Haddie," has blue eyes and shoulder-length strawberry blonde hair. (She resembles her sister Savannah and cousin Harper.) Around most people, Hadley is quiet, subdued, and observant. In familiar situations, however, Hadley has an infectious smile and giggle. She is fearless and strong-willed and destined to become a leader. 

Hadley still loves to sleep with her teal blanket. She soothes herself by rubbing the corner of her blanket against her cheek and hand. Hadley also loves the sound and feel of a hair dryer. She enjoys climbing, swinging, playing in water, and listening to Kidz Bop and nursery rhymes on YouTube.

A few weeks ago, Hadley started talking in sentences. She knows all of her colors and can count to 10. She can recognize common animals and their sounds. She is potty trained during the day. 

Happy Birthday, Hadley V! We love you!

P.S. Thanks to Grandma Barbara who gave Hadley some birthday cupcakes. Hadley said the vanilla cupcake (shown below) was her favorite!