Mommy and Me Halloween Day

Today was Halloween Day at Haley's Mommy and Me class. She was pretty excited about getting to be a cheerleader this year. I think it had to do with the pom poms :)

Emily even got in on the dressing up fun.

There was a little parade where all the kids walked around the school.

Then there was a song and story time. Haley mostly played with the rocking horse and her friends.

It was a fun way to start off Halloween!

3 Months

Little Emily is 3 months old now! She is still little, but getting bigger every day. I imagine that she is probably around 11lbs now and longer than the 24in she was a month ago. We have alreday had to put her in her 3 month clothes because she is so tall. Emily is also starting to get a little bit more hair on her head, which is great! She now has a little bit of dark blonde fuzz on top.



Emily also has gorgeous blue eyes that are always open and looking around. She is so intereted in what is going on around her.



She has also been smiling and cooing a lot. Whenever she sees her big sister, a huge smile always comes accross her face. Emily has even laughed a few times. But it only happens when she is looking at Haley. It is so precious.

Emily loves loves loves her big sister. Haley calls her "Emmy" or sometimes just "sister". I can already see a wonderful bond being formed.

I absolutely love being this cutie's momma.

Pumpkin Patch

As it's getting closer to Halloween, we knew it was time to head out to the pumpkin patch to pick out our pumpkin. Haley really enjoyed walking around and looking at all the pumpkins.

She was really excited when she found the small ones.

Daddy loved having both of his girls in his arms.

Emily was a little unsure about the whole thing.

Ultimately, Emily decided that the pumpkin patch was not for her.

We ended up with a good sized pumpkin and a little one, just for Haley. She enjoys walking around with it at home.

Next up- carving the pumpkin!

Two Years

Two years ago, our beautiful little girl came into our lives. We had been telling Haley for the week before her big day that her birthday was coming up. I don't think she quite got it, but she knew there was going to be a party too.

We started the fun on Friday with her first pedicure with mommy. Well, she got her toes painted while I got a pedicure. She still enjoyed getting to splash her feet in the water and getting "paint" on her toes.

Finally, the big day arrived! We had put balloons on the floor in her room for when she woke up. When she came out of her room we told her it was her birthday and she got so excited! She got to put on her birthday hat and go see her big present from mommy and daddy- a kitchen!

She loves it and played with it all morning. I made her birthday pancakes, put candles in them, and we sang happy birthday to her.

Then lunchtime rolled around and we treated the birthday girl to chicken nuggets with a few fries. Stuck a few more candles in there and sang to her again! She even blew out both candles!

After nap time, it was time to get ready for the party! Haley's party was Elmo themed , so of course she had to have an Elmo dress.

We had about ten kids and their parents over to our house for the party. There was a ball pit, tunnels to crawl through, coloring books, and lots of toys to keep everyone occupied. And it was perfect weather to have everything outside.

After lots of playing, it was time for cake. Haley loved having everyone sing to her and clapped afterwards. She blew out both candles!

This girl loves cupcakes!

After a fun-filled party, it was time to end the day. And what a better way for the birthday girl to celebrate, but in her birthday suit.

When Haley got up the next morning she said "birthday?" Zach had to tell her it was no longer her birthday. She cried. She was so sad that it was no longer her big day. I'm not sure I'm ready to celebrate another one, I can barely believe she's already two! But they have been a fabulous two years!

Road Trip!

This past weekend we made a supr of the moment trip up to Miami.

It was Emily's first trip off the island and you can tell she was excited.

We went to Dolphin Mall, which would be similar to Grapevine Mills for those in Dallas and a giant indoor outlet mall for those who are not.

Haley had a blast in Bass Pro Shop.

Even though we didn't buy a whole lot, it was nice getting to go to a few places we don't have down here.

Haley loved the cows at Chick-fil-A. She kept moo-ing at them.

Haley and George really bonded on the trip. She didn't want to go anywhere without him.

Eventually, it was time to head back down that long and narrow road home.

Although we were only gone for a day, it was a nice time getting away from home for a little while.