Monday, June 30, 2008

Jordyns Ride

This weekend was Jordyn's ride. As with most things, it was bittersweet. Do you see the pix above and below? Yes, that is a happy, healthy Jordyn. How cool is that?! Sad because this time, it not only honored Jordyn, but also Joe. Joe and Robin put so much work into the ride and all the details surrounding it and as with most things life is not the same without him. We miss you so much Joe!

Here we are waiting for the bikes. I have no pix of the bikes because Tim took a video while they were going by ...

On Friday a group of us took a trip to a horse farm. Hailey was able to spent loads of time riding in the ring and Tim was actually able to go on a trail ride which he loved!




After we went to the Maine Wildlife Park where my grammy and family met up with us. Hailey always loves to see Kelly and walked with her the whole time.

Hailey's new favorite saying - "Mom, I love you too much!"

Monday, June 23, 2008

quick update

Here are some pictures from the past week ....

Hailey's friend Sidney teaching her a new skill :-)

puddle jumping and bike riding ....


a busy bee!
Hailey's new cousin Jack :-)
Baby Laila!
Hailey and daddy mowing the lawn
We went to fireworks Friday night and they had this neat little tractor that was transformed into a train, Hailey (and daddy) loved riding it!


On the update front, Hailey is still completely into princesses. To the point where I CANNOT put anything but a dress on her unless I am asking for fight. How do you reason with her when all princesses where dresses? She feels she is not beautiful unless she is in a dress no matter what you tell her. The first thing she asks for in the morning - "mommy can I put my dress on?"

She also has this new habit of coming to our bed every morning around 4am. The strange thing is if I fight and put her back in her bed as soon as I get up for work at 5:15a she is up and in the kitchen with me. If she is in our bed she sleeps through my alarm and getting ready and will sleep in with daddy till about 8:30a. How does that make sense I have no idea, but because she sleeps longer I have given in to her coming into our bed in the morning since Tim gets home at 1am from work and needs the sleep.I do feel though that I may begin to regret this decision because its becoming an everyday habit.

Potty training, what potty training?! I GIVE UP (not really, but I could use some pointers)! I know every mother has her story and I know many who have kids already potty trained and those not even close. We are in the middle, I really think what is holding her back is her stubborn personality.

Lastly, my little girl will be 3 next month, can you believe it!? She is quite aware that her birthday is coming and is over the top excited. She asks me almost every day if its time for her party yet.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

weekend and daddy's day!

Yesterday we took Hailey to York's Wild Kingdom. This year she really had a blast seeing all the animals. Of course, they have lions, tiger and bears oh my, but her favorite part is always when she can get up close and personal with the animals.

Hailey feeding "Bambi" as she calls him ...

Later that evening we went to Luke and Alyssa's house for some fun.

Hailey's first smores ...



And last, but defintely not least ... HAPPY FATHERS DAY to the best daddy in the whole wide world! Since daddy works different shifts than mommy for the past few months he has watched Hailey during the day while mommy is at work. I can tell you firsthand that Hailey really loves this one on one time with daddy and I know he loves the time with her. Thank you daddy for making each day extra special, we love you loads!!!!


Saturday, June 07, 2008

princesses for a day

Hailey and Elijah puddle jumping ...


Today Meme took Hailey and Alyssa to camp to swim, Walmart to buy a present and Friendly's for dinner and ice creams. What more could two kids ask for?!


At the lake they played in their private "tubs" as Meme called them and had quite a blast!

Meme even bought them matching dresses which they were quite proud of ...

While at camp they played dress up, in this pix Hailey is quite proud of her earrings!

At Walmart Meme bought them "princess" pj's amongst other things, can you tell by this picture that they are quite tired out?!


Thank you Meme for a great day for the two girls!

Sunday, June 01, 2008

random pictures

Wish you were here daddy! Have I said I am sick of daddy's hours at work yet?!

Hailey at Nubble Lighthouse with Uncle Matt and Laura





Thank you Meme for the movies, maybe we can watch something other than Cinderella! You know its bad when Hailey is in the backseat of the car chanting, "Cinderella, do the laundry, do the dishes ..."

Yes, she is driving and wearing a tutu with a moose on her back - this is not an optical illusion.

On Saturday Hailey and I went to watch big sis Ashleigh dance at her recital. As you can see she looked beautiful and did a great job. Hailey was in awe and actually sat for 2 hours of the production. She kept looking at me saying, "Mom, can I do that?!"!

Trying to walk in her dress up shoes!

Monday, May 26, 2008