Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Break.... my last vacation before heading back to work. It is always a bit stressful packing for the trip, but once we get to the desert it is all worth it. Hailey plays for hours outside and doesn't ask for the T.V. We spend the majority of the time together riding, eating, and talking.

My two girls hanging out in the trailer

MacKenzie allowing Hailey to give her a kiss... unusual!

Ready for a ride with Auntie Natalie

My adorable Addison!

Hailey riding

Addison's 1st Thanksgiving... her poor face was chapped

Thanksgiving dinner at Dad's house

Daddy, Addison, GGMA, and Papa

Hailey's new thing... bunny ears

Yes, they decorated cookies in the desert!

Matching shirts from Auntie Natalie

Soooo darn cute!

Daddy and Uncle Mike ready for a ride

Craft time

Addison's first big ride in the razor. Both girls fell asleep.

Great times! I am so blessed to have such an amazing family. I hope that we are able to do this for many years to come and that my girls will hold on to the fun memories. I have been blessed to have this past year off and have been struggling with the idea of going back to work. I hope my girls know how much I love and adore them. They really are my world. I hope they realize I want nothing more than to be their Mom, and hope that soon I will be able to be home with them on a permanent basis.

Nativity Scene

I collect Willow Tree Statues. Last year Daddy was able to find part of the Willow Tree Nativity Scene for me. I have been looking forward to Christmas so that I can display it. We decided to decorate early for Christmas in our home and set up our nativity scene. Of course Hailey wanted to help me set it up, and play with it. After talking with her about the importance of it, and that it was fragile I think she understood she couldn't play with it like her other toys. The next day while shopping at Target I found the Little People Children's Nativity Set. I was super excited to find a nativity scene that Hailey can play with, and that we can also use to teach her about the true meaning of Christmas.

Snuggle Bunny

Hailey has been, and always will be, my snuggle bunny.

Family Time

It has been sad since Daddy returned to the Sheriff Dept. because we don't get to spend as much time with him anymore. Hailey asks where he is every morning! So, we love spending time together as a family. After church we decided to make a fire, lay some blankets out, and watch a Christmas movie together. Hailey loved it, and it has led to us watching a different Christmas movie every night since. Addie fell asleep in Daddy's arms because it was so cozy warm.

Eating

While recently visiting the doctors office, they said it was time to start feeding Addison rice cereal. That night we decided to give it a try. Hailey was a great big sister and helped feed Addison, but Addison just wasn't enjoying the cereal. We continue to try with her, although she ends up just spitting it out. We now just sneak some in her bottle.

Getting Ready

First bite (note: Hailey's bunny ears in the back)

Big Sister trying

Smile

I never thought I would enjoy being a Mother so much. I guess it is because my kids are just so darn cute. In the pictures below Hailey is 4 years and Addison is 5 months.

5 Months

Time continues to fly by, and Addison is now 5 months!

Addison:

-19 lbs. 6.4 oz.
-Loves stuffed animals
-Holds her own bottle
-Doesn't cry any more while in the car seat
-Started rice cereal
-Loves to dance
-Loves watching T.V.
-Sleeping in her crib
-Laughs when you say foam magic
-Wearing size 3 diapers
-Talks a ton
-Grabs for everything
-Loves grabbing her toes
-Talks a ton