Haynes Family

Nauvoo Part 2

2010-10-09T20:32:00.000-05:00

The sunsets over the Mississippi River are unbelievably gorgeous

The girls loved to play across from my parents house in the corn fields

My mom made these bonnets for the girls and hat for Dominic. Jaeden had to hold Dominic's hands down to keep the hat on for the picture. My Mom has never ending talent. Thank you Mom and Dad for putting us up the whole week. It was an amazing experience none of us will forget.

Our Trip to Nauvoo

2010-10-09T20:08:00.000-05:00

Our fun roadtrip to Nauvoo. What did we ever do before tv's in the car??

We went to Carthage Jail with MaKell, Adam and my parents the morning after we arrived. I am so grateful we were able to experience that.

Poor Uncle Adam burned his fingers at the Family Center. Someone tricked him into touching a pan that just came out of the oven.

We spent a lot of time at "Pioneer Pasttimes". Its a fun place for the kids to wash laundry, do pioneer chores, play school, and other fun pioneer kid games.

My Dad is a seriously good weaver now. You need a rug, he's your guy.

My Dad showing us how to make a rope. He turned it into a jump rope for the girls.

Emma Smith/Joseph Smith/Hyrum Smith graves

My mom and dad in the Sunset production. It was so fun to watch them sing and perform.

We were in Nauvoo at the same time as Dan's sister Barb's family. It was so great to see them and spend time with them too. This is Lacy, Mercedes and Indie above.

There was a lot of fun activities right before the Joseph Smith Pagent started. Dan gave us a ride on the handcart, the kids played tug-o-war, danced, went to a puppet show, sack races... Got them all tuckered out so they would be good for the play, and they really were.

Father's Day

2010-10-09T14:19:00.001-05:00

Jaeden made Dan a nice card with a frame and all. Avery gives him a large chocolate bar every year since that is what she always really wants herself.

Swimming Lessons

2010-10-09T14:07:00.000-05:00

The girls took swimming lessons with all these fun friends. Jaeden and Avery did so well so we put them in for two rounds of lessons.

Monster Arms

Jaeden's killer backstroke

Jaeden's Last Day of Kindergarten

2010-10-09T13:55:00.000-05:00

Mrs. Reeves gave Jaeden the "Inspiring Artist" award for her class

On to 1st Grade!!

Dominic's 1st Birthday April 13th

2010-05-24T20:23:00.004-05:00

Yay for presents

Dominic got a crocodile pool and didn't appreciate the cold water like his sisters

After he deliberated about this cake, he thoroughly tore it apart before he took his first bite

He shared with the windows and ground very generously and we couldn't stop laughing. The girls thought this was the greatest thing.

I can't believe how fast this year has flown by. This little man has come a long way since his rough little beginning and we can't imagine life without him. We had so much fun celebrating Dominic's first birthday together. We love you sweet boy!!

Bluebonnets and Strawberries

2010-05-24T20:08:00.003-05:00

Dominic's first bluebonnet experience

I got a few pictures of Dominic and Avery in the bluebonnets while Jaeden was at school and never made it back to get some of Jaeden before the flowers died. We'll make it up next year.

We went to pick strawberries at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls with my friend Brooke, her daughter Hailey and Grandma Mimi

Avery and Hailey

Jaeden Turns 6 on March 30th

2010-05-24T19:54:00.005-05:00

Jaeden asked for a Pumpkin Cheesecake for her family birthday party. I thought that was a unique, but very delicious request.

Avery got her an "Avery" Moxie girl

Dominic gave Jaeden a pedicure set and fingernail polish so we had to bring out the foot soaker and do the whole pedicure thing. We got a little carried away with the bubbles.

We had her birthday party at Texas Jumping Beans (an inflatible world if your not familiar with it)

Pizza and cake. :)
This is Ethan and Rachel. Jaeden and Ethan share the same birthday and therefore feel they are destined to be married. We'll keep you posted on that relationship.
She got a sewing machine from her friend and loves it. We were so excited about all the fun friends that could come and celebrate with us. Thank you so much for your generosity and friendship. Happy 6th Birthday Jaeden!!

Easter Clothes

2010-04-11T20:59:00.003-05:00

We attempted some quick pictures before church started. Like some of you, the kids wore their Easter clothes to church the Sunday before Easter due to conference.
JAEDEN

AVERY

Jaeden's Kindergarten Cowboy Parade

2010-04-11T20:45:00.003-05:00

I got to come to Jaeden's school and help out with the Kindergarten Rodeo. It was so fun to see the parade and help out with the different activities the kids got to do. They had face painting, horse barrel races, cactus art work and Cowboy Bingo.

Brianna, Jaeden and Audrey

Random Pics of the Kiddos

2010-04-11T20:33:00.002-05:00

I had to post this picture of Avery. It just sums up this little 3 year old the best. She is so fun and full of energy.

This is Dominic's new fun place to play

These two are always having so much fun together

Jaeden and Avery went to a cooking camp one day during Jaeden's spring break. It was a fund raiser for a family in our ward who has family in Haiti. The girls were so excited to wear the aprons Grammie Dee made them. Jaeden said the best thing about the camp was she got to crack an egg all by herself and didn't get any shells in her mix.

Scrapbooking Retreat

2010-04-11T19:55:00.004-05:00

Here is my beautiful sister Mary doing a scrap book page
Lori was constantly helping me and letting me borrow things to make my pictures so much prettier

My wonderful husband sent me to Utah to go to a scrapbooking retreat with my mom, Lori, Mary and some cousins. My brother Adam's Mother-in-law came as well and was my non-scraper partner at this big scrapbooking retreat, so glad she was there! We ate way too much, sat in the hot tub, went for walks, and stayed up late talking and watching movies. It was so much fun!

It was Megan's birthday while I was there and Mandolyn's was the next week so we had a little birthday dinner party for the two sister-in-laws. I love them both so much and am so glad they are in our family!

This is at Adam and Megan's house in Provo, it is so cute.

Me and Grandma Lois. She was so kind to put me up for the night before I flew back to Texas. I didn't know that I would be able to see her this trip so it was wonderful to spend some time with her too.

On Monday after the retreat was over, I got to spend the day with Lori and her kids. We went shopping and out to lunch with my parents. Later on we went to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D. Lori's kiddo's were so fun to see this with.

My mom bought them bunny ears for the show. Ethan was really hesitant to wear them after he realized it was a head band.

While I was there my parents got a phone call asking them to finish serving their mission from the call center at the MTC to Nauvoo, IL. I'm so excited for them, they leave in a couple more weeks for 6 months.

Cowtown Half Marathon!!

2010-03-07T20:12:00.005-06:00

Waiting at the restaurant the night before our race for our carb feast.

We had to take a group pose right before we left for our mile walk to get to our race.

Camille and I ran the half marathon this year. The others ran the 10K and did awesome!

There was a record number of 21,000 people

Woo hoo!! I finished the run at 2:02 hrs

Laura waited to see me finish and take pictures.

Me with my way cool medal. It turns out that if you run 5, the points make a Texas Star so I am definetly going to get my Texas Star :)

At the finish line with my goodie bag

Camille and I so glad to be done

After all the running fun we went to get some lunch and then hit the road back to Austin. I had such a blast with all these fun ladies and can't wait to do it again next year.

Jaeden and Dominic

2010-03-03T20:34:00.001-06:00

The best kind of laundry fun in the world- laundry basket rides!

Dominic's New Do

2010-03-03T20:23:00.003-06:00

Before

During (this is right before he really got upset)

After (still recovering)

A much happier man a couple hours after that horrible ordeal.

Dominic was born pretty much needing a haircut. He finally got his first haircut at 9 months. I need to learn real fast how to cut his hair. Both girls didn't get their first hair cut until they were 3. I have a feeling Dominic will have dozens and dozens by 3.

Alphabet Parade

2010-03-03T20:11:00.004-06:00

Windermere Primary school has an alphabet parade every year and Jaeden decided she wanted to be the letter B. She wore all blue and has butterflies on her shirt. Her "B" poster has bananas and balloons all over it.

Happy 7th Anniversary Handsome!

2010-02-10T20:52:00.002-06:00

December 27, 2002

Photography by Jaeden

Fun pics

2010-02-10T20:41:00.002-06:00

Dominic checking himself out in Avery's mirror. I don't blame the handsome little man.

Rachel Murdock came to visit us one afternoon a couple days after Christmas. Jaeden put about 5 blankets ontop of her to make sure she was comfortable. My girls LOVE Rachey. She is the best and we miss her!
The girls love jumping and I love for them to do it!

Merry Christmas 2009

2010-02-10T20:05:00.003-06:00

Jaeden yelling up to Santa for a new scooter

Avery asking for a pink guitar

Dominic's first time, very happy and I'm sure confused by the activity

Yay for some "boy" toys!!
Santa brought both girls new scooters

Avery was so happy she could "rock out the show"!

Cousins sent the girls cute crocs and new purses, very stylish!

We had a great Christmas together with our little family. We went out and rode scooters, Daddy spent a couple hours setting up the new trampoline Grandma and Grandpa Haynes got the kids and had fun playing the Wii Grandma and Grandpa Hanson got the family. We all were very spoiled and wiped out by the end of the day. We missed our other family members but felt their love on such a special day and hope they felt ours too.

Great Wolf Lodge

2010-02-10T19:35:00.003-06:00

This was what it looked like outside while we were having some fun in the water, CRAZY cold!
We had to take a family photo on our way out.

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE

See how Avery is trying to sneakily pick off some of the treasure in the treasure chest

This is Santa's thrown but the girls had a good time climbing all over it
We took the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX a couple days before Christmas. We had the best time. We didn't tell the girls it was a water park hotel and when we showed up you could see part of a couple slides coming out of the building and they got so excited. It was so great having fun in the water when it was so cold outside. I definetly recommend this fun hotel and can't wait to go back.

Tradition!!

2010-01-23T16:42:00.002-06:00

Jaeden is wearing a sombrero on the top row.

Jaeden and all of Windermere's Kindergarten classes put on a Christmas program all about the world's Traditions. Jaeden's class did a Puerto Rican Folk Song and sang Feliz Navidad. It was so fun to watch and all the Kindergartner's were so cute! It was especially fun to hold Dominic and try and video tape and take pictures so this was the best I got.

12 Days of Christmas

2010-01-23T13:08:00.005-06:00

My mom, Grammie D to the kids sent us a large box before Christmas. There were 12 gifts wrapped with little instructions for each day. The girls absolutely LOVED walking up, getting ready very cooperatively so they could open their present and see what it was for the day. Below are just a few things Grammie D sent them to do. It made our Christmas wonderful with lots of fun things to do together as a family. Some other things I don't have pictures of are game night with cards like Crazy 8's, Old Maid and popcorn to eat. We made cookies one night and on the last night we opened a Gospel Art book all about the Savior. I can't thank you enough Mom for sending this to us, you are amazing!!

Jaeden and Avery making their beautiful sparkly snowflakes
Don't you want to just squeeze and kiss those wonderful cheeks??

Jaeden making her picture collage

The girls made white chocolate peppermint bark, Avery couldn't get enough of it

They got to cut (with my help) and tie all the sides to make this warm, soft blanket to give away to someone who was sick or didn't have a blanket

They decorated this Santa hat and then got to put their face, all greased up with vasaline in a bowl of cotton balls to be like Santa. After they yelled "HO HO Ho" as loud as they could. They had so much fun!

Avery was a little hesitant to do it at first but saw all the fun Jaeden was having so she jumped right in.

Cute Miss Santa

This was the totally fun laser game. We strung up yarn (lasers) all across the room onto everything so they had to get across the room without getting zapped. They did this for hours and still always ask to play it. It's really fun when mom needs to walk across the room over and over. :)

Avery has Major Dance Skills

2009-12-17T21:14:00.004-06:00

Me and my little Ave

This girl has some awesome moves, she is such a good little dancer with no inhibitions
Avery's dance teacher had the parents come in and watch the cute little girls do a little dance routine this week before their Christmas break. They did so good and it was so fun to watch Avery and all the dance moves she's been learning. I love that she loves to dance and she gets so excited to go to dance class every week.

Christmas Fun

2009-12-17T20:52:00.005-06:00

Grammie D gave these cute nativity magnets to the girls last year at Christmas time, they were so excited to put it on the fridge and make their nativity scenes
This is Dominic's plastic food of choice, corn on the cob. He plays with it all the time.

Fun silly time while setting up the Christmas tree

This is a pretty constant scenario of Avery and Dominic, she is constantly trying to hug him or hold him

Brooke and Hailey came back to join us for our ward Christmas party

Hailey and her arm rest enjoying the singing

Jaeden's primary singing their cute song

Our 20 Minute Snow Day

2009-12-17T20:36:00.002-06:00

It started to snow a couple weeks ago and Avery ran and got her snow gear on and rushed outside to play
So cute, trying to catch the snowflakes. Jaeden said they got to leave class even though it wasn't recess time to go outside and play in the snow too, I loved that!

Dominic and I didn't stay outside too long, TOO cold!

Dominic's Firsts

2009-12-17T20:19:00.002-06:00

This is Dominic's first time sitting up... well he started to fall over here but he did great for a minute or so. :)
I noticed Dominic getting a tooth, his very first, and then noticed what his shirt says and that it was a truely inspired outfit for the day. In case you can't tell what it says, "Yay, my first tooth!"

This was all about a month ago. Now he is a big 8 month old sitting, crawling, and trying to pull himself up onto everything, with 6 teeth and all. The crazy boy fun begins....

Brooke and Hailey

2009-12-03T11:36:00.002-06:00

My friend Brooke came to visit us over the weekend with her cute little girl Hailey who is 2 1/2. We had a very fun, busy weekend together. After we all did a 3 mile walk around Pflugerville Lake, we went to 2 different parties, had playground time and then came home for dinner. The kids and Brooke crashed on the ground and we put on Cinderella to calm down for bedtime. We can't wait for them to come back and visit again.

Dominic

2009-12-02T21:23:00.001-06:00

Dominic loves this jumper. He gets some good distance in it.
Dominic is already 7 months old!

His mom LOVES him!! :)

Avery's First Haircut

2009-12-02T20:58:00.003-06:00

She's in the "making a silly face for every picture" stage. She was so excited for her first haircut. I was not, but it needed to be done.

Avery's before pictures

I was so much more nervous than her. I kept looking at the ground at all her beautiful curls on the floor.

She proclaimed, "Mom, I have a new head!"

We celebrated Avery's first haircut with one of her favorite things, Ice Cream!! A girl after my heart. :)

Grandma and Grandpa are so Fun!

2009-12-02T20:51:00.003-06:00

Jaeden and Avery have been wanting to trace everyone with their side walk chalk and then draw their clothes on them. When Grandma and Grandpa Haynes came to Austin to go trick or treating with us, they got them outside to trace them too. They are great sports, I couldn't resist taking their picture. We love you!

Better Late Than Never Halloween Pics

2009-12-02T20:31:00.003-06:00

So excited and ready to trick or treat!! Avery asked to go trick or treating every night the whole month of October. When we finally went, I think she was finished after 20 minutes. She got her candy and just wanted to go home and eat it.

We went trick-or-treating with the Brocks in their neighborhood

It took some coaxing to get Avery to take this picture by the wicked witch
Audrey, Jaeden and MaKell

Avery and Jaeden at the cake walk, except I think it was really the candy walk

Our cute little Belle

The cutest Cat in the Hat ever!

Our cute little Alice with Tyler the Power Ranger

We had a great Trunk or Treat Halloween party at our church the night before Halloween. We always love coming every year.

Elgin Farms

2009-11-22T11:28:00.003-06:00

Dylan and Avery, Aiden in the back
She put hair on her pumpkin, gave it a haircut and then carefully gave it a face

Almost all the playgroup kids. Dylan, Kylie, Ethan, Avery and Aiden. We missed Lizzie.

Dylan and Avery's sweaty hayride

We've been coming to Elgin for the past couple of years with Jaeden's playgroup but this year was Avery's playgroup. She was so excited to decorate pumpkins, go through the maze and ride the hayride. We had a great time and I'm sure we'll go back next year too.

Avery's Dance Class

2009-11-22T11:19:00.002-06:00

For Halloween, Avery's dance class was able to dress up for their lesson. Avery wanted nothing to do with it, I was really surprised. Her outfit could only be her pink tights and black leotard. I guess she takes dance more serious than I thought.
This is Avery below and above (4th girl to the left) on her first day. (I'm really behind on posting this)

More Fun Utah Pics

2009-11-20T14:31:00.003-06:00

My gorgeous sisters Kellie and Megan

All the fun cousins (minus Jaeden and Avery, you were greatly missed my cuties!)

Me and Mary after Lori gave us a make-over

Kaiden was so sweet. He loved holding Dominic and was so good with him despite the look on Dominic's face.

We had the whole day Saturday to do nothing but just be together and watch conference. It was so nice! During the priesthood session all the girls went to a fabric store and then came home and had soup and homemade rolls, delicious!! Shannon, my second cousin that I love so much, came and joined us too.

My Mom's Surprise Party

2009-11-20T12:47:00.004-06:00

My sisters and dad started planning my mom's surprise party a couple months before the big day. I didn't think I was going to be able to be there but wanted to SO badly. Her party was on a Friday night and my awesome brother Adam (Tyler is too!!) called me Tuesday night with his father-in-law and made this little dream of mine come true by supplying me with a plane ticket. Dominic and I arrived in Utah Thursday night. Tyler and Mandolyn came to pick us up from the airport. Adam wanted me to keep us being in Utah a surprise from the rest of the siblings so that was fun surprising everyone too. In order to keep my presence in Utah a surprise, I was able to spend the whole day on Friday with my absolutely wonderful sister in law Mandolyn. We had the best time shopping and going out to lunch, it was so fun.

My dad told my mom that they were going to go to the stake center and finally get set apart as missionaries so she would be all dressed up for her surprise party. This is when she walked in and saw us. I couldn't help but cry. Just being there meant the world to me.
Aw, I LOVE my family!

Priceless to me. Thank you so much Adam and to your father in law!

me and my little man

Me and my beautiful sister Lori

This is my Uncle Richard and dad. Do my mom and Aunt Julie (her sister) have the same taste in men or what??

Jaeden's 1st Gormation

2009-10-18T22:12:00.003-05:00

Jaeden wanted to make her own baking creation, her secret recipe, so I let her go to town. She added flour, salt, LOTS of sugar and asked me to put in an egg and a few other things. She is so proud.

We baked her secret recipe and when they were finally done, she wasn't quite sure she wanted to eat it. She was very hesitant and tried to get Avery to eat one with her but Avery refused. This is her first and only bite.

I asked her how they tasted and this was how she replied. She cracks me up but I love that she wanted to try.

Labor Day

2009-10-14T17:03:00.002-05:00

Dax and Isaac walking down the stream

We went to Pflugerville Park for a picnic with Grandma and Grandpa Haynes, Grandpa George and the Brocks. I wish I would have taken more pictures of the fun. We were so happy that Grandpa George came to visit too, we love you!

Avery's 3rd Birthday Celebrations

2009-10-13T14:42:00.007-05:00

For Avery's birthday, she wanted to go to gymnastics. She decided this months before her birthday and asked about it everyday until the day finally came. The girls could hardly wait for the birthday friends to show up.

Their pre-playing stretches
Jaeden is a little monkey. She climbed this rope all the way to the ceiling with no effort.

All the cute friends

Avery had intense concentration and walked the whole way without falling. She did a beautiful little jump off the end too.

This is gymnastics sledding :)

Avery wanted a barbie princess cake. It looks like a Dora Princess. My incredibly awesome friend Rushell came over the day before and put it together and frosted it for me, thank you so much!!

I love the cheeks

The following pictures are from the birthday party we had with Dan's parents and Grandpa George. We were so excited they came up from San Antonio and spent her actual birthday day with us. We had so much fun. Dan's sister Jackie and her family joined us as well for most of the fun. We went to Kiddie Acres for all the fun rides and then off to Gattiland for dinner and more fun and games. We loved it all! Afterwards we headed back to our house for cake and presents.

Such handsome men

I just LOVE her!

The girls were so cute playing with Avery's new doll, brushing her hair together.

Our cute little fairy princess. Oh, and by the way.... Avery and Jaeden both got their ears peirced first thing in the morning. My camera died right when we got to Claire's or I would have posted about that too. Jaeden went first and told Avery it wasn't bad so she got up on the chair and was not a happy girl until the lady put a mirror in her face to show her how beautiful her new earrings were. She was instantly pleased. :)

Happy Birthday Avery

2009-09-04T21:58:00.010-05:00

Sept 5, 2006, 2:51 pm Avery graced us!

We are so excited to celebrate Avery's 3rd birthday! She has grown up so much and we wanted to share some pictures of her. She keeps asking and even praying for her ears to get peirced for her birthday, we'll have to let you know if that happens. We love our beautiful Avery so much, she brings so much fun into our home. Happy Birthday little girly!

Our almost 3 year old

2nd Birthday

First Birthday

Bluebonnet pictures 8 months old

Baby Blessing

I love this picture!

Kindergarten, WOO HOO!!

2009-08-27T13:42:00.007-05:00

Jaeden is all ready for her first day of school.

The whole family walked down the street together to take her.
Avery wanted in on the camera action too.

I couldn't resist taking her picture at her new desk(well table really)

She was so excited despite the screaming classmate. It was hard to leave her but successfully their was no tears (for either of us).

Jaeden and Audrey

We came and picked her up from her long day of school. She said she was so tired and hungry. She kept telling me all about her day and how much she loved it. I can't believe we have started the world of school but Jaeden is so smart and ready for it.

Kindergarten Party

2009-08-26T19:24:00.002-05:00

We thought it would be fun for Jaeden to be able to play with as many of her friends that were starting Kindergarten one last time before school starts, so we had a Kindergarten party. The kids came in their swimming suits and we had a slip n'slide, a cool shark pool (thanks Lara) and a fun sprinkler (thanks Abby). When the kids were starting to get bored with that Rushell brought a fun waterballoon game to play. We had lunch and then crayon popcicles. We had a great time, lots of fun!

Surprise Shower for Janelle

2009-08-26T17:26:00.004-05:00

Rushell and I made this carseat cover for Janelle. It was our first time, Janelle may be the lucky one to have the one and only original. It was fun to make.
Colette, Keri, and Marie

Laura, Valerie, Leslie and Jen

Janelle, Rushell and her mom Kathy

Rushell picked me and Janelle up for a girls night out to Cheddars for dinner a few weeks ago. We had a little surprise for Janelle when we got there with all these fun ladies to celebrate Janelle's baby girl, Ainsley who is due in a couple of weeks. She got lots of adorable baby girl clothes and other fun baby items. It was so fun and we are excited to meet this cute baby girl.

Crowe's Nest Farm...in August??

2009-08-26T16:30:00.004-05:00

Emma, Avery and Jaeden on their sauna hayride
Dominic's first hayride, we saw tons of cute little baby ostridges

The coolest place of the farm, under the tunnel that led to the Fairie Woods

All the cute kids that survived our fun outing. I wish I would have gotten a picture of Laura too. We actually really had a lot of fun despite the over 100 degree temperature at 10:00am. It was the last day the farm was open until October so Laura invited us to join her and her kids to see the animals. The last time I was at this farm was 5 days before Dominic was born so we had a little bit of a different experience this time around.

Sleepover with the Chambers

2009-08-24T20:33:00.004-05:00

Jaeden, Audrey, Avery and Aiden

We had the Chamber kids over for the night while their parents celebrated their 10 year anniversary. It was so fun and they all played and slept so good. We definetly need to do it more often.

Swimming Lessons

2009-08-24T20:19:00.005-05:00

Jaeden on her last day

Jaeden, Jacob and Audrey

Jaeden's class, level 3

Aaron, Avery and Aiden ran around and played together every day while the older siblings had their swimming lessons. Next summer these 3 will be able to join them. Jaeden loved her teachers and loved going every day. It is so fun to watch her swim. It also gives me a peace of mind that she knows how.

Dominc 4 Months Old

2009-08-24T20:16:00.002-05:00

Workin Out with Mom

2009-08-24T20:09:00.003-05:00

I like doing the 30 Day Shred work out video by the Biggest Loser trainer girl Jillian and the girls love doing it with me. Fun bonding time. :)

My Birthday Party

2009-08-24T15:51:00.009-05:00

The 2 cute mischeif makers

Jaeden and Kaitie doing their "sassy" pose

Dominic loving his Auntie Cakey

Past and present Hanson girls

Kaiden found this beautiful little butterfly and was so sweet and gentle with it

We couldn't have a camp fire in the canyon and the heater stove thing we brought up wasn't working so Jacob busted out his lighter to roast the marshmellows, it worked great.

Me and my little man

We all went up the canyon to have an early birthday dinner/celebration for me since we were coming back to Texas a few days before it. I love the mountains and family so it was a great birthday for me!

4th of July

2009-08-24T15:32:00.006-05:00

Avery doing her first sparkler

Adam and Casen, Megan and Dominic

They had a pool full of wood chips with lots of hidden surprises for the kids to dig through and find. Avery was getting really into it if you can't tell.

Jaeden and Dan playing waterballoon volleyball

all the cute cousins

I know I am really behind on my blogging so I'm trying to catch up. When we were in Utah we went to the Angle's compound for the 4th of July. My family has been going there for years and I can see why. We had so much fun! The Angle's are so amazing. We had a big bbq dinner and then the kids ran around and played for hours until Midway put on their firework show at Memorial Hill which we could see perfectly from the Angle's backyard. It was a very memorable, fun 4th of July. The next day at church, there was over 1300 people attending my parents ward along with Elder Holland. Apparently we aren't the only ones who love being in Midway for the holiday.

The Whole Family

2009-08-10T13:33:00.007-05:00

Mom and Dad

All the brothers

Jaeden was so excited to pose

Avery had to be bribed with skittles.

We took pictures up the canyon from my parents house in Midway, it was so beautiful outside. Thank you so much Lori for taking our family pictures. You are amazing with awesome camera skills. If anyone ever has any photography needs in the Utah area you really should call her. :)

Bridal Veil Falls

2009-08-07T21:48:00.005-05:00

Me and my gorgeous sister Lori

Janet and Reesa, Heather and Haylee, Mary and Cason on her back, me and Dominic

you can't understand how dirty Avery was from this picture

Jaeden and Ethan (Lori's little man)

Jaeden and Kaitie

We took the kids to play in the water at Bridal Veil Falls one day. The water was freezing but it didn't stop the kids. We were able to meet up with Janet and Heather and their kids. I always love seeing them when we come, I love you guys!

Adam and Megan Hanson... Congratulations!!

2009-08-07T21:05:00.016-05:00

This is my favorite part of weddings (after the actual sealing of course), when they first walk out of the temple together.

I love this picture

Beautiful/Handsome

All the siblings

Adam and Megan with all their best friends.

Jaeden couldn't get enough of Megan and Adam. She kept telling me how beautiful Megan is along with a huge string of compliments for her. I agree Jaeden.

Cute little flower girls

Avery loves her Mandolyn

Dominic was having a great time too. Can't you just see the excitement in his face??

If you look closely at Avery's dress you can see how she ripped it from the seams. She was being her little Avery self at the reception, having as much fun as she could have.

If you look at Lori or Mary's blogs you probably already read all about Adam's wedding but I had to post pictures too. We were able to go to Utah for Adam's wedding July 8th. I couldn't have been happier when Adam called to tell me he was getting married and that I could actually be to this wedding (unlike Tyler, I was 2 weeks away from having Avery). I had met Megan at Christmas and thought she was wonderful. I was able to get to know her better before the wedding and absolutely love her. She has an amazing family that Adam is very lucky to be a part of now. Their wedding was beautiful, everything about it. They got married in the Draper temple and aftwards had a luncheon at Bajios, we had the whole place reserved for the wedding party. Then off to the reception. They had a photo booth where you first walked in and you got to take your picture where it printed two copies and you were suppose to put the picture in the sign in book and keep the other , I loved the idea. There was dancing and delicous food and it was so fun to see great friends and family. Megan's younger sister sang a surprise song for their first dance, it was so good. I can't believe my baby brother is married but at the same time it feels so normal, like Megan has been a part of our family forever. We love her!!

2 Months Old

2009-06-12T14:34:00.008-05:00

We went to the doctor today for Dominic's 2 month check up. His red blood count is down again but not scary down. Apparently it is normal for that to happen around 2 months of age. We are going to go back in 2 weeks to make sure it has gone back up considering his history. Here are his little measurments:

Weight: 10 lb 12 oz (25%)

Height: 22.5 in (50%)

Head cir: 38 cm (25%)

Jaeden's Pre-school Graduation

2009-06-09T14:36:00.004-05:00

Jaeden, Avery and Ms. Cindy

Jaeden and Ms. Julie

On Jaeden's last day of "pre-school gymnastics" they had a little show for the parents and we got to see them do some of their gymnastic skills. Then they gave each child a certificate and then a personalized booklet of pictures of the child with other classmates throughout the school year. Jaeden had the best time this year with wonderful teachers. Avery is already calling it her preschool too.

Random Pics

2009-06-09T14:29:00.005-05:00

The crazies
Our sleeping handsome's

Dominic about 6 weeks old

Dominic doesn't look to sure about Avery

Kellie's Visit

2009-06-09T13:51:00.011-05:00

Each time I've had a baby, my sister Kellie has come to help me out. She is the best! We had such a good time while she was here. She brought the girls new dress up outfits which they love. The last day she was here we thought we would take some pictures in the sunflowers, they are everywhere and so pretty. Thank you so much for all your help Kellie, it was so fun to have you here.

Dominic's Blessing

2009-05-20T13:54:00.008-05:00

Look at these handsome men!

The lucky grandparents :)

The Brock cousins, Jaeden and Avery

The cutest Haynes kids!

Since we had Tyler, Mandolyn, Mom and Dad here to visit, we thought it was a great opportunity to have Dominic blessed. Since he was only almost 3 weeks old, we thought it was better to have our wonderful bishop over and have the blessing at home. It was so wonderful and very intimate. Thank you so much to all the family that was able to come and support us. It really meant a lot to us. We feel so lucky and blessed. :)

San Antonio

2009-05-20T13:32:00.007-05:00

First to Mi Tierra's for lunch
Fratinizing with the enemy at the Alamo

My dad was loving all the beautiful huge trees on the Alamo grounds so we had to get a picture in front of one

The boat ride on the riverwalk

So beautiful/handsome

Mandolyn has never been to San Antonio so as soon as my dad pulled up to our house from his long drive from Utah, we jumped back into the car and drove down to San Antonio to see The Alamo and go to the River Walk. Grandma and Grandpa Haynes joined us to make it that much more fun.

Not Meant to Leave

2009-05-16T13:43:00.003-05:00

I took this picture of my mom with the kids right before we left to take her to the airport to go back to Utah. We dropped her off, cried, sad time :(, and then left. Just 20 minutes later my mom calls to say Delta won't let her fly home on the ticket she paid for because she didn't fly here on it. So I was secretly happy because now she has to come back to my house and my dad decided to drive to Texas to get her and see us for the weekend. Moral of the story, we are not fans of Delta but we love Grandmas!!

Dominic 1 Week Old 4-20-09

2009-04-26T13:21:00.007-05:00

Cheeks magnified

Our little Dominic is doing so well. We love this sweet little man so much!

Sunday morning cookies

2009-04-19T21:31:00.002-05:00

Grandma Hanson brought the girls their own little rolling pins. They were excited to roll out some sugar cookies and use the Halloween cookie cutters. Why not, it is April.

Grandma and Grandpa Haynes' Visit

2009-04-19T21:14:00.005-05:00

Grandma and Grandpa Haynes brought the girls each a puzzle, thank you!

Ring around the rosies before bedtime, the girls have the most fun grandparents and daddy!

Grandpa Haynes had not been able to come see Dominic yet so on Saturday they came to see him. Thank you so much to Grandma Haynes for helping us watch and play with the girls with Grandma Hanson while we were in the hospital. During their visit on Saturday, they took the girls to Kiddie Acres and out to dinner to give Dan and I some quiet time. It was so nice to have them here with us for the day.

The Day Our 3rd Miracle Came

2009-04-18T16:04:00.009-05:00

Dominic Trey Haynes

Monday, April 13, 2009

7 lb 11 oz

20.5 inches long

1:38pm

Our little handsome

Grandma's first visit to the NICU

The girls came to visit me and thought the bed, tv and juice was the most wonderful thing

The first time Jaeden got to see her new brother

Monday morning I was getting the girls ready to go to the park and started having a lot of pain in my lower stomach and back. I thought I would sit down and take a break for a minute but the pain never went away. I called Dan and he said he'd meet me right away at the doctor's office. I dropped the girls off for what would be the rest of the day at my wonderful friend, Rushell's house, and then off to the hospital with full on contractions. We got to the doctor's at 11:30 and was admitted after 20 min of being monitored to have the baby at 1:38 pm. It was a fast delivery. I was thankful to have an epidural 5 min. before he was born. There was a lot of meconium in my water so they had to take him to NICU to make sure he hadn't swallowed any. He was gone for a little over 2 hours and was brought back to me to join me in our room. The nurse quickly discovered that his blood sugar level was too low and he was too cold so she took him to the nursery to sit under the heat. The nurse practitioner from the NICU came to the room hours later to tell us they took his blood and his red blood cell count was dangerously low. After ruling things out with x-rays and a CAT scan, they determined that he bleed into me in utero starting most likely weeks ago losing his much needed red blood cells. He had to have a blood transfusion and shortly after started getting coloring back and actually started to cry which we had not really heard yet. My mom flew to Texas that night she got the news about his blood. I will be forever grateful for her quick support. ( I LOVE YOU!) His oxygen level kept dropping and they hooked him up to an IV in case they needed to do other tests on him that required an empty stomach so he didn't get to eat until Thursday. We got to have him room in with us Thursday night and he did so well they discharged us Friday afternoon. My mom, mother-in-law and the girls came to bring him home. Jaeden and Avery were so excited to finally meet their new baby brother. It is so wonderful to be home!! Thank you to everyone for their prayers and support, we love you all.

Crowe's Nest Farm

2009-04-08T13:58:00.010-05:00

After the cow milking demo. The poor cow had 8 demos to do today. Poor utters.

Checking out the turtles

Lovin the goats

tunnel to Faerie Wood

the cute little three muskateers

For Jaeden's playgroup we went to Crowe's Nest Farm. It was such a nice day. We had fun petting the animals, hayrides, and this fun Faerie Wood. In the big red barn they had snakes and spiders in cages. This was not the girls favorite, Jaeden asked to leave "immediately".

Enchanted Springs

2009-04-08T13:38:00.005-05:00

More than happy to be in jail

Texas Longhorn

This lady asked Dan to come down and be her volunteer while she whips this styraphom stick after she tells us the whip goes 750 mph. I was pretty nervous for his hand. I would like all my loved ones appendages to stay intact.

We had such a fun weekend with Dan's family. All of his sisters and their families came to San Antonio for a fun family reunion. We went to Sea World, this fun cowboy city, and to the San Antonio Zoo. I wasn't able to get pictures of the other fun activities but at least have these.

Happy 5th Birthday Jaeden!

2009-04-04T22:56:00.007-05:00

Lunch time- Totino's Pizza, grapes and a juice box (Jaeden's favorite)

Pillowcase sack races

Musical pillowcase

Decorating their slippers

Jaeden's sleepover cake and goodie bags.

Mary gave us a great birthday party idea of having a pajama party. Jaeden was very excited about the idea of getting to wear her pj's and play games with her pillow. We had so many fun friends come over and play and made Jaeden's birthday so fun. After the party we spent many hours playing with her new toys, every single one was her most favorite. She is such a sweet girl, we love our big 5 year old!

Weight training at 4??

2009-04-04T22:51:00.003-05:00

After doing the eliptical machine one morning, Jaeden declared that she was going to work out too and ran upstairs to get her exercize clothes on. She went and pulled out the stair step and 2 lb weights. Avery jumped in on the action and worked out with the resistant band. I'm so glad I can rub off some good habits early to my kids.

Roadtrip to Houston

2009-04-04T22:23:00.009-05:00

Astronaut Jaeden

Very excited Avery

Dan having just as much fun as the girls

We decided to take a little weekend trip to Houston before this little man is born. We pretty much borrowed the trip from our friends, they took the same vacation a few weeks before. We spent several hours at the Nasa Space Center. They have the best kids display and the girls couldn't get enough of the playscape. The girls did good sitting through some very educational movies about space as well. Later in the day we took them to Kemah Boardwalk to ride some rides. It was their first time to go on a double decker merry-go-round, very exciting. I think the plane ride was the favorite. It was such a cool boardwalk, we'll have to go back again sometime soon!

Our Fun-filled Week with Cousins

2009-02-05T13:46:00.010-06:00

The dinosaur dig park at the Nature Center at Zilker Park
The Zilker train ride

Avery and Keagan. Keagan was sitting with his new Texas friends in the back.

Giddy-up Avery

Keagan, Kaiden and Camden on the boat ride at Kiddie Acres

A few of the kids were a little nervous to go on the ferris wheel so grandma tells them, "It's ok kids, you'll be in a cage" Very comforting words.

Jaeden ropping the cows

It was such a beautiful day and Mary, mom and the cousins couldn't leave without going to the Arboretum and playing on the cows . I wish I had a picture of Keagan doing his research in the wilderness next to the water fountain.

Our attempt at getting a group picture.

I love the power of just asking. Dan had to go to NJ for a week so I asked Mary if she wanted to come to Texas even though we just saw them 3 weeks ago. So 2 days later Mary, her boys and my mom made the long trek from Utah to Texas. The whole week was dedicated to activities for the kids. We went to Gattiland, the Inflatible World, the Children's Museum, the dinosaur dig park and rode the train at Zilker park, and then Kiddie Acres and playing on the cows. One day my mom was able to squeeze in an hour to see Patriarch and Sister Wright. I had the best time with my cute nephews, Mary and Mom. Thank you so much for coming to see us, I love you!

Lots of Family Pictures

2009-02-05T13:23:00.010-06:00

The whole family Christmas afternoon

My brothers and sisters

My little familyAdorable Avery

My best little beauties

My gorgeous Jaeden

Lori took our family pictures when we were in Utah over Christmas break and just realized I still had not posted them. Thank you so much Lori!! You are more than welcome to come to Austin when baby boy graces us in April to take his baby pictures!

Happy 30th Birthday Handsome!!

2009-01-25T16:27:00.006-06:00

You can't tell but the candles spell '30'. We just didn't have enough to put 30 on it.

Jaeden's present to daddy
Happy 30th Birthday Dan! You are the most wonderful dad and amazing husband anyone could ever ask for. Love you!!

Jaeden's Playgroup

2009-01-25T16:20:00.002-06:00

We made fruit loop necklaces at the girls cousins birthday party a few weeks ago. Jaeden wanted to do this with her playgroup friends this week when we had the kids over to play. I love her playgroup, all the kids play so great together.

Hot Pots

2009-01-21T11:54:00.005-06:00

This is the most Avery got into the water
Jaeden took her time getting in but then didn't want to get out

This hot pot is just one of many that is located behind my parents house. I don't know why we never took advantage of this earlier.

Happy New Year 2009

2009-01-16T14:31:00.007-06:00

The boys found Grandma's dress-up jewelry. Lori, your son was involved too, he just took off his earrings so it wouldn't be documented. Very handsome, beautiful boys!So sassy, sassy and grown-up
We had a count down at 7:30p and the kids beat their pots and pans to celebrate their New Year and then off to bed. :) Mary, I think I have captured Keagan doing a freak-out which makes me so happy!!Tara and Lori's friend Rachel came over to play games, eat and celebrate with us. I had the best time and laughed so hard.
Cheers to 2009.

Jump On It and Bowling

2009-01-16T13:35:00.005-06:00

Jaeden and Avery jumping all around the floor of trampolines

We ventured out into the snowy weather and took the girls bowling in Heber one day. It had been snowing non-stop for days and we needed to get out and do something. I think this is the first time Avery has gone bowling. Jaeden beat Avery by 2 points, a good thing. She couldn't let her younger sister beat her. We took the girls to this place called Jump On It. It looked so fun with what looked to be about 50 tramps. If I wasn't 6 months prego I would have joined them in a heart beat! Next time we visit family in Utah we'll have to come here again.

My Baby Shower

2009-01-15T13:26:00.005-06:00

Tyler and Adam dropped by at the beginning and then took off to do something more manly like going to Sportsman's Warehouse

Me and my beautiful Mom

Thank you so much to Mary for putting a baby shower together for me. We went to Cafe Rio (my fav!) and even had our own private room in the back. I loved being able to see all my completely wonderful friends in Utah again. I had so much fun. Thank you for the adorable baby boy gifts!

Merry Christmas

2009-01-14T18:17:00.011-06:00

Some of the cast from our Nativity reinactment
Jaeden (an angel) was in the back doing twirls, Avery was trying to take Baby Jesus out of Mary's arms and the donkey (Uncle Adam) was trying to referee the other actors

The traditional yelling up the chimney to tell Santa Claus what you would like him to bring. It's kind of embarrassing but the kids love it!

Our attempt at a group picture Christmas Eve

Christmas morning

Great Grandma Lois and Jaeden

Mandolyn, Tyler, Adam, Avery and Kellie

Cute kids

Ethan, Jaeden, Addison, Kaitie and Avery

Jaeden and Kaitie both got camera's for Christmas and were taking pictures all day. Jaeden took a total of 325 pictures that day. Jaeden would walk into a room and say "Gather around everyone. Mom, where is your mother at for the picture." Jaeden gave Avery a Hannah Montana microphone that we got to listen to all day. It snowed all day long so we enjoyed our white Christmas.

Family Party

2009-01-14T17:56:00.005-06:00

Uncle Brent, Uncle Shaun, Mom, Uncle Bryant, Uncle Dennis,

Grandma Lois

The great-grand kids waiting for their name to be called for a present from Great Grandma Lois

The great grandkids singing for us all, it was very cute!

Every year our whole family gets together for a Soup Christmas Party. I love it when I can come. I love seeing all my cousins and their cute kids and my aunts and uncles and of course my beautiful grandma.

This Is the Place

2009-01-10T13:33:00.008-06:00

We went over to see Tyler and Mandolyn's cute apartment in Bountiful one night. Mandolyn made us the most delicious Tortilla Soup and then Key Lime Pie. We were loving all the time we got to spend with those two.
Making a Nativity craft

They got to make their own spice bag

After dinner at Tyler and Mandolyn's place we met up with Mary and her boys, mom and Kellie at This Is the Place for a pioneer style Christmas. The kids got to do many crafts in different houses, dancing, watch a puppet show, and ride a train around the whole park. The kids were so cold by the time we left and Jaeden couldn't refuse telling me over and over that she was freezing her giblets off and I should have let us all leave 15 minutes earlier, than it wouldn't be so bad.

Temple Square

2009-01-10T13:24:00.003-06:00

Avery and Mandolyn

We couldn't not go to see the lights at Temple Square in SLC while we were there for Christmas. It was so beautiful. Avery got so happy every time she saw a tree with pink lights and Jaeden wanted to see all the nativity scenes. I wish I would have had a picture of everyone together but I don't. Adam, his woman Megan, Tyler, Mandolyn, Mom, Mary and two of her boys, Casen and Camden came with us.

Fun with the Jones'

2009-01-10T13:13:00.003-06:00

(Lacey, Jaeden, Kennedy, Mercedes)

We drove up to Pocatello, ID to spend some time with Dan's sister and family. We had such a great time with them as always. Indie and Lacey showed us their amazing skills at Guitar Hero. They totally showed us up. The next day we went to a fun arcade type place and the younger kids played on an indoor playscape while De, Lacey, Dan and Indie played laser tag. When we left De and Barb gave us a huge box of Idaho potatoes, my favorite! Thank you so much for letting us come see you, we love you!

Our Friend Party

2009-01-07T19:55:00.005-06:00

Avery only sat on Santa's lap because he was handing out a coloring book and a candy cane.

(Me, Mary, Heather, Lisa, Summer, Stacie and Janet)

9 years ago Janet, Heather, their husbands, and Mary and I started a friends Christmas party. I think I was only able to go to the first 3 before this year so it was nice of them to let me rejoin them. It has grown quite a bit with new friends and everyones kids. We had delicious food, entertainment from the kids, Santa came, and we had a cookie exchange. It was so much fun to be with them again. Thank you Heather for organizing it all.

Library Party

2009-01-07T19:39:00.003-06:00

The library in Heber had a PJ Christmas party the week before Christmas. It was done by Miss Sally, the gorgeous elf on the stage. Avery cracked us up when she jumped up and down and cheered for the announcements, very exciting info. It was the most amazing library party I've been too. Santa came, there was a puppet show, different stations for the kids to make a craft, Santa dust and a treat table.

FHE

2009-01-07T19:32:00.002-06:00

The night we got to Midway, my mom gave a wonderful Family Home Evening on the true meaning of Christmas for everyone. It was so great to have a FHE with the whole family together.

Snowman Time

2009-01-07T13:40:00.006-06:00

Dan was such a fun dad to get out there and build a snowman with the kids. Grandma volunteered her scarf and Grandpa donated his Cabela's hat to the cause.

A very stylish snowman.

"First you take the graham.."

2009-01-07T12:41:00.003-06:00

The hotel resort by my parents house had everything to roast marshmellows so we took the kids and Lori's kids to make some s'mores. Avery was a little all over with her stick, I'm glad everyone's eyes were protected.

SNOW..what could be better??

2009-01-07T12:26:00.006-06:00

We had so much fun with my family in Utah over the holiday's. The girls couldn't get enough of the fun snow at first. I think the novelty of it kind of wore off after a few weeks of being there and when they realized how cold they were getting. Snow balls were so fun to throw at people though, they couldn't resist.

Turkey Girl

2008-11-20T19:49:00.002-06:00

Jaeden had playgroup at the Megerle's this week. Rushell helped the kids make these totally cute turkey hats. They are so cute, I had to take a picture of her with it on.

IT'S A...

2008-11-12T19:30:00.002-06:00

We are so excited to announce to our friends and family that we are having a BOY!!! We couldn't be happier!!

DinoLand Exhibit at Zilker Park

2008-11-07T14:26:00.005-06:00

So much tougher than this dinosaur

Giving Avery a little nibble on her neck

We went to this really neat dino exhibit in the botanical gardens at Zilker Park with the playgroup from our ward. The girls thought it was really cool to see all the different kinds of dinosaurs they had. Avery just mostly wanted to run around and play in the dirt. A few different exhibits showed the dino's eggs and Avery kept saying, "I want those big eggy bites" which is what we call scrambled eggs at our house.

Fairy Princess Party

2008-11-02T21:31:00.002-06:00

Jaeden and Avery's cute little friend Emma had her 3rd birthday party on Saturday. It was a fairy princess make-over party. They got their hair done and make-up while watching the new Tinkerbell movie and then made princess wands and colored a tinkerbell picture. Jaeden and Avery have been wearing their little fairy skirts and wings since the party. It was so fun and we were so happy to be able to celebrate with Emma.

Happy Halloween

2008-11-02T21:07:00.009-06:00

Halloween morning (the girls could hardly wait to put their costumes on)

The girls at Old Settler's Park Halloween party

Super Girl!!

Cute little Tink

Passing out candy after trick or treating

The girls were so excited for it to get dark to go trick or treating. We started off excited and ready. The second house had a big dog that ran to see the kids in their costumes and from then on Avery was very apprehensive to knock on strangers doors. I think passing out candy is even more fun than going door to door for Jaeden and Avery. They took turns putting candy in people's bags and telling them how pretty or scary they looked.

Halloween Fun

2008-11-01T13:15:00.005-05:00

Movie and popcorn

My friend Lara hosted a Halloween storytime/cookie decorating playgroup for the kids in our ward. There was such a good turnout and the kids had so much fun!

Movie Hour

2008-10-29T14:18:00.002-05:00

I love this picture for many reasons. For one, Jaeden is being such a sweet big sister to hold and keep Avery feeling safe and comforted, they are so cute with each other. My most favorite reason for loving this picture is that they are watching the Tigger Movie, it's very intense if you can't tell by the look on their faces.

More Pumpkin Patch Fun

2008-10-23T14:21:00.009-05:00

Cute little flower

Pumpkin masterpiece

Queen and King of the Hay Tractor

The fun kids from Jaeden's playgroup (a couple are missing)

Dressing the scarecrow

This is the second year we have gone to Elgin Farms Christmas Tree pumpkin patch with Jaeden's playgroup. They have all sorts of fun things to do from hayrides to decorating pumpkins for the kids to do. The kids love going to Elgin for all this fall fun.

Hot Stuff

2008-10-23T14:16:00.002-05:00

Great Grandma Jackie gave Jaeden these Hello Kitty sunglasses. She loves wearing them and loves to pose in them too. Thanks Grandma Jackie!

Future Doctors

2008-10-23T14:08:00.002-05:00

The girls love to check heart beats and make sure their dolls, mom and dad are nice and healthy. We love our cute little doctors.

Mom and Dad

2008-10-21T22:08:00.002-05:00

I had to take this picture off my sister's blog and post it on mine too. This is my mom and dad going to a Primerica Halloween party as "Rondo" and "Ronda" the Walmart greeters. They got Wal-mart to donate badges and everything. Don't they look hot?? My parents crack me up.

Sweet Berry Farms

2008-10-06T13:50:00.010-05:00

We were able to go to Sweet Berry Farms, once again, in Marble Falls. Our fun friends Laura and Emma Zang joined us and made the trip even more exciting. We were able to go on a hayride, paint pumpkins, and pet the donkeys and horses. We always have a great time here. I am so excited that fall has arrived. Hopefully the temperature will catch up to the season soon.

I forgot to thank Laura for taking these pictures, thank you!!

Avery's Big Bed

2008-09-13T19:00:00.000-05:00

Now that she's a big two year old, Avery has finally moved from a crib to a toddler bed. She was very excited when she saw it and didn't have any trouble with the transition.