Hayley's 2 year check up.

Hayley had her 2 year check up today with Dr. Rose.

Height - 32 in-8%

Weight- 23.6 lbs-8%

Head Cir. 48.5 cm-76%

We had her immunizations done at the Health Dept earlier this month so she was a little stressed out and wanted me to hold her. She was still pretty brave.

We went to the park after just for fun.

Hayley had to show me her new trick.

I love how she orders me to " Take a picture me Mama." all the time now.

Of course I need little encouragement.

Playing with her new birthday toys.

She can't decide which one she wants to play with the most so she has been carrying around two at a time

(sometimes three).

Hayley's Favorite Things

Watermelon, Ice Cream and Gogurts

Dollies, Blocks, Play Doh, and Pandas

Jammies

Go Utes Shirts and now Cheerleader outfit

Baby Songs (Baby Einstein DVDs) and Signing Time

Swinging

Going to Nursery

Funny Things Hayley Says

Take a picture me Mama

Mama don't leave me

Calls Justin Big Trouble, she is Stinkerella

Lindley hit me 2 times

Makes lots of sound effects

Repeats everything you say

Hayley's ABC Birthday

I was really grouchy at the beginning of Hayley's birthday party.

I spent too much time on Activity Days on Saturday and not enough time on her party.

I thought the apple cupcakes turn out really cute and were super simple.

Bushel of Apple stress balls for the adults.

Play dough for the kids.

I forgot about the cute ABC Bingo that I printed and laminated.

Didn't get time to make the cute banner I wanted.

My house was a disaster.

But the weather was really nice.

My family was fed.

Everyone seemed to have a good time.

Hayley loved all the presents she opened.

She loved both of the  pandas she got.

She started to get the pose with the present idea.

She loved blowing out the candles so much she did it twice.

RACECAR RENDEVOUX

Saturday was the Daddy Daughter Activity for Activity Days Girls.

Steve let the girls decide what kind of cars they wanted and then they went crazy designing them.

They sure had fun working together.

Abby decided she wanted a JEEP.

Emily wanted a Dodge Ram. 

She even made a Ram out of play dough.

Emily called and asked Granpa Wayne to be her date.

The girls had fun keeping their dates cooled off.

After they finished the race the chaos began.

All the girls with their cars.

This was my last activity as a leader.

So glad I got to watch my girls have fun with their Dad and Granpa.

Hayley is 2!

I can't believe that my baby is 2!

When Daddy got home from work we let her open her presents and then headed to the splash pad.

I left the camera at home.

The girls had a fun time cooling off.

ABC blocks, music and book!

And probably Hayley's favorite new jammies.

First Day of School

Last night before we headed home from Grandma Shelley's we found a quiet place for Steve to give the girls a blessing before starting school this morning.  In Sunday School yesterday they ask how do you teach your children what the Holy Ghost feels like? Steve took the opportunity after the blessings on the ride home to ask the girls why they were crying after the blessing.  Abby answered "Because I felt happy". Emily said "Because I felt like crying".  Steve asked why did you feel happy Abby? "Because I think I was feeling the Holy Ghost." she said. I am so thankful for little opportunities to build up my girls testimonies. To help them remember that their Heavenly Father loves them and want to bless them and wants them to be happy. If we are doing good things the Holy Ghost can guide, warn and comfort us. Emily was having a little anxiety about starting 6th grade. Steve informed me that next year I will have a child in Jr. High. The girls were up and ready to go even after being up a little late. I made them pancakes shaped in the first letter of their name. Slipped  an extra treat or 2 into their lunch with a cute little note.  As always they were looking very cute and sassy. I told them they would be walking home from school everyday. I walked to pick them up from school today.  It was too stinking hot.

Sixth Grade Super Star

Fourth Grade Funny Girl

Lindley so wanted to go with them.  So I took the 2 little ones to the park to play with our Dinosaurs in the sand.

 

Thursday August 18, 2011

Countdown to Hayley's Birthday Party.

I'm taking it easy compared to Emily's Carnival.

I picked up this outfit about 9 months ago

thinking of going with You Are The Apple Of My Eye.

Changed my mind and doing an ABC party.

Just printing out a 4x6 as the invite.

Love the way it turned out.

We finally did some science fun.

We did a tornado tube. ( It was much cooler without the bubbles.)

We played with magnets.

And of course our all time favorite film canister rockets.

Today I decided that when the girls go back to school

 I will do Preschool with Lindley and Hayley.

It will help me from going insane and be fun for the little ones.

Hopefully this will be a good experience for all.

They seem to like their folders already.

Sunday August 14, 2011

Today we celebrated Joey's birthday.

Here is the cute bag I made for her.

She is such a cutie.

It was so good to see my family.

Visit with my siblings and watch all the cousins play.

Saturday August 13, 2011

First thing Saturday morning two bull moose came walking through camp.

After breakfast we headed over to the kid games.

After lunch we went to the lake.

This log had many uses.

Abby and Kami floated on it.

They covered it with sand.

They rolled it in and out of the water.

Emily used it as a balance beam.

When we got back to camp Abby found a leach on her.

Here is Steve amazing us with his fire building skills.

Here is the fort the kids made.

I love that they can just entertain themselves with nature.

They made flower wreaths and necklaces for the little girls.

Gathered bouquets for me, Grandma and Debbie.

They are all really good kids.

Friday August 12, 2011

Camping, Camping under the pale moonlight.

Emily and Abby set up their beds in the back of the truck.

They played cards with Gage and Kami (Lindley had to be part of the fun too.)

Hayley snuggled Grandma Rochelle.

Grandma got out her ukulele and we sang around the fire.

Then Grandma and Grandpa took the big kids over to the dance.

They put on quite the show to the song Dynamite.

Thursday August 11, 2011

We finally made it to Heritage Park.

The girls had fun doing pioneer chores and playing pioneer games.

We went to school.

Panned for gold.

Did leather working.

Made whirly gigs.

Made arrowhead necklaces.

Watched a bank robbery.

Went on a pony ride.

Pet a pig and some goats.

Rode on a train.

The little ones were very tired.

Wednesday August 10, 2011

For Activity Days Abby and I made some cute shirts with freezer paper stencils.

Sooo much fun and I can see how this could become totally addicting.

So glad I work with such talented ladies in Activity Days.

Tuesday August 9, 2011

Abby's sweet little friend Nyah heard she was sick and picked her up this cute piggy.

It help cheer her up a little bit.

Monday August 8, 2011

Uncle Dusty missed Lindy Lou's birthday party.

So he gave her a late birthday present.

I have made my peace with PlayDoh.

It sure keeps the little one's happy for a long time.

Lindley had me take a picture of each one she created.

Hayley and her Alien.

It even kept Emily entertained for a while.

Poor Abby missed out on some more fun today.

Sunday August 7, 2011

Step right up folks!

The CARNIVAL is about to begin.

I can't believe this girl is 11!

I must love her alot to make myself this insane.

The planning is always so fun and creative for me.

Creative is messy.

The actual event becomes a little stressful.

Emily ready for the guests to arrive

Steve had so much fun welcoming guests to the Carnival.

Get your tickets here folks.

Emily was our CARICATURE artist.

They were the best stick figures you can find anywhere.

Enjoying the yummy CONCESSIONS.

DINOUSAUR DIG.

Fun for all ages.

Emily showing her SHARP SHOOTER skills.

Look how tall this girl is

(or how short her mom is.)

Almost there.

Emily demonstrated how to properly open a present.

Gift Total

Shirts- 10

Shorts - 1

Hoodies - 3

Skirt -1

AGD outfit - 1

Bike lock - 1

Yellow Converse -1

Selena Gomez CD and concert ticket - 1

Watch - 1

Cash - $11 of course

Handmade cards - 2

She loved everything she got is is so fun to watch open presents.

Bonus. I don't have to worry about school shopping.

Only cupcakes today, that she had to frost herself.

It's okay she likes to help.

I really don't know what I would do without all the help she gives me everyday.

She is so smart, beautiful, talented and fun.

Cute cupcake toppers.

Did you notice that someone was missing.

Abby went to the doctor today $$$

She has strep so she had to miss out on all the fun.

So hard not feeling good and wanting to play with all the cousins.

It's okay because Lindley slept through the whole party too.

(We had our own party after she woke up at 9:30 PM ready to go.)