Memorial Day!!

It was a dreary 3 day weekend, but we didnt let it stop us from having a little fun. A small town near us..Senoia..put on a Memorial Day celebration. They had vendors and crafts and lots of fun things to do for the kids. They had bands and even a parade. Hayley enjoyed strolling around and watching all the people! She even danced to the music a bit!! She ate homeade Strawberry Ice Cream and loved it!!

Hayley is has quite the personality. She never ceases to amaze me! She has learned to say the word NO and uses it often! She communitcates quite well for her age and has a large vocabulary! It is a joy to see the world through her eyes!! It is great to remember the innocence we all had as children!! Some days I wish I could go back!

Its been too long...

since my last post and a lot has happened. We had a fantastic visit with my Aunt Wanda and Uncle Lee. It is always so much fun when we all get together. I just wish that time would pass more slowly when they are here. I miss them so much and wish that we lived closer together. Hayley really had a ball with them. Aunt Wanda showered her with kisses...when she would let her!!



Aunt Wanda..I know you are reading this and I can tell you that the squirt gun and broom has been a big hit around here!! My kitchen floor has never been so clean!!

It has been so hot here lately that I decided to get the kiddy pool out for Hayley. She loves the water and I knew she would have a ball in it. She had a great time splashing around...until she threw my camera in the pool! Luckily it was in the case which absorbed the water before it go to the camera!! That was a close one!! I know that this is only the begining of the many mishaps that will happen with little ones around!




When I was a kid...after you swam in the pool you always got a popsicle for a snack! Well..Hayley has had them before, but never held one on her own!! She really didnt know what to think at first..but she finally go the hang of it and ate the whole thing!!



Alot is happening this month and I am sure I will have lots to write about. My neice's birthday is May 21st and it is going to be at Jumping Jellybeans! Hayley has never been in a jumpy before..so it should be interesting. My father in law is scheduled to have surgery on his pancreas on the 27th and Mark and I celebrate our 6th anniversary on the 31st!! It is hard to believe that we have been blissfully married for six years!! We are so blessed to have our families and our beautiful little girl to show for it. Till the next time....

Coloring with Daddy!

Aunt Heather gave Hayley crayons in her Easter basket and I bought her a Dora the Explorer coloring book. Here is a picture of Hayley coloring with Daddy! She is getting the hang of it now.

Like any girl...you just cant take her shopping without her wanting something. She pitched such a fit for this Dora night-gown...I caved! Call me weak!! Anyway, I bought it thinking it would be too big..it is a 2T, but it fits!! She walks around staring at her tummy and singing the Dora theme song! I caught her in the act with this one this morning!!!

Growing Up!!

We cannot believe that Hayley is 15 months old already! Where has the time gone? Seems like yesterday we brought her home from the hospital without a clue as to what to do with her!! I must say that I think Mark and I have done a pretty good job so far. Hayley went for her 15 month well visit today. I am always excited to see where she is on the growth chart, as well as her weight. Today she measured almost 31 inches long and weighed 24.6 lbs! She is in the 50% for weight and 75% for height!! Yeah....maybe she will get those long legs I always dreamed of having! Ha ha! Developmentally she is right on track! She says Ma-ma, bowl, dog, quack quack, woof-woof, and much more. I did confess to the Dr. that I havent weened her of the bottle yet. He said it was okay, but to really shoot for 18 months! So...guess I am going to have to be a little more diligent about it. Her bottle time is about the only time I can get her to be still and cuddle! I sure hate to give that time up! Ok..so maybe I am the one hanging on to the bottle and Hayley will make a smooth transition if I give her the chance. Aside from all the good news about her visit, it is heart wrenching to watch you child in pain! She had 3 shots today! I was so nervous about the MMR, but Dr. Carter put me at ease. He was very sympathetic with my hesitation and offered great explanations. I didnt feel like a battle nor did I feel like I was being forced into it like I did with our old Dr. So I decided to give Hayley the MMR, the Chicken Pox Vaccine and the DTaP. She is good to go until 2yrs of age! She was a trooper. She cried... and almost made me cry...but we got through it and she settled down before we even got to the parking lot!

We have an exciting weekend coming up! My Aunt Wanda and Uncle Lee are coming to town. I love seeing them...and we always have such a good time. This will be the first time they have met Hayley and I just know they are going to love her and she them! They are like my second set of parents and I dont know what I would do with out them! I love them so much!!!!

BUSTED!!

Well..now that our little munchkin can get around on her feet...she tends to wander! Lately her favorite spot is the laundry room! See...I keep some of my cleaning supplies in there...aka..broom, dust pan and dusters!! She has come to love to help me clean and her favorite thing to do is dust!! We say "duster, duster" to her and she just laughs. I also keep diapers and wipes in there as well. As you can see from the picture...she got into a little mischief the other day!!! I just had to laugh!!! She worked so hard to make a mess like that!!

Happy Easter!!!

Well, the Easter Bunny came to the Sayer house this year and so did 14 of our family members! We had such a good time. In the morning Hayley got up and found her basket which contained a baby doll with a magnetic pacifier (she thinks its great her doll has one too), Dora croc shoes, socks, some other little toys, and a Corn Popper. She loves the sound but doesnt quite understand that you have to walk and push it at the same time. She just picks it up and carries it around wondering why it doesnt make the noise!! She is too funny. We then played with all of her toys and then the family began to arrive.



It is so nice that all of our families can get together and have such a good time with each other. Our guests included, Heather, Chris, Chris' parents Wayne and Teresa and his brother Josh, Mr. and Mrs. Sayer, Myra and Avery (Marks aunt and uncle), Lisa, Kenneth, Mark and Maggie and my parents. We ate and then had our annual Easter egg hunt for the kids. It was quite a sight! Hayley had a good time playing in the grass and eating the Puffs that we hid in her eggs!! This kid loves to get dirty and it makes me cringe!!! What am I going to do with her??? Ha ha.

Everyone brought food and it was all delicious, but I must point out the Bunny cake that Heather made!! Who would have thought she would be such a good baker?? Ha ha!! Heather really has a knack for making cakes!! Not only do they look good, but the taste fantastic!! I have included a pic!!!

BIG STEPPER!!!

OK..so I dont have a picture to share of this....not yet at least. We ran for the video camera instead..and I am not sure how to load that up yet! One day....in my spare time (ha ha) I will figure it out. Anyway, Hayley walked!! She has been taking little steps here and there but never walked with any momentum. Well tonight we were in her play room listening to music (she loves to dance...and believe it or not has rythum..must get that from my side) and she just all of a sudden took off! She took about eight steps at full speed and then lost her balance. We are so very proud of her!! She was excited too! She had that look in her face and of course started clapping for herself.

On another note, my father in law is having some tests done tomorrow. They found a spot in his pancreas that shouldnt be there. We are hopeful that it is nothing, as all other tests seem ok. Anyway, we are praying for him and a good prognosis. Please keep Mr. Sayer and our family in your prayers.