SEAGROVE

Well, we did it! Our first family vacation. We made it down and back without a hitch! We overpacked of course but....you can never be prepared enough with a little one! We had such a great time! Hayley loved everything about the beach!! We are convinced she is going to be a great swimmer! She loves the water...and hates getting out! She is a natural kicker in the water. Her daddy and I even got to enjoy a night out while my parents watched her. We had a great meal at Bud and Alley's with Heather and Chris and danced the night away listening to a great cover band called the Peeks! It was so nice to get away and relax in the sun!! I know we all didnt want to come home! I know my parents enjoyed getting to spend the entire day from morning till night with Hayley! Hayley blessed everyone with her adorable smiles when waking every morning! She is always so happy to see you!!!

On the way down there we stopped over at McDonalds. This was Hayley's first time in a Micky Dees! We had to capture this monumental event with some photos!!We are just sorry that Daddy wasnt there! Daddy was driving down with Uncle Chris!!!

EATING TOES!!!!!

I know that babies only find their toes for a short time. That is why I am so happy to have captured Hayley trying to eat her toes!! She actually got them in her mouth for a short time...but I think decided they didnt taste as good as the bottle did that was waiting on her!!!

We (or should I say I) are in the process of packing for our trip to SeaSide/SeaGrove Florida! I am so excited to have this opportunity to go on vacation. Mark and I didnt think we would have a chance to get to the beach with all the expenses we have incurred having Hayley this year, but my sister and brother in law were kind enough to share their free condo with us and my parents! It should be so much fun being all together and experiencing Hayley's first Beach trip! I always stress about packing...but usually it is just worrying about myself! Now I have a little one to think of and she needs SOOOOOO MUCH STUFF!! I am not usually a list maker, but last night about 10:30 I found myself listing all of the things that Hayley needs to get through the day! WOW!!! I hope we have room in the car for us!! Mark is going to flip when he sees it all!

This will probably be my last blog until we get back!! I will then share pictures of our trip!! Pray all goes well!!

SOOO BIG!!!

When I was a little girl..I remember my mom and dad always playing this little game with me. They would lift my arms up to the sky and say...."SOOO BIG" I caught them doing this to Hayley over the weekend and it brought back memories. I saw it fitting that I share with you this photo we took of our little punkin (pumpkin) on Sat. She is weighing in at every bit of 19 lbs!! In fact, she has outgrown her infant car seat and a new one is on the way!! Hard to believe that thing only lasted 6 months!

DADDY DAYCARE!!

As you know, I am working part time at Lizard Thicket (the clothing store that Heather manages) in Newnan. There are times when Mark must take over the feeding duties while I am away!! Here is the result..... I think more green beans ended up on the bib rather than in her belly!!! I just love this picture!!!!

Happy 4th!

The Sayer family had a busy weekend!!! For the fourth, we enjoyed a cookout with friends "The Cirillos" at my parents old neighborhood. They have a pool and Hayley was able to take her first dip!! She loved it! It helped that the water was about 85 degrees! Hayley was a great first timer, until it was time to get out! I do not think she enjoyed being wet!! It was a challenge to peel her suit off, but after a few screams we finally got her dry and in a clean diaper!! Whew!!! DRAMA!!! After a great afternoon of food and fun, Mark and I came home, bathed Hayley and settled in! We didnt make it to the parade or fireworks this year...thought it might be too much for Hayley, but maybe next year!!

Thankful!!!

I havent written in a while!! Seems I have had my hands full and have been very busy working! Hayley hasnt been sleeping well...at least her naps havent been longer than 30 min at time and I havent had a lot of free time to log on! I have a feeling she is just taking time to get used to her food!! Also, my experiment with weening her off Prilosec has back fired and I have determined that she still needs it.

The title of my blog today is Thankful!! I am thankful that I have such a wonderful husband, beautiful daughter and such a supportive family!! I am thankful that we are all happy and healthy! I say this..because today I read a blog about a little boy who was taken from this earth too soon! I believe he was only a couple months old, and spent all his time in the hospital! The family put together a beautiful video tribute of Luke's life. I dont usually read their blog... but I was thinking of them today and decided to see how they were doing. I dont know this family personally, but have prayed for them often. The video was amazing! I sat hear and cried as my heart ached for them!! I cant imagine my life without Hayley. I waTched that video and immediately thanked God for Hayley and her health. This family has amazing strength. After all they have been through, their faith and trust in God is unwavering! They are truly an amazing family.

I think the humanity in us all often lets us take things for granted. After reading about this family and watching the video of Luke I am going to make more of a daily effort to count my blessings!!

GENE SIMMONS!!!

OK..I know that this is my second post for the day..but this picture is equally entertaining and I had to share!! As you all have heard before, Hayley loves her walker!! She wants to be in it all the time!! I am under the impression that she is in the beginning stages of teething, as everything that enters her mouth is knawled on!! She especially loves to chew on the bar that goes across her walker. Mark has nicknamed her either "chewy" or Gene Simmons...as sometimes that tongue sticks out pretty far underneath!! She is so funny!!