Dog sitting and Reality setting in...she's not a baby anymore!

So this weekend we got a chance to dogsit my sister Kim's dog, Joey.  He was perfect and Hailey and I absolutely enjoyed him.  He is exactly the kind of dog I hope to get some day when the time is right.  Though our cat may object to a new furry family member, that will just have to be something she gets over.  Below is a picture of Hailey and Joey relaxing together...I think they got along pretty well don't you agree? 

Also this weekend, Hailey and I went to the park and for once it wasn't all crazy crowded and we actually got to enjoy it and I not being stressed out about loosing Hailey in the mass.  Hailey and I swung on the swings together for a while and I just really enjoyed that time with her.  I can't believe how big she is and how she's not a baby anymore but she is definitely a little girl!  Lately this has been hitting me in the face like crazy with getting a letter from her kindergarten teacher, Mrs Sofia, and her list of school supplies.  Talk about a wake up call on a Saturday morning that literally put me straight into tears and a huge knot in my stomach.  Hailey is ready for kindergarten but mom definitely isn't ready for her to be this old already.  As much as I try to deny it the evidence shows otherwise.  If you're family or close friends...grab tissues when you see the pictures of Hailey on the playground at the park, trust me you'll need them...that's what 4 years will do to you!  YIKES!  Ok now I'm crying...it can't be true!

Hailey and Joey napping





Summer of 2007 just barely able to go down the steps!

 



Here we are same spot 4 years later, and really too big to play on this anymore!!





4th of July weekend!

Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, I took Friday and Tuesday off around the holiday to make it an extra long weekend.  The down time was definitely needed for both Hailey and myself.  I was on no schedule at all this weekend was the only major thing on the agenda, we were going to sleep in, stay up late and enjoy as much time at the pool as possible. 

Friday we went to the pool and Hailey got to play with a few of her classmates that were there as well.  Saturday it ended up being rainy early afternoon but then got nice out so we hd a movie day and then that evening we went to Tracy and Chris' for a campfire, smores and sparklers!  We also took Hailey and Luke's picture together.  Hailey had a great time wih Tracy and Chris, we are definitely glad to have them close by again!  Sunday we churched it and then hit the pool!  It was a great day for the pool and again Hailey had about 4 friends there to keep her entertained.  She really amazes me how well she does in the pool despite only taking 1 swimming lesson so far.  Sunday night Hailey went to stay with Kim an Eric and Joey.  I was a little concerned I would get a call at 10pm saying Hailey was crying for me but she was a champ! 

Monday we didn't do a whole lot during the day but we went to the Troy fireworks on the levee again this year with Grandma, always a great time.  Last day on Tuesday we went to the library to get more books for the summer reading program Hailey is in and then finished the day at the pool.  Hailey was totally tuckered out after this weekend but we had a great time!!!  Oh I also got Hailey signed up for her fall soccer league in Tipp City, she is soooo excited!!! 

Here are some pictures from the weekend. 

making smores and Tracy and Chris'

Sparklers (or sprinkers as Hailey kept calling them!)

More sparklers while we waited for the fireworks to start

Hailey realized this weekend how many barbies she had! 

Luke and Hailey - 4th of July 2011