Hailey is now a BIG cousin!!!

My sister Tracy and her husband Chris had their first baby on May 26th, Luke Christopher.  That night I ran up to get Hailey and we went to the hospital to meet Luke for the first time.  Hailey is so excited to have a baby cousin and even though she tries to act like she's too cool she adores him and loves him more and more everytime she seems him.  Here are some pictures of my nephew and godson!!!

Hailey holding Luke for the 1st time!

Meeting Luke for the first time...so precious!!

Luke 2 weeks old!

Hailey's new Trick!

Hailey's latest trick...riding a bike without training wheels!  This past Sunday she came home from her dad's and told me to take the training wheels off her bike.  We practiced a little and then last night she was bound and determined to get it.  For more than 30 minutes she went up and down the sidewalk and she finally got it!!!  Can't believe she is this old already!  Way to go Hailey!!!!

Hailey's Playing Tball

This year Hailey's been playing tball.  It's been an experience because she's so used to playing soccer where she is always busy and she's constantly asking when the season is over so she can get her trophy.  Well last night she had her best night all season!  She hit the ball both times being pitched by the coach and she was named MVP of the game!!!  She was so proud of herself!!! 

Mommy's Birthday

Today is my 28th birthday.  That sounds young and old all at the same time.  Hailey is always so funny about my birthdays, it's like one of those things where she just can't believe that I have a birthday, kind of like you can't imagine your own parents being kids.  She is always so cute with it too.  Grandma always helps her pick out a basket of flowers of some sort for me.  This year Hailey was in charge of giving it to me since she's a big girl now! 

My mom told me that after she put Hailey to bed last night Hailey just giggled and said "I hope I can pull this off" what her and Grandma had put together.  ha! 

Hailey woke up early today, which is rare for her during the week and climbed in bed with me and we snuggled together.  I could tell she was being bashful and while I was doing my hair and make up I asked her if she was supposed to do something this morning.  Her eyes brightened and she said...you wanna see?!?!  So she took me to our patio and opened the door and there was the basket of flowers.  She was so proud.  Next she brought me a birthday card.  And I honestly think this was the best card I have ever received.  I love it!  Put me to tears right away.  It's amazing how much I love that little girl! 

Tonight we are going out to dinner and of course cake and ice cream!  Check out the pictures below of the card Hailey got me.  :o)

Easter 2011

This weekend was Easter and boy did Hailey make out on candy this year!  Friday at school they had their Easter party to which she had an egg hunt and walked away with a basket full of goodies.  Saturday evening we went to the Hartke Easter party and had another egg hunt and 2 more egg hunts on Sunday, one at home and another at Grandma's house. 

We had a great weekend with Family and enjoyed seeing everyone and catching up. See pictures below from our weekend.

Play Ball!!!

This year I put Hailey in Tball for the first time.  So far it's been going ok for her first time.  Playing tball is a lot differnt for Hailey compared to soccer or swimming where she is always busy.  Last night we had practice and we got our uniforms....Hailey was pretty excited about her baseball hat!  She is playing for McDonald's team this year and is #10!

A taste of Spring!

This past weekend we had a definite taste of spring!  The weather was beautiful Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday!  And boy did we soak up every ounce of it!  Saturday Hailey played outside on our patio for hours with sidewalk chaulk galore!  She also made a picture for uncle Chris that she drew of them both.  Sunday...it's exhausting to even think about again!  ha!  We went to the park while my car got an oil change and then came home for lunch and then headed to the big park in Troy which was so crowded but Hailey had a blast and of course made a friend named Emily.  Came home and had freeze pops and rested for a big and then I started grilling out for dinner.  All while Hailey played outside.  And after dinner she twisted my arm to go the park down the street from us one last time before bedtime.  It was a great day of being outside but boy were we both tired and ready for bed last night! 

Hailey is loving the swings this year!

Picture to Uncle Chris