New Puppy! Meet Toby

This weekend I surprised Hailey by getting a new puppy!  I've been thinking of getting one for a while and just hadn't found "the one" yet, well last week I found him and we met him on Saturday after Hailey's soccer game.  We named  him Toby, he is a maltipoo and a big sweetheart.  Very much a people dog and loves to play and loves to cuddle when wanting to nap.  He and Hailey are quickly becoming best of buds and he even cries when she walks out of the room. 

The first night was very rough on me, I think Toby cried for 4-5 hours straight!  Which I will admit this was my fault for letting him sleep so much that evening, duh!  But the 2nd night wasn't great but it was better, so I hope that each night keeps getting better and better. 

He loves it when Hailey lays on the ground and those two wrestle, which really means Hailey laying there giggling and Toby jumping on her and licking her face.  He also is a major lap dog, when he's tired it wants to cuddle or be close to you, last night I was sitting on the floor playing with him trying to really wear him out for bedtime and when he was done he kept trying to climb on my lap and curl up.  He's also doing great so far with potty training and only had 1 accident so far!  See a picture of Toby below! 

Toby - Birthday 6/15, here he is 10 1/2 weeks old

1st day of Kindergarten!

Yesterday was Hailey's first day of kindergarten at Concord.  She was so excited!  I made her breakfast in the morning and got her all ready for school and then we went to daycare where she will be getting on and off the bus at.  Hailey had a great first day!  She brought home a picture she colored for me and she got her first STAR Award for having a great first day!  We went out for dinner at Applebees after I picked her up to celebrate her first day of school.  She was tired but she is ready to go back again today!  Check out the pictures below of her big day!


Breakfast!!



Brushing her teeth!

All ready for her first day!

pictures outside

Hailey and Mommy

bus is here!



And she's off!





Dinner to celebrate a great 1st day!





Being silly...as always!



walking to the bus



waiting for the bus



Kindergarten Open House

This past Sunday we had Hailey's open house for Kindergarten and got to meet her teacher Mrs. Sofia.  Hailey was so excited by the new room and all the "cool things" it had in there for her to check out.  She is ready for this...but this has just reaffirmed how I am so NOT ready for her to be going to school yet...she's really can't be this big can she???  Didn't we just bring her home from the hospital yesterday?  But even though I want to fight it as much as possible, I know Hailey is ready and needs to go to kindergarten!  I will be so glad when this week is over.  Her first day isn't until Wednesday and I couldn't sleep last night!  UGH!  Check out the pictures below of Hailey's kindergarten Open House. 


From earlier in August, Hailey's a champion from all the books she (we) read this summer!



Hailey and her seat in her new classroom

Hailey and her new cubbie

Hailey and Mommy outside Concord Elementry

Fishing!!!

This past weekend while I was working a fundraiser Hailey got to go fishing with Uncle Chris and Aunt Tracy.  She had a blast!  She is so lucky to have such a great aunt and uncle!!!  We are so happy they are back in Ohio again!  Check out the pictures below of their day.

Digging for worms

Worms!!!

baiting the hook

Worm on the hook!

Uncle Chris helping Hailey fish

We got one!

More fishing

Her Whopper!  She looks thrilled doesn't she??

lol!  Not quite sure if she wants to touch it!

Hailey's fish

Hailey loves her Aunt Tracy!

Cousins!

Luke wasn't so thrilled he couldnt fish....someday buddy!

found a new friend

a great day at the Timmermans!

Thanks Aunt Tracy and Uncle Chris!!!!

First day of Soccer!

This past Saturday was the start of Hailey's first outdoor soccer season.  And somehow I am now coaching her team, never played soccer but oh well, I'm a sucker for volunteering when help is needed.  It was great though, we have a great group of kids on our team and Hailey had a blast.  It was hot out but thankfully not as hot as what it was earlier this month!  Afterwards Hailey, myself and her dad went out for lunch. 

Here's to a great season!  GOOOO WHITE TEAM!!!! 

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