Long Overdue

Oy, I'm a bad blogger...I failed to keep my promise of more updates.  Certainly not intentional, but I'm struggling with the working mom craziness.  Karl and I get to spend all of 3 hours a day with Haley Monday - Friday, I just can't bear the thought of spending time on the computer vs. spending time with Bug.  I will find time - updates will become more frequent...pinky swear!

Miss Haley is quite the mover and shaker these days!  At 20 months (ack!) she is...
*Talking up a storm - new words every day. 
*Super independent and wants to do things herself - "Mama, I walk!" - is a favorite phrase.  Thankfully for Mama's heart, Haley wants to hold my hand while she walks in to daycare/stores/home. 
*Quite the singer - The Itsy Bitsy Spider and Rock'a Bye Baby have been added to her repertoire.  Happy Birthday is still a fan favorite - in fact, I had the best start to Mother's Day possible.  I heard Bug squirming in her room and before going in, I heard at least 3 rounds of Happy Birthday.  So sweet!
*Very in to dolls and babies.  She recently named her baby doll Izzy after her new cousin.  We need to work on our babysitting skills - baby doll Izzy is often carted through the house by an arm or leg. 

 (Mother's Day 2011)

We're all looking forward to Summer.  I imagine we'll spend a lot of time at the pool, playing outside, and at Deanna Rose.  Pictures will be forthcoming...promise!

Wink, Wink

Haley learned to wink, which is really more of a double squint. 

And in other news, Haley is a part-time (full-time, if we allowed it) nudist and Elmo afficianado.  Here she is waiting "patiently" for an Elmo video.

I Haven't Forgotten About You

So, it's been awhile since I last posted on my blog...Halloween.  Yikes.  Is it too late to make a resolution to be better about posting? 

Haley is awesome as always - here's some photographic evidence.  Her first 'official' haircut!  Karl took care of the mullet a few months ago, but Grandma Nancy decided the Bug needed a big girl haircut.  Very cute!

At 18 months Haley is talking up a storm - each day she says something new.  It's hard to believe our girl is 1 and a half!  

Halloween With Ladybug & Elmo

We celebrated Halloween in style - with a ladybug and Elmo (or Melmo, if you're under 2).  Ryan, Paige, Charlie, Pete, Nancy, Mom and Dad came over for a chili feast and trick or treating.  The kids had a ball playing together!

Trick or treating was a wild success!  Charlie handled like a pro and reaped the delicious candy rewards.  Haley wasn't as confident in her new found begging skills, but loved watching the other kiddos.  Both Haley and Charlie received tons of compliments, as they were the cutest Elmo and Ladybug in town. 



Daddy Daughter Date

Fall Down Tree is an artist I discovered via a friend and think his work is just amazing.  Fun, creative and whimsical - perfect for a kid's room.  This picture is going to need to find a home in Haley's room and soon.  It's titled Daddy Daughter Date.  The baby girl monkey has a face just like Bug's, especially when she sees her daddy.  

The Wiggliest Witch

Our resident witch doesn't ride a broomstick, but instead carries toothbrushes.  She also bounces around the house so quickly Mama Witch cannot get a clear picture!

A Dentist's Dream

Double fisting the toothbrushes.  Clearly, we are big on dental hygiene in our house!