Christmas Eve 2008

This year for Christmas Eve we opened presents at both Papa Tom & Grandma Barb's and then at Grandma Cindy and Papa Keith's. We had a ton of fun at both places with lots of toys for the kids, visits from Great Grandparents and time spent with the girls' aunt and uncles.


"Can we just open presents please?!"


Hailey opening her alphabet train.


Hailey eating her alphabet train.


Grandma Barb and Kaelin playing with Mr. Potato Head.

Hailey and Great Grandma Magee.

Both girls recieved a lot of wonderful gifts including: a remote control train, a band in the box - complete with drum :), a Mr. Potato Head kit, an electric guitar, Barbie's, an Alphabet Train, an Animal Train, pop up tent, doctor kit, glowing seahorse, ball Train, magnetic dolls, Playskool gears, Build a Bear kitty, Vtech crawl ball, an Aquadoodle wall poster, a new bundle me for Hailey and several outfits! All of the gifts were very appreciated by both the girls and us! Justin and I are so blessed to have family that loves our girls as much as we do and are willing to give to them! We had to buy a new toy shelving/bin unit to store them - but I can guarentee they are being played with already!

Christmas Cookies 2008

Last night we decorated Christmas cookies! It was a fun mess! Enjoy the pics! Also below is a picture of the Christmas wreath Kaelin made this year.

A Compassionate Heart

Most of you know that Kaelin is an outgoing, very active and smart two year old. What some don't know is that she also has a very compassionate heart - she doesn't like to see anyone sad or in pain. Today she showed me her compassion several times!

I have been sick for over 2 weeks now, and am really tired of it! Hailey had a fever this morning, and I was just overwhelmed.

While Kaelin was eating her breakfast she asked me, "Mom, are you ok?". I answered, "Yes, Mommy's ok, I just don't feel very good.". She responded, "I will hold you and you will feel good, after I eat, ok?" **so cute**

Then about 30 seconds later Hailey started crying. Kaelin said, "Mom, get my sister! She doesn't feel good."

When she was all cleaned up, the three of us were snuggled on the couch, and I was on the phone telling Justin about our morning. After I hung up, a tear escaped in my frustration. Kaelin leaned over and said, " Mommy, tears? It's ok!". Then she gave both Hailey and I a hug and proclaimed, " Now you feel all better!"

I love all sides of her personality, but today I am especially grateful for her compassion!

My helper...

Today after naptime, Kaelin and Hailey were both changed, Hailey had her bottle and then it was playtime! I had Hailey laying on her belly, on a blanket, while Kalein proceeded to surround her with baby toys. Kaelin leaned over Hailey, and I thought,"Aww, first they are playing together and now she is going to give her a hug!"

I was wrong...Kaelin leans over, sniffs Hailey's britches, and announces, "She is STINKY Mom!" and she was. What a helper!

Later this evening, as I was telling the story to Justin, Kaelin informed him that, "There was a big turd in baby Hailey's butt."

Gotta love the descriptions from a 2 year old!

Hailey is 4 months old!

Hailey turned 4 months old on November 30th! Today was her 4 month check up. The doctor said she is progressing wonderfully! She is 25 & 3/4 inches long - in the 95% for her age (Kaelin was 26 & 1/2 at this age). She is 15 pounds - in the 82% for her age (our little porker! Kaelin was 14 lbs, 1 ounce). And her head is 16.5"- the same as Kaelin's was - which is in the 80% for her age.

She is rolling over well now, and attempting to sit up already! She is a very smiley, happy and content baby - especially now that she is formula fed full time (she just wasn't eating enough nursing). She also loves baby cereal already - especially when it is flavored with apples! We will be starting other baby food items soon - because our little one LOVES to eat!

Today she started trying to spit/blow rasberries which was very cute! She is also starting to chuckle a bit (instead of her open smile half cough/laugh).

She is in size 3-6 month clothing - but her feet are smaller than Kaelin's were - I can't even get a size 2 to stay on her yet!

Kaelin is doing well also - over the strep throat- Yea! She loves her 'baby Hailey sister' and usually tries to be too much of a help - yes it can be a bad thing!

Here are Hailey's 4 month pictures that were taken by Jecca on the 30th! Enjoy!

Kaelin's manners...

We have been working with Kaelin on her manners for a while now - please, thank you, excuse me...etc.

Today we were on our way to the mall in the car and this is what we heard from the backseat,"I farted in my butt. hehe Oh my, excuse me!" She definately gets points for the excuse me, but I am pretty sure they are cancelled out by the - I farted in my butt!

Aren't kids hysterical?

Getting ready for Santa...

Today we took the girls to see Santa...for the 6th time this year! We have stopped by several times to say Hi and get candy (warming up). Yesterday we went to have pictures done, and it just didn't happen. Today we tried again - this is the best picture I got....and I give up. :)