Emily is getting so big, she learned how to crawl so she is all over the place and getting into everything she can get her hot little hands onto. She is learning the phrase, no, no, no, but just smiles when we say it. Emily loves doing whatever Hailey is doing and loves to just watch her big sister.
Christmas Video's
The video starts at MaMa & PaPa Ney's house the weekend before Christmas and then Christmas morning at our house. Again the video thing is new to us, so we will have it up soon too. We promise.
Hailey's Dance Recital 12-16-07
I'm sorry, but we are still working on getting her recital put on our blog. It's a little difficult because we have to use the DVD we paid for by the professional company. Please stay tuned and I will let you know when we have it ready for you.
Happy 2008
We did not do much for New Year's Eve. My parents came over and we BBQued and drank a little while we watched TV. My Dad and Emily crashed out about 10:30 PM and Michael took a little cat nap on the couch before midnight hit. Hailey and I lit a couple of sparklers on the back porch, but it was too windy for anymore. Happy New Year!
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Christmas 2007
We had a very hectic Christmas this year. Michael has been going out of town quite a bit for work so that left me with way more on my plate than I anticipated. Unfortunately with our busy schedules of work, school, Hailey's dance recital and Christmas shopping we were not able to decorate outside. Several neighbors were disappointed as others I'm sure were happy so they would have a chance to win. We shall get them next year. :oP However Hailey and I were able to decorate our Christmas tree (a week before Christmas mind you) while Michael was out of town for work. The girls also helped me finish Christmas shopping with some help from my Mom. We celebrated 5 days of Christmas so we could fit in all of our families. The first day started on the 22nd with Michael's Mom and Step-Dad. Of course the girls made out like bandits. Santa brought Hailey a My Little Pony castle along with several ponies, Dora flash cards, Rockies & a play set for her babies. Santa brought Emily several outfits, rattles and farm animal toys. The next night was spent with my family at my aunts house. We decided to do a Chinese Christmas gift exchange this year and things got a little rowdy. We came out with a flashlight and a table fountain. Christmas Eve we spent it at Michael's grandfather's house where the girls didn't do to bad again. Hailey got an outfit, Candy Land castle game and a My Little Pony that you can color on and Emily got a Jungle animal train and bear all from thier Great-Grandfather and Great-Aunt. Afterwards we went to another Chinese Christmas with his Grandfather's family. Again we left with power scissors and hickory farms sausage. Finally we got home where Michael and I stayed up with Santa Clause until 4 am getting the girls gifts ready for Christmas day. Santa must have thought they were really good this year, well Emily for sure. Santa brought Hailey a doll house, horse tent, Dora cash register and bowling game, several "my first" games and tons of clothes. Santa brought our sweet Emmy boo some "babies first" toys, sing along stage and of course tons of cute clothes. Later that afternoon we went to Michael's Dad and Step-Mom's house for Christmas lunch, we were a tad late because Santa kept us up so late. The girls did pretty well again with Michael's Dad's family as well as from them with clothes, stuffed animals, a toy horse, kitchen stuff, a key board with microphone, cash register and gift cards. Santa made a special visit to pass out everyone gifts and Hailey was very excited to see "him". Michael's Dad's sister played Santa for us. Thanks Martha, it was very entertaining. The last day of Christmas was spent the day after Christmas with my immediate family at our house, so we could give my nieces and nephews their gifts and eat dinner. My Mom bought the girls jama sets and Hailey was upset because my Mom didn't wrap her gift. She just left them in the decorative box. I knew she would notice. Thank you everyone for a wonderful Christmas and all the wonderful gifts for the girls as well as for us big kids. Sorry it's so long, but it was a long week for us.
Going to the Ballet
I took my Mom and Hailey to see The Nutcracker on December 22nd and we had a wonderful time with the exception of being late and it taking me 20 minutes to find parking downtown with all the construction and a football game going on at the Alamodome. I dropped my Mom and Hailey off "near" the Lila Cockrell Theater so Hailey wouldn't miss any of the ballet while I find a parking spot. I finally made it in 20 minutes later and had to wait until intermission to sit with Hailey and my Mom. After the ballet was over, the dancers stood outside the theater to sign programs and take pictures. Hailey was able to get a few autographs before the dancers had to go, but no pictures because for once I forgot my camera. I had no idea they did that, so next year I will be prepared and on time.
Hailey's 1st Dance Recital
Hailey had her first dance recital on December 16th at the Judson Performing Arts Center. I was such a proud Mom and got so emotional when she came on stage and performed her routine. She had a blast and looked way to adorable in her Christmas costume. She had a big head for the rest of the day and it didn't help that I went shopping afterwards while she was still in her costume. Many of the people told her how cute she looked. Stay tuned till next year for the video. :)
Christmas Pictures
This was a fun day. Hailey was excited to wear her Christmas dress and take her pictures. She actually kept asking when it was her turn so when it was our turn she shut down on us and it took some major bribing to get her to open up and smile. Emily did wonderfully especially when she fell asleep on Daddy while taking the pictures.
Emily 5-6 months old
Emily had her 6 month check up on November 21st and she weighed 14 lbs. 4 oz. and was 26" long. Her doctor said that she is tall and skinny. My poor baby had to get 7 vaccines, so that was two pokes in each leg. She is sitting up on her own pretty well and is trying like hell to crawl. So far she does not like green beans very much but loves all of her fruits, sweet potatoes and squash. She is also doing pretty well with a spoon and is ready for real food. She actually stole a graham cracker from another child at day care and ate the whole piece. Big sister Hailey has no problem getting her to laugh and helps me take care of her most of the time, meaning when Hailey wants to.
Playing on the neighbors bench
Hailey was sitting on our next door neighbor's bench outside by their tree, so I decided to take pictures. They came back home while we were taking the pictures. The next day the bench was moved. I'm such a bad neighbor. :)
Halloween 07'
We had a blast this Halloween. All of our nieces and nephews came over to trick or treat as well as my cousin Laura and her son Caleb. My parents and my brothers and their wives came over too so we had a full house. Hailey really enjoyed trick or treating this year and every time she finished at a house she told me "she did it". Emily fell asleep while we were trick or treating. Hailey chose our theme this year and it was Disney's Alice in Wonderland so Hailey was Alice, Emily was the white rabbit and I was The Queen of Hearts
Our 2 year Anniversary
October 22nd marked our 2 year anniversary. We can't believe it has been 2 years since our wedding. It feels like just yesterday we were going crazy with wedding plans. Not too much has happened during the past two years other than the birth of our precious Emily. We are still looking for land so we can buy a new and bigger house and Michael can finally be back in the country, so he can pee off his back porch as he says again. We went to Fredricksburg for the weekend to celebrate our anniversary and we knew the whole town Friday night just trying to find some where to eat. Saturday we went shopping, then to the NIMITZ museum, and did a wine tasting at The Chisom Trail Winery. After all that fun we went to dinner at the Cotton Gin where they sell Jack Daniels ice cream (very good, by the way). Sunday we finised The NIMITZ museum, went to the Wildseed Farm and finished up with a tour of Lukenbach, TX. Hope you enjoy the past few years in about 11 mins (Sorry it's so long.)
The Guadalupe County Fair 07'
We took the girls and our niece Jenna to the fair on Saturday (10-13-07) and they had a blast. First we went to the rodeo and Hailey couldn't take her eyes off of it. She loves watching the horses the best, go figure. Emily was perfect the whole time as usual. After the rodeo, we took Hailey and Jenna to the petting zoo and to ride some carnival rides. The girls ran me ragged especially since I had to go on a couple of the rides with them since Hailey isn't quite big enough. Their favorite ride was the dragon roller coaster (rode that one twice), the spinning strawberries and of course the pony rides. By this time Emily was fast asleep on our friend Kim. Glad she could make it to hold our baby while we played. After riding the rides, the big girls got their faces painted with matching unicorns. Finally we left about 11:30 p.m. and they all fell asleep in less than 5 minutes.
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