Our little chick

Haley's getting good use out of her Halloween costume this year. And every time I put it on her I just want to squeeze her! Friday I took her to the costume party at The Little Gym. We were heading in as most people were heading out but it worked out good. We saw a few kiddos from her class and she wasn't too sure about the chick-fil-a cow. I think she had fun just people watching.
Saturday we went to Calyn Payne's birthday at Pump It Up. Haley's a little intimidated by the bouncies but finally got down the huge slide and loved it. Thanks Calyn for inviting us!!!
Sunday we took her to the Halloween party at the front of the subdivision. She got a balloon animal and her hand painted. We then walked over to the park and Haley had a blast going down the slide. I think we found a winner at the park. She has a slide at grandma's but she isn't too into it yet. Funny how that works out.
Now to the not so fun stuff. Matt and I have been joking that someone is going to call CPS on us when we take Haley out in public this week! She fell on Sunday on the cement while holding on to the wagon and both knees are raw now...ouch. Then yesterday she fell again walking to Grandma's car and now she has a busted lip and scratches on her nose and chin. Poor thing. We've been putting medicine on them and hopefully they will heal soon. So when you see us trick or treating on Friday, you'll know the story of her lip :(

Check out my costume!

Chirp Chirp

Where's my face?

Again Daddy

Wheee!

Tonight we carved our first pumpkins as a family! We bought three and this was Daddy making his. Haley's checking out what's inside,

Our trip to the zoo...and the zoo at our house

This weekend we did some firsts. It started with me finally planting some flowers in the back yard. Haley was helping me by picking the flower petals! Then she was watching me fill the pots with dirt so she thought she would help. And she did, but instead of getting the dirt from the bag she took the dirt from the newely planted flowers and gave it to me. No worries, I was just glad she was outside trying to help. So along my flower planting I went and the next thing I know I see her moving her mouth like she was eating something. You guessed it...she took a handful of dirt and wanted to try it! YUCK! Matt walked out at this time and snapped a picture since it was so funny.
On Sunday we thought it would be nice to enjoy the beautiful weather at the zoo! It was PACKED...and that doesn't even describe it! We still had a great time and the zoo was much nicer then we remembered it. Haley looked at the animals and enjoyed the petting zoo. She was so good and fell asleep before we even left the parking lot. I'm sure we'll go back to visit the exhibits we skiped.
And now the zoo at our house. Monday night I was at bunko so I heard the story second hand from Matt. He had given Haley a bath and was letting her run around naked while he was making her bottle. Her turned around and Haley had something in her hand she was trying to give to Matt. He took it and realized it was the dog's poop! YUCK! We're pretty sure it was Buster's since it was a little log (I know...tmi) but what's worse is that there wasn't anymore to be found. So I just know one day while cleaning we will find the rest of his poop. And why he is pooping in the house is beyond me! ARGGG...that dog! I guess the best thing is that Haley didn't try the poop...oh my! Ah, the adventures of a 12 month old and her untrained dog!!

Enjoy the pics :)

No that is not a brownie...that is potting soil

Haley looking at something very seriously...

Ahh...it was a Giraffe she was looking at.

Haley more interested in the elephant then getting a picture taken

Hmm..you're my size. What's your name?

Learning to pet the goat

I like this!

Accessorizing

The ups and downs of parenthood

This week we experienced the ups and downs of parenthood. After a wonderful weekend we put Haley to bed on Sunday night after she started getting fussy. Then about an hour later she woke up screaming. It wasn't the normal crying, more like something was wrong. So Matt and I both tried to calm her down and nothing was working until we decided to change her diaper. Poor thing had eaten something that didn't agree with her and caused a really bad diaper rash. I had just changed her diaper before bed so in the hour her entire diaper area was bright red! I've never seen her in so much pain. So we finally got her cleaned up, gave her some Tylenol to ease the pain, lots of Butt Paste (which works wonders!) and rocked her to sleep. Glad to say the rash cleared up quickly and she was fine the next day but that was my first real time that I have felt completely hopeless trying to ease her pain...poor baby.
Now to the joys! Everyday has been a joy with such a happy little girl but some days are just too funny. On Friday I had put Haley into a new outfit that had capri pants. It was size 12 months so I figured it would be fine. I got her all cute and then gave her a bottle a put her down to drink it. She took two steps towards me and her pants fell down to her ankles. She just stood there with a stunned look on her face like...what do I do now Mom? So off came those pants and I had to find some others in her drawers. I couldn't believe she can still wear the 3-6 months jeans! At her 12 month checkup she weighed in a 18.4 lbs which means she has dropped in the charts quite a bit. Her height was still at 50% but her weight is now at 10%. The dr. isn't worried since he said genetics is probably starting to take over and she doesn't have a big frame. Not to mention she won't sit down for even a minute, she is always on the go. So I guess no more Chunky Monkey! More like Skinny Minnie, at least for now.

Haley walking off at the park...Ms. Independent


Hmm..how many wipes come in a box?


My big girl!

Haley's Birthday Pictures

Ok, so to get caught up on Haley's big weekend. Thursday, which was her actual birtdhay, we took her to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate. That was my first time there since I was 10 and boy has it changed! No more super scary gorilla...what's up with that? I guess they want to make it more kid friendly :) She really enjoyed it and afterwards we came home, had a small cake, and opened some gifts from Grandpa Jeff, Lee Ann and Uncle Mark.
Friday Grandpa Vara came to visit from El Paso. We went to dinner and played with all her new toys from Thursday. On Saturday Haley had gymnastics in the morning then had a birthday party with the rest of the family at Grandma's house. Our cousins and Great Aunt Jan drove in from Arlington/Burleson to help Haley celebrate the big day. I did a pink princess theme, afterall she is my little girl! She had no idea what was going on and did pretty good until I wanted her to wear her party hat. She got over that quickly and opened her presents, went swimming a little then took a nap.
She's been having fun playing with all her new toys. The other day she was riding her new horse Kourtney sent her and had her other leg in the dump truck. Today I caught her trying to sit insider her dump truck, that girl. She is silly. And one last note...this morning I got my first picture from Haley. It's a puppy dog that she colored while at the library yesterday with Grandma. I was so proud because just last week she was trying to eat the crayons instead of color with them. Needless to say it is displayed proudly in my office :)
Hope you enjoy her pictures from this past weekend.

Happy Birthday Haley!

Happy first birthday Haley! I still can't believe our little one is already one year old. What an awesome year full of blessings each day. More then anything, we are very greatful to have such a healthy and happy little girl.

Having a birthday on a Thursday really pays off! She had a small birthday gathering on Thursday and is having a family birthday today! I'll post pictures later of her birthday weekend.

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