Easter 2012
15 Apr 2012 1 Comment
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We had a great Easter this year. We colored eggs the Friday before Easter. This is Lily’s first year doing that…she had fun. Then on Easter morning Lily woke up to find that the Easter Bunny came and left her baskets full of goodies. Then we got all dressed up and went to church. You’ll see in the pictures…Lily’s dress matched her two BFF’s dressed (Haven and Jaylin who are sisters)…totally not planned! Then we ventured over to Ryan’s Dad’s house with Tracy and Bumper and “The Boys” for the Easter feast and the Easter Egg Hunt. The kids had a blast. Lily especially liked the Jelly Beans…the purple and yellow ones to be exact. But of course we cannot forget the real meaning of Easter. The Bunny is fun for the kiddos! Here are some videos and pictures.
Who wants to color eggs when you have so much paper in front of you!
Easter Morning...she really liked playing with the grass.
Hay Family Update
15 Apr 2012 1 Comment
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I try to update my blog as much as possible but I do run behind often! Well, Ryan is cleared from the doctor and back to work. His surgery was a success and he feels great! Ryan also has started a second job helping a friend out a couple days a week with his Septic Service. He is liking it…doesn’t smell so great…but it keeps him busy on his days off from Fire Fighting. Work for me is same old. Everything still going good and I love my office. Lily will start a new day care April 30th…I wasn’t so crazy with the one she was in. I personally know the owner of the new place and there is web cams so I can always check on my baby girl. In the meantime I have my old baby sitter Devin watching her when I work. Lately the weather has been so hot and sunny so we’ve been spending our time outside a lot. I joined a “Mommy’s Day Out” group in Punta Gorda and we meet up whenever we can during the week. Usually we go to the splash pad or a playground. I’ve met a lot of great gals…some of them I already knew from the gym. Lily loves playing with the other kids.
I do have some pictures and a video to share from last month. The video is from a little get together we had at our house with a bunch of our friends and their kids. The video is a small clip of Lily trying to throw a leaf into the water. The wind was against her…LOL. Then you’ll see a lot of photos from that day. Other photos are randoms…Daddy and Lily fishing off the dock…Lily sitting inside a bag that holds her beach bucket and shovel. She likes to put her into situations where she gets “stuck”. She’s silly! Enjoy!
Lily blowing bubbles...she actually eats it...so gross
Yep...def too close to the lips...no bubbles actually come out
Aaah...the quiet times!
All 33 inches and 24 pounds inside a little basket thingy
Random Photos From My IPhone
10 Mar 2012 2 Comments
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Nice Goggles!
This doesn't happen often anymore...so I savor the moments she still falls asleep on me!
Yes...that is a bag over her head...she was giggling the whole time...so entertaining!
Not only does she wear bags over her head...but she busts out the sides of her drum to wear as a tutu.
Day 1 of potty training...we stayed outside ALL DAY!
Nothing like a good read when you are doing your business! She's gonna kill me one day for posting this one...and probably the other ones of her in her underwear...LOL!
Good Ice Cream...
A full french braid! Her hair is sooooo long!
Whew…is it March already??
09 Mar 2012 1 Comment
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I am way overdue updating my blog! I’m not sure where to begin. A lot has gone on since January and Lily has had a lot of new milestones.
In February Ryan and I had Lily dedicated to our church. This was something we’ve always wanted to do but never had a church to call home. Now we have that church so it was good timing to have the dedication. I also was Baptized the same day so it was very special. I hope to bring Lily up in a Christian home and set a good example for her. I have been on my own journey getting to know Jesus over the past 6 years or so and my Baptism was an accomplishment for me. I still have growing to do but I am excited about my journey. I’ve never felt so at peace…it’s a good feeling.
Lily also was potty trained in February! It took one day really. She’s had a couple accidents here and there but for the most part she is doing really well. I don’t even put pull ups on her…she stays dry for naps and overnight sleeping. I couldn’t be more proud of her…she was definitely ready. As for the pooping…she goes in the potty! She’ll just pee and then say “no mommy…not all done…need to go poo poo”. It’s so funny!
We had a little set back as well. Ryan’s herniated disk had gotten much worse and it was pressing on his sciatic nerve so bad that his leg would spasm and he could not drive or sit. We had to take him to his Orthopedic Surgeon and he recommended surgery ASAP. So almost two weeks ago he had the surgery. It went well…he is just recovering…6 week recovery is what the doc recommended. So Ryan has been stuck to the couch…he is actually hating it. As most of you know Ryan doesn’t sit still for too long very well. I have to remind him to stay down!
Lily also started preschool part time. She goes to the YMCA Child Development Center. We are members of the YMCA so we love the facility and the fee is cheap. Lily absolutely loves her new friends and her teacher’s name is Miss Stephanie which she loves because that’s her Auntie’s name. When I go to pick her up she wants to stay and play. It’s nice and relieving that she likes her day care…it makes Ryan and I know she’s happy and okay.
Let’s see…what else…not too much with Ryan…obviously. I have been busy with work and on my days off Lily and I are always off to the park or the library or out for a stroll. I just love it here…the other day Ryan had a doctor’s appointment and Lily and I just went for a walk and found a little ice cream shop. Punta Gorda is such a quaint little town but you can walk and find so much to do. There is ice cream shops, cup cake shops, art galleries, restaurants, parks, spas, etc. any which corner you go. It feels so safe here too. I am really at peace here and I love my new life. I also have made friends with girls at the parks and at the YMCA I attend. We all have kids so it’s nice we have play dates and do lunch.
I have lots of photos and videos from the past couple months…so enjoy.
A cold day at the park...Lily loves the swings.
Lily stuffed her legs in her pillow case to go to sleep one night...silly girl!
Look! It's Cinderella...the dress is a little big.
A New Year
25 Jan 2012 1 Comment
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It has been a while since I posted! The month of January was quite eventful. Friends of ours, Sara and Ben, gave Ryan and I the honor of being their baby Oliver’s God Parents. So we had the Christening to attend. It was a nice service and it was great seeing our good friends. Soon they will me moving closer to us so I can’t wait for that day!!
My best friend Amiee had her little bundle of joy also this month. Aidan Scott Medina. We did get to go visit and see the baby…both are doing well and are healthy.
As for life in Punta Gorda…things couldn’t be better. Each day is pretty routine but Lily makes life more spicy. I just enjoy every moment with her. Ryan and I got to step out for an adult night out last weekend…it was so nice. We couldn’t be happier and feel more settled.
Now to the good parts. Here are some pictures of the Christening and baby Aidan. Also I put some videos of Lily helping Mommy make eggs and also showing off her flossing skills! That’s my girl!
Baby Oliver's Christening
Sharing the Holiday
29 Dec 2011 1 Comment
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I hope you all had a blessed Christmas! We had a very nice Christmas as well. We stayed in Punta Gorda this year and celebrated Christmas Eve with Ryan’s family. Christmas morning was priceless…it was so much fun watching Lily’s excitement! She literally played all day Christmas with EVERYTHING she got. She would get so sidetracked playing with one thing and then moving on to the next and then forgetting all about the last thing she was playing with. Ryan and I made Christmas dinner and it was just the three of us. Nice and quiet. We are truly thankful for our blessings. Here are some photos of the holiday. The video is long so I mainly put it on here for the grandparents who want to see Lily and how she was Christmas morning. But of course feel free to watch…it’s just long…lol.
The next day was Ryan’s birthday and we both had to work. But…I threw him a surprise party on the 27th…and it was a success. Ryan had no idea! It was awesome to completely surprise him with his closest friends and family. He was speechless! Good times!
Now it’s time for New Years. We are laying low…just going to a friend’s house for a little bit. It’s nice because everyone has kids so we just let them play while we adults catch up. May the new year bring lots of happiness to you all. God Bless!!
Lily’s Christmas Morning Video
- Lily the red nosed Reindeer
Christmas Eve
My little cheeser!
Another cheeser picture
Lily was actually really frustrated in this picture b/c she couldn't keep the car moving...she gave up!
Church with her cousins Christmas Morning
All of us Christmas Morning
The Morning After…
11 Dec 2011 1 Comment
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Whew…the birthday is over and we had so much fun. Itook a lot of video and pictures of course. I documented the entire day so you will see Lily when she first woke up to when she went to bed yesterday. I will condense it of course! The first video is hilarious to me…Lily’s face explains it all. It was when she first woke up and she is not “in the mood” for video. She is not a morning person…just like me! Then you will see when Lily got her present from Mommy and Daddy, which is her play house…great expression there! Then I got to catch her play this morning in her house…she absolutely LOVES it! I couldn’t be happier! We had a little family party for her…only family that is local was able to come. Her cake was Elmo…and it was purple (her favorite color)! Anyways the pictures will explain everything! Thanks for all of your birthday wishes and gifts! Enjoy! Oh and click on the underlined links below to watch the videos.
Lily first thing in the morning for her 2nd birthday
Lily seeing her Play House for the first time
Lily playing in her house the day after her birthday
The Play House
The Cake
Getting Ready for Breakfast at iHop for pancakes!
We Have our Party Dress On....and Balloons!
There's Mommy and Daddy!
After the Party Lily played in Her House and Talked on Her Phone...so cute
Still Playing!
My Baby Will Be Two Tomorrow
09 Dec 2011 1 Comment
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Dear Lily,
It’s hard to believe that just two years ago I was in labor with you at this very moment! You have already brought so much love and joy into my life. My fondest first memory of you is when we brought you home and gave you your first bath. You loved it and you still do love the water. We called you “our little cream puffer” because you we so gassy. Who’d of thought something so rank could come out of something so precious. I couldn’t believe what a great sleeper you were right off the bat! Thank you by the way. You have amazed your Daddy and I more and more through each passing day. Before we knew it you were rolling over, babbling your first words, sitting up, eating “real food”, standing, walking, getting teeth, and the list goes on. Your little personality has blossomed and I often laugh to myself because things you do now I remember you doing as a newborn…just in a different way. Just comes to show how you were born with a personality already! You are so silly and love to make people laugh. You also are “Miss Independent” and can be as stubborn as yours truly. You are passionate when you feel something needs to go your way…aka can throw a great temper tantrum. You are the best of all traits and I love every bit of you…my little sweet and spicy firecracker! I cannot wait for what the future holds for you, my little miracle. The sky is the limit and my love for you will never cease. On this second birthday I wish you lots of laughter…and cake of course! May you have a great Birthday tomorrow and many more to come! I love you!
Mommy
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Peanut Butter, Brownies, and Potty Training…Oh My!
20 Nov 2011 3 Comments
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I have some random photos and videos from this month. First I’ll start with Lily and Jade eating peanut butter together…so cute. Usually I also have a spoonful of peanut butter but this time I was the video recorder. My birthday was this month and I had to work that day. Ryan and Lily made me yummy brownies and Lily had so much fun making them! Ryan and I did get to escape that night for a nice dinner. Grandaddy and Grandma came to babysit! Oh and then there is potty training. I’m really not pushing the idea…Lily just lets me know when she wants to sit on the potty and then we will do it. So far she has pee peed once in the potty, a partial poo poo one time, and then a full poo poo just the other day! We tried to put her “big girl” panties on but she ended up wetting them…oh well. At least it’s a start!
Our friends Lisa and Brian came down this way to visit family and we got to visit them at the beach. Brady is her little one and Lily misses him so much. They had a blast playing with eachother! We do miss so many of our friends and family back in St. Cloud and it’s great when we get to see them!
Work here for me is picking up…I will be working 3-4 days a week in December and then my schedule is booked for the first half of the year. Yay…business is going good which keeps me having a job! Ryan still loves his job but he unfortunately is going to have to have back surgery in the next couple weeks or so. He’s had two herniated discs in his lower back and the pain would come and go. He’s had so many epidurals and a cortisone shot but nothing helps. Now the pain is everyday/all day so he’s miserable. Please keep him in your prayers. We hope this surgery with do the trick!
Lily’s 2nd birthday is coming very soon!!! I can’t believe how fast these two years have gone! We are having just a small family party at our home in Punta Gorda. The problem is that there is so many things Lily likes to play with so I’m in trouble with buying gifts! Good thing Christmas is also right around the corner…I can buy her more stuff! She likes anything from balls to cars to baby dolls to kitchen sets to coloring…the list goes on. She’ s very well rounded…a little tom boy yet still girly! Oh and she LOVES mommy’s make-up! I actually made up her own make-up bag with my old empty make-up containers and brushes. So precious!
I babbled enough for now! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have so many things to be greatful for!
- making brownies
- chocolate smile
Big Girl Panties
- Brian, Ryan, Brady, and Lily
me and Lisa
Whew…weddings are over…for now!
08 Nov 2011 1 Comment
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We had a blast last weekend at our friends’ Jenna and Chris Emerson’s wedding in Monte Verde, Florida. The place is actually in Clermont and the place was called Bella Collina…so beautiful! Lily was in a great mood and cooperated for the most part at the wedding. She looked adorable in her little flower girl dress! At one point she was clucking like a turkey saying “gobble gobble” which was hilarious. She kind of did resemble a turkey…a really pretty one! Ryan was also in the wedding…I got a good picture of Lily and her Daddy. One thing I do have to admit is that it is a lot of work to have an (almost) 2 year old in a weddng. I’m glad the weddings are over. Now we can relax and stop traveling so much! Here are some photos of the weekend!
at the hotel Lily was giving Elmo a bath
During rehearsal Lily was picking flowers
The bride, Jenna, and Lily...Lily thought her red lipstick was funny...great picture
hanging out by the big water fountain...she wanted to climb in
the terrace where cocktail hour was to take place....breath taking!!
quiet time the morning of the wedding...thank goodness she had a good nap!
The Dress...Lily loved it!
The back of the dress
Love this picture!
Cheese!!
The other flower girl and ring bearer...the other girl is same age as Lily with same birthday
Beautiful wedding!
