Thanksgiving

So, not only did Trey miss Hadley's birthday, but he's also missing Thanksgiving with us this year.  This is another bummer, especially because Thanksgiving is one of Trey's favorite holidays!  The good news is that he's not alone, he spent his holiday with a friend and his family this year.  The girls and I also got to spend Thanksgiving with friends.  It was nice not to have to celebrate the holiday alone.  We went over to our neighbors house and enjoyed a yummy turkey dinner with a house full of friends.  Everybody brought food to eat so there was plenty to go around.  We all ate until we couldn't eat anymore.  I even attempted to drink a glass of wine with my dinner.  After two sips I was feeling all hot and sweaty, I couldn't drink anymore.  Apparently, my alcohol free body I've had for the last 4 years couldn't handle the wine!  The kids had fun spending the afternoon with their friends.  I asked Riley what she was most thankful for and she responded with "my mommy and daddy."  Ahhh, I love her!!  She made me tear up a bit with that response.  

I am thankful for my husband, three daughters, our home, our health, and all of my family and friends.  I am a lucky lady and have so much to be grateful for!

Happy 2nd Birthday Hadley!!!

 My second little girl turned 2 today.  My oh my, how time does fly!  Hadley has definitely been a firecracker since she was born.  Very much a mama's girl too.  She's a loud little girl who isn't afraid to be heard.  I love everything about her, even her unwelcomed sauciness at times.  Hadley is quick to put a smile on my face, even if I'm trying to discipline her.  She's just got a way from turning rotten to innocent  & sweet very quickly.  Hadley is one feisty little nugget and I love her so.

I had a little birthday party for her with her little friends.  It was a Toy Story theme because Hadley is a Buzz Lightyear fanatic!  We all enjoyed some pizza, the kids played games, jumped on the sofa, ate some cake, and opened presents.  It was a fun evening filled with friends, laughter and love.  Hadley had a blast.  My favorite part was watching her reaction when she unwrapped her presents.  She replied, "AWESOME!!" after she opened every gift!  It was too funny.  A big thank you to everyone who sent gifts and helped celebrate Hadley turning 2!!

There was one important person missing today though, Hadley's daddy!  Trey has been in San Diego for about two months now.  We did talk to him today and he got to watch Hadley open her gift from us.  It was a bummer that he wasn't able to be here, but it's all apart of the life we live.  I'm just happy that he got to see her through the phone.  You have to love technology!!

More Halloween Photos

I wasn't able to load all of the pictures into the last post, so here are some more Halloween pictures for you to enjoy!!

Halloween 2011

The girls were super excited for Halloween this year, especially Riley.  Originally Riley wanted to be Dora and then changed her mind and wanted to be Belle.  She is totally into the Disney princesses these days!  Hadley was a Rose Fairy, which was Riley's costume from two years ago.  Yay for recycled costumes!  And last, but not least, Emrey was a duck!  All three of the girls looked absolutely adorable.  Each one of them melted my heart!

We went trick or treating with our friends this year.  Unfortunately Trey is in California this year and wasn't able to be here.  Fortunately, I had the help of many friends to take all three girls around.  Hadley freaked out at every person in a mask and every dog we walked past.  Therefore I had to carry Hadley the entire time.  My friends husband pushed Emrey in the stroller and Riley marched along, leading the way!  After an hour of trick or treating we came home and passed out candy for about a half hour, then it was time for baths.  Riley insisted on passing out the candy and didn't want me to help, except when a masked figure approached, then I was allowed to pass out candy!  It was a really fun time and I look forward to next year when Emrey can understand the holiday! 

Last Night in MD

Our last day in MD was pretty hectic for me.  I was doing laundry, gathering all of the girls toys, packing our bags and trying to see as many people as possible to say goodbye.  We got some yummy Chipotle as my last meal in MD.  Aunt Terry, Chelsea, and Mimi(Mr. Kevin's mom) came over to join us.  It was a nice evening, full of laughs.  Riley and Hadley were, as usual, pure entertainment!  They definitely miss everyone!!

Clark's Elioak Farm

The girls and I went with some of my friends to Clark's Elioak Farm in Ellicott City.  Riley had a blast feeding the goats.  Hadley on the other was totally freaked out by all the animals, especially when they "talked."  We enjoyed a fun hayride through the farm and enchanted forest.  The girls enjoyed their first hayride.  After all the rainy days we experienced while in MD, this day was absolutely beautiful and perfect!  I'm glad we got to spend time at the farm with some good friends!

 Above is Toni and Hadley.  

Below is Toni and her little boy, Harry.

My friend Dave, his wife, Lisa, their little girl, Lil and new baby boy, David is in the carrier.

Puzzles

One of the new things the girls fell in love with was putting together puzzles.  My mom had a ballerina puzzle and an undersea puzzle that Riley and Hadley had a blast putting together with her.  I was really impressed at how well Hadley did putting together the puzzles.  Riley was awesome at it too, but that was no surprise to me!  Riley enjoyed the ballerina puzzle and Hadley liked the undersea puzzle because of all the fishy!  My mom, full of patience, did both puzzles at the same time with the girls.  

Can you tell that Riley didn't want to look at me and smile?!?