Just Another Manic Monday...

Today was another hectic day - lots of errands and things to get done, but I am happy to say all the things we wanted to accomplish today actually got done, hurray! Today was also the first day of Alex's volleyball practice. She really enjoyed it and is looking forward to the rest of the season. I am happy that she likes it (however since practice is at 7:45 tomorrow morning we will have to see how long the enthusiasm lasts!) Haley spent the day running errands with Mom and charming the socks off of everyone we encountered - like usual :) She continues to work on her new skill of walking and is improving quickly. She is still a little nervous but often gets the courage to make small jaunts from one item or person to another. Today she managed to take about twelve consecutive steps! She looks so cute and wobbly! She always gets a huge grin and seems very proud of herself (her Mama is proud too) when she walks - so cute. I am still trying to capture a video to share but she is still a little shy about her new found skill. She is such a sweet and happy baby, she brings so much happiness into all our lives :) Tomorrow is another big day with meetings and an early birthday dinner for Alex so this Momma is off to bed!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

Today we had a relaxing day of hanging around the house, watching football and getting some chores done. Mom & Dad made a huge dent in the ever growing pile of laundry. We had a big pile on the couch and were getting ready to fold it...

Tank was nowhere to be found- No, wait, there is the boy!

Too funny! Mom also managed to get a lot of photos uploaded on the computer and her blog updated - finally! All in all it was a great, and finally relaxing, way to spend a Sunday morning!

That Hair!

Everyday when I am out and about with Haley I always get stopped by at least one (usually a half dozen people) who want to look at Haley's hair. Everyone always thinks her fauxhawk is the cutest thing in the world...I tend to agree :)

And she is off!

Today started with a great accomplishment for Haley - her first few wobbly steps! She took the plunge and took three wobbly steps to get from Dada to Mama! What a big girl! She got the courage up to take a few more several times throughout today so it won't be too long until she will be walking all the time! I can't believe she is getting so big! After the big steps we all got ready for the days activities - Alex went over to Emily's and Roy, I and Haley all went to Rex Putnam to see Hayden's first football game.

He looked so cute all uniformed up and ready to play!

Hayden's team totally smoked the competition and the game ended in a 33-0 victory!

After the game we went home so Haley could nap and get ready to go to dinner & the mall with Grammy & Auntie Shoe. After such a full day Haley was wiped out - she fell asleep in the car and only woke up to make a few sleepy blinks at Dad before going to bed for the night. Such a sweet girl!

Alex is Back To School

Alex is finally back to school! She was pretty excited but a little nervous to get back in the swing of things. It was strange not having her around the house today...and slightly quieter :) Haley and Mom spent most of the day playing and waiting for sister to come home!

Both girls were so happy to see each other - what cute sisters!

I sure am one lucky Mom! After dinner Alex gave Haley a bath and was quite proud of the unicorn horn hairdo she gave the girl.

I must say it did look cute!

Oregon State Fair

Today was a FULL day! It was the last day of the State Fair in Salem so we decided to take advantage and accompany Grandma Egbert to the festivities!

We had so much fun!

Haley loved walking around holding our hands and looking at all the crazy people!

She LOVED it when Dad & Alex would walk and swing her a little bit. Mom was worried about her little ones shoulders but Haley really thought it was cool!

Haley also got a chance to eat her first corn dog and gave it her approval :)

Dad ate a slightly larger version...I had never seen anything quite like it! Surprisingly even Roy could not finish that bad boy!

After eating and looking at some more exhibits Haley was exhausted. She took a little nap in her stroller.

It did not last long because before too long she heard Mom giggling with Alex and had to wake up less she miss some excitement. Mom had given Alex a friendly push toward the boy teaching kids how to rope a calf - despite how embarrassing her Maja is, Alex was a good sport and roped herself a fine calf! :)

After that the cowgirl bug must have hit Alex because she really wanted to ride the mechanical bull.

Once she got up there I think she got a little nervous but she hopped on and rode it like a pro! She did a really good job and looked adorable!

We spent most of the rest of day looking at exhibits and of course eating fair food. As the evening approached Alex got her nerves together and went on the bungee ride she had been eyeing since arrival. She had to ride with a stranger because none of us were brave(stupid?) enough to go on the thing but that did not stop her!

I could hear her screaming the whole time! She survived and lived to tell us how cool it was :)

After her bungee jump and an old time photo (at Mom's insistence)

we decided to call it a day (after all it was nearly 9 PM!)

We were all exhausted but it sure was a lot of fun!

Getting Ready To Walk

Everyday she gets a little more confident - one "step" closer to walking on her own. One of our favorite things to do now is walk hand and hand. Haley loves to take my hand and walk anywhere she can! She is growing up so fast! Although I can not wait to see her grow and learn all these new things a part of me knows I really will miss her needing and wanting me so much. For now I will just cherish every moment I have with precious Haley. She will be walking soon enough :)