Fall Camping

We took the kids camping a couple of weekends ago when the weather is beautiful, here's a few pics of the fun!

Hailee and her Papa (my Dad) watching the water, love this pic

Feeding the ducks on the dock

Yes, we already put it up...

Welcome to our home

Both of my kiddos first year ornaments


The stockings were hung...
















The handiwork of my awesome husband, full time career, full time graduate student, full time wonderful Dad and one amazing husband altogether!

Lately

Picture of Hailee getting ready for tap and ballet classes.


There are so many things I wish that I had more time in my day to jot down on this blog to share with everyone. Hailee is getting such a little personality. It's amazing that we have entire conversations and she speaks in complete sentences, it absolutely blows my mind to see how she has grown. She LOVES her little brother and loves to help take care of him and play with him. Last night, we were eating dinner and Nathan had cooked (thank you babe) and she told him, while we were eating at the table, "Mmmm Dad, this is good! Thanks for making dinner Dad."





Last weekend, I had left one of my towels outside of the shower on the floor. Many of you that know me well know that I like cleanliness, a little (okay, a lot) OCD about it. Well, apparantley, I have rubbed off on my daughter a little too much. She found the towel on the floor, brought it to me and said (with this look on her face) "Mom, is this your towel on the floor?" I said, "yes Hailee, it is. I was leaving it there for people to step on when we get out of the shower." She says to me, "Mom, I need you to put it away, I'm really tired of picking up after you, okay?" In that moment, I wanted to laugh but I kinda had this puzzled look on my face also, wondering where did that come from? Then, a feeling of pride, knowing it probably came from me. Ha!





Last night, we were reading books in her bed and saying our prayers together. She asked if I had to go to work in the morning. I told her that I did. She said, "Okay, thanks for going Mommy so that we can eat." Goodness, she is just too cute! She is just the most lovable and likeable little girl who is growing rapidly before my eyes and I am so proud to call her mine.

Halloween

Last night, we took the kids out to trick-or-treat around our neighborhood, to my in-laws, and my parents. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and, all in all, we had a great time with the kids and being together. I LOVE weekends when we have "no plans" and can just spend our couple of days together doing whatever we feel like, being together, playing, and resting.














I love this picture!



















In case your wondering, she's a butterfly.

Look at those cheeks

I tried to get a pic of them together, this is the only one that looked somewhat like they loved each other. This was at Gran and Pa's house.

Passed out from all the sugar, only kidding. I took this pic when we made it home and wondered, "how in the world is that comfortable?"

Me and The Miss

Happy 1st Birthday Little Man!

October 14, 2008 - 8:03am
Jackson Dyer Hamilton
8 pds. 3 ounces






















Jackson Dyer Hamilton
October 14, 2009


Today, my little man turned 1, wow! The days go by fast! I can remember the morning that Nathan and I drove to the hospital one year ago today, it was rainy and dreary much like today. We had to be there at 5:00am to prep for Jackson's birth, he was born via cesarean section. I remember feeling much more nervous for this birth than I did for Hailee's, which was odd. I don't know if it was because I knew what to expect (therefore, brought the nerves) or if it was not being sure in my capabilities of being a mother of two. I was anxious for Hailee and how our relationship may change having another baby in the house, I was not looking forward to no sleep and more nursing, ha! I remember the surgery like it was yesterday and how sick I got afterwards. I remember that I didn't get to physically hold him until almost 12 hours after he was born because he was not strong enough to come off of his oxygen. I remember praying A LOT those three days in the hospital for the health of my new baby boy...thank you God for my little miracle.


Oh,how I love this little guy! All of the sleepless nights, early mornings, ear infections, and spit up is nothing but "little things" when I think about his bright smile, blue eyes, giggly laugh, and how he loves his sissy, mommy and daddy. He is such a blessing in our family and I am proud to have him as my son.


Nathan and I both took off of work today to spend this special day with him. I captured some snap shots of our day together. We love you Jackson, Happy Birthday buddy!





















Birthday flag in our front yard for little J's 1st BD

Jackson playing with his birthday firetruck from Mommy and Daddy in sister's room..shhh, don't tell her he was in there!

Look at that shirt, "My 1st BIRTHDAY"




He's trying to walk, he wants to so badly!




























Handy Manny cupcakes from Marmie and Hailee

He loved those cupcakes!

Here he is in his bath, I love that smile!

Happy Birthday Jackson!

New Pics

Tractor ride with Papa...Oh, how they love him!

Hanging out, watching the game.

Hailee at tap and ballet, so sweet! I love this little girl.

I took this picture of Jackson in the car with Nathan's phone at a random time and I think it is one of the funniest expressions ever captured on his face. Doesn't he look like trouble here? Ha!