Skyler's birthday

On Sunday we picked up my mother in Knoxville and went to Skyler's fifth birthday party in New Tazewell, Tennesee. Maggie did great in the car and slept most of the way home. We had a great time and glad we were able to make this festive occassion. Maggie got to hit a pinata for the first time and met her cousin Kaitlyn for the first time. She also enjoyed spending time with Grandma. It was almost a 3 hour ride, so we now know we can travel longer distances.

Before Church

On Sunday mornings Barbara has to get ready before us so she can teach Sunday school. Barbara drives my car and Maggie and I meet her at 10:00 service. Maggie usually gets upset when mommy leaves so I have to distract her (or maybe it's bribing). This Sunday I told her we would take pictures, so we did. They are some of the best pictures I have taken of Maggie. She wants to always have her picture made lately, and loves looking at her self. I guess I would too if I were as cute as her...........................................................

Take my picture...pease! (Maggie speak for please)

Lately Maggie loves to have her picture made and likes to be silly for videos. Here are some for your enjoyment. We also had her Halloween pictures made at JCPenney's and they can be viewed here: https://www.smilesbywire.com/home.asp?AC=LTPP0598101178JCP enter Barbara Haimelin in the customer name.

Fall

The fall is my favorite time of the year. The leaves are beginning to change a little bit, and I think cooler weather is on the way (it was 86 degrees yesterday). I finally got my computer working the way it needs to work. I can't believe it's been two weeks since I've posted on here. I'm trying to think what has happened in the last 2 weeks that won't bore everyone. We took Maggie to get her Halloween pictures made on Saturday. They came out pretty well, and we are expecting an email with the proofs attached. If I can, I will post a link on here. Maggie is doing well, and continues to amaze us. She is such a great kid.

We got our fall and halloween decorations out last week and on Saturday we had Barbara's mom and aunt over and we carved pumpkins. Maggie helped, of course. Barbara's mom bought an inflatable Mickey Mouse (dressed up as a vampire). Maggie LOVES it. We are excited for Maggie to celebrate her first Halloween.

Barbara taught Maggie how to play hopscotch and they made a hopscotch game on the driveway. Maggie gets mad when I park on the hopscotch game and makes me move my car.

6 months! and computer problems

My computer crashed and I have just recently been able to get on the internet, which explains why I haven't posted anything in a while. If anyone knows how to set up a wireless router, please help!!!!!

Last Wednesday was our 6 month anniversary with Maggie! It seems like she has been with us forever, and we can't imagine life without her. The time we have had with her has been amazing and our lives are fuller than they have ever been. We are truly blessed to have our beautiful daughter and it is amazing watching her grow before our eyes. She has learned so much in her first 6 months that I can't wait to look back on this day 6 months from now. She is excelling in speech therapy, can now count to 13, and is always smiling. How could we not be happy constantly?

We celebrated this special day with dinner at P.F. Changs. We were joined by Barbara's mom and aunt and had a wonderful time.

Last week Barbara and Maggie made cupcakes for the first time. Maggie did most of the work herself, and they were delicious. Maggie especially liked licking the icing.

On Friday we found a halloween outfit for Maggie = she is going do be a witch and her outfit is adorable. I can't wait to see how she reacts to Halloween, knowing that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner.

This past weekend we watched the Tennessee - Florida game. For those who don't know, I'm a big Tennessee fan, and Barbara is a Florida fan. We dressed Maggie in her Tennessee dress for the game. About an hour before kickoff, Maggie decided she didn't want to wear the dress anymore so Barbara put on her Gator shirt. I guess Maggie had a premonition as the vols got beat once again.

On Sunday we drove to Knoxville and had lunch with my mom. We had a great time and Maggie did amazingly well. She was excited to see her grandma.

Bath time

We haven't really done much over the last week so until today, had no pictures to share. After dinner, I took some pictures of Maggie during her bath, as well as her after bath ritual.... jumping on the bed! She has so much fun jumping that she wants to do it all of the time. I'm certain we'll be getting a trampoline at some point.

Barbara and Maggie came to see me at work yesterday and we went out to lunch. We said we wouldn't do that again since Maggie cries everytime she leaves and I have to stay. Yesterday was no exception, but she stopped pretty quickly after Barbara explained that I would be coming home soon. It still breaks my heart seeing her cry like that.

Last night Barbara went to a consignment sale with her friend Helene and Maggie and I stayed home. It was the longest Barbara has been gone and Maggie did great. We did alot of playing and she was asleep by 8:15.