Pretty as a Princess

I wanted to do some fun pictures for Hailey's second birthday. So I made a tu-tu and then got some fun little dress up things for the pictures. I think I had more fun playing dress-up then she did.

My Little Girl

I think that these pictures make it official... Hailey is no longer a baby, she is now a little girl. I have noticed it not only through these pictures (which I look and and wonder when exactly she grew up) but I really notice it with her personality. Hailey is definately a girl that knows what she wants, and she can sometimes be a little demanding. A little while ago, it was a Sunday morning, which means that Greg and I try to sleep in as long as Hailey will let us. We could hear her moving around in her crib and then she call out "Mama... Dada" and Greg decided to tease her and yelled back "What do you want?". Hailey responded "Dada, get up!!!". I thought it was hilarious but I also realized what an attitude she has. It is that attitude that I love and it definately keeps my life interesting and can always put a smile on my face!

Family Pictures

On New Years morning I realized that I had a message from my dad, so I listened to the message and I was told that we were having family pictures that day. Great, so much for not getting ready and vegging out all day. So, we all had to immediately start getting ready to make it to my parent's house on time. With a family as big as mine is, I am really suprised that everyone was able to make it. I guess it was a good timing cause everyone was here for the holidays. It was a little chaotic while we were there getting the pictures done and a lot of the kids were tired, but in the end everything turned out alright. I look at these pictures and realize how much our family has grown and how much it is going to continue to grow and change over the next several years. I love having a big family and watching each family as well as individuals go through different stages. There is always something going on, and there is never a dull moment. I know that I am truely blessed to be part of such a great family!