Nick.Brianna.Amelia.Bennett

7.15.2010

The Ranch

We went to the ranch while we were in St. George. It's truly the greatest place you could imagine. Right out of a movie. Old ranch house. Old school house. Train tracks. Meadows. Horses. Swimming pond. Zip line. Rope swing. It's basically a child's heaven. I'm so grateful my children will have a lifetime of memories from the ranch. This is the only picture I got but it says it all. "The day was so much fun and now it's time for a nap in Grandpa's chair". Love this place!

Nursery

She turned 18 months. She's old enough for nursery. We had a plan. Take her into nursery, kiss her goodbye, wave bye bye, walk out the door. Go to class. We made it through everything but the go to class part. I'm officially the typical glue-your-eyeball-to-the-peep-hole-mom. She hated nursery. Cried for 45 minutes. Stopped crying when snack came out. What did I tell you? The girl can eat. Last week was much better. The crying only lasted 5 minutes. I wasn't prepared for the aching heart I had while listening to my baby girl cry on the other side of the door. All she wanted was me. I could have so easily fixed her fear and sadness. I didn't though, and I'm grateful. This kind of love is truly just unreal!

Pilzer's

Ironically, we both happened to be in St.George at the same time this Summer. Me at my Mom's, them passing through. It was a much needed visit. I was seriously needing to see them. 45 minutes wasn't nearly enough. I wanted a whole day with them all to myself. These kids are so dear to my heart. Even having my own child now and knowing the crazy amount of love I have for her, I still love these kids so much. They just about feel like my own. I guess they were for a few years. Sure miss their crazy guts. Sure love them. Hope they always know it.

San Diego Weekend

Dan was coaching the Womens US National Water Polo Team so we used the excuse to head to San Diego for the weekend. I've never realized how amazing the city is. I'm sold. I'd move tomorrow. Then again, I'd move just about anywhere tomorrow. I guess my hearts just not in this town....yet anyway. I'm working on it. Anyway, we headed to Pacific Beach. The weather was overcast and cool. Miss Mills LOVED playing in the sand. I loved watching.

When it was time to walk on the sand, she opted to crawl. I guess it was too unstable?

Leave it to Nick to take her into the cold ocean. As much as this girl loved water though, she didn't even flinch.

Definitely wasn't a fan of the cold showers. I wasn't a fan of the $16 dollar towel I had to buy.

Now this is my style. All smiles. I don't care for the beach. It's too dirty/messy/annoying.

LOVES the water. She'll jump right in. No hesitation. Even if it is ice cold. Caught her just in time.

This is how I look the majority of the time. Exhausted.

Watching Polo, which I love by the way. Very entertaining to watch.

Brunch at Dan's

Who knew she loved waffles so much? The girls had them 3 days a week since.

5.23.2010

Every once in awhile...she's a Mama's girl

My Mother's Day Cards:

Cooking, caring, fixing boo-boos, hugging, listening, encouraging, cleaning, shopping, driving, helping, lending advice, mothering. There's love in everything you do. Happy Mother's Day

I Love You-Grandma

Wishes Upon Wishes Upon Happy Wishes. Wishing you a day that's bright with smiles and filled with tender moments. Wishing you a day that nurtures your spirit with the kind of laughter, love and joy that are so much a part of the woman and the mother that you are.

With Love and Admiration-Rick, Lori and Jessi

You make it look so easy to do all the things you do and still be so kind and thoughtful. You are amazing! Happy Mother's Day.

Love-Rick, Lori and Jessi

Your Mother's Day

Waking up early, to get out of bed

You have to make sure Amelia gets fed.

Get yourself ready, for the daily events approach

You never really know if you'll have to jump in and coach.

Answering phones, making documents, and making sure that quality is assured

Isn't that easy with Amelia screaming like a dying bird!

BA BA is what she says

But we're still not sure what's in that girls head.

Oh dang, she is hungry again

What? It's lunch time! How did that happen?

Down for a nap, now onto publisher

Beep Beep, "Hi" you say to a new customer.

Signed her up! Yes, another student!

I hope her Mom isn't crazy like todays birthday student.

Ding Ding Ding another cargo net champ!

Great Amelia just woke up, and her diaper is more than damp!

Two two nine two zero nine three

"Hey, it would be nice if you could help me"

Rebound, jump, bend and chin down

We're there so late, you need a nightgown.

What's for dinner, and let's blow bubbles

Will be fond memories, when out life has fewer troubles.

Five minutes, ten minutes of bedtime music

Then back to the Sony to work and facebookic.

Last but not least, aren't you ready for bed yet?

You have to get your shut eye for the next day ahead yet.

I know that these will one day be fond memories

I didn't dare buy you anything, so take these 20's.

And let's go shopping!

Because I do want you to have your quick fix!

I love you and Happy Mother's Day

You're an awesome Mom and person.

Nick Hafen

5.15.2010

So many faces to remember

Loves...

Goldfish crackers (whole wheat. breath)

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Dora

Bubbles

Hand stamps

Hanging on the bars at the gym

Her baby doll

Running

Dancing with Coach Alyssa. This girl has some moves. Just wait till you see pictures. Not kidding. 1st position, booty shaking, clapping, you name it.

"Scout" the dog. Puts her to sleep every night

Mr. Tux

Aunt Jessi

Jennifer, Brody, Johnna, Tarin, Trevor, Linda, Alyssa, Chelsea

Drawing. (pens. pencils. crayons)

The beaded fish in Grandma's office

Strangers. Walks right up and says "Hi"

Being outside and eating the dirt (not that I really care to remember this part)

Sour Punch Straws (cringe)

All fruits and vegetables

All healthy food (yay)

Bath time