Did Hay see her angel?

I got home from work and was waiting in the car for Aaron and Hay. We were going to Henry's party. Hay saw me and upset she immediately said to me: "I can't see him anymore. I can't see Him. Uncle Art, sick. Gone! I can't see anymore him, Uncle Art." She had a few tears running down her face. I told her "yes.. Uncle Art is gone,He is in Heaven with Jesus. We can't see him for a long time. We can't see him until we are in Heaven with Him and Jesus." Aaron got in the car and said "Hailey was crying uncontrollably and she told him the same thing." the crazy part is that we NEVER told Hay Uncle Art was gone! She said that on her own out of the blue. He passed the 3rd of November, 2011. When ever Aaron puts on his jacket, Hay says "silly daddy. Uncle Art's jacket!" For nearly a year Hay prayed for Uncle Art "bless Uncle Art." I didn't tell her to say it. And tonight, she blessed daddy, mommy, nana, and Uncle Art." in her blessing. I think Art has been visiting her since his death and by her comments and reaction I think that he told her goodbye!

Tonight we celebrated cousin Henry's 3rd Birthday.

Henry turned 3 on December 16th, 2011.

Hailey's 3rd Birthday Party

On Saturday, December 17th, 2011 we celebrated Hay's 3rd birthday. Her actual birthday is this Thursday, December 22nd.

Art was laid to rest on December 2nd, 2011... His 40th Birthday

Hay learned how to make her own necklace...

Thanksgiving 2011

Uncle Art is in Heaven

Halloween 2011

Dust collector's... ANew bike for Aaron...

"Big girl underware"

I've been putting Hailey in her Big Girl underware.. were almost done potty training!

Hailey's saying's:

Hailey's going to daycare..

Nana's Birthday..

Grandma's Birthday!

Amiah turned "5"

Goodbye, "Allana..."

Aaron's Birthday

"Daddy is finally here!"

Allana's 11th Birthday

July 4th, 2011

We MISS Daddy!

It's been about 3 weeks since Aaron has been gone (in Vegas..) and we (Hailey and I) 've been living here in Idaho. We miss Aaron/Daddy like crazy!!! 

My family has been so amazing and helpful.  Amy is watching Hailey while I go to work at Target.  Mom and Gary have been helping out with Hailey and letting us stay with them in Idaho City.  (We're giving Connie a break :) I am grateful Connie has done so much for my little family... I'm so grateful for ALL OF MY FAMILY.  We may have been homeless if it weren't for all of our family pulling together from every direction to help out.  "Thank You..." your sacrifice and pure love.. it hasn't gone unnoticed!  Hopefully, someday.. we may be able to return the service and favors.  :) 

Hailey has changed and grown so much in the short time we've been here.  She's climbing jungle gyms, speaking in small sentences, refined the meaning of "MINE" and "NO."  She's getting much better at potty training... we've been working on it since Christmas!  Poor Hailey.. our life has been so busy the past 6 months it's been a challenge to get the potty training done well.  Hailey has really enjoyed her cousins.. they play very hard every day!  She's enjoying her "Ca-Ca," (Grandma) and "Gunka" (Grandpa).  LOL~ I didn't teach her those terms!!  She came up with that all on her own.  Her very latest new phrase "I CAN!!!!!"  She doesn't completely get it though... she'll say it with such conviction but it doesn't really fit the situation.  But, She is trying to do everything on her own all of a sudden.  Including: getting dressed and undressed, getting off the potty, out of her bed.... and the other day I ran out of the bathroom for just a second only to discover when I turned around a little naked 2 yr old looking at me giggling.  (She got herself out of the bath and was sopping wet.)  She's found a new love of swimming... Aunt Amy has taken her and the cousins to their apartment pool/hot tub almost daily.

I'm not a huge fan of commuting with a child, but, I'm so grateful I have a job to go to.  Target is trying to work with me.. scheduling me for longer shifts and less days to make commuting and family life a bit easier.  I've been job hunting regularly!  Kay Jewelers in Nampa let me interview with them.  I'm going to interview again in the end of the month with the Boise Town Square location.  I'm hoping to find a job that I can support my family with. 

I have to go to Vegas next week to wrap up some things there.. I'm glad for the opportunity to see my "honey."  I really miss him!  Every time we are apart for long periods of time I have a new respect for military families.  I'm praying everything falls into place quickly!  I want my family together and for Connie's house to sell so she can be here with us as well.

Moving Home...

I'm lying in the bed, both Aaron and Hailey are sleeping.. we're in "Ely, NV." We left Vegas last night. Thw wind was howling all night long. This morning, I'm happy it's calm outside! We're about half way home :) My transfer went thru at Target. I'm going back to my old store in Boise, on Milwaukee. Until Connies house sells, Aaron will be staying behind in Vegas to help Connie. It's going to be a long summer. Hailey and I will be staying at my Mom's until I can find a better job and move to Boise (into a place of our own.) It's going to be hard with Aaron gone :( I'm happy to get to see my family more. I really want Hailey to grow up knowing her cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and her many Grandparents! We'll be home soon :)

Hailey's First Dentist Appointment..

This morning I took Haileyto Absolute Dental on Eastern. This was her first dental experience. Babar the Elephant was on the TV which caught her immediate attention as soon as we sat down. They had me sit in the chair and hold Hailey's lower body and hands. The Dentist held her head, cleaned her teeth and put flouride on them. She was very good and they said one of the most well behaved in a long time. I am very happy about her appointment. She has ZERO cavities! They gave me a tip on getting her bottom teeth cleaned better (because of her over bite). She'll have to wear braces (like Allana just had) for her over bite/short bottom jaw down the road. She even got a new toothbrush (they messed up and gave her the one for a 5 yr old) she loved it anyway!

Mothers Day (Last Sunday, May 8th)

Easter...

We celebrated Easter a few weeks ago with Allana, who was here, on Spring Break. I wanted to do something with Hay for Easter yesterday. We had Ham, Cauliflower casserole, Rolls, and Mashed Potatoes for dinner. Yummy! Aaron and I colored Eggs, Aaron hid them in the backyard, and Hailey found the eggs (very quickly)! The Easter Bunny brought her a bubble toy, and Tinker Bell movie. After her egg hunt, we played in the bubbles! It ws fun to watch Hay.. She's getting so Big! She talked her Grandparents ears off wishing them a Happy Easter. It was cute to watch.

Springs Reserve:

I've been working as much as possible lately. Since we're planning to move soon, target has been very generous and given me nearly full time hours. Today was my only day off his week. This morning, a Realtor came to the house to get the process started for moving to Idaho. (Connie's selling her house) we had a great day! Aaron and I took Hay to "Springs Reserve's." it was very neat. After several hours, we came home to give Hay her nap. Tonight we stopped at "Fry's Electronics" for an item. We watched "Kung Foo Panda," then watched "The Proposal..." I love that movie.

Jacob Andrew Ward...

I am now the proud Auntie of a beautiful baby boy! Nici had "Jacob" yesterday late afternoon. He was 8lbs and 9ounces. 20 and 1/2 inches!!! Congrats Sister and the Ward Family! We love you!!! I'm so happy he had such a safe arrival.. Cannot wait to move back to Idaho looking forward to meeting thhe little guy. :)

Hoover Dam

Today we got up and decided we'd better take the opportunity to see the Hoover Dam since it's only about 45 min away from our house. It was a great morning! Just Aaron, Hay, and I went. The weather was perfect, traffic wasn't too bad, and we didn't have the pressure of any schedule today! What a sight to see. It's so HUGE!!!! And, so much power that is clear to see. Great experience. When Hay is old enough to remember, were hoping to bring both girls back to see it. I'll post the pic's when I can :)

Kay Jewelers..

To make a very long and drawn out story shorter.. They re-nigged on the job offer I was given. I had to beg Target for my job back (after having given and worked a full two weeks notice and being issued a final check.. Worked my "last day at Target," Then taken out of Target's system!) what a nightmare! Just shows even the best of intentions aren't secure or for certain!

Bullhead..

Last week we spent some time in Bullhead packing up the house.. So much more to get done! We had the opportunity to spend some time with Steven! We love Steven! It was so nice to have him with us. We also had some good quality time with Art (Uncle Art). We are keeping you in our prayers every day! Hailey mentions Uncle Art in every prayer! They've become pretty good buddies. We had to go to Kingman.. When we got out, Hailey was sure she would see her Uncle Art! She was sad that he wasn't there to play with her. She turns into a shy, then crazy/silly little girl when Art is around. She shows off for him by "nyaking"(dancing), turning summersaults, "chumping" (jumping), squealing, running back and forth fast as she can, "kickling" (tickling) his hands and feet, teasing and (when it's empty) sitting in Uncle "Aout's chair." She's a real "funny bunny."

Goodbye Target..

My last shift at Target was tonight. I'm both nervous and excited for my new job, at Kay Jewelers, in the Fashion Show Mall. Last week we had to shop so I would have the right wardrobe for work. For the most part I'm ready. :) We ate lunch at Del Taco today. We had the .49 cent bean burritos.. Hailey loves them! She had a glass of water near her plate, Aaron thought it would be funny and dumped that glass of water on her! What an eventful day :)

Tulips, Fuzzies, Molars, and Jewelry:

When I got home from work today, I saw a beautiful display of red tulips. I have a sweet husband! "Thank you," Aaron, for the beautiful flowers! I love you, more!

Hailey HATES sock Fuzzies in her toes. During every bath (lately) she spends at least 2 minutes getting the Fuzzies off her toes. When she is on the potty, she whips her feet up (one at a time) pulls her toes apart and makes sure the "Fuzzies are all done." Tonight, while I was putting Hay in her jammies, she grabbed my foot and pulled off my sock. I thought she was going to tickle my foot, or, do her version of "piddy." ("This little piggy.." for those who know it). NOPE!!! She grabbed each toe of mine with her little hands, said "hmmm.. Fuzzy?" once she looked at every toe (on both of my feet) she said "all done." I was laughing so hard I couldn't tell her to stop. I actually had tears :)

Hailey has been extra restless during the night while sleeping. She still has occasional night terrors. Yesterday,I discovered she has 3 molars poking thru! My poor Hay.. No wonder she's been crabby :(

Recently, I had mentioned interviewing for a new job. After an entire week of "I'll have Martha call you back," I thought for sure I didn't get the job I worked so hard for. Turns out they were just extremely busy and I GOT THE JOB! I got hired full time at Kay Jewelers in the Fashion Show Mall (a very high end ritzy mall). I'm required to dress up. So, we've been shopping, hoping to find some good deals! I'm crossing my fingers I can transfer to Idaho around May. If not, Aaron's going to try for work here in Vegas and I'll commit to one more year here. Wish me luck!! I'm nervous.

Nothing much right now...

I don't really have any new news.. Were still planning to move. I was hoping to get a job at Kay Jewelers here in Vegas. They're opening a new store in Twin Falls in May. I've interviewed with the manager and district manager.. Took two online tests.. Was told I "passed with flying colors.." And they keep saying they'll call me back. For a week I continue to get no response. Unless I hear from them soon, I suppose it's safe to say I didn't get the job. Back to square one! Hailey has really grown the past week. She's still copying everything she hears. My favorite word she says is "Chi-Chen.." (chicken). She's so active in her sleep. Connie says she's much like Andrew was as a child. We were in Bullhead, Arizona, the other day.. During the night Hay said "boo-der" (booger) in her sleep. She didn't say anything else! I could barely keep quiet.. Didn't want to wake her. I kept laughing.. Wondering why she was dreaming of boogers. She cracks me up! I love her so much! Miss her.. We left her for the weekend with Nana. It's so hard for me to leave her :( Aaron and I celebrated our 4th Anniversary! Wow- it sure has flown by. Connie needed our help in Bullhead, so, we spent our Anniversary with her packing. Im so happy Aaron is doing so well.. Getting healthier every day. Love you sweetheart!

HEALTHY news:

Today Aaron had his follow up appointment from all the blood work he's had done. The liver specialist told him his liver is back to "normal" and as long as he lives a healthy life style he will be ok. They took him off the med's and told him he is done for now with doctor's. In 6 months, he's suppose to see a liver specialist to do some follow up blood work and (only if necessary) a biopsy.. If ordered by the doctor. Looks like all is well and we can now focus on our future. I'm so grateful to all those close family and friends who kept Aaron in your prayers and who participated on our special fast. I know your faith is what helped him to recover fully and so quickly. Were blessed to have such loving family and friends among us :)

Superbowl Sunday..

We have passed a "bug" of some kind around each other the past week or so.. Didn't feel right going to church today, which meant we all sat around watching the superbowl. Hailey is getting big so quickly. She repeats everything she hears.. I mean everything! Today saw a commercial and copied it immediately after.. It was funny what she said. She's working on her potty training. What a job that is! She has a good attitude towards it most of the time. When she's being stubborn, I let her choose between going potty like a big girl, or, getting something taken away at the moment like her blanket. So far, she has done well. I'm very happy at her progress so far. Of coarse there is a long way to go before she is trained! Aaron's looking better everyday! The jaundice is nearly gone and he's getting stronger and stronger. I'm very proud of his progress.. As difficult as it can be, he's successfully followed doctors orders and is getting healthier daily! We're suppose to be getting results this week from the last two blood tests and hear what he has to do next. Hoping all is well and that he has a bright future ahead! Art (my bro in law) is going to have some testing done this week. He's been sick and we hope it goes well! Hailey says her own prayers at meal times and before bed. She's mentioned uncle art in every prayer for quite some time.. So sweet. I'm still working at Target.. Though this time of year is extremely slow.. I'm only scheduled for 4 hours this week! Ugh! Soon as we know the plan for Aaron, I'm going to bust a move and try to get our family settled somewhere and get the job situation figured out. Will write again soon. Someday I will be able to post pictures again! (I hope!) it's suppose to be 69degrees tomorrow.. Yay! Maybe we can spend some time at the park :)

Blood drawn :(

Most of you know all about Hailey having challenges with her digestive track (since birth).. We recently had to get her blood drawn for testing. It was sad.. They took at least 4 or 5 viles of blood. She did really well for the most part. She did scream when the held her down.. She doesn't like to be confined or held down. In her short life so far, she's been thru a lot already. I'm so grateful she's healthy! The few days following her blood draw she held out her arm and said "boo boo arm." Aaron picked her out a little surprise for being so good. She got a little (Hot wheels like) toy airplane, she was happy! What a Tough little girl we have.

Hailey is getting so big quickly! Hay has learned to pick up her toys.. Sings the alphabet, recognizes most letters and many numbers, counts to ten (happily) and knows most of the colors. She's still having occasional "night terrors.." which are awful to experience with her. I pray every night for her to have peaceful sleep. She's a very active sleeper! I love watching her grow. She's getting better at saying her prayers and brushing her teeth. Her imagination has increased a ton. She'll spend hours voluntarily in her room playing with her toys (often kneeling at her bed and the toys on her bed).

Aaron is doing better, slowly, every day I can see a change in his jaundice. His skin isn't as yellow and the yellow in his eyes has decreased very slowly. I never knew until he had the jaundice just how miserable it can be. Your body forms "crystals on the skin" (which the naked eye cannot see) that makes your body itch insanely everywhere while it heals!

Were Potty Training Hailey..

On Friday, we began to potty train Hailey. She has a little potty and a seat for the "big" potty. She's mostly been on the potty seat.. And she is doing great! Today, I put on her first "pull-up" (pink with princess characters on it). She kept on looking down at it and pointing with a giant smile. At church, the Nursery has a tiny bathroom made just for the nursery age kids. There's a child size potty in it and the sink is even her size! She LOVED it :) Hay is very proud when she "goes.." (poo poo, pawy, biaper.. Is what Hay say's when her diaper needs changed or when she needs to "go"). Once She's gone potty, She claps her hands and says "mama.. I did it," with a lot of excitement she gives me a giant hug and kiss. I love my baby girl! The past two weeks her vocabulary has grown immensely! She's repeating everything she hears and putting sentences together that she's never said before. This morning she asked for a "bubble bath please Mama," instead of her usual "bath, bubble, please." I'm so blessed to have her in my life! She brings a smile to my face. I cherish every single little hug and noisy little kiss. She's SO quick to apologize.. Though at times it seems a bit rehearsed.. Her little " I sawy Mama" followed immediately by a tight hug and great big kiss I know is from her heart. Every time her attitude will change soon as she apologizes. I just pray those attributes are for life and that NO ONE ever discourages her from saying "i'm sorry" or being that way! It takes a humble heart to be quick to apologize.. A gift of hers I think. There has been a few times she's thought it will get her what she wants, but, I don't always give in. I'm trying to teach her the best I can. She's been attempting to dress and undress herself.. She has a very short fuse. She's easily discouraged if she doesn't get it just right. I've been working really hard to try and teach her to not let her temper get the best of her. I'm trying to teach her healthy ways to solve frustrating situations and how to calm herself down. She tries so hard to please! What a gift she is to me. I love my little Hay hay, Boo boo, Bear, Baby girl!

Hailey had her first real flu bug :(

I woke up at 4:30am this morning to Hailey crying and choking I her sleep. Of coarse I picked her up quickly and realized my little girl was very sick. After 4 "episodes," and 5 hours later she was fast asleep, snuggled, blanket in hand.

2 year checkup...

Today I took Hailey to her two year check up. She weighs 27.8 lbs, is Inches tall, and her head is still 19 inches. She's in the 90th percentile for height and between 50-75th percentile for her weight. She's very low in iron.. Which concerned me greatly! I thought she was getting what she needs. She doesn't drink near enough or get enough food high in iron. So, she's now on flinstone vitamins and I'm trying to get her more balanced! They told me when she eats meat she needs to drink orange juice with it. Apparently it helps her body absorb the iron. My poor baby.. I try very hard to get/keep her healthy and I just don't do very well. She still has "issues" with her digestive track and drinks about 3-4 ounces of prune juice every day! She's suppose to be getting 16 ounces of milk, plus juice, and water! I just can't fit it all in. She isn't aloud to keep a drink with her so it's hard to remember all the time. I'd like drinks available to her in the house consistently, it's hard to do,not being with her constantly. I just hope she's getting what she needs! It worries me all the time. She's trying to cut a new molar.. And with it has come the typical teething symptoms. Will be nice when the teething is over. She chewing on everything.

Goodbye 2010... Praying for a better 2011...

Sunrise hospital...

Christmas...