Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day! Hope everyone had a nice and relaxing 3 day weekend. I sure enjoyed spending the extra day off with my little ones. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the service men and women who have fought and/or are currently fighting for our beautiful country!!! And...here's a picture of my patriotic cuties this afternoon! Oh, and what's a post without a countdown to summer...only 8 more days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do I sound a little excited?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Our First Memorial Day

May 25, 2009

22 Weeks Old

A Jog Down Memory Lane

On December 21, 2008, at 8:11 am and 8:12 am, these two little precious miracles arrived into the world. Oh, how my life has changed! And...I would NOT change it for the life of me! These two little ones have brought more love, happiness, and joy into my life the past 5 months and they amaze me each and every day. I'm such a lucky mommy to have such BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY babies (I thank God for this blessing each and every day). Happy 5 month birthday Brooks and Burkley!!!!!!!

Brooks Allen

8:11 am

Burkley Ann

8:12 am

Our 1st Family Picture

Peas Please!

Brooks tasted sweet peas last night and LOVED them. I was a little worried that he might not eat them, but I was wrong. He gobbled them up fast...several bites of just peas, then a few bites of cereal, and a few bites here and there of peas and cereal mixed. I don't think he's going to be a picky eater at all! He's going to have peas a few more days and then we will try something else that will be yummy for his tummy!!!!

My mommy said that eating my veggies

will make me STRONG!!

Lots of NEW Things Going on Around Here

Man oh man, have I missed blogging. I can't wait until school's out for the summer so that I can get back into the swing of blogging. Oh, and just to let you know...I only have 13 more days to go.
We have had quite the weekend and have enjoyed a few new toys. Our living room now consists of 2 toy bins, a play mat, 2 swings, 1 bouncy seat, 1 jumparoo, and 1 exersaucer (not to mention the couch, recliner, sofa table, coffee table, and my chair and ottoman). I think it's almost time for the coffee table to make it's way out to the garage (along with the rug) in order to make room for all of the "stuff" that Brooks and Burkley need. They are getting so big (can you believe they are 21 weeks old...just a few days shy of their 5 month birthday on the 21st of this month). They are super sweet and are so much fun at this age. Brooks has finally discovered his voice. We seem to think that he could never get a word in because of Burkley always talking , but he finally just butted in and boy is he loud. I love to listen to the two of them talk.

Don't judge me by the looks of this picture. I thought I had time to fold the clothes before B&B woke up from their morning nap, but I was wrong. So after I changed their diapers, I just left them there in the middle while I folded their clothes (saved me from having to go back and forth into the living room over and over again).

She cracks me up! I did not put any of those clothes on her for this picture. She squirms around so much and this is how she ended up in about 2 minutes. She was having so much fun playing and squealing! She's going to keep Cory and I (and Brooks and Holly) on our toes!!!

Stinky 1 and Stinky 2

21 weeks old

Brooks trying out the exersaucer out for the first time

Burkley hanging out in the jumparoo for the first time

Those toes ALMOST touch the ground

She LOVES the exersaucer...just look at the smile on her face

Hanging out in her crib while I was packing the bag to take to Nana's this week

Smiling at mommy

Is he cute or what in those shark jammies

Not sure what this thing is, but I like it

Playing in the exersaucer

What a BIG girl! We decided to introduce cereal to Burkley tonight.

I can't believe my 3 pound princess is big enough to eat cereal. She loved it!!!

My First Mother's Day

Forgive me for not posting my Mother's Day post before this, but I warned you that I would become a slacker at blogging once I went back to work. It's just to hard to get it done when I get home and by the time I give Brooks and Burkley a bath, get them both fed, and put them to bed, I'm ready to shower and get in bed myself. So, I'm a few days late, but I had the BEST FIRST Mother's Day ever! And I know that I got the BEST gift ever. For those of you who have not yet caught wind of my Mother's Day present, I got a letter from Holly, Brooks, and Burkley (that their daddy typed) informing me how much they have missed me since I have gone back to work and how they talked their daddy into letting me stay at home with them next year!!! It was the sweetest letter ever and it made the the happiest mommy in the world. Another prayer of mine has been answered and I'm thanking God again for His many blessings he has given me. As per the letter, I informed my principals Monday that I will not be returning next school year. I will sub a few days a week here and there next year. I'm super excited and couldn't have asked for a better gift. Oh, and I'm scratching off the days in my planner...only 16 more days to go and I'll be joining the part time SAHM (stay at home mom) club again!!! What's a post without any pictures...please excuse my appearance, but it was Mother's Day and I didn't have to get all dolled up if I didn't want to!!!

Me and my 3 sweet babies

Brooks and Burkley looking at their big sister

Brooks trying to get his sisters bow

Brooks and Burkley

4 Months Old

April 09

My Little Miracles

Last year on May 13th, Cory and I learned that we were finally pregnant. Little did we know what God had in store for us. What a difference a year makes! We are truly blessed!!!

Well, I'm off to dry my hair, pump, and get ready for bed. Have a great rest of the week. I'm having to take off Thursday to babysit my own kiddos because Nana and PaPa are going to Lake Tahoe...oh darn!!! I'm so happy!!!!!

Hump Day

TGI"W"!!!!!!!! Yes, thank God it's Wednesday. I can't wait for the weekend to get here so that I can spend more than 3 hours a day with my sweet babies. This "new"schedule that I have sucks...sorry, but I'm just being honest. Brooks and Burkley are lovin' being spoiled by their Nana, but that still doesn't stop mommy from missing them during the day. Why is it that when I'm with them the time goes by so quickly, but when I'm at work, the time tick tocks by? Happy Wednesday!!! Only 20 more days of this CRAZY schedule...thank God again!!

We're Ready for Summer...

...are you?

After B&B's morning nap, I decided to play dress up with them. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Needless to say, I was cracking up! Gosh, they are so stinkin' cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Scott...

...if I heard that name once, I heard it a million times yesterday! At one point, I told the kids not to call me that anymore just for kicks and giggles, so one asked if he could call me Holly. Several others informed him quickly that Holly was my dogs name and that my name is Hayley... not Holly (followed by "duh" under another's breath)! I wonder why they think it's so cool when they know your "real" first name?!?! So, as you can tell, I survived my first day back to work, but I'm not going to lie...it was a very long and hard day for me emotionally. I missed Brooks and Burkley so bad and it seemed like it took FOREVER for 3 o'clock to roll around...and I just HAD to have duty on the day I returned. As soon as I was done, I was out the door and on my way home to jump in the shower (to rinse all of the germs off) and love on my sweet babies. They both had the biggest smiles on their faces when they saw me and it made me feel so good. Gosh...I missed them SOOOOOOOOOOOO much. I've already started marking off the days on my calendar...23 more days until the last day of school...hopefully I can make it!

Honestly, I don't think I would have made it without Lisa's help (my intern and long term sub...she had to remind me how to take roll, sign on my computer and even refresh me what shared reading was...come on now, I was out for 6 months and I kind of forgot). I owe a HUGE shout out to Lisa...I know you read my blog, so thanks a million for all that you did for "our" kiddos. I will never be able to repay you for all that you have done...maybe inheriting some of my good ol' teaching items that I'm getting rid of will work??? She went above and beyond her duty as an intern and long term sub...our kiddos are so ready for second grade! Thanks again Lisa...you ROCK and are an AWESOME teacher!!!

Oh, and I forgot to mention how fun it is to pump when you are at work! Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes by email, texts, or comments on my blog. It meant so much to me that you all were thinking about me and my babies. It was a rough day (I had several crying episodes throughout the day) and althought I was exhausted, I was alive at the end of the day.