Church & a black eye?

Poor kid. He had a bit of a rough day today. Before church, at choir practice, he fell on the organ pedals and gave himself a small black eye. This picture doesn't show it very well, but he has a bruise below his eye and on his forehead. Church is rough enough because it messes with his nap schedule....and to add a black eye to the mix really made the 3 hours of church a challenge!
What a sweet innocent face!

Tagged

Not much of a tagger...but here goes nothing

These are the rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 surprising facts and then tag 5 other people. Leave a comment for the people you tag so they know they have been tagged.

3 Joys
1. Having a "conversation" with Elliot. I hope we stay best friends!
2. Seeing J.R. as I walk into the celestial room
3. Having my dad around to help me learn to be a good mother

3 Fears (the superficial type)
1. Scary movies...even the Scooby Doo movie or Clue I can't watch alone
2. Haunted Houses...went to some under peer pressure, but will never do it again
3. Halloween in general. Not my favorite holiday. I sorta wish it didn't exist.
(can you tell I'm getting anxious about October coming up)

3 Current obsessions/collections
1. Spinning: I love the class. It kicks my butt, but it feels so good after.
2. So you think you can dance. I get so emotional when I watch people dance. I wish so bad I could do what they do!
3. Stampin up...I sell it now, mostly to continue my obsession!

3 Surprising Facts (maybe not so surprising)
1. I auditioned to perform on a cruise ship (they told me to finish school and come back after)
2. I don't love to talk on the phone. Email was the best invention for me.
3. I love to sing, but have NO desire to be on American Idol.

I TAG...
Sharli King
Erin Davis
Everybody!

Day on the farm

So much fun! One of my friends out here, Miranda (actually she is Sarah's childhood friend) moved out to the country and got a bunch of animals that they are raising and selling. We made the trip out and got to feed and pet the animals. Elliot has NO FEAR! He just wanted to get his hands on everything and anything. Look at him hang on that dog...if the dog was anywhere near, Elliot had a hand on him. Beautiful house, very fun animals, awesome company = GREAT DAY!

Feeding the ducks...and hanging on the dog

Digging in the duck feed

Precious! Feeding the cute, white baby goat.

This goat roamed around the yard and followed us like a dog.

Cutest thing ever!

Checking out the chicken coop

If I had a million dollars...

Navigator 2.0 - Trek

I want, I want!! I just had a visit with my sports medicine Doc who told me my running career was OVER. Turns out I tore both miniscus in my Lt knee and have bad arthritis in that knee as well. I'm looking at a permenant knee brace and possible surgery. I thought I was done with knee issues, but it seems to continue. So I'll just have to get back in the water and into my spinning class to stay active.
I've been asking J.R. for a bike since we got married, but for some reason it keeps moving down the priority list, but not any more. I'm determined to come out successful this time (I say that with an ache in my stomach as I realize how much it is) Bummer....I can dream I guess.
I can just picture Elliot on the back cruising through the awesome parks and trails.......aahhhh, sweet dreams :)

CYPRESS W - Giant

Bowling with babies

I've never been much of a bowler to begin with...actually I really don't like to bowl at all. I just can't understand why standing in front of people, rolling a ball down a lane while everyone looks at your butt is appealing. Not my kind of sport. But since there was not much to do in Canton, Ohio (thank you Ohio Project for sending us to Canton in the first place - humph) I decided to let down my antibowling gaurd and give it another chance. Elliot liked pushing the ball and watching it spit out of the returner, but got bored quickly and just wanted to explore the rest of the building.



Here's a cute video of his first bowling experience. He clapped for himself after each bowl and continued trying to pick up the ball with no success, but was satisfied with rolling it down the lane instead. Notice the sweet dance moves in clip #2. He gets those from J.R. for sure!

Where is baby?

The Disney store doesn't mind us destroying their display do they? Disney is the happies place on earth right? And yes, I did end up buying one. Elliot wouldn't put down the Tigger. I thought for sure it would end up at the bottom of the toy bin with all the other stuffed animals, but actually he likes to sleep with his Tigger so I'd say it was a successful purchase.

E.T?

What the watermelon? Swing Success!

Backyard busy work. Unfortunatly there isn't a swing at the playground behind out house, but that didn't stop Elliot, he was determined.

Straightening the "horse" preparing for the ride
A successful ride
Hummm.....not sure he thought through the dismount.

Oh well, he likes to eat dirt anyway right?

Cutest face ever! So, maybe I'm biased, but I just can't get enough of his cheeks! Having them filled with watermelon makes it even better!

Last weekend we had a stake softball tournament. J.R. and I are on the stake activities commitee so we got to be pretty involved. J.R. organized the ball playing and I helped with the food, which meant endless watermelon for Elliot and I. YUMMY!

Elliot 15 month milestone update: (boring journal stuff)

*J.R. got him a toy golf set and Elliot loves it. He knows how to hold the club and hit the balls. He laughs and claps for himself every time he hits the ball.

*He is also learning to kick. Still not consistant, but getting there.

*We've been working on his animal sounds and he still loves to growl. That's that sound for almost anything. When ever he sees someone walking there dog by our house or if he hears a dog bark, he looks around, points, and growls. Cracks me up!

*He babbles all day long. He definitly has his own language. He will look at me and talk as if asking a question then waits for my reply then babbles back what sounds like a response then heads off to his toys to get back to "work" Too cute! We could talk all day long if I didn't break down laughing all the time - he is the cutest when he talks!

*He's a born dancer. Anytime he hears music he stops what he's doing and bust out a move or two. He does the squat bounce, swings his arms side to side and bobs his head. I can't help but get up and join him to keep him going for my viewing pleasure. Also, if he ever hears people clapping on T.V. or the radio he always takes a minute to add a few claps himself. I guess he's just genuinely appreciative of good entertainment (he he:)

*He loves baths again (after a 2 month anti bath & water experience - not sure what that was all about?)

*His kisses are so sweet. He's trying to learn to pucker, but more then likely I get the open mouth lean. Again, I can't help but laugh at his attempt to try to mimic how his daddy does it.

*His utimate love is being outside and getting soaking wet with the hose. I think he is more fish then boy. We have passes to a water park here and he really loves that. No fear at all. Just marches up to the waterslide climbs over the edge, plops down and pushes himself right down into the water. I love watching his independence, but at the same time I almost cry with love when I see him reach up for my hand to help him get down a step that's just a bit too big for him to conquer on his own. He really does have my heart in his hands.

*He is still an amazing sleeper. He sleeps about 12 hrs at night. He goes down around 8pm with a few books, prayers, songs and his blanket and binky. He cuddles on my shoulder for one song then I tell him good night, lay him in his crib (if he hasn't already tried getting out of my hands and into the crib himself) then he rolls over and just goes to bed. No fuss, no cries - easy as can be. He naps usually two times during the day 2hrs each time, which gives me much needed mommy time. His sleeping habits must take after me. I'm a bear if I don't get enough sleep and I need a lot. Heavenly Father knows me too well for sending me a sleeping angel.

*He eats pancakes (that I secretly fill with vegtables) like there's no tomorrow. He likes hot dogs, chicken nuggets, cheese sticks and yogurt. Doesn't like pasta or bread. Drinks vitamin D milk from a sippy cup. And loves fruit snacks for an occasional treat. He's very much like his father and only eats because it's a neccessity. He'll usually only eat well 2 times a day with a couple snacks in between...like I said, only if neccessary.

*He loves his buddy Logan. He gets so excited, laughs, claps and squirms out of my arms as soon as he see's his best friend. They have such a good time together. They explore everything together...I can already sense mischief going on. Like two peas in a pod, they were made to be friends. (I feel the same way about Sarah. The 4 of us were a friendship match made in heaven)

*Cute, cute, cute!!! He makes my life eventful. Keeps me busy and constantly reminds me what life is all about. I love my sweet sweet baby!

Happy Birthday J.R.

I'm a bit slow on the post, but I certainly wanted to give J.R. a birthday shout out - especially because he is now the big 30! I met this young kid when he was 24 and fell head over heels...even after all those years of his head losing hair and his facial hair growing I still think he's pretty hot stuff!
Congrats J.R. for making it to 30! I love you more today then I ever thought I could way back when. :) Here's to 30 years of living your life to the fullest and just simply being AWESOME!
Love you sweets!


ps: Yeah I know, my picture taking skills are terrible. Quick someone give me lessons!
pss: he did actually get bday presents...a golf ball fetcher, motorcycle glasses and a picture book with the top 30 reason why I love him.

Unexpected Visitors

Yesterday J.R. and I were sitting around wondering what we should do to fill the rest of the night when we heard a knock at the door. Two handsome guys stood in our doorway and said they had an important message to share. J.R. couldn't resist his natural Haynie tendencies and lead them on for a couple minutes till I couldn't take it. I poked my head around the corner and told them J.R. is mean and we are LDS. They were a tad embarrassed, but glad to be welcomed into our home, even if we were already members. We gave them drinks and sat and chatted for a while. We invited them back for dinner after they finished tracting in our neighborhood. They were very polite and encouraged us in our missionary efforts. Elder Titensor's dad played for the Dallas Cowboys and Elder Thomas was from Willard and new a bunch of people J.R. knew. Pretty neat kids....couldn't help thinking about Derek. The blond one kinda looks like Dies- I wanted to give him a big hug, but figured that would be inappropriate.
Here's to missionaries and all their hard work!
LOVE YOU DEREK!

Elder Thomas - Elder Haynie (someday) - Elder Titensor

Play Group at RITA'S

If you haven't been to Rita's yet, you're crazy! It's this great italian ice/custard ice cream place on Henderson- it is awesome! Thanks Ellen for the suggestion.
I love playgroup. Even if it's just to sit around and let the kids play with eachothers toys. It's so nice to talk to people older then 2 yrs. Here are pics of most of the kids.

Elliot - Logan - Noah
Me & Elliot - Sarah & Logan

(Sarah brought Elliot back a matching shirt from their trip to Iowa. They are too cute! Thanks Sarah, you're the best!)
Trayden - Lillias
Lilli - Logan

Dental Bliss

Well, I'm not sure I would actually call it that, but who is lucky enough to have the love of your life working on your teeth? I was that lucky. I just have to say that he was very gentle and thourough. I can give my stamp of approval on this Doctor! He's awesome and he's good looking!! Thanks babe, my teeth feel great!