Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween today. I spoiled Hailey and took her to lunch at McDonalds. She was so excited and loved wearing her costume and seeing other kids dressed up too! After that we headed to Jared's work so she could see his "friends" Hailey was pretty lucky and ended up with a few treats from visiting with people. After that we headed up to Grandma and Grandpa Awsumbs house. We had some yummy soup and sandwiches for dinner and then all the kids went out trick or treating. Hailey definately was the most determined. She didn't want to stop. At first she ran all over with Tietjen...then he got tired so she ran all over with Parker, he went home...and she ran all over with Kolby. I think she would have stayed out all night if we let her! Thanks for the fun night everyone. Oh ya Hailey gave her cousins treat bags with the silly glasses! Hailey and Parker watching a movie. All worn out from trick or treating!

Hailey all ready to go!

Hailey and Parker having so much fun holding hands and getting treats.

Hailey holding hands with Kolby

Kenzie Hailey and Kolby

The kids!

Hailey reading the story Grandpa gave her in her "mailbox" Everytime we go to Grandma and Papa Awsumbs house they have a box for excited child to check. They always find a small thing from Grandma and Papa. It is the highlight of our visits there. Every kid can't wait to see what they got. Hailey got a darling My Little Pony purse today with these little books in it!

Two cute Skeltons!

Kenzie and her scary glasses

Don't you love my great pics of these two? They don't want to stop playing for a pic in their cute jammies!

A few of the kids.
Kolby!

Parker

Hailey and Kolby

The first stop was to Grandma Awsumbs door.

Parker the pirate

Kolby the Puppy! Kenzie the cute little lamb
Anna Belle or Princess Leia(spelled wrong I'm sorry sorry)

Tietjen as Darth Vader he wouldn't hold still for a pic for me. Hailey our cute UTAH cheerleader. GO UTES!!!

Sorry

Sorry for all the random video postings. I have been wanting to upload them for a while but was having issues with my computer and blogger. Anyways you may have to click older posts to see all the posts that are new. I hope you enjoy the videos of Hailey singing preschool songs. She sure loves going to preschool!

second to last randomness

Once again another random video

Hailey's Funny Saying VIDEO

Gotta love what she is always telling me to do. Everything she I laugh at that she does she tells me now go put that on your blog!

More random videos

Once again another random video I have been meaning to upload.

Random Videos

A few random videos of Hailey I've had but never posted. You may be seeing them randomly pop up.; She loves preschool and learning all the fun songs.

Big Scary GHOST

Hailey sung this song for me today and it was so cute I had to share it with you!

Preschool Halloween Party

Hailey was so excited today for her Preschool Halloween party. SHe has lots of fun playing all the games and was sad when it was over. Thanks for a fun party Rebecca.

Ms Rebecca Hailey and Paige

Miss Megan with Hailey and Paige

Hailey singing some halloween songs

Digging for Candy!

Hailey and her friend Paige.

Hailey adn Jax....

Hailey and Eleanor

Doing the ring toss

A cupcake walk...

Hailey with some of her friends.

Hailey going bowling!

Eating some yummy popcorn. SHe didn't want the cotton candy so I had to eat it! HA HA


Love this bowling shot!
All ready to go to the party!

FHE and Cornbelly's

Tonight it was Hailey's turn to teach Family Home Evening. She has been so excited all week. We have a Family Home Evening video and she knows how to work her way through it so we let her use that. She has been talking about how excited she was. So needless to say I made some super yummy Taco Soup tonight for dinner and we invited Grandma and Grandpa Lems over to have dinner and Family Home Evening. She did her lesson while we ate dinner. Then we piled in our car and headed to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point. Hailey was so excited she couldn't wait. Normally we woudl have gone by now but it hasn't work out. I am glad we took the time to go cause she had a ball. It was fun to have Grandma and Grandpa come along too. Afterwards we went to the Ice Cream Parlor and had a yummy Family Home Evening treat. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for joining us in our fun night. Enjoy the pics!

I'm a bad mom...

So last week I was invited to a Bow party for Ali Bug's Bows at my friend Megan's house. I ended up running back home to get Hailey so I could try a few hats on. By the way thats where I got her darling brown hat. Needless to say she had a ball playing with Rachel and won't stop talking about her. The next day I asked her why she had so much fun playing with Rachel...



Hailey's response was, "Mom, she has little shet pops.!"



I was busting up cause she mixed it up meaning Little Pet Shops but it sounded like a naughty word and all I could do was ask her to say it again and laugh my head off. I am a bad mom for making my child swear but it totally sounded like it. I can't even look at them in the store now without thinking about it. I would post a video but she won't let me film her. Needless to say I have to get her something Little Pet Shop for Christmas. I love my Hailey!

Dinner tonight...

So I am trying a new receipe I saw at a Pampered Chef party tonight. It is so delicious and I can't wait to make it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Thought I'd share my new favorite recipe.

Taco Soup

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion
1 can diced green chilies
2 cans corn
4 cans stewed tomatoes
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
taco seasoning packet
ranch dressing/dip packet

Optional: Choppped cilantro, tortilla chips
Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese, sour cream

Coarsely chop onion. Open cans and do not drain. Open packets. Brown beef and onion in a stock pot. Add all ingredients except cheese and cook over medium heat for 30 mins.

If desired top with grated cheese sour cream and tortilla chips.

MY best day ever...

Today was one of my best days ever. I got to sleep in this morning and be lazy with minimal distractions from Hailey. Thats a first normally she won't leave me alone. After waking up I got to deal with Hailey being onry about getting her hair washed. But you know what I kind of like enduring that daily battle with her. After we were all ready for the day we got in our car and headed to meet Kate at Gardiner Village. We always go in Sept or early October but we just made it today and Halloween is next week. I can't beileve we are slacking off this year.

I was so excited to take Hailey to see the witches and perhaps get a few good pictures of her. You all know I am always hoping for a darling new photo of her. And what could be better with a darling fall scenery in the back ground. I was also pretty excited to eat at the Naborhood Bakery. Its a fun treat to have every once in a while. SO I pulled in and couldn't believe how many cars were in the parking lot. I was so excited to see tons of people out enjoying the same thing as me. I mean who wouldn't be excited to see crowds and crowds of people. Then an even more exciting thing happened. I drove all over the parking lot and would you believe there was no parking, but thats okay I was having a happy moment looking at all the people. After a quick call to Kate it was decided we'd head to Zupas for lunch and come back. Yeah I was a little dissapointed that I didn't get to eat at Gardner Village but I was starving and Zupas does have yummy soup. So We headed that way. I had packed a sandwich for Hailey and decided to just let her eat it in the car. She was so happy and gobbled it up!

I decided to take 1300 West Down to 106th South. Well When I turned on 106th South there were tons and tons of cars. I kept thinking to myself how exciting it was to be in so much traffic. Who doesn't love traffic? It's the best when you are in the car with a gumbling tummy and in dire need of a coke Traffic is the BEST!

Zupas was super yummy as always. I really need to go there more often I forgot how yummy that soup sure is! After Zupas we decided to possibly try going to another place instead of Gardner Village. It stil had a fall theme and the kids would love it right. Needless to say we got back in that wonderful line of cars known as traffic. I was happier now I was fed and of course you know I LOVE TRAFFIC.

WE finally got to the other place. Pulled the kids out and it was a dud. Once again lots of kids and nothing really. We walked around for a bit and decided we were so happy from the festivities that we should really go back to Gardner Village. The kids would be so happy and of course I would too with all those people, crowds and no Parking stalls!

We made it back and I finally found a Parking Spot. I felt like I scored big time. It was time to get out of the car to enjoy the witches and snap a few pictures. Not to my surprise but Hailey was horrible about having her picture taken. I really do love when she is like that and it makes me so happy. There is nothing more fullfilling as a Mom then taking a horrible picture of your child. I definately will be blowing up and framing all of these. I mean come on don't you think they are the best pictures EVER!

A few snap shots later it was time to end our adventure. Here are my wonderful pictures. Don't be too jealous I know you want these shots to be of your kid. Enjoy!

PS If you read to the end of this your the best...or the bottom!!!

PPS This post is for my dear friend Kate. She noticed my blog has been a little sad lately so I thought I'd make the best of the situation and try to be postive and entertain all of you. I hope you enjoyed that and I really promise life is going to get better right?