and she's THREE!!

It is so cliche but they grow up fast is so true. I can barely believe that our little miracle is turning 3 years old tomorrow. Since we are heading off for an "adventure" at Darien Lake to celebrate I wanted to be sure to get a post out tonight. 

Haley is so excited to be "free" a.k.a. 3 "just like her cousins". Earlier this week, knowing she would be having a birthday, the binky fairy came and took all of her binky's. She has done surprisingly well without (she was only using it at night/naps) it and despite a few rough moments, no major meltdowns and she hasn't asked for it once!

Jalen is our little smily guy. He went to his four month appointment this week and continues to tip the scales at the 3rd % (11 lbs. 4 oz). The doc seems okay with that and as long as he keeps sleeping/eating she didn't think it was necessary to supplement. She did encourage starting him on solids. So this weekend will be his first rice cereal meal. He meeting milestones and has good strength and tone, small and mighty!

We will have a family POOL party in Syracuse on Sunday to celebrate Haley's birthday and Father's Day. Happy Day to all you DAD's/Grandad's/Father figures out there!! Specifically one of the best, My Dad. xoxo

Jalen met his Gigi (Sara's Grandmother) 

Jalen and Sara with Grampa Burns (Sara's Grandfather)

Trouble: Addy and Haley 

To prove he's rolling... I think we need to get a bigger mat!

After our busy weekend a Sunday nap with Dad

We made cupcakes to bring to daycare for her friends, Haley was quality control. Happy Birthday bug!!!

Happy Memorial Day!!

 Back from our trip up North we had a lovely Memorial Day. Thanks to all of our friends & family who have served our country.

Haley feeding her baby!

With Papa at dinner in Canton (the lip is starting ;( better get me back to Mommy!)

Memorial Day weekend at the playground.

At the parade!

Happiness.

Let me start by saying Happy Mother's Day! There are so many amazing "mother's" in our lives, we feel so blessed to have so many caring women caring for our children. I had a fabulous day and I was spoiled all day long...I can truly say I am the happiest I have been in my life. I go to sleep each night thinking I couldn't be happier then we have another amazing day and I realize that is not true. Although having Haley made our life richer, having and watching our son and daughter leaves me feeling fulfilled and our family complete :)
Both of the kids are doing great and teaching us so much. We took a road trip to Saratoga last week to visit friends and Haley had fun playing with Jack, Lily and Lexi. It was so much fun for Mommy too, since she got to hang with a good friend from LeMoyne! Monday night we hit up the Lilic Festival and although the lilacs were past peak we still enjoyed the evening. Haley is finally big enough to go on the kiddy rides- by herself!- and after a tentative start she went on all of them. Jalen is a smily boy these days. We are off to the North Country for some time next week...

~Sara

This is Lily and Haley (Lily is 1 month older than Haley)

Lexi and Jalen (Lexi is 1 month older than JJ)

Cousins! Haley and Ruby watching out the window at Nama's

Relaxing on the play mat, Jalen is starting to realize he can control his arms and legs now :)

At night Dad takes me on walks.

Really, I am having fun.

More fun.

Now, this is fun!!

"helping" Dad do the mulch

On a rainy day in Saratoga we went to the "tree pad" to play.

Spectator at Jack's baseball game (Dad's pushing Lax)

Jack and Lily

Haley and Lily having fun during the baseball game

SLEEP!!

Last night our little 10- weeker slept for 7 hours!! We went to bed at 10:30 fully expecting to be up at our normal 1 and 4 a.m. (which I still woke up for) but Jalen decided he'd sleep until 5:30 a.m.  With Haley being almost a year before she slept for more than six hours, let's just say I hope it's not a one time fluke.


I am looking forward to May. We are planning a trip up to the North Country to see my family and I haven't been home since last summer, before I went on bed rest, so I am looking forward to it. Haley has been busy as usual, here are a few pics of our recent "adventures".

Haley in her Easter Dress :)

As we unpacked the new swing- set, we found other uses for the box. The S.S. Haley.

Putting on a play at the Library.  

Roaaaaarrrrrrr!

All Smiles :)

Haley likes to draw "scenery" on our kitchen floor.

Playground fun.

Still  Smiling....

Chocolate Cupcakes....yum.