It was the first night I was going out...post pregnancy and Hailey. I hadn't drank really much of anything alcoholic, but I was definitely looking forward to dancing to some Hylander. It was a great first night out with family and friends!
Thursday, October 6 - Monday, October 10, 2011
Hailey and I decided to take a trip to Arkansas. Every year my Grandma Stager takes a trip down to visit her Mother (my Great Grandma Pete and Hailey's Great, Great Grandma Pete) and Brother (my Great Uncle Gary, Hailey's Great, Great Uncle Gary) that live down there. The trip down was my Grandma Stager, my Aunt Cindy, my Dad, Me and Hailey. Once of the main reasons that we went is to get a 5 generation photo. Go HERE to see all other pictures from Arkansas, but here is a picture of the 5 of us fro Hailey's perspective:
Great Grandma Stager + Hailey + Great, Great Grandma Pete + Mommy + Grandpa Stager
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Lemonhead and I went to our annual SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance) performance for the wrap up of Season 8! Any other lovers of this show out there? Season 9 auditions are starting now!
Final 2 - Sasha & Melanie
Winner:
I wasn't a huge fan of Melanie, but I LOVE the show and can't wait until the new ones begin.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Green Grandma decided to move down to Arizona with her sister, so that means we inherited a bunch of her furniture, etc. We got a leather couch, a recliner, Christmas dishes, a plug in fireplace, Rachel Ray pots/pans, just to name a few things. It was a sad day, but it was a long time coming. She was losing her house, couldn't afford it and filing bankruptcy. We miss her dearly!! Love you Grandma!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
We had our "last dinner" with Grams before she left for Arizona the next day. We met at a mexican restaurant in Buffalo. Here are a few pics from the evening.
The group...
Me, Andy, Grams, Wayne, Hailey, Kim & Paul
4 generations:
Grams with the boys:
Me & Grams:
We love you and miss you!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Hailey had her 4 month Dr appointment. You can see her growth update and stats HERE.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
I carved a pumpkin with Hailey. I love the look on her face in this picture.
This was her pumpkin all it up:
We had a a mini photoshoot in the yard with some leaves and a few other pumpkins I got. Grandpa Stager bought Hailey this adorable pumpkin outfit in Arkansas. I knew I wanted to take some photos with her in it and this was just perfect with her pumpkin.
Monday, October 31, 2011
For actual Halloween, Hailey was a horse. Here is the front:
Here is the back:
Super cute!
October was a fun filled month with lots of adventures!
You tried your first baby food (carrots) on Friday, 12/2/2011.
You didn't like them. But they have grown on you since then.
You have tried squash, green beans, sweet potatoes and peas this month. You also tried a few fruits...bananas, apples and pears so far.
You have pretty much liked them all.
You eat a fruit in the morning and a vegetable at night. You eat about 6 oz of milk at a time in between that.
You are always trying to pull on my hair.
You love to pull on the dogs hair, too. They still love you!
You are always sucking on your hands.
You are constantly putting everything in your mouth.
You are a drool machine!
You love your jumperoo and your walker.
You are grabbing onto things on your jumperoo and activity gym and pulling on them.
You are working on sitting up all by yourself. You are almost there.
You have deep, gray eyes.
Your hair is still growing.
You are getting more chub, but I still think you are smaller than other babies.
You are wearing 3-6 months and just now starting to get into your 6 month clothing and pajamas.
Your giggle is the cutest thing we have ever heard.
You are in between size two and three diapers.
You open your mouth when we kiss you like you are trying to kiss back.
You are rolling over from tummy to back and scared me one morning when I went in to check on you and you were sleeping on your tummy. That was definitely a first.
You are still sleeping great. You usually take a morning nap, an afternoon nap, and an evening nap. About 1 hr each. For bedtime, you are in bed by about 9pm and sleep to about 8am...on average.
You are totally smitten by your Daddy. Your eyes light up when you see him and his eyes light up when he sees you. One look from him and you give the biggest grin.
You have definitely found your tongue and are sticking it out and making funny faces.
You are so loud and noisy now. Always babbling and screaming and carrying on.
You still don't care for your nuk...pretty much ever. I don't know yet if that's bad or good.
You still don't like tummy time at all, but pull your knees underneath you almost like you are ready to crawl. You don't last very long on your tummy at all.
You love standing and jumping. You just got a jumper for Christmas and can't wait to really use it.
You have started to take a lot of baths lately and are really starting to enjoy it
You recently had your first pool experience in your bathing suit. We all went swimming at a hotel for Grandma Stager's birthday!
You wore your first pair of jeggings.
You are such a joy and we are so thankful of all our days with you!
Your first Christmas was truly amazing and magical!We can't wait to share more holidays with you!
We love you so much and cherish each and every single day with you!
Laura is one of my closest friends. We became friends when Wayne and I started dating back in 2002. She is mentioned regularly on this blog. I was honored to be a part of her and Scott's special day. It was a low-key event, but memorable and filled with happiness and many laughs by everyone. They were married on a roof-top in downtown Minneapolis. It was quite hot warm that day, but beautiful to say the least.
Me, Amy, Tammy and Nancy
I have begun friendships with these ladies through Laura's friendship. Such a great group of ladies!
Laura & Scott...married.Yay! Congrats to the happy couple!
Me & Laura
Me & Hailey (She looks so little in this picture. A little over 2 months old.)
Wayne had to work, so my sister, Amie, came to help me that day. So grateful for her and everything she does for me! Love you, Amie!
Another one of just the girls. We were having fun and laughing lots.
Reception was held in the same building downtown. It was a great space.
There was so much food. And it all was so yummy!
Yummy cake.
Our favors from the Bride & Groom.
Me, Hailey (2+ months), Ben (7+ months) & Laura.
Congratulations Laura and Scott! Thank you for including me and for your friendship!
September 24, 2011
Josh & Michaela
Wayne and Josh have been friends since 2004, when Wayne started working at KCLD in St. Cloud. We were there when Josh first started dating Michaela and have seen their relationship grow from just dating, to moving in together, to getting engaged, to now married! We don't see them as often as we would like, but are hoping to change that. Josh was working in Rochester with Michaela commuting to the Cities everyday, so they were living in between, but Josh recently found a great new job in the Cities, so now they are moving closer! I hope that means getting together more often!
Wayne went to the rehearsal & dinner Friday night (9/23) in Welch, MN by himself cause he also needed to pick up his tux in Rochester. I had to work and it was a lot of driving around to take Hailey with. The next day our little family of three made our way down to Welch, MN for the ceremony and then onto Red Wing for the reception. Everything was beautiful, especially the Bride. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the day.
Wayne was an Usher. He felt totally honored as he was the only person in the wedding party that wasn't a family member. I thought that meant a lot being he was the only friend in the wedding.
This was Hailey napping while the professional pictures were taking place. She slept a lot that day. Isn't her outfit cute?
Smiling in her sleep.
They are married!
Isn't her dress gorgeous ??
This is the head table. I was so honored and thankful to get to sit with my Hubby and be included. Also, look at that view!! It was a beautiful venue!
I love the detail of everything!! They used corks for the name holders.
Cupcake table.
Just the 3 of us...The Danielson Family!
The food was delicious, the band was fun and the newlywed couple was adorable!
Congratulations Josh & Michalea! Thank you for making me feel so included in your special day!
