Two Year Old Pics

We went to our favorite place, Portrait Simple, and got Hayley's two year old pics done as well as snuck in some maternity photos too. Here they are:

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The New Swing Set

Well, after searching and contemplating and thinking and debating, we decided to just go ahead and buy a swingset. Though it was breaking Dave's heart to think of what a swing set was going to do to his lawn that he cherishes and loves so much, he gave in. We ordered it from Wal-mart and picked it up on Tuesday morning around 8 am. By 9 o'clock, Dave was out there working getting everything laid out on the grass. We set up a table to inventory the nuts, bolts, and screws. We sorted all the wood. And then Dave (and a little help from his friend Bob) worked tirelessly through the rain and the beating hot sun for 2 days straight to get it finished. Of course, I captured a ton of pictures of this momentous moment!

The extremely immense amount of parts to put this baby together!

Hayley enjoying the finished product. 

Trip to Asheville

This summer is pretty crazy with the baby coming in late August, so I decided I really wanted to go down to NC to see my southern contingent of my family for a long weekend. Dave couldn't swing it with work, so it was just Hayley and I. You'd think it would be hard with a pregnant woman and an almost 2 year old in one seat on an airplane, but the airline was totally accommodating and the seat companions were all very kind. Hayley was extremely well behaved and even slept for one entire flight. We had such a nice time. There was lots of laughing. LOTS. Also lots of swimming, driving, here and there, just very busy. Hayley was a trooper, but came home totally exhausted she slept until 9:30 this morning! She got along so well with Nora, followed her around everywhere, and warmed to everyone very quickly. With the exception of Dave not being there, I couldn't have asked for a better trip. Here are some pictures of the long weekend. Aimee also took a great video of Hayley, hopefully I'll get my hands on that soon, too.

Josiah in the high chair. Hayley called him "Baby Siah".

Hayley and Nora hangin' out.

Jacob and Josiah sitting in Nora's tree house.

Hayley proudly showing off her braid that Mimi did for her. She would NEVER sit still long enough for me to do that, so I was thrilled to see her hair so cute!

Josiah loved the pool!

Ann actually attempting to read a book to all three kids. Good luck with that one!

Hayley swimming in the pool! All by herself! She loved it and never wanted to get out.

Josiah crawling around. He is so darn cute!

Nora was spent. 

Aimee posing in the swing.

I love this picture, I think it came out so good of all three of them!