Jenn's Early Birthday

While our mothers' were in town, Brent arranged an early birthday present for me. He took all of us to Ariccia's for desserts. They have a sinfully delicious Chocolate buffet. What a guy!

Auburn University Chapel

The Gingerbread house replica of Samford Hall.

Nana, Hadley, and Mimi

Hadley & Mimi

Dance baby girl

This is Hadley's first ballet performance. It was so precious! I could see that she was crying when she stepped onto the stage. I tried to move so she could see me better. Then I was waving and crying and trying to let her know that I was right in front of her. Needless to say, the quality of the video is a little shaky. Then a sweet lady offered to film, so finally the camera is still. I was so proud of Hadley! She was crying, but she kept on dancing! What a brave girl!!

Her short hair in a bun.

Smelling the rose.

What pretty flowers for a pretty girl!

Right after her performance. Hugging and kissing on Daddy!
Notice the tear stained face!

Our sweet angel, before the performance.

Tree, Parade, Christmas Tea & Gingerbread House

I was at Wal-Mart and saw this cute pink Christmas tree. I knew that Hadley would love it for her room. As you can see, she was very excited. Notice the Hello Kitty crown tree topper!

The other night we went to the Auburn Christmas Parade. It was quite chilly. It felt like Christmas.
We ran into some friends while we were there. Oh, it is so nice to be in a small town!
Hadley and Sawyer waving and excited that Santa was throwing candy canes!

Last year when we were in Fort Worth, a dear friend, Amanda, invited Hadley & I to her annual Mother-Daughter Tea. Amanda & her mother have been doing this for nearly 25 years. When we moved to Auburn, I decided to start this tradition for Hadley. So here was our first little Tea Party.

Hadley making an ornament

Sophie

Meredith

Making ornaments

Making ornament with the help of Miss Lauren

Sophie, Hadley, & Meredith

The Spread of goodies

I had been wanting to make a Gingerbread House with Hadley.
Here is our best effort.

Nutcracker and Putting up the tree

About 4 years ago, when I was expecting Hadley, I dreamed of how fun it would be to take a little girl to see a play or ballet. Well, it was wonderful! I saw that a local ballet company was performing the Nutcracker at Opelika. So I quickly ordered our tickets. It was so fun to watch Hadley's eyes glow once the music started and the curtain rose. She whispered with excitement as the dancers performed, "Mommy, they are doing passe', tendu, and plie' like me." We had a great time! She was wonderful the first half. I don't think she moved. Then intermission created a bunch of questions. The 2 hour ballet was long, but so much fun. I think that we've discovered a great tradition.

She really did not want to smile.

But she was a happy girl!
Below are pictures from her farm day at school.

This cowgirl is just missing her horse & six-shooter!

Sweet girl!

Now it is time to put up the Christmas Tree!

Thanksgiving Program at School

Hadley & her friends Andrew, Sophie, & Kieran

Her entire class

Sophie & Hadley looking like two sad indians.

All smiles!

Singing Mr. Turkey, 10 Little Indians, and then their prayer.

Halloween 2009

I know it has been a really long time since I have posted anything. So here is some pictures from the last couple of days. Hadley was Tinkerbell for Halloween. On Wednesday night, we went to the Fall Festival at the church where she goes to school.

Getting a little advise from Daddy about how to take down Goliath.

Down he goes!

Doing a little fishing.

Nice Catch!

A little entertainment

Our Pumpkin that we carved.
Please pay no attention to my plant that badly needs to be watered.

Then on Thursday, Hadley had her school party.
She did not want to go as Tinkerbell, it was to itchy.

Luckily, last year's Minnie Mouse still fit.

Hadley with Ms. Leslie

Sophie & Hadley

Hadley, Sophie, & Ellie

Here is a video of Hadley and her class at their Halloween party. They were singing their spider song. Just in case there is any question as to which one is mine, she is the Minnie shaking it on the end. The video gets a little jumpy at times. I was trying to watch, record, and keep from laughing because they were all so dog gone cute!