Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Day 1-Spring Break 2012
Fun 1st day of spring break... Played with Jeremy and Chase, went on walk and bike rides, played at park, dad surprised us the park, went shopping with girls, dinner with dad and made cookies. (pics to follow)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Valerie Daisy-3 months
This little lady is so much fun and the best baby ever! She is such a happy little girl and we are enjoying every moment with her, which actually doesn't seem like a lot yet because she sleeps a whole lot...10-12 hours a night and 2-3 naps during the day. She is a growing girl, that's for sure! Here are the photos Aunt Erin took when she was just barely 3 months old.... so super cute!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Stationery card
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Still computerless
Well, hope to have my computer up and working soon, but it's still not working for now. So when I get a chance I try to get on Brandon's laptop when he gets home from work. He was gone overnight for a scout camp out this past weekend so I had a chance to upload some recent photos. Here are a few of the latest...
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| We have had such mild weather. The kids have enjoyed playing outside. Here's Kaden in the leaves our front. |
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| Yep...he's in his robe and cowboy boots. |
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| Most of my time is spent with the girls during the day... so I get lots of opportunities to take fun pics of them. Here is Valerie and Madyson on my bed |
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| Valerie is full of grins. Here she is 2 months old. |
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| All the girls in their fleece jammies. |
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| Valerie does a lot of this.... couldn't pass up this shot |
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| Wow... we really have four kids. Here's proof. All four of them watching TV |
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| Sweet Valerie's 2 month photo shoot |
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| Sarah and Mady both holding babies :) (Sarah's is real, Mady's is a doll) |
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| Madyson and Sarah went with Daddy to ChickFilA for the daddy-daughter date night. They had a lot of fun, but as you can see Mady did not want to take a picture. |
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| Sarah got Mady in a tutu...this doesn't happen very often, but she put it on long enough to dance around with her sister for a while and for me to get a picture. So cute! |
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| Madyson, Valerie and Sarah laying together on the floor. |
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| While dad was away on a scout camp out the kids and I had a fun night watching movies and baking cookies. Sarah wanted to try rolling up cookie dough and putting it in a small muffin tin and then pushing the chips in herself. They turned out WONDERFUL! |
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| Valerie at our movie night...yep...she is sucking her thumb! We are still trying to get her to take the pacifer and she will, but if you check on her during nap time or at night she is doing this! |
Monday, February 6, 2012
Computer down
This past week our computer said good-bye... well we think. I'm off to the apple store tomorrow to see if it's salvageable. Hopefully I'm at least able to get some things off it that are pretty important...PHOTOS! So we'll see. Erin & Bryan were gracious enough to hand it down to us when they upgraded their computer, so it is a little outdated for an apple computer, but we're hoping for the best! I am able to use Brandon's laptop when he gets home for the day... if I have time. Things always seem to get crazier after 5 pm around here. Sooo it's now 11 pm... but here's our little update.
We've had a very busy month of sickness in our house and we hope that it is finally going to pass. We're not 100% yet, but very close I feel. Baby Valerie is doing wonderful. She is so sweet and just changing everyday. I have some fun pics to post of her and will do that as soon as I can. She is so happy and smiley when she is awake, which still isn't very often. That girl is the best baby ever. Eats and sleeps on schedule everyday and is even sleeping 8 hours a night!!
It seems like the summer blues have already set in with Kaden. He is not too excited about going to school anymore. I'm not sure if it's because he has had to stay home for so many days from being sick and has realized how much fun it can be, or if he's just getting tired and burnt out? But we're working on his motivation by paying him to read! Yep, we're giving him $1 for every 5 books he reads... and it's totally working! He has started some piano lessons and is picking it up very quickly.... makes Mom proud! Although he had to miss 2 basketball games due to pneumonia, he is still really enjoying himself and has a few games left. He will start soccer this week and is very excited to try something new. It'll will interested for a few weeks while the two sports overlap.
Sarah has had not been herself lately... not feeling well and dropping out of dance may have had more of an effect on her than we realized. We decided to take a little break from ballet since she will be starting soccer tomorrow. He Daddy is her coach and she is so excited about it and has been wearing the shin guards her cousin Raelee lent her around the house all day. She still loves school, but seems to also be getting a little worn out. (I guess it's just about time for spring break or something?)
Mady has also been sick off and on throughout the month. She is soooo busy and talking sooo much. It is so cute. She is so stuck on her daddy and he eats every minute of it up.
School is going well for Brandon. Luckily this semester he is only having to go once a week. It makes for a very long day for him on Thursday cause he goes directly from work to school which goes until 10 pm, but then he's done for the week. We like it. I have to brag on him for a minute. Last month he started walking with some friends in the ward who he works with in scouts at church, and they have diligently met every morning at 4:45 AM!! to walk/exercise for the past month! Amazing! It has been very enjoyable for him and I continue to be very impressed!
It has been an adjustment and continues to be an adjustment to have four children now. I do feel that I am starting to get the hang of things, but know that will be a continuing process as the baby grows and changes. But for now, I'm hanging in there. I am truly grateful to be a mother and even though it is very challenging at times, it is what makes me the happiest. I appreciate all my mother/parents did for me more and more as I continue to experience motherhood. I am very grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and to the the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It gives me great strength and helps me through the most difficult of moments. I love it and don't know how I'd function without it!
Well that is our update for now. Sorry there are no pics... but I will get them soon.
We've had a very busy month of sickness in our house and we hope that it is finally going to pass. We're not 100% yet, but very close I feel. Baby Valerie is doing wonderful. She is so sweet and just changing everyday. I have some fun pics to post of her and will do that as soon as I can. She is so happy and smiley when she is awake, which still isn't very often. That girl is the best baby ever. Eats and sleeps on schedule everyday and is even sleeping 8 hours a night!!
It seems like the summer blues have already set in with Kaden. He is not too excited about going to school anymore. I'm not sure if it's because he has had to stay home for so many days from being sick and has realized how much fun it can be, or if he's just getting tired and burnt out? But we're working on his motivation by paying him to read! Yep, we're giving him $1 for every 5 books he reads... and it's totally working! He has started some piano lessons and is picking it up very quickly.... makes Mom proud! Although he had to miss 2 basketball games due to pneumonia, he is still really enjoying himself and has a few games left. He will start soccer this week and is very excited to try something new. It'll will interested for a few weeks while the two sports overlap.
Sarah has had not been herself lately... not feeling well and dropping out of dance may have had more of an effect on her than we realized. We decided to take a little break from ballet since she will be starting soccer tomorrow. He Daddy is her coach and she is so excited about it and has been wearing the shin guards her cousin Raelee lent her around the house all day. She still loves school, but seems to also be getting a little worn out. (I guess it's just about time for spring break or something?)
Mady has also been sick off and on throughout the month. She is soooo busy and talking sooo much. It is so cute. She is so stuck on her daddy and he eats every minute of it up.
School is going well for Brandon. Luckily this semester he is only having to go once a week. It makes for a very long day for him on Thursday cause he goes directly from work to school which goes until 10 pm, but then he's done for the week. We like it. I have to brag on him for a minute. Last month he started walking with some friends in the ward who he works with in scouts at church, and they have diligently met every morning at 4:45 AM!! to walk/exercise for the past month! Amazing! It has been very enjoyable for him and I continue to be very impressed!
It has been an adjustment and continues to be an adjustment to have four children now. I do feel that I am starting to get the hang of things, but know that will be a continuing process as the baby grows and changes. But for now, I'm hanging in there. I am truly grateful to be a mother and even though it is very challenging at times, it is what makes me the happiest. I appreciate all my mother/parents did for me more and more as I continue to experience motherhood. I am very grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and to the the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It gives me great strength and helps me through the most difficult of moments. I love it and don't know how I'd function without it!
Well that is our update for now. Sorry there are no pics... but I will get them soon.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Baby Blessing... Valerie Update
Our little Valerie Daisy was given her name and blessing on Dec 30th, 2011 at our home by her daddy, Brandon Glen Hauth. Her grandpa Russell, Uncle Trevon, as well as our good friends, Jeff Bishop and Doug Davis were able to take part in the blessing. It was a very special night for all of us. Great-Grandma Daisy was still in town as well as my mom, Grandma Cook and Brandon's mom, Grandma Jeanette. Aunt Erin and her kids and Aunt Coleen and their girls were also able to come, and Jill and Marcus. We had a little thought from Brandon on the significance of "a name" (Alma 5, Book of Mormon) and the kids sang "I am a Child of God" and Grandma Cook sang "Walk Tall, Your a Daughter" (it was so beautiful, I will include the lyrics at the end of this post.) We love our new little angel and are so grateful she is a part of our family.
We've had a lot of illness going through the family and unfortunately last night we had to take Valerie to the ER. She was diagnosed with RSV, which is like a bad cold but for a little baby it can be really scary since they are still developing their breathing techniques. She is doing ok for now and we are watching her very closely. She will be 8 weeks old on Monday, Jan 16th.
Walk Tall Your A Daughter Of God
Right now I have a prayer deep within my heart,
A prayer for each of you there is a special part.
That you remember who you are and him who lives above.
Please seek for him and live his way; You'll feel his love.
(chorus)
Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong and remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of his great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
Long before the time you can remember,
Our Father held you in his arms so tender.
Those loving arms released you as he sent you down to earth.
He said, "My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."
This life on earth we knew would not be easy.
At times we lose our way his path we may not see.
But remember always that you are not alone.
He'll take your hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.
(chorus)
Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong and remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of his great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand
Right now I have a prayer deep within my heart,
A prayer for each of you there is a special part.
That you remember who you are and him who lives above.
Please seek for him and live his way; You'll feel his love.
(chorus)
Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong and remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of his great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand.
Long before the time you can remember,
Our Father held you in his arms so tender.
Those loving arms released you as he sent you down to earth.
He said, "My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."
This life on earth we knew would not be easy.
At times we lose our way his path we may not see.
But remember always that you are not alone.
He'll take your hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.
(chorus)
Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong and remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of his great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; he'll take your hand
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