Random pictures

Not a whole lot new with us, since it has been SOOO cold here in Iowa we are inside a lot! Today, though was nice so Hannah rode her bike while I went on a walk. Then she came home and Wes played with her outside. On the sled and then she made her first snowman!!

HAYDN

here is Haydn playing in her lego box she got for x-mas. Likes to build but them loves to sit in the box also!!

Personality test

I saw this on someone else's blog..........

The Caregiver
You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first.A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change.You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project.You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people.In love, you value harmony and mutual understanding.You will apologize or give someone the benefit of the doubt, if it means getting over a fight sooner.At work, you are good at building relationships and connecting with people.You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher.How you see yourself: Organized, dependable, co-operative. When other people don't get you, they see you as: Opinionated, critical, and know-it-all

http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourpersonalitytypequiz/

Weekend in Mt Ayr

we went down to Mt Ayr this weekend. Wes is in the midst of making a bean bag game (aka cornhole) anyway we don't own a sewing machine (yes, shock of all shocks HA!) So mom helped him. Wes did sew a few and realized sewing is not for him!!! We went and ate supper in Clearfield and Mickey D's! Then headed to Diagonal's bb game and it was homecoming! The girls and boys both lost but was a good game to watch for such a small school! They have no HS girls to cheerlead so the elementary girls do it. Well Hannah and Haydn both found their way to the gym floor during timeouts. Hannah didn't know the cheers but had fun with the other girls. I got a new camera for x-mas but still do not know how to download the photos yet. But will post some photos from the weekend later!!

Happy Tuesday!

Well now that I have been working at the YMCA for over a year, we are finally utilizing our membership more. We went swimming last Wed night for the first time as a family. Was a lot of fun. So today when Haydn woke up I took the girls. Hannah is getting a lot more use to the water, will actually put her head in the water. So my goal is to go once a week. Haydn has NO fear of the water. Walks in the water my herself! The water was a little cold today, but if you keep moving then it isn't so bad. The swim team had practice while we were there. We were in the locker room the same time as the HS girls! Hannah was watching their every move! I am sure I was as dorky as they are when I was their age, minus the cell phones though!!

Hannah went back to preschool today. She had a great time seeing her friends again. They are at a new church so they have some new toys along with the old ones. Hannah enjoyed playing kitchen today, is what she told me.

Back to routine.....

Well now that Christmas and New Year's is over.....we are going to finally be back into a routine, which I think is good for all of us! Hannah starts back to school on Tuesday. She is moving preschools for those of you that don't know. The lease was up at the Methodist Church here in Waukee. So they moved to Point of Grace, on Hickman (Hwy 6). So further drive for us, but not much, really! It was nice though this fall on nice days, we would walk to and from but no longer will we do that! She is excited now that they had open house on Friday to see the new building. This time of the year is REALLY busy at the YMCA! With all those new years resolutions!! So now until probably February we will be busy in childwatch!! It either makes the 2 hrs go really fast or I can't wait to get my shift done!!! HA!!

So looking forward to getting back into our "normal" routine!!

Happy 2008!!

I hope everyone had a Happy New Year! We went to Mark and Ken's to help Ken celebrate his 50th b-day. I had bought Hannah a Happy New Year tiara to wear so she thought that was great. Done celebrating our Christmas's. The girls got a lot of nice things and so did Wes and I!!

more pictures

Christmas 2007

We celebrated Christmas with Tom, Amy and kids on Dec 23rd. Went to Marcia's Christmas Eve night and then opened gifts here Christmas morning. So we have been busy!! Both girls got a lot of nice things. Hannah got a big barbie house and Haydn got a rocking horse. Those are probably their biggest gifts.

Hannah's preschool

Hannah had a little program today at school, sang a few x-mas songs and then santa made a surprise visit! she told him she wants a butterfly and chalk! Not sure where that came from! She always wants something different each time.

Hannah & Santa

Took Hannah to get her picture with Santa today. She did way better than Haydn. Haydn is at the hard age, I don't think any child from 1-2 likes Santa! We went and saw Jolly Holiday lights last night. Great night to see them, wasn't busy at all. Also drove her by AIB, told her that is where I went to college, not sure if she understood or not!! Doing x-mas with Tom and Amy on Saturday here in DM. Hope the weather is good for them to travel. Can't believe Christmas is almost here. The month of Dec always flies by!! I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas!!

Santa visit

Here is Haydn's reaction to seeing Santa this year!!

Mt Ayr x-mas

We had Christmas in Mt Ayr this weekend. Anna Leigh flew home. The girls had a great time in Mt Ayr. We came back to Des Moines on Saturday and went to the Radio City Rockette's. It was a great show!! Was a fun mother-daughter night. Of course I forgot my camera in the car Sat night!! Kayren, Anna Leigh and I got matching outfits! How funny!! Years ago this would not be funny! But now it is!! Hannah, Stella and Haydn had a hard time telling us apart!!

High School Musical

Nov 21st we went to HSM!! Marcia, the girls and I went! Actually both girls had a great time. Haydn didn't sit still the whole time but would watch them skate for periods of time. She has heard the music so much that she too loves to dance!! Hannah was glued to the ice, she sang along to. I had as much fun as Hannah if not more!!

Warm Nov day

What a beautiful day outside today, hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! I don't have any pictures to post of the girls! We are going to High School musical the Wed before thanksgiving! Hannah LOVES HSM!!! I am so excited for her!! Last year we went also but she didn't know too many of the disney movies they were performing! Anna Leigh is also coming back the beginning of Dec for an early x-mas. We are excited about that. We will be going to the Rockette's on Dec 8th! Looking forward to the show. I will post pictures after HSM!!!

Halloween 2007

The girls went trick-or-treating tonite. Haydn had a blast picking out candy. It was such a beautiful night for treat0or-treating. Hannah got to dress up today for preschool and even go trick-or-treating around the triangle in Waukee.

Okoboji weekend/nice fall weather

We had a great time in Okoboji this past weekend. All three grandkids did great during the photo session. We had all of our pictures outside, so excited to see the proofs! Hannah had a great time with Sam (she is almost 16), Sam straightened her hair Sat night and put lip gloss on her. Hannah loved it!! Today it was nice here in Waukee, so we headed up to the park, what might be the last nice day. Hard to believe Oct is almost over!! Hannah will be excited next week for Halloween! I hope beggers night is nice night for all the kids to be out!

Happy Tuesday!

Just another Tuesday in the Little household. Hannah had preschool today. A firefighter came to visit her class for fire safety month. So she thought that was cool!! Haydn is really starting to talk more in the last few weeks. She loves shoes as you can see from the picture below! Kind of thought she might not be a girly girl but she loves shoes and she likes purses!! So time will tell. We are going to Okoboji this weekend with Tom and family, Adam & family and Geoff. We are getting our pictures taken professionally, so will be a fun weekend. I am sure I will have pictures to post about our Okoboji trip!!

Circus

Marcia took the girls and I to the circus today! The girls did great, I think us adults enjoyed it as much as the girls!! Hannah enjoyed the elephants. The round metal ball had 7 different motorcycles in it at one time! I even thought that was quite amazing!! We had great seats, we sat in the 7th row! So could see things quite well.

Fun weekend

Mom and dad were up Saturday night. They stayed out by Jordan Creek. The pool area has a little baby pool so perfect for the girls to swim in! Was a beautiful weekend weather wise too! Walked around the lake at Jordan Creek mall too. Hannah and I also went to Beaverdale parade Saturday morning. Was a nice parade. Hannah came home with so much candy as she does every year. Haydn stayed home with Wes, she wasn't too fond of the Waukee homecoming parade on Thursday night so didn't think she would enjoy Saturday's parade.