Bible story time

I couldn't help sharing this precious story with all of our family and friends....

Every night before bedtime Landon and I read a few bible stories to Laney and pray with her. We have been teaching her that Jesus lives in her heart, mommy's heart, daddy's heart and he also lives in the sky. We ask her every night where does Jesus live and she will tell us.. well a few nights ago this was how she responded:

Landon: Laney where does Jesus live?

Laney: In Laney's heart.

Landon: Where else does he live?

Laney: In Elmo's heart, Dora's heart and Ellie's heart (our dog).


How precious is that? She is really catching on and it blesses my heart so much.

She also prayed all by her self for the first time last week.... she said Dear Jesee, tank you. Amen.

Melts me!!

Laney's 2nd Birthday!

Laney had her 2nd Birthday party at the park in Midland and requested an Elmo party. I am not too big on the characters and such for parties but Landon reminded me that it was not my party but Laney's... so we made her day very special. She has talked about her "Elmo cake" for weeks. With all her family, friends and Elmo decor I think she had a great birthday. Three days before the party she came down with the stomach bug and had just gotten over it the day of her party.. so she wasn't fully her bubbly self but still had a good time.

Precious Birthday girl!


Laney blowing out her "2" candles


Laney's new Birthday ride


My precious family


Elmo cake and cupcakes



Thanks to all our family and friends for sharing this special day with us!

Our little Girl...

IS GOING TO BE A BIG SISTER!

I don't think she quite knows of the big changes ahead but I am sure will adapt just fine. Landon asked her if she wanted a brother or sister and she said "no, I want Dora". Sorry sweet baby girl mommy cant have Dora or Elmo.



I had the "perfect" pregnancy with Laney. I only got sick once when I ate hot cheetos... hmm wonder why, lol. But so far I am 7 weeks along and this pregnancy has already been completely different. I am always hungry but when I have food can't eat much, morning sickness, sooo exhausted and just feel different all around. I know that it will all be worth it in the end. Don't get me wrong I am not complaining because I know I am very lucky to get to carry a precious baby! Our due date is January 21st and I pray that this baby is healthy and that Laney will adjust quickly to being a "BIG" sister.

Happy 1st Birthday Raylee Joy!

This weekend was Lil Ray's first birthday party in Midland. Landon is best friends with Nathan and we wouldn't have missed her first party for anything...we even drove in hail and rain and made it just in time on Friday. Laney loves her friend Ray and was so happy to go to her birthday party (even though she thought the presents were all hers, lol). We really enjoyed this precious princess birthday party and can't wait to see her grow into a precious little girl!

Laney and the Birthday girl :)


Cousin Parker and Laney playing dress up




Birthday girl loving her first cake and ice cream :)



This weekend we stayed with Landon's brother and sis in law, Tanner and Jodi. The girls got to play and spend good time together.

Bath time!


The girls in their matching pajamas :)



The next few weekends will be spent in Midland also. We have a wedding of some dear friends next Saturday and the next weekend is Laney's big "2" year old Birthday party!!! I can't believe it!! Before we know it she will be starting kindergarden.. how sad. Slow down time.

Fun in the Sun!

Today was the perfect day to get out the little pool and let Laney swim away. She loved it!!

Graduation!!

What a fabulous weekend we had. We drove down to Tyler for my sister's graduation from UT. I am so very proud of her and her accomplishiments. It is not very likely for a girl to graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering like she did. She had to endure alot to get where she is at today. I pray that she adjusts well in the "real world" and that when the time is right she would land the "perfect" job. I love her so much and I couldn't be blessed with a better sister. I love you Chelsea Earlene!





Of course we had fun while we were down for the "big day". We found a "build a bear" in the mall and Laney would not let us take her out of the store.. so we let her build a bear. She picked out which bear she wanted, got to stuff it herself, give it a bath, brush it's hair, pick out clothes for it and even pick out it's name. She thought she was so special (and of course she is).







She named her "Belle". Somehow I didn't get a final picture of her bear.. but she picked out big girl panties for her bear, a dress , two bows and flip flops.


We had a great time with family.. I love our precious time together!

My cousins and babies


Laney with her 2nd cousins


I did miss Landon's Birthday while we were away but thanks to his great friend Nathan he had company all weekend long. He played several rounds of golf (his favorite thing), grilled yummy steaks and had plenty of guy time. We really missed him but I was happy to know that he was having a great time as well.

We hope that everyone had a great Mother's Day!

M&M's Galore!!

Laney did it! She is all potty trained. I will have to admit that we have attempted to potty train several times before with no such luck. I knew that with Laney only being 23 months it was a long shot but I just felt that this was the week.. and sure enough my mommy intuition was right. We started last Tuesday wearing panties and all. I cleaned up my fair share of pee but it didn't take but a few messes for her to realize that she should try the whole potty thing. By that evening she peed in the potty. Of course I was thinking that was just an accident or she is just teasing me. The next day she had a few messes but also went in the potty a few times. By Thursday she had it down. We still haven't overcome going #2 in the potty yet but that will come eventually I know it! All it took was princess and Elmo panties, a big jar of M&M's (which are almost gone) and a proud mommy and daddy! It is hilarious to watch her when she goes because she gets super excited!! I dreaded potty training but now that it is over and I see the excitement in Laney it makes me so happy! We for sure have a big girl on our hands and we couldn't be prouder ;)

Laney on her Elmo potty




Of course I had to get a picture of the undies... I could squeeze that lil booty all day....soooo cute :)


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Happy 5 years ♥

Wow! What an incredible 5 years we have had! I have loved every year more and more and more. I have an amazing husband that loves me for who I am, he is the best example of Christ for our family that I could have ever asked for, he provides for us and will always be my best friend till the end!

Where it all began ~ 04/23/05~ Galveston, TX


Our journey to Parenthood: Laney Capri Hayes ~ 05/30/08



We celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary this weekend in San Antonio.. just the two of us. It felt like we haven't been able to get away just the two of us in a very long time. We definitely enjoyed ourselves.. of course lots and lots of great food, comedy, spurs vs mavericks playoff game, relaxing by the riverwalk, shopping and just time by ourselves.

Brazilian Steakhouse ~ 04/23/10


At the Spurs game!



And of course Laney had a ball while we were gone staying with Nanny and Papa.

Her first braid this weekend!


And of course fun in the hot tub in her yellow bikini her dad picked out :)

New Pics

After rescheduling several times because of the rainy weather, we finally had an afternoon yesterday where the sun was out so we took advantage and had our pictures taken by Cassandra. Cassandra took Laney's pictures when she turned "one" and they turned out so cute, so who better to take her "two" year pics than her. We went to Tech and roamed the campus and found several great locations. I must say it was a bit windy but you can only tell by my hair... it was all over the place :)













We are packing up and heading out for our 5 year anniversary trip tonight. I couldn't be more excited to spend quality time with the love of my life!! I LOVE time alone and we just don't get enough of it!! I have truly been blest with a BEST FRIEND! He is so loving, gracious and patient with me!!!

Moms Birthday

We decided to surprise Nanny for her Birthday this Monday! We met the family at Shoguns in Midland and then headed back home right after. Lots of driving but it was well worth it!

Happy Birthday Nanny! OR Hoppy Birf Day (if you ask Laney) :)





Laney was a little scared of the fire and the chef throwing around utensils. It was quite hilarious.. she was jumping out of my mom's lap almost! This was her fourth time at a Japanese Steak House so she should have been used to it.