Look out World, Haley's Mobile!

Well, Miss Haley started crawling last Friday. She had been teasing us for several weeks, so we were pretty excited. This was taken just after she had crawled halfway across the living room. Of course I didn't get that on video though!


So I've been trying to get a better video since Friday and finally got this last night. She seems to have a rather modified method, but manages to get around quite well. She's quite attracted to anything with lights and cords, so our electronics are now in grave danger!

New Cousin!

Another cousin has arrived! Amber and Brian are thrilled with their expanded family. Mom and baby were both looking perfectly radiant just hours after the birth.

The whole crew.


We even got a cousin picture so that none of the little ones got left out. :)

Big sister Carissa is pretty smitten with her little sister already.

But Haley and Nathan preferred to play with Nathan's new dinosaurs.

Playing in the Park

We all had a great time playing in the park last Sunday. Haley thought that the grass was pretty cool stuff. Maybe someday we'll have a lawn again. . .

Jill & Luke blowing bubbles for the little quadruped.

I couldn't resist posting this picture Gena, Jacob looks so cute. Haley hasn't learned to ham for the camera yet but I didn't expect the glare.

Stuck!

Hello all! This video was taken a few days ago when Haley backed herself underneath the coffee table. She's better at going forward now, but still not doing a real crawl.



(Honestly I just wanted to try this other video hosting service and this is my most recent decent video. Enjoy anyway!)

Still not Crawling!

Well, the little goon is still not really crawling, but she's got the army crawl down. She looks like she'll take off any time, but has for a couple of weeks now.

"This crawling business is over-rated."

I'm not sure if the pigtails help or not, but they're fun. :)

Camping again

Another quick camping trip. This time just the three of us.

This is Miss Haley helping us set up camp.

Inspecting the tent.

This was one of those sticks that light up when you snap them....she was completely mesmerized.

The camp cook.

Visit from Uncle Harold

Just a couple of weeks ago, Harold came to visit us for a few days. We had a great time and Haley really took to Harold.

He tried and tried to get her to crawl....we really thought that she would while he was here. But no such luck.

But she did try very hard and had to take a long nap after he left.

I'll be crawling next time you visit, Uncle Harold. Promise! :)

Salebarn and such

Then we got to see the salebarn where Keith and Levi were working.

"Working hard?"

"It's all so exciting!"

Keith & Blue

Dinner with family and friends.

"Back trouble? This is how I keep in shape."

Keith gave Haley a piece of lariat to play with and it has become one of her favorite toys. She often falls asleep with it. :)

While Chad and I were getting the house tour, Ava and the boys gave Haley her own tour. I don't think that she was as impressed with the loft as Chad was, but still had fun.

Happy in Texas

We had the privilege of another convention this year. Haley was not impressed with the heat, she had found her voice, and learned to fight sleep...not a great combo for Mom and Dad, but we managed. :)

Grandpa thought that Haley looked pretty cute in this little dress until she messed all over it AND his jeans 20 minutes later. Thank goodness for "Zout!"

This was Miss Haley's first walk in real grass and she was pretty pumped.

Uncle Keith taught her that the grass is also good to chew on. Maybe he'll make her into a cowgirl yet. :)

But so far Daddy's shoulders are her favorite perch.

Miss Ava was very excited about finally meeting "Haley Rose" and couldn't get enough of playing with her.

"Camping" with Isabella

I'm getting out of order here...this one should be before the swimming pictures. Sorry.

We met Grandma and Grandpa and Ryan, Carmen, and Isabella at a cabin in the woods. We took a great 7 mile hike and helped Isabella celebrate her 3rd birthday.

The birthday girl . . . our little butterfly princess. Haley is wondering if those pretty wings would taste good.

One of the gorgeous views on our hike.

Cousins :)

Post-hike family photo.

When we got back to Larry and Glenda's, Haley and Angelina decided to do a little shopping.

Sun & Fun

Another old post, but the pictures are fun. This was mid-July or so.

We got to play in the pool with Grandma and friends again!

Haley felt pretty cool in her stylin' shades.

Amber, Carissa, and Nathan had a great time too. The little ones splashed and played while Amber led a water aerobics course for the adults. Unfortunately the aerobics class declined the photo op. :)

FreshCoat on the Road

Around the first of July, we got to venture up north and paint Scott and Renee's new house. Nate and Ralna were there too, so it was quite a party. :)

Haley & Chet visiting...

Some folks we ran into at the lake... :)

Our gracious hosts.

The painter at work! (A rare action shot.)

Long-Awaited Posts

I know...I know...it has been over a month since you all got an update. :( I'm sorry. I've got excuses of course, but I won't bore you with those when you want pictures!!

I'm going to do a few posts today, but for future reference, I post new photos to our SmugMug site much more often. It is quicker and satisfies the Grandmas and Aunties when I can't get to the blog too. :) So visit us at http://lerwickcircus.smugmug.com if you like. (There is also a link under our picture there.)

Have a lovely day!