The Lerwick Circus

He's a Spicy One!

2009-08-14T16:47:00.003-06:00

So here we are...months later. But I wanted to share this video anyway! Dylan was born in May and is quite the little rascal already. Haley loves him...sometimes a little too vigorously. :) You can always see up-to-date pictures at http://lerwickcircus.smugmug.com if you get frustrated by the lack of updates to this blog!

It's a BOY!

2009-01-19T13:24:00.004-07:00

So it isn't the best picture, but we'll just have to wait until May for a better one. :) At our ultrasound today (22 weeks) the little one looked happy (I think!), healthy, hyper, and male. We're all pretty excited...hence the long, long overdue blog post! You may pass the word that I've finally updated it! Thanks for checking in!

Biker Chick

2008-04-24T11:35:00.003-06:00

So yeah, we are making good use of the Greenway while we're here!
Ready for her first ride.
A few difficulties with the little helmet...
All set.
Trying on Mom's helmet in hopes that we can go back out. :)

Whew!

2008-04-24T10:44:00.004-06:00

Ok...questions first. Yes, we closed on the house and moved and everyone got well. :) And yes, the new house we are building is in Rocking Star.

We left with the last load of stuff 15 minutes before the new owners took possesion...nothing like cutting it close! The 2 week closing would've been a little crazy anyway, but we ended up celebrating Haley's first birthday, "entertaining" a house full of company and all getting sick that week before the closing. So it was an absolute zoo. But we all lived through it and are now happily ensconced in the little place where Tim and Myrna lived while they built their house. :) We love it here...there are trees and foxes and we're right on the Greenway. It is also quite handy to be close to everything in town for a change!

This was just a couple of days ago when Haley decided that she should sit on Nora's lap. Little goon.

The girls posing at the little play area on our Greenway route.

All ready to go! Sometimes I take them out in the wagon, sometimes the double stroller, and just recently we tried a little bike trailer...but they pinched each other...so we might have to stick to the other two options. :)

Hangin' at the play area.

One of Miss Haley's first horsey rides. She just started this recently and still doesn't hand on very well. :)

Just a sweet picture of the little "angel" reading her books. She's quite independant and will sit for hours looking through her books and yabbering about them. She doesn't mind sitting on your lap for this, but would rather turn the pages herself.

The house construction is going very quickly and with only a few disasters. You can check out all of the pictures in our Construction Zone 2008 gallery, but here's what the place looked like yesterday.

Haley's 1!

2008-03-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

Haley had fun opening her presents, but ended up getting distracted and Daddy had to help. :)
Caught in the act!

Amidst all of the chaos I had actually forgotten that it was my birthday too, but Glenda reminded me and put candles on the extra cake for me. :)
One of Haley's favorite gifts from uncle Keith. Shouldn't every little tyke have a pair?

Next Adventure: Moving & Construction

2008-02-24T21:29:00.002-07:00

I must apologize for my cryptic last post. I was still a little dazed by the terms (2 weeks!!) of our contract. But yeah...the house is under contract, so we'll be moving. The plan is to move into town and rent a little place while we build again. The new house will be out on Horse Creek.

This is our lot...notice the nice little stakes we put in on Saturday. :)

And this is our contractor. Wish us luck! :)

Goodbye Old House!

2008-02-22T13:20:00.003-07:00

Well folks, the house is under contract. That's the good news. The bad is that we have to get moved out in 2 weeks! So I should be packing...yuck. Good thing I've got Haley to help me, eh? :)

It sure doesn't seem like we've been here for 2 years already. Lots of memories here...we'll miss it. But on to the next adventure, right?

Happy Valentine's Day!

2008-02-14T13:24:00.003-07:00

I hope you all are having a lovely Valentine's day. Mine is pretty quiet so far....but currently my two little sweethearts are resisting naptime...so we'll see how that goes!

In response to the requests for a recent picture, here is one from last night before meeting.

And another snap of my studious little gal checking out the National Geographic. :)

Chad's Birthday

2008-01-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

I think birthdays are delicious, don't you?

Heaping helpings of Hawaiian haystacks for The Engineer and The Teacher.

And the secret to our "success"? Working together! *grin*

Haley's keeping a sharp eye on this process so she'll be ready for her birthday soon!

Winter Travels

2008-01-10T14:26:00.001-07:00

We ventured back home again for the Holidays and had a grand old time with all manner of family and friends. :)

Haley was a big help with the dishwasher repair.

I don't know about these two...

Maybe Mom won't get me in trouble for unloading the diswasher if I hide this?

Apple pies are my specialty! (Grandma helps a little.)

Isn't this the way it should be done?

I wish they had left me a little more meat on this bone...

Lori, you don't need that pacifier...

Visiting Santa with cousin Caleb.

Grandma has treasures in her cupbords!

Off to cut wood with Daddy.

December: Business as Usual

2007-12-30T14:03:00.000-07:00

This was the first time that I caught the little monkey climbing into our swing by herself. It was apparently quite a lot of fun, as it has become a favorite jungle gym. I still can't believe that she doesn't fall....I'll have to upload some of our videos of said acrobatics.

Shopping wears me out too...

Sledding might be more fun if Dad didn't crash the sled.

Nah....still too cold. :)

Helping with the dishes.

November: Welcome Sprout!

2007-11-30T13:41:00.000-07:00

The big news in November was the addition of another little one to our daily routine. "The Teacher" had to go back to work and little "Sprout" (because she has grown so much faster than our little "Bean") came to stay with Haley and I during the day. The girls enjoy the company already and will even more as they get older.

I was a little concerned about Haley pestering Sprout, so I bought her a baby doll...she loves it, but isn't terribly gentle...so, mixed results there!

For Thanksgiving we got to be with Chad's family. I think maybe someone else got a better picture, but this was the best I got with my timer. :)

A little Wyoming fan in the classic Flinstone-mobile. Thanks for sharing, Amelia!

Music lessons with Daddy.

Halloween

2007-10-31T16:21:00.002-06:00

(edited to say: Since I can't seem to keep up with my own blog, I'm going to post-date a few of these!)

I know this is months and months after the fact, but couldn't resist going back in the archives to post this picture.

(also added later: No, Daddy and I ate most of her candy...it's a pretty good racket!)

Just Hanging Out

2007-10-10T16:28:00.000-06:00

No big event here....just "hanging" with Mom. :)

Pint-sized Pals

2007-10-10T16:15:00.000-06:00

Brooklyn came to visit us for the afternoon a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time. Haley thought that Brooklyn was just hilarious. Please come play again! :)

More Adventures in Missouri

2007-10-10T15:33:00.000-06:00

We took another trip home in September. The girls had a lot more fun together this time since they are both mobile now. Tenny walks like a pro and Haley perfected her crawling technique while we were home.

Chad caught a monster bass in the pond where we got married that tipped the scale around 6 1/4 pounds. So we got a "family picture". :)

The whole crew again.

There are more pictures of the trip in my photo album (http://lerwickcircus.smugmug.com/) and Karen's (http://melendyzoo.smugmug.com/) if you should wish to see them.

New Cousin, continued . . .

2007-09-21T10:30:00.000-06:00

I'm sorry I don't have a new picture to show here, but Haley's new little cousin is named Kendra Ann. From all reports she eats quite well and is a cheerful little thing. :)

Look out World, Haley's Mobile!

2007-08-28T09:55:00.001-06:00

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!

2007-08-28T09:32:00.001-06:00

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

2007-08-28T09:20:00.000-06:00

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!

2007-08-24T11:05:00.000-06:00

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!

2007-08-22T11:29:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-22T11:23:00.001-06:00

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

2007-08-22T11:12:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-22T10:59:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-22T10:45:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-22T10:03:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-22T09:50:00.001-06:00

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

2007-08-22T06:28:00.000-06:00

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

2007-08-22T06:21:00.000-06:00

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!

My Painters

2007-06-29T09:58:00.000-06:00

The newest member of the FreshCoat crew!

Daddy's pretty pleased, but not sure he'll give her a brush anytime soon. :)

Weekend at Grandma & Grandpa's

2007-06-29T09:42:00.000-06:00

Daddy's favorite audience . . .
The view sure is better from up here!No one said that I couldn't stand on the table . . .
First time in the pool.

(This is my first foray into video posting, so please forgive the poor quality and sideways orientation. Any of you more experienced bloggers are welcome to give me some tips!)

First Convention

2007-06-24T21:10:00.000-06:00

Haley's first convention sure was a special one. It was great to see so many of our friends again and the meetings couldn't have been better. Haley made a lot of new friends and caught up with a few old ones.

Cooling off between meetings in Brian and Amber's camper.

Old roomates and college friends reunited.

3 Month Pictures

2007-06-05T12:19:00.000-06:00

Haley got her first professional pictures done yesterday. Unfortunately she didn't think it was quite necessary to smile at the photographer. They turned out ok, but didn't really capture her personality very well...Maybe next time. :)

There are more in our Photo Album (see link at right) if you are interested in seeing them all. :)

Sunday at the Farm

2007-06-05T12:14:00.000-06:00

Haley thinks visiting the farm is pretty fun...
But it sure wears her out!

Kristy's Baby Shower

2007-06-05T11:49:00.000-06:00

Kristy's baby shower on Saturday was a lot of fun. She got a lot of beautiful gifts and we are all getting quite anxious to meet this new little gal.
Haley napping with Mother McConnell amidst all of the excitement...

Peanut getting passed around while Kristy was opening gifts.

My Adorable Neice

2007-05-29T08:04:00.000-06:00

Well, I just couldn't resist giving little Tenny her very own post. As many of you know, Tenielle is Karen and Sean's little girl. She is about 5 months old in these pictures and just a lot of fun.

I could go on and on, but I better not. :) For lots more great pictures of this little cutie, visit their photo site at http://melendyzoo.smugmug.com.

Hiking Vedauwoo

2007-05-28T19:34:00.000-06:00

This morning we joined the crowd hiking around Vedauwoo. This was another first for Haley, but again she seemed to really enjoy it. This first picture was just before we set out.
These two were during our hike . . .

And this was at the end . . . she kind of melted. :)

Camping!

2007-05-28T19:23:00.000-06:00

Last night we took Haley camping for the very first time. See the carload of stuff we had for just one night?! Crazy! :)

Haley really liked watching the fire with Daddy . . .

And this shows how chipper she was this morning . . . I think she slept better than any of us. Of course our air mattress deflated shortly after we all went to sleep. . . I think we'll all be ready for an early night tonight!

Fun with Family

2007-05-28T18:22:00.000-06:00

On Sunday we drove down to see Brian and Amber. Kimmy and Kyle were in town, so it was a good chance to see everyone and pick up their camper. We are borrowing it for convention. It should work a little better than the tent. :)

Nathan and Carissa had fun playing with Haley. They are getting excited for their little sister to arrive. Kimmy took the family picture of us...she is definitely more talented with her camera than I. :)

First Work Day

2007-05-28T16:41:00.000-06:00

Last Saturday we all enjoyed helping out at our first work day this year. Haley really had fun with her job of entertaining the ladies working in the cook house, but it must have worn her out...

Trip to Missouri

2007-05-28T15:54:00.000-06:00

Well folks, I finally realized that I am simply not going to get "caught up" with posting everything that I wanted to since Haley was born, so I'm going to have to just start with recent events. Motherhood does seem to teach you that sometimes you just have to let things go a bit . . . but I'm new at that too! I have been posting pictures on our smugmug site http://lerwickcircus.smugmug.com, so you can see some our adventures there.

This month has pretty much been non-stop action. Haley got to take her first airplane ride on the 5th when she and I flew to Missouri. I was a little nervous about flying alone with her, but this is how she handled the ride...

This was how the girls (Haley and cousin Tenielle) helped us work the cows.

Grandma, Karen and I had a lot of fun buying and dressing the little ones in matching clothes. These were their fishing outfits.

This is another of our little gals . . .

I have a lot more great pictures from that trip, but can't post them all here. They are in the May 07 smugmug album if you are interested though!

We all had a great time and even got some family pictures taken before we all had to leave.

We're not a real photogenic group, but you get the idea! :)

Hello Everyone!

2007-04-05T13:25:00.000-06:00

Since the birth of our Haley Rose and seeing the great blog sites of many of our friends, I have decided to give this a try. We'll see how it goes! Thanks for visiting!

(For starters, I am going to post some "old news" to bring everyone up to date a little.)

Happy Birthday Haley Rose!

2007-03-03T15:38:00.000-07:00

Although this is old news for many of you, I thought that I had better start this blog with the inspiration for all of this picture posting!

Miss Haley Rose was born on March 3, 2007 at 2:38 pm. She weighed in at 7 lbs, 4 oz. and was a whopping 21 inches long. Everything went well and we brought her home the next day.

This picture with Chad was while we were still at the hospital and the one with me was right when we got her home.