My AWESOME family

We have officially made it through the first month of school. It has been a horribly hard 4 weeks for this mama. I was bringing Reece to school with me, but that was a bit overwhelming for both of us. Now, he goes to school with his buddy Riley and both of us are doing much better in the mornings. I have learned quite a few things this month. My husband has been my saving grace. He comes home from work ready to tackle our evening and share about his day. He loves his new job! He has a great group of students, good parents and a great staff. He has hit it off with the other 5th grade teacher Mr. Hicks. Life is good for him. Thankfully because Reece, Raine and I are ready for some good to be heading our way.

Raine is finally getting over her sinus/ear infection and back to her happy little self. She is now teething, her I teeth are cutting through. Raine is starting to walk more steadily and chit chat with everyone she sees. She is such a doll.

Reece LOVES school and can't stop talking about it. We sing the songs every morning in the car. He is learning so much and shares everything with us during dinner. Potty training is going really well. He had one accident at school and hasn't ever again. He is very proud of himself when he keeps his big boy pull up dry after a nap. He also went poop on the potty all week long. I am so proud of my little boy.

I know October is going to be a great month! I know I am blessed, I was just being stretched!

The party at the park

SATURDAY, September 15, 2007

Reece had a small birthday party at a park up around the corner of our house. I had to prepare for the big day so Mo took Reece fishing at Floyd Lamp Park. Mo has decided that it will be a new tradition. Every year on Reece's birthday, Daddy will take him fishing. While the boys fished; Raine & I prepped for the festivities. I made another Mickey Mouse dessert, this one was a cake that looked a little old school psycho. Reece loved it though.


The birthday boy played on the playground with his friends and enjoyed his favorite foods hot dogs and chips. When it came time to blow out the candles it was too windy. They wouldn't stay lit so we pretended! Reece thought it would be funny to sneak a taste of the frosting. He took a big lick.


At Age 3 Reece is all about :

~enjoying his mornings with his cup of milk & Disney's Playhouse: Mickey Mouse, Little Einsteins, Handy Mandy & Tigger & Pooh.
~ running and jumping, especially off of the couch and stairs
~playing trains and pirates
~learning how to write his name, has mastered a capital E and a C
~going on adventures; asks every morning, "Where are we going today mom?"
~shouts out "I have to go potty" & "Mommy, I went pooh pooh!"
~wants to call his cousins to tell them about his day
~can't wait to go to pumpkin patch with Cross & Timmy
~makes me laugh everyday

Happy Birthday Reece~ I LOVE YOU

Happy 3rd Birthday Reece

On Friday, September 14, 2007 Maurice Aspen Hauguel turned 3 years old. Where has time gone? I can not believe that my baby boy is that old. We had a quick family party after dinner. I made Reece some Mickey Mouse brownies and he got three presents from Dadddy, Mommy and Raine. Then a slew of other gifts from our extended fam. He loves opening his cards to discover the money inside. He would repeatedly tell me that it was his money and I couldn't have it.

It was a wonderful night with the viewing of a new Mickey & Pals DVD before bed. Reece was so excited for his birthday he couldn't fall asleep. Finally, Mo carried our sleepy boy up to his bed.

Happy 1st Birthday Raine

Raine turned 1 year old on Saturday, August 25th. We had a very relaxing combo birthday party with our dear friends the Russos. The party was held at the community pool/playground area of the Russo's neighborhood. It was perfect weather. It was a beautiful day with lots of swimming and playing.

The best part of the party was when Raine started walking all over the place. She had been taking steps here and there around the house but nothing that impressive. When all of the kids were playing on the playground Raine was trying to chase all of the them.

Raine's favorite part of the party was when she got to eat cake. Raine enjoyed her first taste of cake and dove in without any reservation.

She had a blast swimming, playing and eating her cake. Thanks to everyone who came out to play with her. We are so grateful for our Las Vegas Family!

Raine is one and is:

~saying a few words like, mama, dada, dog dog, ba ba, and daydee for baby.

~loves to give kisses

~plays well in her carseat and loves blowing bubbles (raspberries)

~waves hi and bye

~signs for her milk and says yum yum when she eats

~loves to dance and tries to sing

~can't sleep without her thumb & blanket

Happy Birthday Baby Girl! I can't believe you are a year old!