Back from my trip

I arrived safely back from my trip - ever so happy to see Larry and my girls. I was actually lucky and got to see Lake Tahoe! It was very nice - the lake is amazing! It's funny though because there are a ton of casinos - but they are all tastefully done. It would be a nice place to visit again - this time with the family.
I had a horrible plane trip home. About 20 min. before we were to land a man died on our plane. It seems to be a heart attack. I feel so bad for him and his family. I was so happy to see my family and yet a little guilty that someone in that crowd could have been waiting for him. I could go on and on about all the things that went thru my head as we were sitting on that plane with this poor man. Just reminds me to be so thankful of my family every single second!

Life in Minden, NV

Here I am in Minden, NV doing some training for work. Would I ever live her - no. Is it nice - there is a wonderful view of the mountains - where Lake Tahoe sits. I am sad to say that I won't get a chance to go see Lake Tahoe which is a shame but I am anxious to get home. Getting here was bad - cried all the way to the airport and in the airport. Sat on the runway of 1 1/2 hours due to electrical issues - which who wants to fly on a plane when they tell you that? I made it here safe though. I met up with a co-worker from New Zealand - great person - sorry - great Kiwi!
I have called home every morning and evening. Larry is doing a great job. Ashley is so sweet on the phone and Hailey is just getting along just fine. I leave tomorrow and can't believe how fast the trip went. It's been a good little trip so far but can't wait to see my girls and Larry!!

Being a mommy first

For some time now I have been preparing myself for this upcoming Sunday. For the first time I will have to leave my girls - and my husband too. I have to go on a business trip - last one was before Ashley was born so I have been pretty lucky. I know it may sound completely neurotic but the thought of not putting my girls to sleep and listening for them is horrifying to me! I leave Sunday at noon and won't be back until Wednesday night. I know, I know - it's not that long. I have to go to Minden, NV - ??? yes it is in the middle of nowhere - if I have to go somewhere couldn't it be somewhere a little more exciting? My brave husband has decided to take off work for this adventure - I have all the faith in the world that he will do a wonderful job. It's just that being their mommy is always my first and most important priority and to be away from them is so unthinkable for me. The only time I have ever been away is when I went into the hospital to have Hailey. How do I explain to a 3 year old who can only comprehend "tomorrow" that I won't be picking her up or doing any of the "little things" that we do for 4 whole days??
I know this will be way harder for me then it will be for them!

Fall Festival

We live by a church that puts on a fall festival every year - we have never gone and this year we decided to check it out. It was a cold day so it didn't go too well, we left pretty early which is ok. Ashley had her face painted and she rode the little train. Hailey just hung out with me for the most part - I think she was too bundled up to move!

Hailey's First Haircut

Our poor little Hailey has had such a hard time with her hair in her face all the time. We decided it was time for a haircut. Needless to say Hailey has not learned that a salon is a girls best friend. She did not like any part of it - there was lots of screaming! I had to hold her and thankfully the lady doing it was very kind. I even had to hold her head at one point - even though the whole thing lasted abut 10 minutes. The outcome is great - we decided to give Hailey bangs and can't belive what a difference it made!

They Keep Growing...

Hailey has a fascination with my laptop. She has mastered climbing up on the kitchen table chairs which is not always a good thing. Now if she would just sit down!

She loves bannanas - all at once!

Ashley likes me to take her picture so then she can look at it - she has started making faces instead of smiling:

Her pajamas keep shrinking!