Day 9 & 10

Im starting to get behind!

Last night we really didnt get to do much. I dont even remember what was planned. We ended up just going to the store to get Hallie some more formula. Dream big eh?

Im realizing this whole 13 days of Hallieween is pretty darn hard with a screaming baby every night. We havent been following the course plan to a tee as I would like. But Im glad were starting the tradition now, because its awesome, and I know it will get easier as Hallie gets older.

Tonight we drove out to Queen Creek to go to my moms trunk or treat. Of course we had a chili cook-off (what is it with Mormons, Halloween, and chili?) and then the kids went around for about twenty minutes. We tried taking Hallie around to get candy for us (haha) but I dont think many people went with it.

Im kinda bummed to see that everyone is dressing their babies as lady bugs this year! I had plans to get creative with Hallie, but then I took the easy route and thought it would be cute since almost everything she owns is adorned with lady bugs on it and we call her our bug. Turns out she's just in the "in" crowd now for 2011 Halloween costumes. Whoo? This will so not happen next year. Im preparing already!

Day 8

Well tonight was supposed to be the ward party. But Hallie was not in the best mood, and it started raining and I didn't want her to be out in the rain (it was in a backyard) so we didn't end up going. I was entered into a chili contest so I had spent the day making chili from scratch. I call it one armed chili, because my daughter is spoiled and I made most of it holding her. It turned out pretty good. I don't think I would have won, it doesn't have a major wow factor. But not bad. Anyways, we have TONS left over..so if you need a dinner or are in the mood for chili (perfect weather for it!) then call me! We still dressed Hallie up for it though. Speaking of little one, she is 3 months old today! Time has flown! I love watching how much she has changed and I can't wait to see all the changes she will go through in the next 3 months. We sure love her!

Day 7

Tonight we had a meeting with the bishop. Then we went around and gave neighbors the cookies we had made. We came home, played with Hallie, ate ice cream and watched Monsters Inc. Now Tylers rubbing out all the knots in my back. I have an awesome husband. My back gets so tense from holding Hallie all day. If I was rich..instead of hiring a maid, or a chef, or anyone to help with the baby...I would get a personal masseuse!

Day 6

Today was a lazy day. Tyler wasn't feeling well so he came home at lunch and we all laid in bed for a few hours. The first couple of them were spent playing with our cute baby girl. She's too funny. Today her pants kept going past her feet and she could not figure out where they went. But then she learned how to pull her pants up to see them, so she did that all day. She sure is smart! We watched ET and all took a nap. I woke up and did the dishes which really needed to be done. Hallie woke up from her nap at the same time she always does (4:30) and we all went to Walmart to grab a few necessities. We went to Picos for dinner/family night and then came home and frosted our Halloween cookies from last night! Since there's a ton of cookies and only the 2 of us I think were going to drop some off at a few families from the ward. Sharing is caring!

Day 5

Tyler and I spoke in church yesterday. First time as a married couple, cute right? Our Ward is so small we'll probably be up for round two soon. I talked on faith and Tyler spoke on Scriptures. It turned out good. Grandma Julie and the Picos took Hallie and she did really good. She's changing so much right now. She's learned that she can bring her toes to her face, hold onto her bottle, lick everything, and roll from side to side. She's such a ball of energy and she's a lot of fun to watch and grow. After church Hallie and I took a nap while Tyler had church meetings. When he got home we made Halloween cookies to decorate tonight. One more thing checked off the bucket list!

Day 4

Hallie was so sleepy all day! She woke up at 6:30 but then went back to bed at 8 and slept till 1. We went to lunch with Mica. There's a new Tia Rosa's in Gilbert and it was so good. Then when I got back home Hallie took a nap from 2-7. I'm telling you..she's tired today. I don't know why. She slept good last night. When Tyler came home we went to a pumpkin festival at Dana Park. They had all kinds of vendors, most were for little girls stuff, but Hallie already has so much. Then we went to Hobby Lobby and got some stuff to make costumes. And of course my phone crapped out again so we went to sprint yet again to get a hard reset done. So now I'm trying to get Hallie to bed so that I can work on my talk for church tomorrow. This is the longest I've ever procrastinated on a church talk!

Day 3

Tonight we went halloween costume shopping for me and Tyler. We thought we were set on our costume choice and then got to Spirit and started rethinking! Dang! Oh and why do halloween costumes have to cost so much? Most of the time you only wear it once!
Hallie learned that she can grab her toes and pull them to her face today. So cute! She loves her little toes almost as much as I do. She's been on soy formula since yesterday. Today was a good day, so hopefully we've found a way to make her happier!