XXL Bean Bag Chair

XXL Bean Bag Chair
Originally uploaded by The Hallfords.

Here are the kids hanging out on Chris' extra large bean bag. We call it a bean bag chair over here but I guess that's a bit redundant. On this particular evening, they pulled all the blankets and pillows off of Britten's bed and settled down with Dumbo (the book) on the bean bag. It was really cute watching them snuggle together. It certainly is amazing how much they grow.
The remodel plans are moving...slowly. We have our permits. Now we just have to get a contractor to give us a start date. We figure anywhere between now and October. We may have Brother Joe come out and do the demolition work and get moving that way. We'll see.
Congratulations to Chris' sister Sue and Thomas. He proposed to her earlier this week in Hawaii. She said yes. We are all very happy for them. Now Britten wants to know when he can get married.
Have a safe holiday weekend everyone.

Happy May

We're all doing terrific here in case any one is asking. Spring was late in coming but we're thankful for all that rain. Everything is in full bloom and allergy sufferers are suffering pretty bad. (Sorry Chris.) Hailey just loves the roses. I pick one for her every day and she just walks around smelling it until all the petals are torn and fallen apart. Chris took the kids to the zoo last week. I guess the camel was pretty exciting but the lions weren't out. Hailey's been in Day Care for a month now. Two days a week. She's adjusting well. She still isn't very verbal and does a lot of grunting. We getting pretty good at deciphering the grunting. She is able to follow commands, for example I asked her to go in her room and get a book, she promptly went into her room and got a monkey. The second time I asked, she went in her room and returned with some toy pliers. I think we have a genius on our hands :) Britten will be three next month. He is very exciting about having a party - I'm not sure that we're having one though....Where do kids get such ideas these days. I'm sure we'll recognize this milestone somehow. He's doing pretty good with potty-training. He's still wearing diapers at night and during naps but not at all during the day. Hip Hip Hooray!!!!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers in my life (and to Brother Joe). You are all terrific and deserve an awesome day. I hope you get at least one hour to yourselves. I have a magazine I hope to read next to the pool. That's all I want.
Well, enough rambling. Happy Belated B-day to Laci; Happy B-day to my mom, Joe, Suzi and Dick; Come by and pick up some fresh eggs and lemons. hmh