My Little Bit of Sunshine

Today is a special day. We are celebrating two birthdays for two of my favorite people/pets in the world. One of my closest friends, Demian, and my little friend, Henley! I don’t know where I would be without either one of them. Henley Henley has been my sidekick for seven years now. I got him the first year I moved out of my house and started college. I actually got him when I lived in the dorms, which of course was not legal. However, it all worked out and he is been by my side ever since. He is really the best dog I could ever ask for. Pretty much perfect. He can be a little grouchy with other people, but he sure loves his mommy. Everyone always said that Henley and I are alike and it is true. WE are both stubborn, don’t like to bothered at times, and can get a little grouchy. People think I am crazy for loving dogs the way I do, but Henley makes it so easy. He is now and forever my little man! Happy Birthday HenHen! Demian and I met my first year of college. He was t

Saturday was a great day...we had two family Christmas parties that took up the whole day. We did not get back until late...this is what we came home to. All my Christmas presents that were wrapped are now open...all toilet paper on the roll was spread out all of the upstairs, and my Christmas Eeyore was defluffed and destroyed. The evidence is in the last picture...all in Halley's beard. It is hard to see becuase both are white. What a mess...Naughty Pets!

So I guess it is time to join the club. So many friends are having babies right now and it only seems right that I too join in on the adventure of babies. I am excited to anounce that Jakob and I are expecting our first in April...along with Amanda and Courtney (as I have seen on the blogs). We had our first ultrasound yesterday and found out we are having a girl. So here are the first pics of the little one...sorry not so good. They are the best I could get. There is a foot, a spine, and the face.

I tried a new idea I found...well I can't remember to be honest. Some magazine I am sure. Anyway...here they are. They did not turn out as cute as the ones in the magazine, but mine never do. I don't have pictures from Halloween...I forgot my camera. My neice and nephew were teletubbies and were super cute...they should be on my sister's blog. Anyway...I hope everyone had a happy Halloween. It is offically the start of the holidays I guess. Strap up and hold on.

On Friday, most of the family took the day off and did a family day. We went to the river so my mom could practice her superb photography skills and capture some great family photos. Here are some of just the girls. Also notice the Picture of my neice...I am trying to make her a mini-me with pets! Scary thought!

So I had the morning off from work and wanted to get some things done. My sister and I ran to get some breakfast at the bread store..and then to Walmart to get some apples for young women's tonight...and when I returned...this is what I came home to...all over my formal living room (May I remind you...I have four dogs). I could not stop laughing...just glad Jake was not home. He would not find it funny to have muddy footprints all over the floor, couches, walls, etc!

Well...it is the conclusion of another rocky mountain grid kid football season for the Tamayo Boys. They are so fun to watch...This was Kolby's first year in pads and he did a great job. Brenden made a couple of great catches and touchdowns...can't wait until next year. Good job Boys!

September 28th was Kylie's 3rd birthday. Lisa made an ariel cake and of course she had a princess themed b-day party. It is so fun being with all the family and celebrating the passing of time. Kylie is such a doll. I love you Kylie...Happy Birthday from your Aunt Haylie!

Four jobs I've had: 1. Nanny 2. Lady Foot Locker 3. Billing at an office 4. Speech Language Pathologist Four movies I have watched more than once: 1. Pride and Prejudice 2. Wedding Date 3. Ever After 4. Just Married Four TV shows I watch: 1. Ugly Betty 2. Dancing with the Stars 3. Gossip Girl 4. That 70's Show Four places I have been: 1. Bahamas 2. Hawaii 3. Grand Cayman Islands 4. Honduras/Belize Four of my favorite foods: 1. Homemade chicken noodle soup/homemade soup 2. Salads 3. Any kind of potatoes...(I am an Idaho girl) 4. Fruit Four places I would like to visit: 1. Greece 2. Italy 3. Australia 4. Galapagos Islands Four things I am looking forward to in the coming year: 1. Christmas with the Family 2. Cutting back at work 3. Construction on our basement 4. Shopping

We just got back from California. We went for Jakob's brother's wedding which was in Newport Beach. It was really warm and it was fun being around all the Miller family. We went to the aquarium and Knottsberry farm which was a new experience for the Miller kids. They had never ridden a rollercoaster so that was a lot of fun. We are glad to be back...it was my first time driving in LA...that was interesting but I did okay...just glad to be back in Idaho. I love it here!

Well...this weekend was the kickoff to football season for the Tamayo Boys. Kolby and Brenden had thier first Gymboree games this Saturday. I am super excited for the rest of the season. Here are some pics of Brenden...I missed getting pics of Kolby, 8 am was too early to be functioning properly for me on a Saturday morning! We also celebrated Lisa's big 30 Birthday at Garcias. It is always such a fun time hanging out with my sisters, mom, and friends. Always time for laughing...which keeps 30 young!

Okay so I just have to say...I was crying whent the race was over and still every time I watch it, I get goose bumps and the feeling in the throat like you want to just bawl..yes I love the olympics. I rather stay awake all night to watch, and stay home from work to watch (although I didn't stay home) I have it streaming to my computer for all the results. I have to say swimming has been my favorite, but how could it not with Michael Phelps..I mean really!

Halley and Shelby had thier first haircuts of thier little lives yesterday...the cuts were not what I expected at all...but that is okay. Halley looks cute but Shelby...all she does is hide now. I feel so bad for her. She is NAKED!

Tag: Post these rules on your blog. *List: 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions/collections, 3 random surprising facts about yourself. *Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog! 3 Joys: - My Wonderful Family - My four AWESOME dogs - My Great Friends 3 Fears: - Disappointing Others - Losing Loved ones - Failure 3 Goals: - Going on a Vacation soon - Getting my house perfectly organized - Getting my yard all prettied up! 3 Current Obsessions/Collections: - My two day old nephew (and my other 4 nephews and neice) - Scrapbook - My dogs 3Random Surprising Facts About Yourself: - I hate flying or riding in a car, but I love going on Vacation - I am obsessed with having perfect feet (nice and soft) - I refuse to iron clothes...ever! I hate it!

Well Baby Justin finally made his arrival today, July 29, 2008 at 3:34 am at a whopping 8 lbs. 10 oz. He is a beautiful baby boy. He experienced some bruising on the way out, but he still looks perfect to all of us. I must say, this was my first full-blown experience with seeing a birth. I have a new respect for my sister who is such a stong woman, and all mothers out there. It was purely a magical experience and I am lucky to have witnessed it and not passed out. Here are some pictures from early this morning...of course more to come. I just can't resist! I love being an AUNT!

We and a nother couple headed up to Salt Lake City last night for the John Mayer, Colbie Caillat concert...it was great! I loved it. We drove home after the concert to all be back at work bright and early this morning...we got home around 3:30 am. What a crazy night, but it was a lot of fun. I love John and Colbie even more now. They were awesome. Here are some pics...not great ones, but good enough!

So our first year of relaying is over! That was last weekend...and I was tired. It was so much fun. We had a great team and got a lot of walking in which made it great. It was so cold...like under 40 degrees which was ridiculous, but that is Idaho for you I guess. It was an all night event where we had to keep someone on the track at all times. The pictures of the lights...that was the luminaria ceremony which was to honor those who we have lost to cancer and celebrate those that have survived. Those are the HOPE and CURE pictures...and the overview of the track during the ceremony. I loved it...so beautiful and emotional, it was a wonderful feeling to participate in such an event. I can't wait for next year...anyone interested? So the pictures...One is of the boys on our team riding around in wheelchairs...you have to do something to entertain yourself at 3:00 in the morning right? One is of Brenden and Grandma sleeping...they didn't quite make it through the night.