To the one that made me a Mom

This post is all about my sweet oldest girl. She is the best big sister and such a helper to me. I can't believe she is going to be starting 3rd grade in just a few short weeks. I swear she was just graduating preschool.

This past year brought a lot of changes for Hayley. She got a surprise baby brother who was born on her birthday. Yes, you read that right. I was due originally on November 17, but in the early morning hours of November 14th (the day Hayley turned 8) I was on my way to the hospital with my water broken. I have promised Hayley that she will get her own parties and we will do my best to celebrate both their days to the fullest.

Also, we discovered that she has a dairy allergy. Thank goodness we have found dairy free butter, ice cream and for little sis's birthday we even found a strawberry vegan dairy free cake that wasn't half bad. It has taken some getting used to though but she is a trooper and hardly ever complains.

Hayley at 9 months old

2 years old!

Hayley and I

Preschool years

Soccer star, 6 years old

Starting 2nd grade at age 7

Summer 2012 

Thank you, Hayley for being such an amazing little girl. I am one lucky lady to be your Mommy. :) Love you to the moon and back!