mhalebusiness

Thursday, December 31, 2009

You are My Sunshine

We were on our way to the FOCUS conference in Orlando for a luncheon with Curtis and some alumni staff today. Cecilia was being particularly ornery in the car, so Matt and I were trying to get her to sing some of her songs. This is her rendition of "You are my Sunshine," a song that I sing to the girls when they are cranky. She knows several other songs too, including some of the Mass parts, but we will have to catch those on video too!

Cecilia Singing "You Are My Sunshine"

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Peter Comes for a Visit

Our friend Peter came for a visit right before the FOCUS conference and stayed with us for a few days. We had a lot of fun hosting him and showing him around Florida! He was luckily here before it got cold out, so we were able to go outside, go to the beach and have a few other fun adventures! Thanks for coming Peter! Come again soon!

Wow Celia, another present! This one is from Mr. Peter!

It's a crazy monkey!

The monkey makes some very life-like monkey noises. Believe it or not, it actually freaked Cecilia out the first couple of times! Who knew!

Hales on the beach! I can't wait for the warm weather again!

Surfers...there were quite a few of them out!

OK so it was warm, but these people were nuts!

More surfers

Why did I think she wasn't going to play in the sand?

Again, more sand. Good thing I brought extra pants.

Group Shot!

Ron Jon's Surf Shop!

Tons of beach things!

And our neighborhood on the drive out...such a beautiful sky!

Cecilia's Baptism Day!

Today, two years ago out oldest officially became a Child of God! We think that this is a very important milestone in their lives and want to remind them of how special it is, just as special as a birthday! So this day, also shared by Momma and Papa's wedding anniversary, was filled with fun and even a special present from Momma and Papa! Cecilia was given two coloring books; a Catholic Dictionary coloring book and a Mary coloring book! Happy Baptism day Cecilia!

Oh boy, what is it?

Two coloring books!

Look at all those pages!

Hugs from little sister!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Baby Emmie and More Presents!

Cecilia is really watching everything that Matt and I do these days...including how I take care of Miriam! Cecilia received Baby Emmie for her birthday this year and has been a great "mommy" so far. Besides changing her clothes and diapers, giving her milk, as well as trying to put her in the tub (cabbage patch kids don't do well in water) she decided that she also needs to start solids.

Cecilia getting Baby Emmie's sweet potatoes ready.

Uh, oh. Who are these from?

They look really pretty!

Oh fancy bows!

Mir loved playing with her blocks right away! Thanks Chadwicks!

Cecilia loved her present too....and we absolutely love Target gift cards!

Well, at least Mommy does :)

Monday, December 28, 2009

Disney Girls!

Can you tell we spend a lot of time at Disney? The girls love Mickey Mouse and Katy of course supplies us with the cutest things! Here are the girls with their ears...Mir just got hers! And these are little diaper covers I got at the mega Disney sale last fall when I went with Katy! Love it!