Just like Dad.

Here is Miles sporting James' high school baseball cap (notice that it almost fits his giant head) and swinging around an all star mini bat. These are two of his new favorite things and they sleep in his room now.

Here is another just like Dad moment. We are working away on our never ending home projects and Miles loves to be a big helper.

October Fun

We went to the local pumpkin patch and picked our pumpkins for Halloween. Miles loved all the action and kids around.

Miles popped his first balloon animal so I went to get him another one and found my men by the pond watching the ducks.

And to top it all off we got "Booed" by a neighbor of ours. Its like a version of Halloween tag, and now we get to "Boo" two more families over the weekend. Can you tell that Miles was thrilled!

What is.....?

1. about the size of a large mango
2. six inches long
3. wieghs eight ounces
4. loves to kick
5. 19 weeks old
6. keeps me up all night


...Yep its the baby in my belly! We are so excited that we are expecting baby number two on March 3rd! and....Its a boy!

More Cake

I got my first cake order in Georgia came from my neighbor across the street. We ran into each other in the grocery store and it came up that her son's birthday was around the corner. Of course I let her know what I did, and that I would love to do a cake.....little did I know she was having 150 people at a 13 year old birthday!

The theme was "Luau", but all the boys wanted was their football numbers somewhere on the cake. Hopefully some of her guests liked it and asked for my info. ;-)

Backyard

We have a lagoon that winds behind the house and last night the fish were jumping out of the water, so James and Miles got in on the fun. It was so adorable to see Miles throw in his bread and bits of corn, but he was quick to leave when the throwing was done.



No pants necessary at our house. ;-)

A little Organization

My husband's skills continue to amaze me! We had some great built ins in the house, but for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to use them in a way that didn't look all cluttered and crazy.....exhibit A

So my fabulous husband made me doors!!! Doesn't that look so much better! Now I can toss whatever I need to in there and just shut the door! Miles knows which one is his to put his toys in and then James and I each get one for things that we want accessible, but don't have a place for.

We also have a great mudroom, but it was the same situation. I didn't even know what to put there....

But now with doors, and three bottom drawers it's totally functional.

Since I don't have a pantry in the kitchen (I know, its ridiculous) I am using the one side as an overflow of food storage. Its perfect! Thanks honey, I am still so impressed that you made me doors, drawers, and that they match the house so well!

Tag! Thanks Rileigh.

Ok kids, its another one of those tags......now I want to know more about you!

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I know I was, but can never remember who.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? This morning I got lost trying to get downtown. It is so scary to have NO IDEA where you are! I mean its a small town, but I can still get lost....big surprise.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?I am strangely proud of how bad it is.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Salami
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? One Boy
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I think I am pretty fun.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?Probably too often.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?Yes.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Yes! Love it, done it too many times to count. I even had to take it to the next level and jump out of a plane too.....good times!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?Special K Vanilla Almond, but without milk. I don't like milk.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?No, I slip them on and off, sometimes tuck in the laces instead of tying them. Maybe thats why I like high heels so much....no laces.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Skinny Minty.....mint ice cream with thin mint girl scout cookies in it! Yummy!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? O, I don't know. Maybe their teeth.
15. RED OR PINK? Pink
16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My temper
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?Right now there are so many people I miss.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST? Whoever wants to.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Blue jeans and no shoes.
20. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ANIMALS? Panthers, tigers, really any of those big cats. I would love to just snuggle up with one.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The rain.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Today I would be aqua.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?My mom's house, french bread, and cut grass.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? my mom
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Basketball, football, gymnastics, and golf when its good.
27. HAIR COLOR? dark brown with streaks of white
28. EYE COLOR?hazel.
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?Nope
30. FAVORITE FOOD? bread and cheese, and sushi
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?happy endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? The Darwin Awards....very entertaining
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?Red and white baseball tee I stole from Aydre Soffe in highschool....sorry Ayd!
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? It totally depends on where I am in the country.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?both
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?Anything by Dr Seuss.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I only have a laptop
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? No judging....I watched More to Love. Super cheesy, but I always root for love.
42. FAVORITE SOUND? The ocean.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Both!
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?Italy
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Making things more complicated than they need to be, and finding things that are wrong.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? San Rafael, CA

Hilton Head

We had such a fun day on Thursday. All of the dental professionals have an extra long weekend in honor of Labor Day, and they kicked off the weekend by hosting a beach day in Hilton Head, SC (about an hour away) We drove up and played games, ate lunch and then headed to the beach. After I broke my favorite pair of sandals (that I had for 7 years) during a hula hoop competition....no I didn't win, but did pretty well for myeslf. ;-)


Miles had so much fun digging in the sand and jumping in the waves. We sat on the beach and let the water lap up to our waists. We even saw a bunch of sand dollars-that were ALIVE! I had never seen them like that before. It was so crazy to see all the little filaments moving and trying to dig themselves into the sand.

Miles had to strip down at the beach so we could de-sandify him, but he didn't mind at all trotting to the car wearing my sarong.

More great pics from our day at HH

Big Boy Underwear

Well, Potty Training is in full swing at the Dayley household. Miles got his first pack of big boy underwear....he picked the ones with choo choo trains. He is doing pretty well, but I have no idea what I am doing. If anyone has any tips on the following please let me know.........
1. What do you do when he doesn't make it to the toilet? Is he in trouble or do you just give him new undies?
2. When do you start trusting him outside of the house? yesterday at church he was in a diaper, but still went #1 on the potty (I was very impressed since it wasn't a familiar looking toilet) But I am nervous to sit him in the car without anything else on.
And any other tips would be much appreciated!