Hadley Family

December 2011

2012-01-05T13:15:00.000-08:00

Nutcracker

Nana and Madelyn at the Nutcracker

My sweet girl and I

She couldn't stop dancing and twirling around

Afterwards we went to dinner and Nana surprised her with these special things to remember the memorable evening

She was exhausted after such an amazing and fun night
Nana thank you so much for making this night possible

VEGA Christmas Party

Kim, Mandy, and I having a great time

Love this girl my long lost sister

Hubby and I enjoying the evening

The beautiful place where our event was held "The Farrell House
Thank you VEGA for such an amazing party I love working with such incredible people

Camas PT Christmas Party

Olive Garden with Chad's work...We had a wonderful night

Let the FUN begin!!

Cousins having a great time looking at the lights

Madelyn,Hudson, and Talmadge having fun with Uncle Nick

Grandpa and Maddie

What my girl loves to do best "Pose"

Handsome boys

Love my boys

Pre-Team (JAG) Performance

Madelyn and all of her team girls

My little Gymnast

Such a proud Mommy

Such a proud Daddy

Just the beginning of many years to come
Thank you Nana and Grandpa for coming and seeing the amazing gymnast Madelyn is becoming. So proud of her

Birthday Time

Celebrating Kim,Talmadge, and Trey's Birthday

Trey(4), Talmadge (4), and Kim (Beautiful always 25)
Happy Birthday

Christmas Eve Morning

Traditional breakfast at Denny's (missed Goodwins)

Big Al's Bowling

Daddy with his adorable girls

Cousins excited to bowl

Taking a break to smile

Bowling family fun

Ty was so intriged with the bowling balls

Baby love....(minus Jude)

due to eating and hanging with Mommy

Love this picture of Mommy Kim and sweet boy Talmadge

Trey waiting for his ball to roll down

Madelyn loved bowling

Family

Who knew bowling with this many people would be so much fun. We DID!!!!

Christmas Eve Dinner

Love my sisters

Guys playing basketball

Nana snuggling with Ty and Payton

After dinner and Jammies Grandpa reads the Night before Christmas

Nana and Grandpa set up Polar Express. Here is Grandpa taking their tickets to punch
Thanks Nana and Grandpa for a great Christmas Eve full of Chinese Food, stories, jammies, and spending time together

Christmas Morning

Uncle Matt with the kids

Christmas morning is so fun

A full room of presents and awaiting the arrival for everyone

The kids so excited to go downstairs...Yes even Paris and Vienna

Sisters forever

Opening stockings

Trey's gift from Santa (which he had no interest in) back to the workshop it goes

Our singing princess and her new Karaoke Machine

Our creative girl and all her beads from Aunt Kim

Our Cars Boy opening his gift from Talmadge

Everyone opening gifts

Nana and Grandpa got the Men a video Camera
Didn't get a picture but they also got all the girls a beautiful necklace with our kids and hubbys engraved on it

Hudson showing Ty the scary Trantula

Madelyn and Hudson before shooting at eachother

Trey and Daddy watching the train go around
This boy could and did watch it all day and all night

All the family after church on Christmas Day

Christmas Day 2011

Thank you Nana and Grandpa Stevens for a very memorable, crazy, and best Christmas together. We love you

Christmas with Grandma

Ty so excited to see Grandma

Trey and his new awesome remote control car

Thank you Grandma for the Beautiful picture of the Dominican Temple

Madelyn Grandma's fashion girl

Madelyn and her new doll from Grandma

Ty's present from Grandma

Husky sweatshirt couldn't be more perfect

We love you Grandma so much

We had such a fun time with you making bread, going to dinner, and spending time with you. Thank you for all you do for us.
We love you

My girl is growing up

2011-12-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

After a few days of being in pain, crying, and not wanting Daddy or I to pull on her tooth at all it finally happened this morning before school. Yay! She was so excited to show her teacher and class. They make it a big deal and send them to the office to receive their 1st "tooth necklace" which they get to carry their tooth in and show it off.

Our little girl is growing up!!!

PuddleTown Talent

2011-11-15T10:10:00.001-08:00

First I want to thank three of my friends who are amazing photographers for taking these beautiful pictures of our sweet girl. After doing a lot of research and meeting with 4 agencies we have signed with "Puddletowntalent" Modeling agency, and couldn't be more excited for this adventure. We love that there is no contract, no $$$ upfront (which u have to be careful), and just a fun experience for her. She will be on the website tomorrow or thursday. check it out. www.puddletowntalent.com click on "models" age 4-7 and she will be on the 1st page.

Lulabell Photography

Gracie J Photography

Beam&Bliss Photography

Halloween 2011

2011-11-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

Trey was so excited he wore his costume at school

so much fun having Grandma get him from the bus

visiting Maddie at school for lunch

I had to add this one Trey thought he was part of the kindergarten class

Jump rope with Grandma and friend Isabelle

Madelyn and her team coach Amber

my cute dragons and mermaid

LeBaron and Hadley cute kids

The fun group getting ready for trick-or-treating

best friends

ooooh scary...love this girl

most yards had amazing decorations

Trick-or-Treat

dragon and daddy

love my little dragon

Trey loved every minute

loved having grandma

Love my family

love, <3, love

getting ready to analyze their candy

Mine all mine

Drinking hot chocolate

Happy Halloween 2011

We had a great Halloween this year with Grandma who came down for the fun, and hanging with our good friends LeBaron Family, and being together. So much fun trick-or-treating, running from house to house, eating homemade caramel popcorn, and drinking hot chocolate.

2011-10-17T11:32:00.000-07:00

BIZI FARMS

When we first arrived she immedietely went to the hay pyramid

Trey loved the hay pyramid as well

Sitting on the tractor

Grandpa and Maddie

They couldn't wait to pet the animals

especially the cow

On the hayride heading to pick out our pumpkins

So excited well Trey was at least

Daddy and Trey

Daddy with his boys

She found her perfect pumpkin

Trey loved seeing the bugs on the pumpkins

my sweet girl

Trey found the perfect pumpin

Jude's first pumpkin adventure

I love my family

Adam, Britney, and Jude

Family 2011

Daddy and Trey pumpkin picking

Grandpa with the kids

Ty wasn't so sure but looked cute anyway

Gotta be my favorite look

Hayride back

after finding our pumpkins

Trey getting so tall

Maddie growing everyday

daddy being so great cleaning our pumpkins

Trey was lovin every minue as well as Maddie

Our model

Grandpa and Maddie getting ready to launch their pumpins

Mommy almost making it in the bucket

Daddy wanted to beat mommy "HA" didn't do it

My sweet boy

Madelyn loved the corn bin

Trey did also

Ty not at all

Mommy and Ty

Leaving Bizi Farms

We had such a great day with Grandpa and Adam, Britney, and Jude climbing on the hay, tasting apple cider, petting animals, hayride, pumpkin launch, finding the perfect pumpkin, and sipping hot chocolate...

PERFECT DAY!

Fall time

2011-10-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of our trip to the Pumpkin Patch last year...I love this time of year when the trees change color, hot chocolate in the morning, rain boots, and sweaters. Can't wait to go to a new patch in a few weeks.

I'm 1...

2011-09-20T15:11:00.000-07:00

Our sweet boy turned 1 year old today and we couldn't be more proud of him and the handsome little man he has turned into. We decided on having a small BBQ with family and friends and had a great time.

We are so grateful Grandma came for Ty's special day

It was perfect weather to play outside

Dinner was delicious and Ty enjoyed every bite

Family and friends that came for his big day

he was trying to blow out the candles it was so cute

accidently got icing on his foot so Grandpa thought "why not eat it off his foot"

At first he enjoyed eating the cake

but once he noticed himself getting messy it was over

not a happy boy...he kept smearing it all over his legs which really got him angry

he was so done and wanted a bath

lovin his chocolate legs

hilarious

my boy so so mad and didn't like to be messy

All clean after his bath and so much happier

hanging with Grandpa

opening his presents... "diapers" yeah!

learning laptop from Grandma definetely a favorite

Ty sitting in his new carseat trying to figure how it works

such a happy boy

He loves his Nana and Grandma so much

playing

love our facial expressions

having so much fun with his new toys

After a fun night he was exhausted and fell asleep right away. Thank you so much for a great 1st birthday.

In the morning the kids wrestled with Grandma until it was time to get ready for church

We love you so much and are so thankful for you everyday

NAM 2011

2011-09-08T09:30:00.001-07:00

I know what your thinking "Please tell me your not a Toddler and Tiara Mom" the answer is NO.(absolutely no makeup or fake accessories of any kind is allowed) Madelyn loves to sing, dance, dress up, and perfrom so we thought why not enter into a pageant. We found a local one in Seattle called "National American Miss." It was a memorable weekend with tons of fun meeting girls, running around crazy, wearing tiara, dressing up, and feeling like a Princess.

So excited to go to NAM

Here we are ready for the FUN weekend

Maddie practicing for her "Fabulous" performance

only there for 1hr and already made best friends

After the fun game and a great partner they WON beautiful jewelry

One of her highlights of the wkd. Jumping on her own queen bed

always throwing some sort of gymnastics into the wkd

enjoying our first night with our Princess

getting ready for group pictures

My little model who loves to pose at anytime

In talent costume ready to take the stage

Madelyn,Kylie, and Aurora getting ready to perform

Auntie Mindie came for the weekend and we loved having her there every minute

Madelyn loves to shop and she did quite well thanks to Nana and Grandma

My brother Adam made these "Fabulous Madelyn" shirts which we love

I even got Chad to wear PINK!

At rehearsal listening to instructions

Madelyn with NAM 2010 Madyson

Madelyn and her good friend Emily

Madelyn and one of our favorites Bailey

saying cheese for the cameras

She immediately fell in love with Miss Oregon

Madelyn and her friend Kylie showing off the Trophies

the girls showing their winnings

completely exhausted after a long and busy day

My princess before going on stage for formal competition

This is her "party dress" she picked out herself and was perfect for her

Emily and Madelyn looking Glamorous

Such Beautiful girls

Such a proud Daddy with his little girl

We love this girl so much

Getting ready to do their opening number

love this picture of her

Here is the new NAM Mikaela Bautista 2011 being crowned

Madelyn thought she had won after Nana and Grandma crowned her. It was the cutest thing and definetely made the weekend completely worth it.

Here is "Our" NAM...We are so proud of her

Such a proud Nana and Grandma

such a proud Mommy

We love you so much

Auntie Mindie surprised her again with a NAM shirt

Here she is dressed up ready to eat dinner Finally.

We had such a great weekend and wouldn't trade it for anything. She made friends that will last forever. Thank you so much to everyone for your support and sponsorship. Our little Princess glowed on stage and loved every second.

Most of all we want to thank NANA for making this whole thing possible and being there for our Princess for this amazing and wonderful experience.

1st day of Kindergarten

2011-08-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

Big 1st Day!

Today was a bitter sweet day I sent my sweet girl off into the BIG world of Kindergarten. We layed her clothes out the night before and did a Fathers blessing to prepare her for her BIG day.

She picked out Toaster Strudle for her first day

All ready to go to Ellsworth Elementary

Standing so cute in front of her classroom

My BIG girl ready to leave me all day

We were all sad to see her go...but not her

Posing with her cute backpack

BIG hugs goodbye

Ms. Baz so excited to see Madelyn

first one inside...its a BIG world and she is ready

Already coloring and making friends

loving being inside the classroom

Not everyone was excited about Madelyn starting school today. Trey wanted to go with her and ride the bus as well. Good thing he starts next week.

We love you sweetheart and can't wait to hear all about your 1st day!

Love Mommy and Daddy

Cornelsen Family Reunion

2011-08-30T11:12:00.000-07:00

Every other year we have a Cornelsen Family Reunion, and for the 2nd year the location was Zions Camp. We spent 4 days eating yummy food which was put together by Stacy, activities by Kristen and Erik, and fun times together. Thank you so much Kevin's Family for putting together an amazing Reunion. We hope those that couldn't come this year can come next. It is full of wonderful memories and best times.

Amy teaching the girls how to cook

Brothers with their boys

Together again Sister-in-laws

Trey and Kyla playing soccer

Photo Scavenger Hunt

"Beat around the bush"

"Jumping off the band wagon"

"I'll be a monkey's Uncle"

"Stone the Crows"

"Up the creek without a paddle"

"Two peas in a pod"

There were so many more pictures but this is an example of the creativity that went into it.

Daddy and Ty hanging out

The meals were so delicious

Grandma with her girls

August Birthdays! Grandma, Kevin, and Erik

Minute to Win It

Maddie putting cotton on her nose with vaseline

How many balls can you shake out...Shake it

Chad trying and trying to stack the dice (6)

Maddie taking a try too

dancing with cousin Erik

MG and Grandma

Grandma was very kind to get these adorable sleeping bag/air mattresses for the kids

The kids are making their binaculars

To TREK we go

Pulling the handcart was not that easy

it was tough

taking a break for lunch

Cute Kyla and Uncle Chad

Cute cousins Madelyn and Kyla

Playing games such as tug of war

Such a great experience feeling as the pioneers did

My cute boy and I

chilling in the handcart as someone is pulling her

All the cute cousins

Family

Uncle Kevin pulling Uncle Ray

Our cute Family

Grandma and her kids

Kyla and Trey biking

Grandma also bought these adorable jammies. Love the display

Trey doing what he did most of the time

Ty loves to eat and he eats good too

Trey did a great job building his boat with daddy

Madelyn also did a great job building hers

We had a auction and this is what she won

Trey just being cute as ever

Ty and his silly glasses

Madelyn and Cousin Trevor

Boat Races

Yes we dominated and won

Ty was tuckered out

boat race fun

We had so much fun making them and taking others out

Ty and Aunt Roma

The Winners

Ty and Aunt Shauna

Ty and Mommy

After it was all done Kyle took the kids out on the canoe

On the last night we all gathered for a campfire to roast Apples dipped in cinn/sugar. It was so delicious and our new way of roasting.

Trey and Daddy roasting

Everyone had a great time and they tasted delicious

waiting for their apples

fun times

Kareoke Fun

Trevor, Mike, and Chad singing away. Not to forget most of this was done after midnight

On the last day as we were packing up the kids all got amazing homemade ice cream cones made by Stacey. They were AMAZING!!!!

Kids loving every bite

Playing one last time with cousin Craig

Thank you everyone for a wonderful and memorable Family Reunion especially Mom for making it all happen. Until we meet again in 2 years

We love you

Summer Fun Part 1

2011-08-15T09:03:00.000-07:00

This summer we had the opportunity to visit Mindie and her family in Newport OR. We had a fun 5 days of fun. Thank you for everything.

Mindie and Ty on the Agate Beach

Maddie enjoying the sunshine and sand

Ty not quite knowing what to do with the sand

Trey lovin the sand

My little model

Cousins Hudson and Madelyn splashing around

Train Museum

cousins having a great time

The train moved back and forth

ringing the bell

It was super loud

Trey and Peyton were lovin every minute

In the mailroom

We had so much fun at the Museum

Hatfield Marine Science Center

The kids loved to touch all the sea enemes

touching her first starfish

So much fun...and it was free

Feeding the goats at Mindie's friend house

Just chillin

Madelyn holding the bunny

We went hiking and to the rope swing

Ty and I on the rope swing not sure how he felt about it

Zac being so kind to take Trey since he w as scared

hiking...

Hudson and Maddie being dangerous

We had a great time

Oma's Visit

Another fun opportunity we had this summer was a visit from Oma

(great grandma) brought special gifts for the kids

Madelyn and Oma created a special bond

Grandpa and Ty hanging out

The 4 generations

Thanks Grandma "Oma" for a fun and special visit.

We love you

The kids were sad to see her go

On the 20th our sweetboy turned 10 months and started standing

Before our family reunion we went to Unle Kevin's for dinner and fun the kids love seeing the chickens and peacocks.

Standing on an ant hill little did they know

Feeding the chickens

Our boy loves to eat...anything that is

cousins Liam and Ty

Our first experience roasting apples...mmm delicious

We have cousins who can't have corn so instead of marshmellows we dipped apples in cinn and sugar,chocolate, and brownsugar.

My childhood friend Mamie came to town so we met up at a park and visited and let the kids play

My sweet girl

Swimming

This summer while living in Apt we have been fortunate enough to have a nice swimming pool. Ty on a daily basis will fall asleep while lounging in the water. Love this sweet boy

We also have had family and friends come and join in the fun

Brittany and Baby Jude

We had a BBQ with Adam and Brittany and grilled up our own pizza's which were delicious

Another picture of what Ty does best

Oceanside Beach at Tillamook OR.

The weather was perfect and we had such a fun family day

Ty and I enjoying the view

Trey loved playing in the sand

digging

playing in the water together

even Ty loved crawling in it

Daddy and Madelyn relaxing

Our only family picture

love this

Trey would chase the them all day

After the beach we headed over to Tillamook Cheese Factory of course so I could get my squeaky cheese.

Trey loves the cows

We loved eating ice cream and taking a tour

A few weekends ago Chad's best friends from growing up Ty, Blake, and Matt (not able to come) got together while we were in Seattle visiting. We had a great time going to dinner, playing at the park and catching up watching our kids play. We had so much fun thank you Bailey's and Ungurens's for a fun time.

Penny loved to take down Ty it was so funny

Ty taing a moment to be happy before Penny attacks him again

Best friends Chad, Blake, and Ty

Friends always

Our beautiful families

Girls together again Maddie and Issy

7 years

That wkd we also celebrated our 7 year anniversary and this year we did it with Mom, Kyle and Laryssa and the kids. We had a delicious Steak dinner and cake. It was a wonderful day.

This is his favorite face

Grandma and Ty

cousins wrestling around with Chad

Kyla and Trey so cute

I love this man more today and will continue loving him forever.

Spring Pics

2011-06-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

Last Friday while the sun was shining a friend of mine Heather asked to take pictures of our family, of course we love pictures and didn't have any spring or recent ones. I was very happy with the ending results I love my kids and hubby so much...Enjoy

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-09T11:29:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day Weekend

We had such a wonderful weekend and it started off with Trey's darling flower bouquet and card he made at preschool followed by a trip to The Childrens Museum which was "Curious George" themed, the kids had a great time and to end the evening dinner at Red Robin... yummy

Date Night!!

Chad's Mom came for the weekend and surprised me with a day of shopping for something to wear sunday and a Date night with the hubby. We went to see a movie which never happens and it was an Awesome one. I was on the edge of my seat most of the time can't wait to see the next one. Thank you mom for watching the kids for the evening.

Mother's Day

He knows my favorites

A delicious breakfast of eggs and pancakes mmmm...

I love these boys

What Mother's Day is all about I love them so much

Thank you to the most amazing husband for a fabulous day and these beautiful kids. Also thank you to my other mom for raising such an wonderful son and for joining us this weekend

I LOVE YOU!

Our Birthday Girl

2011-04-24T16:27:00.000-07:00

Happy 5th Birthday Madelyn Grayce

Since Madelyn and Grandpa share a birthday as well as Easter being on their special day we celebrated it a day early.

Daddy and his girl before heading out for "girls"'day

***PEDICURES***

Madelyn was about to enjoy her first real pedicure

sparkle, sparkle***

enjoying every minute with mommy, Nana, and Grandma. Also Brit and Brynn across

nice massage and pink toes couldn't get any better

waiting for our toes to dry

off to play for a bit before getting ears pierced

***EAR PIERCING***

very nervous especially since the girl said "ok you need to give me your nose" she started to cry and said "I don't want to pierce my nose" it was too cute

All Done! "That's it" It didn't even pinch her at all

Madelyn and her sparkle earrings with the girls (missing mindie)

***Spaghetti Factory***

waiting to be seated had to get a picture of this cute baby

Grandpa and Ty waiting for dinner

Birthday girl with her Birthday crown

She was so excited they were singing to her

Grandma and Ty

The balloon man was awesome he made anything you asked of him

Family celebrating Maddie's 5th birthday

***CAKE AND PRESENTS***

opening presents was so fun this year since she got a Leapster

Jessie Barbie

Tangled doll and Ken/Barbie in a Jeep

She loved the Tangled cake it turned out great and was super yummy

Happy Birthday to our beautiful, sweet, funny, loving, energetic 5 year old. We love you so much and are thankful for you everyday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Changes

2011-04-17T14:07:00.000-07:00

CHANGES where do I begin... from major surgery, becoming a year older, and moving we have had a lot going on in the last few months.

Trey Surgery

For the longest time we haven't been able to figure out Trey and his speech issues that was until one Dr. visit would change everything. Trey would snore every time he sleeps and wouldn't always answer to us. After that Dr. appt Trey needed his adnoids and tonsils out, as well as tubes put in his ears. The surgery took place at Bellevue Childrens Hospital we had the best care and the surgery was a success.

waiting for his surgery

playing with the oxygen mask

The recovery was a little rough but "All Done"

enjoying a popsicle with Daddy

snuggling with Mommy

MOVING

It was very hard to leave Mom (Grandma)
and our friends but excited for our adventure

On March 5th we ended one journey in Seattle WA and began another in Vancouver WA, for me it was a familier place to live but for Chad and the kids it was a whole new experience. We are very fortunate to be close to family and thanks to a fabulous Nana watching the kids 3x a week so Chad can work at Vancouver Rehabilitation and Therapy Center and do what he loves to do, as well as getting closer to our main goal which is PT School fall 2012. I also am working at Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy and loving every minute of coaching and doing what I love to do.

We are settling in fairly well and loving the time we get to spend with friends we haven't seen in a long time and family.

Birthday Celebrations

This year I got a shopping spree from Mom at my fav store Maurices

Nicole, Mom, me, Jen, and Connie with our amazing clothes

It was a fabulous and fun night, after closing the store they opened it just for us two more hours and waiting in our rooms were clothes both out on the floor and some not out yet to try on in our sizes and style. These ladies were so fun to shop with cant wait to go back.

Thank you Mom for a GREAT birthday night...

Chad's birthday present from everyone

Group picture after a delicious dinner

This year Chad wanted to go to dinner at Claim Jumper his favorite. We had a great time celebrating and eating yummy food.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart we love you!

February

2011-02-10T21:29:00.001-08:00

4 months old

Our adorable "healthy"16lb little boy is so happy and smiling all the time. we all love to squeeze his cheeks, play, and snuggle with him all day.

Sophie turns 4

Maddie's good friend Sophie celebrated her birthday with a fun Princess Party everyone had a fun time dancing, eating, decorating crowns, and finished the party with delicious cupcakes.

Maddie love to pose almost anytime the camera is on her

cute girls decorating their princess crowns

my beautiful Sleeping Beauty

dancing, dancing, dancing

love the outfits on these kids

Thanks Sophie for a fabulous party! We love you

UW Gymnastics girls night out

January 28th I decided to take Maddie and Grandma out for a fun girls night to the UW gymnastics meet. We had so much fun watching the very talented girls, but the best part was to see Madelyn enjoying every second as she watched the screen more than the floor since we were up above.

"It's my first ticket"

Grandma and M.G. (what grandma calls her)

Love my little girl

Purple is our favorite color...Go DAWGS!!

Thanks girls for a fun night love you

Happy Chinese New Year...

Every year my parents have a fun party to celebrate my little brother's heritage, he is phillipeno, japenese, and caucasion. We celebrate the night with everyone bringing a chinese dish, reading our fortunes, and wearing red.

eating delicious food and enjoying great company

our cute little model

sweet little boy

love this picture of daddy and his girl

Nana and sweet baby Ty

Thank you so much Mom and Dad for a fun night and fabulous weekend we love you so much

Our Trey Trey will be a new boy

After a very long and trying few years we are finally having our prayers answered. On February 9th after a visit to Children's Hospital we heard the words from the Surgeon "you will see a completely different boy." Tears filled in my eyes as we learned that Trey will be getting tubes put in his ears, adnoids and tonsils will be taken out and a long week of recovery. What a blessing it will be to hear our sweet boy speaking actual words and sentences. We are so excited to see the changes in him.

Christmas into the New Year

2011-01-01T23:37:00.000-08:00

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house....

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Christmas morning Grandma came in and surprised the kids

The kids were shocked that the cookies and milk were gone

One of Trey's first presents was Woody and Buzz which he loved
from Nana and Grampa

Ty and mommy opening his gift

Grandma and Ty opening her calendar from us

Maddie and her mini "maddie" doll with over 8 outfits from Nana and Grampa

Trey and his Buzz

Grandma brought Maddie some makeup and a new purse

playing with the new toys

Little Ty is tuckered out

Maddie and her Mini me

Trey loves playdough

Grandma and the kids playing break the ice

After a fun day of opening gifts, eating a yummy breakfast, and relaxing and watching movies we had a wonderful Christmas Day with Grandma...

Celebrating Trey's Birthday at Nana and Grandpa's

Nana made delicious cupcakes with Toy Story toys on top

Night night story with Nana and Grandpa

Thanks Nana and Grandpa so a fun birthday celebration for Trey

Ty at 3 months

such a fun stage happy, smiling, and laughing.

Not to mention putting on the pounds we love our chunk

New Years 2011

playing Rick Band while everyone is showing up

our friend Tammy and baby Ty

Let the Games begin....Minute to Win It

Lori catching the oreo in her mouth from off her forehead

another one of the games which was fun

taking a break from the games to smile

Bowling... rolling marbles to knock down the pencil

The Carpet game the kids were great at some of us were not so lucky

Balloon game was challenging with trying to keep them in the air at the same time

Shellee, Lori, and I hanging out

5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year 2011

Trey Brithday celebration

This is how Trey started out the night he was exhausted

We decided this year we would keep it small and just invite the two families that Trey is close to Bailey's and Howell's. We had a great time eating pizza, cake, and visiting. Thank you for coming and celebrating with us...

Ty and Rach watching Trey open his awesome cars from them

Tallulah, Issy, Maddie, watching Trey open his presents

Happy 3rd Birthday to you

eating yummy pizza which is Trey's favorite

Daddy and Trey playing with his tool kit

After the party the kids wrestled and played with Grandma

Happy Birthday to our handsome, funny, crazy, and loving boy we love you so much

Happy 3rd Birthday Trey Trey

2010-12-27T18:00:00.001-08:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Trey

I still remember the 1st day you came into our lives it was such a wonderful and special day

We spent New Years Eve as a family at home since you were so tiny

This is the time that you started to show personality and truly become your own person such a happy and smiley 3mos old boy

6mos that was a fun time laughing, smiling, cooing, and crawling from than on we new you were going to be a busy little boy

1yrs old was a fun but challenging year for you since we were still on the non gluten diet and you had just started walking and some talking.

Such a cute 2yr old boy growing up so fast and running all over the place definetly looking more like Daddy

Now we are 3 years old you are such a sweet, happy, funny, caring, and loving boy. Everyday you are changing and learning something new. We love you so much Happy Birthday Trey Trey

December

2010-12-24T14:32:00.000-08:00

December oh what a busy month....

We managed to only get the one picture of our tree being decorated, the kids had a great time this year putting on the ornaments.

SEATTLE
Our busy month really began a day in Seattle with Nana, Grandpa, Aunt Mindie, Uncle Matt, Uncle Nick, Grandma, Uncle Kyle, Aunt Laryssa, and Kyla.

A fun walk in the cool weather around Seattle

We all loved the Gingerbread houses especially this one with the plasma

Grandma and her cute girls

Next we were off to the Teddy Bear room it was so cozy and filled with a ton of bears to snuggle

Next was Trey's favorite the "Macy's window of trains, trey could spend hours there just staring at them move.

Last of all we finished with the Merry go round the kids had a great time

What a great day it was in downtown Seattle spending time with Family

Tyler's blessing day 12/5/2010

Chad's best friend for many years Tyler "Ty"what an honor it is to name our Ty after such a great guy

Bailey family

Howell family

We feel very fortunate to have such good friends and amazing family with us to honor such a special and beautiful boy.

family

Mommy and Ty on his special day

Grandma giving Ty kisses

You are such a special little boy we love you so much and look forward to you growing and learning new things every day.

Bowling

of course Maddie had to strike a pose every where we go

So excited as she watched her ball roll down the lane

"oh no where is my ball going?"

This was the only strike I got that day not to mention everyone including the kids beat me

Chad was so good at curving the ball

Grandma and Trey rolling his ball down

I love this picture of Trey waiting forever as his ball slowly rolled down to the pins

Uncle Kyle and Ty taking a break

This was the first time the kids went bowling and definitely won't be the last we all had so much fun

Baby shower and Cookie decorating

Trey and Kyla seemed to only be interested in the sprinkles

Thanks Mom for a fun night

Love this girl tons

Kyle and Laryssa opening their shower gifts

Ty tickling Trey

Best Friends Maddie and Issy

It's cookie decorating time

Trey never ate the cookies just licked off the frosting

We had a great time decorating our many cookies

Early Christmas with Mom

Madelyn loves to hold Ty

Trey was so excited he loves the Toy Story blanket from Grandma

Kyle, Laryssa, and baby Boy opening their gifts

My Jacket and earrings from hubby

Our fashion girl still loves to change clothes, so why not add another box of dress up she loved it

Grandma and Madelyn in their new snuggies

Enjoying ourselves some ice cream

Trey loves his new presents from Grandma especially his blankee"deedee" and Cars garage

The minute we got home it was dress up time

Our beautiful Snow White

We had a wonderful Christmas and was so happy to have celebrated it with Kyle, Laryssa, and Kyla. Thank you Mom "Grandma" for a wonderful day

Madelyn's first Pre School Program "The Littlest Fir Tree

She was so happy to have been asked to do the Pledge of Allegiance for everyone

Rudolph the Red nose Reindeer

"Oh will you be our Christmas Tree"

"Calling out to the angels"

Madelyn with her Teacher Miss Sue

It was such a fun program it made me realize how much and and how fast our little girl is growing up. Great job Maddie

Snowflake Lane

This is such a fun thing to do in Bellevue we all had such a fun night

waiting for it to start

Maddie and the Fairy Princess

watching as the snow falls

Maddie and the Polar Bear

KINECT

"Dance dance Chad"

We loved playing Kinect with the Bailey's thanks guys for a fun night

The kids were dressed so cute the sunday before Christmas in their new outfits

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday spending time with family and friends

2010-12-21T09:54:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year

Paris and Vienna Blessing

2010-11-16T14:59:00.000-08:00

Paris and Vienna blessing day 11-7-2010

All three kids in the back seat and at one point of the ride they were all crying

First night we were there we went to a delicious Sushi place (katsadone for me) and had our own room we had great time eating on the floor.

Blessing Day

The girls looked beautiful in their dresses mommy made back in 1998. She never knew that she would someday have her girls wear them.

Ty loves his cousins

Familly picture on their special day (minus chad,Zac, and the kids)

Big brother Talmadge loves his sisters

My sister in law Britney due with Jude William in March

Stevens family picture

Nana and Grandpa with the girls

Proud Mommy

Sisters with little sisters

Beautiful sisters Vienna and Paris

Just the girls

Talmadge was so cute with Ty

Love my little boy

On our last day we went to a fabulous place for lunch called Flatbread Pizza

I had such a great time visiting and catching up with my family. Thank you for a fabulous and special weekend. Love you all

HaPpY HaLlOwEeN

2010-10-31T21:18:00.000-07:00

Leading up to halloween we had the opportunity to go to a fun Trunk or Treat Carnival for our church, and a really fun halloween party with friends, and who can forget Trick or Treating with Grandma and some friends. Hope everyone had a HaPpY HaLlOwEeN...

Our church Trunk or Treat Carnival

Go Fishing

Our little Buzz loves to dance

Halloween Party

Buzz and Woody playing bean bag toss

Buzz pumpkin bowling

The kids waiting patiently to take a turn

Go Trey "Buzz"

Go Jessie "Madelyn"

Go Ty knock that candy out of the ghost

Trick or Treating Time

This is the best picture I could get even though Ty was not happy

Heading out for Trick or Treating

Ty "Pumpkin" and Daddy

Grandma and Jessie

I love my little Buzz

I love my Jessie

They were so cute going door to door

our cute kids were exhausted after a long night even if it was only an hour

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2010

Time flies 1 month old

2010-10-21T12:51:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast time flies it feels as if yesterday I was walking into the hospital to have Ty. Our full headed brown w/highlights and blue eyes has been such a joy and blessing in our family. The kids can't get enough of him, especially Trey who says on a daily basis "my baby" he is such a great big brother. Maddie is our little helper she loves to get me diapers and wipes and what he is going to wear for the day. She loves her brother so much. Our growing boy had his appt yesterday and already he has gone from 8.2 to 10.8 I must be doing something right. He is in the 50th percent for everything which is great. We look forward to seeing the new changes in this little guy.

1 Month Old

Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we went to "The Farm" Pumpkin Patch in Snohomish with Grandma luckily it was a sunny day.

walking to the pumpkins

Maddie thought every pumpkin was the "perfect" pumpkin

searching for their pumpkins

Me and my sweet boy

Daddy and his boys

Family pic w/grandma

Us with our pumpkin

Me and my girl

Daddy and Ty(hidden in the ergo staying warm)

Watching the duck race

We had a great day!

Tyler David Hadley

2010-09-24T13:52:00.001-07:00

Tyler David Hadley 9-20-2010

For the first time I was induced and I couldn't have been happier. It was such a fast and easy delivery. I am so thankful for such an amazing Dr and for the best nurse that was with me through it all. Jennifer you were fabulous...

He came so fast I didn't even realize he was out and had entered the world. The nurses weren't sure where I was hiding him but he was my smallest yet with weighing 8pds 9oz and measuring 20.5 inches, with dark brown hair with highlights of lighter brown, which was a complete surprise since we thought for sure he was a red head.

Daddy is so proud and so in love

the instant Madelyn walked into the room all she wanted to do was hold Ty and kept saying over and over again "I am going to love baby Ty forever and ever" it made me melt.

Trey was all about Ty for the first 3 min than all he wanted to do was play with his feet and belly button.

Nana was so in love with Ty he snuggled right to her. Definetely looks like a Stevens (dad's side)

1st family picture not the greatest but they didn't want to hold still

I lucked out with the most incredible nurse Jennifer, she made me feel so comfortable and made the whole process amazing. I will recommend her for sure the next time.

A professional photographer "Baby Bella" comes in to take pictures and than post them on the site for a few weeks. We decided to take our own which I think turned out amazing. Thanks babe for capturing our little guy so well

Such a sweet gift from my Mom and Ty loved it being so soft and cuddly

trying different things with our camera

Soooo sweet and tuckered out

I am so in love with this little guy he is such an amazing blessing

Daddy is so in love with this little guy

Welcome to the world Tyler David Hadley we all love you sooooo much.

Time to leave the hospital and go home...

When we arrived hom mom and the siblings had sent us these delicious cupcakes and had the place decorated so cute.

Grandma meeting Tyler for the first time since she had been out of town for the arrival

Once we got home all trey wants to do is hold "baby Ty" and let the craziness begin....

We Love you Ty so much!

September catch up

2010-09-17T08:03:00.000-07:00

We have had a great month so far going to the zoo, camping, and so much more but the most exciting part will be here in 3 days which is hard to believe but we are very excited to meet little "Ty" and welcome him into our already crazy family.

Madelyn has already been such a huge help and folding clothes is now her favorite, not to mention she does a great job.

Zoo day with Ava

The best part was seeing the new baby tigers they were so cute

Girls in the spider web which they loved to play in

Say Cheese Trey

Love their Shark faces

Ava and Madelyn loved to touch the starfish

To end our day we watched the outdoor theatre show which the kids absoultely loved. Thanks girls for coming with us...

Girls Night out

This is the only picture we took but it was such a fun night chatting, eating, chatting some more and eating more. (not pictured Jen S, and Laurie) Thanks girls I am so lucky to have such great friends... Love you all

Summer Camping Trip with Nana and Grandpa

"Yeah we made it to Gig Harbor RV Resort

Helping daddy with hammering in the tent

Nick and friend Thomas immediately found this fun dirt pit to jump off of

Relaxing with daddy

The kids couldn't wait to go swimming

After a fun few hours they were both exhausted

Nana brought some fun projects for the kids which they loved

"All done" Showing Nana and Grandpa

enjoying the evening together

loves spending time with Nana

Good Morning everyone

Chad was so proud that Dad was sporting "Huskies"

hanging with daddy

This is the spot Trey spent most of his days playing with his cars and getting dirty,dirty

Daddy and my water babies, Maddie couldn't get enough

having so much fun with Thomas, Uncle Nick , and Daddy

loves this smile its her new "cheese"

not my favorite pic of me but at least we got one together

Mom and I... I <3 her

We weren't allowed to have open fire so we had to make do with roasting marshmellows over the coals after eating a delicious chicken stew and dutch oven peach cobbler...

Madelyn's first smore experience... Yummy

Trey just liked eating the marshmellows

family pic the day we were leaving

Maddie had so much fun playing with Uncle Nick

We had so much camping with family at Gig Harbor and spending time with Nana and Grandpa was definetely the best. Thank you so much Mom and Dad for an amazing camping trip for Labor day... We love you

catch up with August

2010-09-13T17:16:00.001-07:00

I know I am way late at posting this but better late than never right! August 7th celebrates our 6th Anniversary. After 6 amazing years, 2 kids (almost 3), and an amazing husband that I fall in love with more and more everyday I couldn't be more happier. I love you Sweetheart so much and can't wait to spend many more years with you and our beautiful children.

Another exciting event that happened that day was my good friend Jenny from high school got married at a beautiful Winery. It was so fun to see all my girls and celebrate with her on their special day.

Congratulations Jenny and Ben...

Great day and Amazing 6th Anniversary...

I love you PUNKIN!!!

Our little girl is growing up

2010-09-08T21:39:00.000-07:00

I have so much to blog about but I feel that today was a big day for our girl and needed to be mentioned on the 1st Preschool day.
Last night we prepared her for a fun 3 days a week for 4hrs of Miss Sue's class by laying out her clothes and making sure her backpack and lunch box are ready. When she woke up this morning she was so excited and hardly ate any breakfast which she picked out chocolate doghnuts her favorite. As we were dropping her off she was so excited to see her friends, ran back to hug us both and she was off... Chad and I both teared up knowing that from this time on she will be in school and not home with us.

Already walking away from me :( She was so excited for Preschool

Madelyn and her friend Natalie

She couldn't even wait 5min when coming home to change and eat her cookie that she made

Well we made it, definetely a quiet house today besides Trey asking where "Maama" was. After school we picked her up and for the next few hours we heard all about her fun day mostly about "Hershey" the guinni pig and "criss cross applesauce" which she learned at circle time. We then decided to celebrate with ice cream and to once again here about her amazing day...

Later on we came home for some quiet time which Trey napped as well as Maddie for about an hour and than we had some special time together reading a book and cuddling.

We love this girl so much and are so proud of her

zoo days and summertime fun

2010-08-05T10:33:00.000-07:00

We have had a great summer so far thanks to the weather cooperating with us most of the time. I have to admit its been nice having a off and on hott summer due to being pregnant. Here are some of the fun things we have been doing.

Pool time with Ava

The Hawkers home is the place to be, the kids have a great time and we enjoy watching them splish, splash and jump on the trampoline. Thanks Lacey for having us over during these hott days.

This has to be their most favorit part.

We love having our weekly lunch day at the Clegg's. Usually you can find Maddie and Ava in dress up clothes.

Rebecca has a fun lake house on Sammamish Lake that we went to one summer day the kids had a great time hanging out, swimming, and playing in the sand.

"Were going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo how about you!"

Thanks to a friend of mine we were able to purchase this awesome zoo pass for the year. 45.00 and it gets you into both zoo's as well as many around the US. Up to 2 adults and any kids under 18. We have taken advantage of it for sure.

Here we are are the Point Defiance Zoo which is great for kids we had a great time.

Summer Fun

2010-07-09T09:13:00.001-07:00

This summer has been so much fun filled with so many activities here are some pics of what we have been up to in the rain/sunshine

Woodland Park Zoo

The kids were so excited to meet up with friends and see the animals

Lunch time

Sophie,Maddie,Gracie, and Lucy such cute girls

Maddie and Trey had so much fun together I love this age

We had a great time at the zoo and will be back many times now that we have a Zoo pass

Eclipse

A new tradition has been formed thanks to Sommer she organized this great girls night out by renting out "Gold Class Cinema" which is a very luxorius theatre with big compfy orange chairs that recline, blankets if needed, a push of a button for drinks and food to be served, no screaming teens, and best of all surrounded by good friends. We had a great time and can't wait for Breaking Dawn.

Emily, Me, Laurie, and Rach

Our row... Hailey, Lacey, Rach, and Me

*4th of july *

We celebrated the day with our good friends the Johnson's at their new house with a great BBQ and good company. Thank you

Moses, Dottie, and Maddie all found the joy in Sunkist

especially Trey every time I turned around he had more in his cup and not to mention a great mustache

Jen and I... Luv ya girl

*Sammamish Firework Show*

Later on we headed in the rain to watch what turned out to be a great firework show we had a great time with Grandma and even though it was raining the fireworks were amazing and our seats were great.

Maddie getting ready for the fun night with umbrella in hand

Grandma gave everyone magic glow necklaces which the kids loved

Waiting for the show to start

Family together

Happy 4th of July 2010

Mariners Game

A few months ago we went to a benefit auction and got these amazing tickets not to mention a great date night even though they lost we had fun just being out...

Fun days in the Sunshine at the Clegg's

The kids loved every minute being outside in the pool

trampoline fun

Maddie and Lucy having fun

Boating with the Olson's on Lake Sammamish

Trey was so intrigued of what was going on

Maddie was so excited

Let the fun begin

Wheeeeee

Madelyn pushing daddy over

Silly kids Dallin, Thatcher, and Maddie

Innertube fun

I even got to take a ride don't worry it was going slow

so much fun

Jen Skiing after only 3 weeks of having a baby

Jen's hubby Jason surfing the waves

Enjoying the sunshine

Jen and baby Kimball (3wks)

My amazing hubby surfing for the first time and loved it

Look at that jump

That's my man

We had so much fun playing all day in the 90+ weather with lunch, friends, and fun thanks Olson's

weekend in vancouver

2010-07-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

Kim and the twin girls shower

My mom, sister and I planned a shower for Kim (sis in law) ok so mostly just them but I helped some. We had a great time eating crapes and yummy breakfast foods, and mostly loved

watching kim open her gifts for the girls.

We love you so much and can't wait to meet the girls...

Toy Story 3

Later that day we were celebrating Payton's birthday so we all went to Toy Story 3 Nana pulled out all the stops with a Toy Story theme such as a sand bucket filled with fruit snacks, trinkets, and a Toy Story shirt which the kids all wore well besides Trey who was scared that their was a horse on his shirt it was too funny. We all loved the movie and even better the kids enjoyed every minute.

Mindie is so darling and made this Tutu for Maddie which she wears all the time

Father's day was such a great day we made the guys breakfast, lunch, and let them relax before eating a fabulous Prime Rib dinner. The dad's love their new grilling aprons especially Grandpa with all the little ones names and soon to be all fingerprints.

We love you all and are grateful for you everyday!!!

Our fun weekend

2010-06-15T18:44:00.001-07:00

COWBOY STAMPEDE

My Saturday began with a "baby shower Cowboy Stampede" which I can not take much credit since some of my good friends or should I say "Martha Stewart's" did the creativity part. We had so much fun with theme and it turned out perfect...

Amber expecting little Mason soon

The party favors which were baby soap wrapped in twine
Baby jars filled with candy assortment

Rach did an amazing job on the onesies and invites

Delicious food that was theme oriented

Amber and I

Hosts: Love these girls and it couldn't have turned out any more perfect

We love you so much Amber and can't wait for the arrival of Baby Mason

ALKI BEACH

Later that day we decided since it was my first official Saturday not working that we would drive to Alki Beach. Even though we arrived at 4pm it couldn't have turned out better weather and we found a great spot. It was so much fun to see the kids play together in the sand and have a great time as a family.

Trey loved the sand so much

After building a sand castle they decided to stomp it to pieces

Just us

She loved being buried in the sand

We had a great day spending time together in the sunshine

No Cavities!!!

2010-06-09T14:52:00.000-07:00

Showing Maddie the air

She was amazing and such a great girl

All done and No Cavities

Thanks Dr Radley

After having no cavities celebration Doughnut

Last night before bedtime we told the kids what to expect tomorrow at their first dentist appt, Maddie kept referring it to The Berenstein Bears episode about the dentist which I think helped her get excited. When we arrived she was very talkative and energetic where as I was already shaking and about to cry. As many of you know I do not like going to the dentist and haven't since I was very young. Maddie walked back and introduced herself to Dr Radley "Dr Rad" he was so great with her and said everything and showed her all the fun tools. She was so excited to wear the purple sunglasses and watch Dora on her own big screen. She did great and the end result was "NO CAVITIES"... Great job Madelyn

Trey was a different story he absolutely hated it from the time he walked in till they said he was all done. I had to hold him on my lap and tip him upside down so he could look. When he saw that he got a new toothbrush and pick a toy from the treasure chest he was happy once again and just blew kisses on the way out. "NO CAVITIES"

We won't go into my appt since I had to have my 4yr old come to me as I sit in the chair and say

"it's ok mommy it won't hurt, he just needs to paint and count your teeth." than your all done. I unlike both kids need some work done but at least I have 14wks till I can since being pregnant they can't do much. That should give me some time to relax gear up for it. At least I got a new awesome Sonic care toothbrush for being a "big" girl...

It was a great appt for the kids and Maddie can't wait to see Dr Johnson again...

It's official...

2010-05-24T09:02:00.000-07:00

IT'S A BOY!!!!

little feet

I love this picture its his little bicep

Definetely a boy!

Well its true we are having another boy and couldn't be more excited for Trey to have a little buddy since they will only be 2/1/2 yrs apart. Maddie was the one that had a hard time. It was hilarious how she reacted. Well up to just yesterday she was so sad we were having a brother but after last night she said "ok mom and dad I can have a brother" too cute.... We would love suggestions for a name since we have none. Something strong, not too popular hmmmm.

It's OFFICIAL

Something else that has just become OFFICIAL is as of June 5th I will be no longer working at The Salish Lodge and Spa. After 5 1/2 yrs of our marriage I am finally able to be a stay at home mom, no more nights, wkds, and holidays I can't believe the day has come.... Sooooo excited

20wks/Mothers Day

2010-05-11T09:54:00.001-07:00

Happy Mothers Day

Nothing better to wake up to a delicious breakfast and a darling banner, flowers, and more

We spent Mother's Day with an incredible woman my Mother-in-law and as you can see Madelyn wanted to look just like Mommy

My AMAZING hubby made Mother's Day so special with flowers, new shirt, breakfast, banner, and an incredible day

20 WKS

On May 21st we will find out if the kids will have a Brother/Sister.

4 years old

2010-04-30T08:43:00.000-07:00

It's my Birthday!

It's my 4th Birthday

Madelyn and her Princess and The Frog "Cupcake Cake"

The kids couldn't get enough of the cake

Maddie and her friend Ava enjoying their cake

My good friend Sarah made this for her

New sheets for her new bunk bed

Maddie and her bff Issy

Summer fun from her friend Taylor

good friends Maddie, Avery, and Tiana

Madelyn and Tallulah best of friends

We love you sweetheart

Celebrating with the Howells at Red Robin

Happy Birthday Madelyn Grayce Hadley

Happy Birthday to our sweet Madelyn... Sorry this post is late but it has been completely crazy around here with Chad's job, and moving. When we planned Maddie's party we had no plans of moving that weekend so it was going to be a low key but fun day little did we know it was complete craziness. We woke up at 7 and loaded the Uhaul at 8. thanks to amazing friends in our church we completed it in an hour. We than unloaded at 11 and also finished in an hour. Than to look outside and notice the dark clouds and rain drops that fell we decided at the last minute to change Maddie's party from Coulon Beach Park to Bellevue Square Mall. After running all over to make sure we had everything set we made it. I realized that I was still in my sweats from morning. Oh well this is for Maddie I guess I can go without makeup and getting dressed.

Madelyn spent the night with Grandma and had a great time going shopping, pedicure/manicure and much more. The party was a success and the kids and parents had a great time.

Thank you so much to everyone for supporting Maddie on her 4th birthday. We love you