The Halliburton Family

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Labor Day Camping

As usual, for Labor Day we went camping. This time we went to a campground in Pinetop. Normally we don't camp in campgrounds, and probably won't again, but it was a good time. Most of Cody's extended family went, as did our friends Marmmett and Toni. The usual camping fun was had by all with a little rain, a little racing, and lots of family time. The kids loved the campground because they got to ride their bikes all around the campground in countless circles. There was also a lake nearby that the kids loved to go to as well. I would have to say that our camp trailer is by far the best investment we have made. We have so many memories and good times already in that trailer, with many many more to come.

Avery riding her bike in her Barbie slippers :)

My girlies

Alexis, Avery and Trista

I think Ariel likes camping too.

Cousins skipping rocks

At the dirt track in Showlow getting ready to watch Papa Dud race his dwarf car

Dane and Avery

Backward sweatshirts to keep the dirt off their faces for the big cars!

#15 Papa Dudley

Avery and Great Grandpa Roy fishing

Alexis and Trista

Avery liked playing with the worms more than fishing!

Alexis reeled in the only fish!

It was a BIG one!

This was our last camping trip of the summer also. We are counting down to next camping season!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Someone's Old...

So, my BFF Marmmett is slightly older than me, but we won't mention by how many years...Let's just say it was a BIG one this year! Anyway, we made a night of it and went to dinner with some friends and then went and danced the night away. We really had a great time. I am so grateful for Marmmett and her daughter Toni. It's crazy how someone can come into your life and it feels like you have known them forever. I met Marmmett during a very difficult time in her life and since then, we have been through many, many more difficult times and she is always here for me and my entire family. I know without a doubt Marmmett would drop ANYTHING for my family (she has), and vice versa. I am forever grateful for our friendship which has become more like family. Enough with the sappy stuff, I love my Marmie!

Finally!!!

The day we thought would never come, finally came. September 16, 2011 Miss Alexis Dawn finally lost her first tooth. Little Miss is 7 and a half years old, and was probably the only 2nd grader who hadn't lost any teeth. This tooth took a very long time to come out and came with a lot of tears! Once it finally popped out, she decided that it didn't really hurt as bad as she thought it would have! A few weeks later, the second one popped out. Now she can't wait until her 2 top teeth pop out. Welcome awkward toothless stage! Congrats Lexi!

Cody's 32nd Bday

Cody Wayne has gotten old! Considering I have known him since I was 15 and he just turned 32, he's older than dirt! We had a very low key bday for him this year. Him and I went to Sushi Creek, then came home and celebrated with cake and ice cream at home. And lots and lots and lots of candles and smoke! Almost set off the fire alarm! Happy Birthday to the best husband and father ever! (Back on September 8th!)

My Beautiful 2nd Grader

This is beautiful girl Lexi Lou's 2nd grade picture. I think she looks fabulous! So does she! :) I love this girl and she loves school and everybody in the whole world. And I can't believe just how very big she is getting each and every day. Next week I will be posting High School graduation pictures!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The baby's not a baby anymore...

And so the time has come. My baby has started preschool. How does that happen? I know everyone always says how fast it goes when your kids are little, but seriously! This is fast! Avery is going to preschool at Miss Vickie's house. The same place Alexis went years ago! Avery was so excited to go to school after watching her sister go for the last 3 years! She only got a tad nervous when she figured out that I would be leaving her there and then coming back to get her! She got over that pretty quick though! She went right in and sat down ready to learn. She loves it so far and has made 5 new friends. Cody, Alexis and I all took her to her first day, and when I picked her up, I was all alone. She was so disappointed that her sister wasn't there to hear about her day! As soon as Alexis got home from school, Avery ran to the door and said, "Sissy! I had fun at school!!!". She showed her the shape spotter she had made and Alexis acted like it was the greatest piece of art she has ever seen! I love that they care for each other and support each other as much as they do already. I hope it continues throughout their lives.

My "school girl" as she makes me call her now

The proud sister

The sad mommy :(

Avery and Miss Vickie

Ready to learn

The magnificent shape sorter

Back to school also means back to dance class for Miss Avery. She LOVES dancing and pretty much sings and dances all day long. She has a new dance teacher this year which I am not very happy about, but she seemed to love it just the same.

We love our little school girl who used to be our little baby! Good luck this year Avery!

Alexis is in 2nd Grade!!!!

Lexie Lou is officially a 2nd grader. She was so excited to start school this year as usual! Her teacher this year is Mrs. Wheat, and she seems fabulous so far! Alexis of course was dressed to impress as she does every day. SO not my kid! Taking her school clothes shopping is a major pain in the neck! All she wants is fancy dresses and fancy shoes, and fancy everything! I'm never in more than jeans, tee and flip flops. I have no idea where she got this from! Avery and I took her to her first day of school and of course it was 2000 degrees out! It was fun to see her see her friends again and play on the playground. It was actually kind of weird thinking that next year I will walk away from the school that first day leaving both my babies there. I don't think I am really looking forward to that...