Addie's new game

I just love her little cheesy grin!

fun happenings at the hairs

A video for the grandparents (and anyone else who would like to see Addie run around a car seat over and over and over again). Her current favorite past time is running circles around whatever happens to be in the middle of the floor.

We've had a busy week or so. Jason scraped himself all up at the ward 4th of July breakfast playing kickball,

we got all hot and sweaty watching the fireworks,

Jason and I saw Wicked (SUPERB!),

Addie and Macie wore their adorable matching dresses to church (thanks, Heather!),

and Adelyn continues to love her little sister more each day.

Oh yeah, I've also come down with a strange case of vertigo, most likely caused by something called labyrinthitis. It's pretty exciting as Labyrinth was one of my favorite movies as a kid. The vertigo is getting better, I am no longer confined to the couch or throwing up, but I still stumble as I walk and the world seems to constantly be in motion. The doctors all agree it should go away in a few weeks, but I'm praying for sooner. I can't drive and being confined to my apartment is making me CRAZY! It could be worse, though, and I'm very very grateful for some wonderful friends and a fantastic husband at helping me through it. Vertigo simply stinks.

I am TWO!

Today was my birthday and it was sooo fun! We did a lot of things!

First I got ready in my "pitty berday dress" from Aunt Heather. I kept saying how cute I was all day. Macie and I went with Mom and Dad to some yard sales and they bought m a few swim toys, a little stuffed frog, and a rocking chair just my size!

Next we went to Burger King and I played in the play place for the first time. It was so much fun!

After that I took a nap in my big bed (soon I will be brave enough to sleep in my big bed at nighttime, too) and then WE WENT SWIMMING! I have been wanting to go swimming for so long, and now that I have my own water wings, Dad and Mom finally took me. I learned to kick my legs to move forward and how to float on my back. It was fantastic!

Later, some of my friends came over for cake and a party! We read books, played with toys, ran in and out of my butterfly tent and...

Dad played about 10 rounds of Ring Around the Rosie with us!

It was a great day! I love being TWO!

picture time!

Macie is sick today (she caught Addie's cold) so we are having a lazy morning home from church. I thought it was time for more pictures so here you go. Addie's new favorite game is to do whatever Macie does (usually just sleep and cry).

Fun with my birthday balloons-




I just love her pudgy squishy face! (Ok, so she's really not that pudgy...)

Oh yeah, here's a little tip to make a new mom's life easier (courtesy of my mother). We all know steam can help clear up mucus. I used to sit in the bathroom and hold Addie with the shower on full blast when she was very little and stuffed up. My mom suggested putting Macie in her carseat on the bathroom counter while Jason and I take our showers. I never thought to take in the carseat and let it do the holding! I just finished showering and she is breathing a little easier. I love multitasking!

to my forever schweedaht

Jason, I love you. You are a FANTASTIC father. Here's why:

1. You make our home a peaceful place to be. Often when I am at my wits end and ready to burst, you swoop in and take over, calm everyone down, and still have the energy to play with our little girls and let me take a break. You don't know how much I appreciate that.

2. You pitch in. Being a mom can get pretty frustrating. I hate stepping over toys, giving the girls baths and cleaning endless dishes, but you (when you're able) help out. (That may technically go in the "Awesome Husband" category, but I listed it here anyway.)
3. You work hard. I love that you study hard and do well in school. I love that our children will grow up watching their Dad work hard and be successful. It's wonderful to know we'll be taken care of and I am grateful for the time and effort you put into doing well.
4. You play hard. Our kids are so lucky to have such an energetic and playful dad! It amazes me how long you can spin Addie around and never get tired of it, and how much you love just seeing her laugh.
5. You are committed to teaching our children about Jesus Christ. I am fortunate to have married someone who shares my faith and is a partner with me in teaching our children to know and love the gospel.
6. You love your children with your whole heart. When Adelyn was born I saw you tear up when you first held her. When we brought Macie home from the hospital, I watched you stare in amazement at her beautiful little body and whisper to me how perfect she was. Our girls have you wrapped around their stubby little fingers and it delights me.

So, this post is sappy. You are THE greatest person I know, and there isn't anyone else I'd choose to raise my family with than you. Happy Father's Day, Schweedaht!

lots has happened, here is our update

My sister Kari and her son Noah came and stayed with us last week. Noah and Addie played, Kari and Jana talked, Macie slept and ate. A nice, relaxing week.

Addie and Noah having a great time squishing their faces against the glass.
At the mall on the carousel.

Broccoli is a healthy snack!

Trying to enjoy the sprinkler park (Noah mostly ran away).

A big storm came through Friday. Kari and I were stuck at the mall in the "Authorized Personell Only" hallways for about 45 minutes with our kids. (I wouldn't recommend nursing a new baby on the floor with a bunch of strangers crammed in a dirty hallway.) Jason was at home when our power went out. After a series of unfortunate events, our power just came back on LAST NIGHT (Tuesday). Fortunately the Northgraves, some WONDERFUL Good Samaratins, have let us stay at their house all weekend.

Macie's super yucky belly button thing fell off, so we gave her her first real bath in the tub...note the candle...it was in the dark. Yep, no power.

My parents came to town Sunday and will be here until Saturday. They also stayed (and will continue to stay) at the Northgraves. Addie loves her grandparents and they love their grandkids.

Fun with Grandpa at Steak N' Shake.

My friends threw me a baby shower last night. Because Macie is already here, it was more like her first birthday party! I have awesome friends, played some awesome games, and were given some awesome gifts. Cute new clothes, other cute necesseties, and a surprise...many donated cash towards my BOB Duallie Jogging Stroller! I can't wait to get it!

Shower games!

Lastly, Addie LOVES Macie. She always wants to "hold her, hold her" and kisses her all over. She is surprisingly gentle and loves helping. Here are some cute pictures from the last week.

Check out Macie's full head of brown hair!

I just lovelovelove my family!

It's a GIRL

Surprising everyone (really only myself who hadn't yet packed for the hospital or got down the old car seat), Macie Eva was born bright and early Friday morning! Here are a few pictures of our precious little girl.

We were surprised to find out she has light brown hair and pleased she has a very easy-going personality.

And yes, after much debate, we decided to spell it MACIE just because Macy (which I preferred) looked too short and scrawny with the last name Hair.

We appreciate everyone's help and prayers during these last few days, we are blessed to have the most wonderful family and friends!