Long Overdue Visit....

This past Saturday, the Haynes' family finally had a get together. Ever since my grandparents passed away, it's been really hard for our family to get together (they were the glue that kept us all together). With every one's busy schedules and everyday life, there's always something. We finally just planned something. Thanks to my Aunt Pam and cousins, the gathering was a huge success! We got to see new babies in the family and relatives some of us haven't seen in quite some time. My aunt and uncle live on a farm and it was really nice to finally get back out there. In fact, I haven't been there in 8 years! So, with Chris' first visit to the farm, I was anxious to show him around. I had so many great childhood memories there and loved sharing those stories with him.
We all had a great afternoon reconnecting, playing games, and eating! The out-of- towners sure were missed and due to illness, Jennifer, Kevin and Isabella were unable to make it. Hopefully next time we can all be there and get this glue to stick again! :-)

Visiting....

Cousin's Brittany and Jessica enjoying the food!

Me and Kailyn (my cousin's new baby girl)

Playing with Kailyn!

Chris, Uncle Bill, and dad enjoying some grub!

You can't go to the farm and not go to the barn...

Chris petting one of the cows!

Now it's my turn!

Chris mooing at the bull (he can sound just like them)!

I'm feeding Annie, the mini horse! This experience was too funny and the whole afternoon everyone laughed at me. I swear that horse was trying to bite me. I'm such a city slicker! :-)

*Rach, I hope my post was what you expected!! ;-) *wink, wink*

Chris' New Toy!

When Chris and I bought our house all of the appliances were included. They weren't new or the greatest, but they worked. We decided that we'd use them until they broke. Well, the dishwasher didn't last long. In fact, I don't even think we used it. Thanks to my parents, that was our 2ND Anniversary gift when we moved into our house.
A couple of weeks ago we noticed that the oven was on the fritz. Instead of taking our chances, we decided to start looking for a new one. As most of you know, cooking is not my thing. But Chris LOVES it! In fact, the kitchen is his 'room'. We decided on a new oven and it got delivered this past Friday afternoon. It's always nice to get something new, that you pick out and you can call your own. The new oven/stove works wonderful, we definitely can tell the difference in the cooking.

Old Oven

New Oven

I want to thank my parents for waiting 3 1/2 hours for the delivery. With the window of time being in the middle of the day, Chris and I were at work and couldn't be there. Aren't parents the best?! Thanks mom and dad, we appreciate it! :-)

Easter Day!

Last Sunday was a pretty relaxing day. We went over to mom and dad's early in the afternoon to hang out with them and wait for Jennifer, Kevin, and Isabella to arrive. Once everyone was there, we of course had to shower Miss Bella with baskets of goodies. After all the fun we sat down and got our belly's full. It was another great afternoon spent with the family! We hope everyone enjoyed their day as much as we did.
Here are some cute pictures of none other then, Miss Bella...

Bella and her mommy

What a big basket! Where do I start?!

Aren't I such a Princess?!

My new Mr. Bunny Potato Head

I finally got my mermaid puzzle together (with great help from Grandma of course)!

Birthday Bash

Last Saturday night, Chris and I and a group of our friends went out to celebrate Krissy's 26th Birthday. Since Chris and I really don't go to the bars that often anymore, it was a lot of fun to catch up with friends we haven't seen in quite awhile. It was a fun night with great friends. Hopefully it won't be too long till we can all get together again!

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Hoppy Easter! :-)

From our family to yours, we wish everyone a great Easter holiday! To all of our family and friends, we love you!

Happy Birthday Krissy!!

I wanted to wish my best friend, Krissy a wonderful 26th Birthday! As most you know, Krissy and her husband moved to North Carolina at the end of last summer. It's defiantly been hard without her here, but I know in my heart that distance only makes a friendship stronger. A lot of things have changed for both us since their move and without her here to cry or celebrate with sometimes get hard, but I know she's only a phone call or an email away.
Krissy and I have been friends since Kindergarden. Through the years, there were times that we've gone our own ways, but we knew that we were always friends. Krissy is that one person I can tell anything to, no matter how big or small. She always listens and gives her advise. I can't say I always agree or take it, but I always listen and take it to heart. Now that she's not here, it's always nice to see her when they come to town. It's always nice to know that no matter how long or short thier visit, I'm always the one she calls and hangs out with. It's like we pick up exactly where we left off like nothing has changed.
Here is a montage in dedication to my best friend, Krissy! Happy Birthday honey, I love you! :-)

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Since Krissy and Blake are in town this weekend, we will be celebrating her birthday tonight. Keep a look out for more great shots! :-)

Another Promotion!!!!

I just wanted to say Congratulations to my wonderful husband! Chris got promoted at work and it became official this week. Chris works in a union shop where everything is done by seniority. He bid on a position and HE GOT IT! :-) Right now Chris is a Lab Tech and loves his job, he has a day shift (which is a hot commodity) and can pretty much come and go as long as his work gets done. But why do most people take a promotion? The money of course! :-) Chris will become a member of the packing department at Zircoa. His schedule will change a little, he will work 12 hour shifts having every 2 days off. This actually was a big decision for us, considering the hours, this will be an adjustment and we'll have to figure out schedules to see each other, but the extra money will be nice.
CONGRATS Bay, I'm so proud of you and you'll do great in your new position! :-)
I love you!