What a fun holiday this has been! O went as a Kung Fu Panda (otherwise known as Kung Fu Boo-Boo), and Mama dressed up in a fun dress and bonnet. We went to a party at Happy Bambino, celebrated with some fun music, and got our picture taken officially! (I also took lots of pics throughout the day, now posted through our blog link.)
This afternoon we paid a visit to O's fairy godmother, Snow White for the day, at the toy store. O had lots of fun showing off for the ladies and checking out all the cool toys! We went home with a stuffed pumpkin rattle and a wooden car she already loves zooming around the floor. :)
It was a beautiful fall day, high around 60, sunny and warm. A great day to be out and about, and we got out for a couple of walks between parties!
Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Weekend Adventure
The Hayes Trio is gearing up for a Friday through Sunday get-away to bluff country - in particular, Decorah and Lanesboro. This will be our first "road trip" of sorts as a family, and we are very excited!
The plan is to get on the road Friday morning. We'll head to Verona for breakfast with Gramsy, then try to time our departure from there to coincide with Boo's morning nap. The drive to Decorah from Gramsy's should be between 2 and 2.5 hours road time, and we'll just see how often we'll need to stop! Not sure how this is going to go with sweet little O, but I think we'll make it just fine.
Friday in Decorah. We'll spend the night with Aimee, see Kristen at some point, and who knows what else! After O goes to bed for the night, Sean, Aimee and I are headed to Art Haus for an evening show of "North by Northwest". (One of my favorite Hitchcocks, and Sean hasn't seen it yet!)
Saturday in Lanesboro. We'll head north 45 minutes to another one of my old stomping grounds to see Stef in her closing night performance of "Man of La Mancha". Good theatre, good food, good friends to see...it should be a blast!
This will be Boo-Boo's introduction to these places and people who are near and dear to my heart. I can't wait to share her with them!
The plan is to get on the road Friday morning. We'll head to Verona for breakfast with Gramsy, then try to time our departure from there to coincide with Boo's morning nap. The drive to Decorah from Gramsy's should be between 2 and 2.5 hours road time, and we'll just see how often we'll need to stop! Not sure how this is going to go with sweet little O, but I think we'll make it just fine.
Friday in Decorah. We'll spend the night with Aimee, see Kristen at some point, and who knows what else! After O goes to bed for the night, Sean, Aimee and I are headed to Art Haus for an evening show of "North by Northwest". (One of my favorite Hitchcocks, and Sean hasn't seen it yet!)
Saturday in Lanesboro. We'll head north 45 minutes to another one of my old stomping grounds to see Stef in her closing night performance of "Man of La Mancha". Good theatre, good food, good friends to see...it should be a blast!
This will be Boo-Boo's introduction to these places and people who are near and dear to my heart. I can't wait to share her with them!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Oh-ho the Wells Boo-Boo Wagon is a comin'...
These videos pretty much sum up what Boo-Boo's life is all about these days! Walking is THE thing. All the cool babies are doing it. :)
Friday, October 17, 2008
When in Rome...
Madison, Wisconsin. It was the location of some of the first and most intense anti-war demonstrations in the Vietnam era. It is known to have a strong ethic of political activism to this day. Most spring and summer weekends, there is some sort of march, sit-in, or other grass roots political rally at Capitol Square. Every weekend, at the farmer's market, there is a dizzying array of tables with information about various grassroots organizations. People here seem to like to speak their mind, whether it's a 9-11 truth theory, PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays), Anti-Scientology marches (seriously), or Conservative Christian end-times fundamentalists.
Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded, and still largely dominated, by the LDS Church, and it's accompanying culture. There were small anti-war demonstrations during Vietnam, and there have been some today to protest our occupation of Iraq. There is, of course, a small minority of people who pursue political activism. But, in my experience, it is more a culture of blending in and maintaining the status-quo, than trying to make positive changes through grass roots efforts.
I never thought, that when Lee and I moved to Madison to start our family, I'd end up campaigning for a major party candidate for President. I am a proud, lifelong independent. I have been just as jaded as any voter out there for most of my voting life. But, as a new resident of the great state of Wisconsin, I want to say how excited I am to be here, now, during this truly historic election.
The reason that I am excited was made clear to me once more during Wednesdays Presidential Debate: Barack Obama, and his calm, reasoned, intelligent and honest approach to American Politics and Administrative Policy. Not only is Senator Obama's message of restoring a government for the people, by the people and of the people exactly what we need after the last eight years, the way in which it is delivered is like a ray of sun in the dusty halls of American politics. Nothing cleans out filth and stench like the light of day!
The hope and pride that I have always felt for our country has been sorely tried over the last eight years. I am very doubtful that my hope and pride could weather the storm of a McCain/Palin Administration. Yet, seeing Barack Obama handle himself with such respect, courage and honesty reassures me that my doubt is not needed or relevant. The tide is turning against the politics that John McCain has espoused; the politics of hate and fear. Barack Obama should, and I believe, will be the next President of the United States of America.
Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded, and still largely dominated, by the LDS Church, and it's accompanying culture. There were small anti-war demonstrations during Vietnam, and there have been some today to protest our occupation of Iraq. There is, of course, a small minority of people who pursue political activism. But, in my experience, it is more a culture of blending in and maintaining the status-quo, than trying to make positive changes through grass roots efforts.
I never thought, that when Lee and I moved to Madison to start our family, I'd end up campaigning for a major party candidate for President. I am a proud, lifelong independent. I have been just as jaded as any voter out there for most of my voting life. But, as a new resident of the great state of Wisconsin, I want to say how excited I am to be here, now, during this truly historic election.
The reason that I am excited was made clear to me once more during Wednesdays Presidential Debate: Barack Obama, and his calm, reasoned, intelligent and honest approach to American Politics and Administrative Policy. Not only is Senator Obama's message of restoring a government for the people, by the people and of the people exactly what we need after the last eight years, the way in which it is delivered is like a ray of sun in the dusty halls of American politics. Nothing cleans out filth and stench like the light of day!
The hope and pride that I have always felt for our country has been sorely tried over the last eight years. I am very doubtful that my hope and pride could weather the storm of a McCain/Palin Administration. Yet, seeing Barack Obama handle himself with such respect, courage and honesty reassures me that my doubt is not needed or relevant. The tide is turning against the politics that John McCain has espoused; the politics of hate and fear. Barack Obama should, and I believe, will be the next President of the United States of America.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Impromptu Walker
Olivia and I met up with some other mommas and babies today at Lazy Jane's, home of Madison's BEST scones. We were the first to arrive, so we settled in to the kids' section upstairs. (I can't wait until O is old enough to play with all the fun costumes they have!) There is a cute, itty bitty table with three itty bitty chairs for wee ones. Little Miss O pulled herself up by grabbing the edge of the table, then proceeded to walk around to where one of the chairs was. Supporting herself on the chair with one hand, she stood there waving gleefully with the other hand.'
THEN. Olivia, baby with the strength of an ox, grabbed on to the back of the chair with both hands, and proceeded to push the chair all the way across the room - while walking with it! I was amazed at her balance and control. And her ability to maintain flirty eye contact with a couple of strangers at a table a ways away, cooing with squeaky, dulcet tones all the while. (Show off...)
Needless to say, I had to smooch her and smooch her and SMOOCH HER! Such a strong baby girl!
THEN. Olivia, baby with the strength of an ox, grabbed on to the back of the chair with both hands, and proceeded to push the chair all the way across the room - while walking with it! I was amazed at her balance and control. And her ability to maintain flirty eye contact with a couple of strangers at a table a ways away, cooing with squeaky, dulcet tones all the while. (Show off...)
Needless to say, I had to smooch her and smooch her and SMOOCH HER! Such a strong baby girl!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Pictures at Last!
Greetings, all!
So you know that "Hayes Family Photo Galleries II" link? Well, there are finally photos in that gallery! I posted pictures from the summer as well as September. Can't wait to post some orchard and Halloween pics! Anyway, just wanted to give you the update that we are back in business with the photos. :)
So you know that "Hayes Family Photo Galleries II" link? Well, there are finally photos in that gallery! I posted pictures from the summer as well as September. Can't wait to post some orchard and Halloween pics! Anyway, just wanted to give you the update that we are back in business with the photos. :)
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