Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is always one of my most favorite days of the year. A day to celebrate my wonderful, fun, beautiful mom!

It's a tradition in my family for my sister, Kristin, and I to cook for my mom each Mother's Day. (We used to plant flowers, too, but I think we griped enough about it in our teenage years that she gave up.) This year, we made Almond Chicken, twice baked potatoes, steamed asparagus and super fresh, super yum fruit salad. We sat outside and enjoyed what turned out to be a beautiful day! The girls even took a picture to commerate the day - a real rarity for us!

We wish we could've been with Matt's mom, too, today! Amarillo just needs to move closer to Dallas. :)

Well, this Mother's Day felt even more significant for us this year. And many of you already know, but it's because I'm going to be a mother next Mother's Day! Crazy and exciting and overwhelming...all rolled into one. We feel so blessed.

I'm about 11 weeks right now, and we're due the first week in December. It's been a rough ride so far - the "morning sickness" and exhaustion have been no fun! Matt has been the best husband ever - he totally doesn't mind going to the store 10 times a week for odd food and drink combos! Ha ha! I'm starting to feel more like myself, but I may have a few more weeks to go before I feel a lot better.

I posted a pic to start chronicling the belly growth. Right now, it's just from eating way too much, but I'm sure there will be something "real" soon.

We'll do our best to keep this updated, but we're notoriously bad at this kind of thing. :)













14 comments:

  1. Congrats! I am so happy for yall. I'm also so happy youre starting a blog so I can keep up with it all!
    Desiree

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  2. ive tried to start one but it takes forever for the pics to download...your not horrible if you dont keep the blog up just keep up with the belly pics. i did one every month! happy mothers day.

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  3. Congrats, Haley!!! So glad for you. Happy Mother's Day. - Andi

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  4. Awesome! Congratulations! Have fun blogging. It's a good way to keep everybody updated on the belly. Happy Mother's Day!

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  5. Cute blog!! It will be fun to keep up with ya'll. One of these days, I will actually update mine :0

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  6. Congratulations, Mommy and Daddy Payne!!
    We love you, 'three'. Susie and Don

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  7. YEAH!!! Congratulations Hayle and Matt! I love that yall now have a blog, it's super fun, and addicting. :) Congrats again!

    Erin

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  8. Cute, cute baby tummy! So glad you are feeling better! Sweet pic of the three "gals"!
    Love
    Karen

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  9. Cute blog :) I love your first post! Congrats again, I am just so excited for you guys :)

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  10. Congrats!! Love that you are blogging! I'll add you to my blogroll on my blog..
    www.livelaughlovefortoday.blogspot.com

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  11. Congratulations!!! Can not wait to hear more about the upcoming months. I was due in the middle of December last year with my little one and it is sooo much fun to have a newborn to cuddle up with during the winter months and especially Christmas! Good luck! -Jennifer (Grizzle) Hill

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  12. Congrats Haley! I am glad you have a blog! I will add you to my blogging friends!! You look so cute! Hope you are doing well!

    www.themoellenkamps.blogspot.com
    Desiree

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  13. cute photos! You are going to be so cute pregnant!

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