The Hakes Family: May 2009

5.08.2009

Early Mother's Day Surprise

David is at a Pastor's retreat right now in Western PA and told the girls that a package would be coming on Thursday and that Abby needed to make sure she got it. She thought she needed to hide it and not let me have it until Mother's Day, but Daddy called and talked to her yesterday and let her know that she needed to have Mommy open it right away.

So, last night the girls were very excited to help me open the box that said "ProFlowers" on the outside! :)

We opened up the most beautiful TWO dozen roses! The girls helped me get a vase ready and put the "flower food" in the water and then after I trimmed each stem, the girls took turns putting the flowers in the vase. They were thrilled....it made me enjoy the flowers even more, just by watching their excitement. Abby just kept saying, "This was Daddy's idea....This is a great surprise!....Daddy has great ideas!" It was so fun!

I also had the most precious note included with the flowers, and I'd love to share it with you!

To the best mom in the whole world! You serve so tiredlessly & unselfishly to help meet the daily demands of our family. You deserve flowers every day for all the wonderful ways you take such precious care of all of us. We can never tell you enough how much we love you! muhrffmm u 7u89.lAjaj8AZz (Aidan typed that) Love, David, Abby, Ally & Aidan

I LOVE YOU ALL MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY!

Sleepy Boy

Aidan was teething terribly this day and was having so much trouble getting a good nap so I ended up bringing him down to the couch and laid with him. He finally fell sound asleep....

Ally with Pigtails....isn't she cute?

Reading Phillies Game

A couple of weeks ago we went to a Reading Phillies baseball game. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed time with friends and as a family.

Abby Meeting Quack the Duck

Cool Dude!

Aidan Loves To Be Upside Down...

5.07.2009

Easter

My mom flew out for a long Easter weekend with us. It was a busy weekend, but a lot of fun, as we celebrated Ally's birthday along with Jesus' death on the cross and his resurrection! How awesome!

Easter Egg Hunt at Church

Some Fun Pictures of the Weekend...

Ally's 3rd Birthday

On Good Friday, our precious and very sensitive little girl, Ally, who by the way, has the best smile in the world....turned 3 years old! WOW! She has definitely grown up so fast....maybe it's because she's the middle child (so far) or because she and Abby are only 20 months apart and I've always been busy taking care of another very busy busy little girl at the same time. Ally is amazing, though, she is so sensitive and right now is very much into making sure that Mommy & Daddy are happy and not sad or upset with her. She loves running errands with Mommy, too. Just this morning, we dropped Abby off at preschool and Ally immediately asks, "What next, Mommy?" I love it! She really is such a fun little girl & I love to be with her! I love taking her soft little hand in mine and walking across the parking lot as we get ready to enter a store. And it doesn't matter what store either, Ally always has a great time....even as we left Staples, Ally said "Mommy, I love that store!" A great little girl, with a great view of life and a huge love for her family!

Here are some pictures of our precious little girl on her birthday!

Our Princess at Chuck E. Cheese

Check Out These Smiles...

Proud To Share The Ride With My Brother...

And Some More Princesses...

The Little Man Of The House

The little man of the house is quickly growing up before our eyes. He is the love of the house....he naps & the girls just can't wait until he wakes up. He is a lot of fun. Here are some fun pictures of our Aidan...

Aidan's 9 Month Pictures

Kitchen Floor!!!

Yes, so many of you have been waiting to see the final result of our new kitchen floor. Now, I'm still working on some minor changes...like curtains above my kitchen sink, but here you will see my new paint job and the flooring. I removed the old apple wallpaper & border that my sister-in-law, Heide, & I put up now almost 8 years ago. I am sorry to say, Heide, but it was time & I was not the least bit sad to see it go! :) After the kitchen is complete with curtains & all, I will post more pics.