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Extended Vacation

I am absolutely thankful for Ian taking off a few extra days this week.  The daily grind was beginning to get to me, and having him home--all day--with a lot of down time is just what we have been needing.  Not only as a family, but as a couple.

I am bummed that he is returning to work tomorrow, but thankful it is only for 2 days until the weekend ( :  We have a big night out planned Saturday that we are looking forward to.  We are attending this year's wine fest with a group of my friends so it should be amazing.  

Haley is now approaching 16 months.  We have our ups and downs, but I mostly love this age.  Teething didn't seem so bad when she was younger, but these recent ones of been dealing us a fit.  We are also working towards getting rid of the pacifier.  We are pacifier free during the night--but unfortunately, it is not without a fight.  She usually cries some, and requires a bit of encouragement.  I may or may not have rocked her to sleep a few nights ago.  I think we both needed that.  But back to the pacifier, she still requires one at nap time.  Otherwise--she would seriously just go napless and cry for hours in her crib.  She is persistent, and evidently more persistent than I have been.  In the next few weeks, I am looking for a good three days in a row we can afford to really break this habit.  Wish us luck.

With that, I would just like to leave you all with some pictures:

Devious look 
"Oh, so this electrical socket is a no too hu??? What if I touch it like this...whatcha gunna do mom, hu?"



Her poor teeth were bothering her

Mid Giggle






We are officially HUGE Little Monkey Business fans.  That place is awesome.  Thanks Erin for the recommendation!




Pretending to parent so I have an excuse to go into the bouncy house too!





Yay pictures! 

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