NO chooos for Neen!

Aren't these the cutest feet you have ever seen? Well....these feet do not like socks or shoes. At ALL!!!! These feet belong to a little girl who will not leave on her socks or her shoes. We have resorted to only Crocs, which makes putting shoes back on a little easier, but not so cute with all of her clothes.

As soon as we get in the car, shoes come off. As soon as we get in the store shoes come off. We often hear comments like "Aren't your tootsies cold?", and "Does Mama not buy you any shoes?" Well yeah, I buy her shoes. I think she has more pairs than I do! So our new motto is "let your toes be free".

Oooh, look at the toes in this picture. Yes, they are super blurry, but do you think this could be a reason for not wearing shoes. I guess with shoes on, your toes can't practice contortionism.

This picture is just for fun! Don't they look sweet here? Don't let looks fool you!

Now these pictures are not good quality, probably some of the worst quality shots I've taken, but look at the love of singing this girl has! She is singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (her favorite) while going in circles.

My babies LOVE babies!!

My girls have plenty of toys to play with! Too many to be exact, but the one thing they have the most of is baby dolls. They LOVE their dolls. Each doll has a name, a personality, and even a story about when they were born. If my girls continue to love babies as much as they do now, they will both be wonderful Mamas in the many, many years to come. Oh...guess what they want for Christmas? You got it! More baby dolls.

Here are a few candid shots I took. Just look at the love and ownership they have for these dolls. They truly LOVE each and every one of them!

Anniversary BIRTHDAY Celebration!

I love this time of year! The breeze in the air, the smells, the colors, and tastes. I especially love this time of year for all the memories I've made.

Memories of when Casey and I first started dating. The pitter patter of our hearts. The hand in hand walks. Our first kiss. Snuggles on the couch. The cold haunted hay ride. The time we spent working out. The chinese food and minute maid orange. The 80's music and the bass in my favorite green truck. Sonic. The moments we spent gazing into one anothers eyes. And, most importantly the day we got married.

13 years ago today, Casey and I made a vow to love ourselves and each other always. To be the best that we could be for God and for each other.

Many people, well....everyone we knew was against our decision to get married. No one thought our marriage would last because I was too young, and we were at different places in our lives.

As always God has bigger plans than others first see, or want to understand. You see, when God created Casey he already knew that I would be born six years later, and that I would be the perfect match for him, and that he would be the perfect match for me. He made us who we are to compliment each other, to love, share, and cherish HIS greatness together. To walk in HIS light and to raise a family to do the same. We try hard every day to withhold our promise to each other and to God. We love deeply. We care deeply. We laugh deeply. Our hearts sing deeply together! Now and forever!

I love you Casey with every beat of my heart! You make me proud of who you are today and who you'll become tomorrow! You make my life a better place. I'm so glad GODS plan was bigger than anyone else could imagine. Thank you for loving me, and our maker.

October 1996, about 3 weeks before we got married.

May 2009

Today is also Trinity's Birthday. We love that she shares this special day with us. She is one of the greatest blessings we have ever received. She has brought so much love and joy, and laughter to our lives. We love EVERY moment of her!!

We hope you have a wonderful 2nd Birthday sweet baby girl!

Happy Birthday Trinity Loran

aka: Nina, Nini, Neen, Neener

We love you!

October photo EXPLOSION!

Where did the month go? October flew by, and the Hazelwood's were busy doing fun stuff! We went to the Pumpkin Patch three times. Auntie Manda came to visit for Balloon Fiesta. It snowed here in October (a record low). Nana came to visit for Halloween, and we had a small early birthday party for Trin while she was here. The girls and I visited the Painting Corral and it was so much FUN! I love this time of year.

By the looks of it, that is one "heaby puntin".

She wanted nothing to do with pumpkins. She wanted the "ittle" ones, the squash.

I love these kind of pictures. Moments of love between the three.

Trin loved this air bounce at the pumpkin patch. I think between Amanda and I she went on it a dozen times. I LOVE Balloon Fiesta! These photos do not do it justice. There are literally hundreds of balloons in the air at once. It is beautiful, and the most photographed event in the US.

I thought the color of this balloon was really pretty, and it's my brothers favorite color, so I thought he would like it.

Having fun with Amanda at the Night Glows.

Being silly. Not sure why these were set up at Balloon Fiesta but fun none the less.

We were the early risers one morning getting to the park at 5:00am for mass ascension.

Did I mention it was cold in the morning? Were we crazy to do this 2 mornings in a row. Freezing and being sleep deprived? Yes, but I would do it, and will do it again.

The owl was one of my favorites, and reminded me of all the ELW girls.

Darth Vader was little Casey's favorite. Can you tell which way the wind was blowing?

Amanda and I. "do we look like sisters?"

We went up into the Sandia Mountains to let the kids play in the snow. We could see the snow from our house, but needed to travel to the other side of the mountains to play.

Casey and Anna LOVE the snow. Neen...well she could live without it. She didn't last too long. She kept saying "told mom, told". It looks like we need to stock up on hats and gloves. We're supposed to have a very cold, snowy winter.

Nana came to visit for Halloween. She helped the kids carve pumpkins. Anna carved Ariel, and Trin and Casey carved funny faces. I think they had the most fun eating the roasted pumpkin seeds. Neen kept eating them with the shells on, calling them popcorn.

Trin was a chicken this year. Although she looked very cute, she was pouty. She did enjoy the bounce houses and candy. I think we went through one full bottle of hand sanitizer that night. Oh yeah....we also locked ourselves out of the house.

Happy Hazelwood's at Trunk or Treat.

My Lobo. Casey decided to be the mascot from UNM.

My little cluck cluck again.

Anna has been asking to be a witch since she was 3 years old. I really thought it would pass, but this year when I asked, she mentioned being a good purple haired witch. I couldn't resist. Something about those eyes and sweet smile. It's not like she really wants to be a witch ya know. What's the harm in dress up for one halloween? Can you see that big tooth bulging and ready to come through?

Big tooth, big tooth go away, won't you please... let my little girl stay?

Trin had a little party while Nana was here. The little mommy is already multi-tasking. She's sucking on a lollipop, cashing out, and taking care of her new little baby in her sling. I just love that baby sling. It is adorable.

Here's Nini. So happy, but trying not to let anyone know. Can you believe she is almost two?

I took the girls to a painting shop, and they loved it. Trin looks like such a big girl doing all the things Anna does. It's amazing how fast that 3rd child grows up. Just look... TOTAL concentration on their faces.

My baby faced big girl loves to paint.

I can't wait to take the girls back again. Maybe at Thanksgiving when my mom and sis are in town.

A few videos from the last few weeks. Enjoy!