Haleigh is 5!

It's hard to believe that Haleigh is 5 already! On the one hand when I think back to when I was pregnant with her and we were living in the barn in California, it seems like forever ago! But at the same time, it’s gone by so quickly! She is growing into her own little person and it is fun to see her mind start processing things differently. She is usually full of smiles and quick to give a hug or snuggle. She likes to play with Annaliese and is a great big sister to Lydia.

Dad brought flowers to school for her birthday!

She doesn’t like to be the center of attention, and for her birthday, she wanted to have dinner with both her grandpas and grandmas instead of having a big party. She’s been looking forward to turning 5 for several months and had a few very specific requests...cheese pizza and chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and a red smiley face! We had Uncle Thane, Auntie Kim, Elias and Malachi join us as well for a little birthday party. (Uncle Ben and Auntie Kelsey were out of town so they couldn't make it.)

Auntie Kim helping to get her new doll dressed.

Trying out the new balance beam.

Here's a little summary of life with Haleigh:
Sleeping: Haleigh goes to bed between 7:30-8:00pm and sleeps until between 6:30-7:00am. She still sucks her thumb at night despite our efforts to help her quit! Shelby frequently sleeps on Haleigh's bed as well. She has a quiet time every afternoon for about an hour; most of the time she plays with the magnets, her dolls, or reads books but every once in a while she will curl up under the blanket and sleep. 

Clothing: Most of her stuff is 5T now. It's hard to say what size shoe-she has some size 9 shoes that fit and some size 10 ones that are too small! 

Favorite Activities and other fun facts:

• Building with magnets is still a favorite activity
• Haleigh loves going to school and will throw out Spanish words every now and then.
• One on one time is super important! When Annaliese is around, she is such a follower; but Haleigh is super creative and has great ideas when it's up to her. 
• She wears a dress almost every day.
• She started doing gymnastics and loves it!
• She's our sensitive child...almost every time we watch a family movie, Haleigh cries during it.

Favorite Food: Chicken, Green Beans, and Black Beans

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Activity: Playing Magnets

Favorite Animal: "Baby pandas because they are cute."