Vaillant Family Blog

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

HALLOWEEN 2012

This year for Halloween Hayden was a doctor.  He had received the dress up outfit for his birthday so we decided to save it for Halloween.  This will probably be the last Halloween I can get away with picking out his costume without too much of a fight.  I was feeling a little guilty when Hayden saw all his friends dressed in his favorite super hero outfits but he seemed to enjoy dressing up like his daddy and had fun playing Doc McHayden....fixing boo's boo's like daddy does. 

The Saturday before Halloween we were hosting a Hallo-Wine party for adults only at our house.  Some friends of ours were having a costume party earlier in the day so Eric took Hayden while I stayed home and prepared for our party.  Being 36 weeks pregnant slowed me down a little but we had fun catching up with friends and enjoyed some good wine, cheeses, chili and desserts.  Here are some pics from the day....
The two cutest Docs ever!

Being silly with daddy



Hangin at the party



My Hallo-Wine party treats - leaf sugar cookies and cupcake ghost

Halloween day we were happy that schools were open and Hayden could go to his class Halloween party.  Hurricane Sandy had kept us home for 2 days and we were ready to get out of the house.  We were very fortunate not to lose power or have any storm damage.  We were also happy the rain stopped in time for trick or treating.  We had planned to trick or treat and give out candy in our neighborhood but Eric got stuck at work so some friends invited us over to go out in their neighborhood.  Despite it being a little chilly Hayden had a great time trick or treating with friends!  Here are a few pics from the day.....
Bo in his full costume

Showing off his tats at school.  :)


Let's do this mommy!

Pretzels!  Woo Hoo!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Baby Sprinkle

Last week my friend Laura hosted a Baby Sprinkle for me and Baby V!  Lots of my local mommy friends were able to make it and we had a great time celebrating.  The little man received so many great gifts.  I am so fortunate to have met so many friends who are a great support to me.  I don't know what I would do without you ladies!  Thank you!


Monday, October 22, 2012

Gaver Farm

This past Saturday we took Hayden to Gaver Farm in Mount Airy, MD for some more fall fun.  It was one of Eric's few days off this month so we wanted to make it a fun family day since we've been so busy lately getting ready for the baby.  :)  It was a cool fall day and Hayden enjoyed all the fun activities they had.  He had fun bouncing with daddy, spent at least 30 minutes at the duck races and gave Eric a workout driving the pedal cars.  We were also able to do a hay-ride and Hayden picked out a nice pumpkin.  Here are some pics from the day....








Monday, October 1, 2012

Belvedere Plantation

This past weekend we kicked off the Fall Season at Belvedere Plantation in Fredericksburg, VA.  It was their opening day and the crowd was very light so it felt like the kids had the whole place to themselves for a while.  The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time.  This was our last little road trip before the baby!  And of course, pictures to document the day.....

Cute Bo




The boys loved the rope swing!


Cousins!

Zipline

Picking out a pumpkin


Wallace & Vaillant Fam



Fall Prego Shots

While at Belvedere Plantation with the fam we decided to do some maternity shots for Baby V.  It was the perfect place to get some great fall pregnancy pictures.  Thanks to my mom for being our photographer!  :)

32 weeks


Best we could get of Hayden at the end of the morning.  Not looking too happy to be a big brother.  :)


Just for fun!