The Haws Family Blog

Okay, so there is never a good time for a Mom to start a blog....so here goes. Starting this month, the Haws family will officially have a teenager, two pre-teens, and a baby. We aren't really sure how we are going to pull this off, but I atleast had good teachers. Thanks Mom and Dad. Come to think of it, that is what Mom had when she fell asleep at the wheel and drove into the desert.....they tried :) I am up at 4:45 a.m., attempting to run (my latest hobby.) I usually make it to bed by 11:00 p.m and start over again the next day. It is a little crazy busy around here, but life is good.
Our little Lani turned 1 this last week and we couldn't be more in love with her. She was worth every stretch mark, varicose vein, and even all the throwing up! She makes it nearly impossible to be sad or grouchy. She isn't walking yet but manages to find her way into all of our lives and hearts for that matter. We taught her to say "Jesus" which we were so proud of, but unfortunately she says it inappropriately, like when she drops her toy or hits her head. We will work on that one.
Lauren turns 13 this next week and really, couldn't be a greater kid, okay, she could be cleaner, but she is amazing for the most part! She is so smart and so talented, she doesn't even bother to ask for help from us with homework or life. She has already surpassed me in height and intelligence! Ellyse is still itty bitty with a huge heart. She loves everyone and makes everyone around her happier. She works so hard to do what is right and will do almost anything we ask of her, sometimes, we don't even have to ask! Milan is nearly 8 and holding his own as the only brother around here. He puts up with all of us girls and loves that baby sister as much as if she had been the brother he desperately wanted.
Christopher continues to fight the fight everyday at work! We couldn't ask for a harder working Dad and Husband. He still loves his tv time on the weekends, but finds time to come up with things like "the secret family handshake." If you don't know it, you are not one of us. Ellyse finally agreed to do it. She was the last to agree to be in this slightly crazy group we call the Christopher Haws Family!
On a sad note....we lost our sweet Grandpa and Great Grandpa Arnett this week. We all adored him and will miss him so much. He was one of the last of the great generation that gave us all the freedom we somethimes take for granted today.
We will love you forever Grandpa Arnett and can't wait to see you again!