Fall

We got together with Justin, Lacey, and Addison yesterday at Grandmama and Granddaddy's house (Beverly and Don) and enjoyed some yummy chili and the kids playing outside. It was so beautiful. We couldn't have asked for better weather. Hayden and Addison were too cute together. They really enjoyed the leaves on the ground.

Here's the link to pictures. Enjoy!

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Happy Birthday

We had dinner at Blackhorse last night to celebrate Beth and Uncle Frank's birthdays. Nothing like yummy pizza to celebrate your birthday!

Uncle Frank and Beth aka Aunt Toot Toot

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Memo, Chase, and Uncle Frank

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Hayden (trying to escape) and Memo

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Hayden showing Nonna his full belly!

Blue Diamonds, Yellow Stars

Apparently Hayden has picked up a few tricks of the trade. This past week we've been giving him Lucky Charms to take to school for breakfast. On Saturday, I noticed that he only eats the marshmellows out. I wonder where he got that from.

Yesterday after his long nap, I asked him if he was ready for lunch. As I was getting out the chicken nuggets, he goes to the pantry and gets the box of Lucky Charms. He takes the box and his juice and sits on the floor by his high chair. I went to the garage to get my camera out of the car and when I came back, this is what we had...

Poor dogs... They were staring in the back door (ignore the muddy door) and Whiskey was whining wanting to eat the mess. Hayden was nice enough to want to share (thru the door). (Yes, Hayden was still in his jammies at 2:00pm yesterday!!!)

Riding in Cars with Boys

When I got home a few days ago, Brian and Hayden were playing outside. Hayden immediately came to the car and wanted in. Brian put him in the front seat with me while we sat in the driveway. Isn't he just the cutest?!?!?!?

More Pumpkin Pictures

(What a sweet face! We were ready for the hayride.)

My handsome men!!!

Pumpkin Patch

We had a great time at the Patterson Place pumpkin patch. Brian's family owns it so it's always nice to catch up with them.

They have several animals in cages that you "see but don't touch". I think Hayden's favorite was the turkey. He and Brian had a good time "talking" to the turkey and getting it fired up.

(Playing on the tractors)

(Playing in the corn and seed)

(We are in the corn maze. This is my favorite picture. I love the way the sun shines down on them.)

Helping Daddy

I think he was there for moral support...

Playing

Sunday was so nice out. We went to the play area at Woodlawn Elementary School. Hayden had a great time on the slides. He is so brave and wants to do them by himself.

Some of Hayden's new things are saying pumpkin and also telling you what a sheep says. He is also working on 2 more teeth. It seems like he can't get one completely in before 2 more start in. This will make 14 teeth for him. My little monster...

Thankful

Something hit me today....Hayden is growing up! If you are a mother, you know what I'm taking about and what it feels like. On one hand I'm so happy that he is starting to do more things for himself and being so much fun. On the other, I want to just hold him and squeeze him back into a baby. I feel so fortunate and blessed to have such a wonderful, healthy, thriving child. He is by far the best of me and will be the best thing I have ever done. I tell Brian all the time that I feel so fortunate that I have the best of him and myself balled into one great person. There are so many people that aren't as fortunate as us. After all we've gone thru, we were blessed with a healthy child. I cannot thank God enough for that considering how much I worried throughout my pregnancy. I guess it's the "glass half empty" part of me.

If you ever are feeling frustrated with your children, you need to visit this site. I've been following this family for the past 30 days or so. Their story is absolutely heart-wrenching. God has definately given them the strength to live each day to the fullest. They even celebrate Eliot's birthday every day. Check out this site. It is absolutely amazing. I have prayed for this family many times. Please keep them in your prayers as they go thru each day with Eliot and all that his ailments bring to them.

http://mattandginny.blogspot.com/

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Interesting

On the way back from a wedding last month we saw this license plate. It is definately how I'm feeling today now that it's Friday!!!

On the same subject....I've changed my hours at work to 7:30 - 4:30. Now that I'm on the interstate a few minutes earlier, I'm riding with a new set of cars/people. I saw this car yesterday and tried to take a picture with my phone but couldn't get a good detailed picture. This morning I had my camera and was ready. (I'm sure it is illegal to drive at 80 mph and try to take a picture.) This car is too adorable.

It's a VW bug with the "toy winder" on the trunk/hood. It actually spins while the car is moving. It was too cute. Like a little toy....

Daddy's Boy

Here lately, Hayden has become Daddy's boy which is great except that he wants to do everything Brian does. When we got home last night, Brian was mowing the yard. Hayden was definately not scared of the noise from the mower and wanted to ride with Brian. Hayden just kept waving to him until Brian stopped the mower so Hayden could come see him. Of course you know what happened next.

Brian had stopped the mower and cut it off so Hayden could "ride". Hayden immediately started trying to turn the wheel and playing with the knobs. They were too cute!

Happy Birthday Grace

On Sunday, we went to Grace's 2nd birthday party. Her birthday was actually September 28th but Sunday was too perfect for her party!

Birthday Girl

Here is Grace's momma (Lynnette) riding on Grace's birthday gift. She was trying to entice her into riding it herself.

Here they are riding together!

Of course, Hayden found something to play with other than toys. He just loved touching Joseph's trailor. Typical boy thing I guess.

The weather was great and everyone had a great time. Happy Birthday little Princess!!!!

Weekend

We had a great weekend! Friday night Hayden and I went to Target in search of birthday gifts for Grace's party on Sunday. While there, I scowered the $1 bins and found the most adorable foam crowns - 2 for $1. The pink one was perfect for Grace;s party and the yellow one for Hayden to play at home.

After his morning nap, we ran errands and went to Nonna's to play for a while. Here he is in the car with his "pimp hat."

His shirt says "I do all my own stunts" which is very appropriate for him.