A Sunny Day

I've been in a bit of a blogging slump lately. It seems like we just play and I don't take many pictures. But since yesterday was warmer than it has been, we bundled up and went outside for some fresh air. Here are a few pics from our day.


I love this picture. He looks to be contemplating the meaning of life...

Funny face..

So serious...

Chasing daddy...

And playing with Whiskey...

First Hunt (Not for sensitive stomachs)

Hayden got to experience his first hunt this year. I came down with a touch of the flu right before Christmas. In order to give me some time to rest, Brian took Hayden hunting in one of the ground blinds on the farm. I think they both were pretty excited. The weather cooperated and Hayden loved it.


After the first deer was shot, they called me and that's all Hayden could talk about...the "pain train"! I was surprised that the noise from the gun didn't bother him but I think he was so excited that he didn't even notice.


Here are a few pics of him on the way to the blind and the field they hunted.

Here is one of the after:

Hunting with daddy is all Hayden could talk about for days. He was so excited and wants to go again!

Happy New Year

So we are a little late in wishing you a Happy New Year. I've had a few problems getting pictures off my camera(s) but I've fixed the issue.


We had a great time being off around the holidays. We spent Christmas Eve with Brian's family and Christmas Day with my family. Hayden seemed to understand Christmas a little more this year. He was excited to open presents and play with his new toys. I definately noticed the difference in his maturity from last year to this year. He is growing by leaps and bounds! Here are some pics from our holidays.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

I neglected to take pictures at my parents house. We were all to busy opening the mounds of gifts and having a good time. These pics are from our house and Hayden getting his Train Table from Santa.

Spreading Christmas Cheer

Here are a few videos for your viewing pleasure. Beware that they were taken while Hayden was in the bath last night. We hope that everyone is having a wonderful Christmas Season!

Let Me See Your Muscles

Hayden's new thing is to show us his muscles. He makes the face and the sounds to go along with it. It's too cute not to share... (ignore the applesauce on his pants...it was bath time)

Here's a shot of our Christmas tree. Hayden did a great job helping put up a few ornaments. I love the way our house feels at Christmas - so warm and cozy! Now we are just waiting for Santa Clause to visit!

Tractor Bed

Hayden got his much anticipated tractor bed on Friday (you can ooh and ahh now and be jealous because this bed is so fabulous for a little boy!). He was such a big helper to Poppa while he and Noona put it together in his room. Here are a few pics of him "helping".

Here he's telling me that he's working on his bed.

Fast asleep...

Hayden absolutely LOVES his new bed. He's taken really good naps and slept well at night. He is such a big boy!

Here are a few pics of us playing over the weekend.

Thanksgiving Pics

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving (other than Hayden's persistent cough) that was shared with all of our families! It is so nice to just hang out with your family and be thankful for all the love in the room! Here are a few pictures of the kids. You'll see exactly how many pictures it takes to get a descent one of them both not acting crazy.

Starting out ok...

Addie looking a little confused...

Hayden with a half-hearted "cheese" and I think Addison was aggressively smiling...

The finale....such cute kids!

Grandma Bev with Addison...

Grandpa with Bryson...

Hayden and Daddy...

Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Thanksgiving

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:3-5

Things I am thankful for:

1. My husband's health and his sister for being so giving
2. My healthy and wonderful son
3. Wonderful family and friends to share in the joys and sorrows of life
4. Everything God has provided for me

What are you thankful for?

We're Back

So it's been a while since I've posted and I wanted to update you on all the wonderful things we've done. We've gone from birthday party to birthday party and had a great time in between. Hayden has definately enjoyed having time to play with his cousins and friends. This past Saturday night, Hayden's friend, Haylee, came over to play for a few hours while her mommy and sister had some good time together. Here are a few pictures from the fun night. It was hard to capture them together and not running :)


Dinner time...

Popcorn snack time (caught Hayden with an itchy nose)...

Hayden has a little surprise coming in the next few days. He's moving to his big boy Tractor bed that Poppa is making him. Hopefully I'll have more pictures to post after Thanksgiving and spending time with our families.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!!

Our little Indian from last year

Happy Halloween

This year was the first for Hayden that he actually enjoyed being dressed and saying "Trick or Treat"! Brian took Hayden and our neighbor, Codey, around our neighborhood and they had a blast. He came home on such a sugar high. All Hayden kept saying was "more candy, more candy please". We finally had to "sop" up all the sugar with some milk and a breadsick. Here are a few pictures from the night! (By the way, it was Hayden's idea to wear his Crocs.)

Halloween Party

Here are a few pics from the Atkins halloween party on Sunday.

Turkey Hunter, Train Conductor, Medusa

Happy Birthday Toot Toot Beth

Yesterday was my sister's birthday! I've posted before about her and what she means to me but I wanted to take another minute to emphasize how much I love her!



Back in 1982 when she was born, I'm sure I wasn't a happy camper to now have to share my house with her. I vividly remember a time before she was born when I tried to sit in mom's lap in the rocking chair and there wasn't much lap left due to the baby taking "my" space. Little did I know how important this baby would be to me.


Over the years, I had many frustrations hearing her say "Bec Be won't play with me" or "you're not the boss of me!" These phrases I heard for MANY years. We both have changed so much over the past 25 years. She has become my best friend. I talk to her everyday (at least once a day) and she's the person I call when I need to talk, vent, cry, or laugh. She is my "go to" person for many things, especially if something were to happen to me and Hayden needed a loving home. We are lucky that we have great family that would definately take care of him, but Beth is so much like me in the mothering sense that it is conforting to know that his life would be filled with love (and tractors)!







Happy Birthday Beth! We love you!!!!!!

Circus

Yesterday we took Hayden to the Shriner's Circus. It was small but just enough to keep his attention for the majority of the time. Here are a few pics of the things he liked most.

The tigers are gorgeous. They were so big and so cooperative. I loved this picture of the one tiger licking the other one's face.

The motorcycle was by far pretty cool. It was awfully windy so I'm sure this poor guy was a little nervous as well as the girl that was hanging below him.

This one is sort of blurry. The wind was so bad a times. This little monkey was very mischievous.

I think the elephants were everyone's favorite. They were so cute!

Here they are laying down...It was amazing watching such large creatures lay down and then get right back up.