Hayden turns one!

January 21, 2009

I'm feeling a bit blue as I look at my little man and think back to one year ago as we brought him home from the hospital. Everyone always says it, but the time does go by much too quickly.

Over the weekend Hayden was having a rough time with his molar (9 1/2 teeth now!) and trying to settle down in his crib. He'd only stay calm if I held my hand on his chest. It made me think back to when he was an infant and how we had to soothe him to sleep early on. Where does it go!?

I picked him up to cuddle and hold him and whamo...the tears started to flow. I just love this little man more than I ever thought possible!

It's so amazing to watch his development. He's so excited when he learns something new. The look on his faces just cries "Mommy, look what I did!!" It's so precious. I just love this little guy!!!

He was so excited by his "woof" cake!

Didn't care too much for sticking his fingers into the frosting. Mommy, what is this icky stuff on my finger?



















And here he is post party...completely tuckered out.

Christmas Fun!

Christmas 2008

Hayden got to meet Santa Claus at day care. He did well, but wasn't too sure about that strange man holding him.


















He really liked his "woofie" Christmas stocking. He thought it was so much fun to cuddle with.

One of Hayden's favorite gifts was his big learning kitchen from Grandma Carol and Grandpa Paul.

Daddy's Hat

December 21, 2008

I love to try on Daddy's big hat.














I couldn't resist putting this picture up. I love the expression on Hayden's face!

Big ultrasound reveals...It's A ...

December 15, 2008

Dennis and I went for the 18 week level II ultrasound today. I still can't believe we're really having another little one! The technician was great and pointed out lots of features on the baby. She checked several times to reveal the gender, but the baby wasn't cooperating. The legs were criss-crossed for most of the exam. Dennis and I sqeezed each other's hand in anticipation.

I started to wonder if we'd have to wait until the birth! Finally the technician went in for another look and said "You're having a little girl!" I responded with "really, are you sure?!" She froze the image on the screen and there it was...those three little lines that show a girl's anatomy!

I immediately started to sob. Dennis held my hand tight and told me not to cry. I'm so excited that we'll have a boy and a girl! We couldn't be any more blessed!!

I'll add some ultrasound pictures once I get them scanned. :)

Ho Ho Ho!!

December 7, 2008
Another big day. Not only did Hayden get to "help" decorate the tree, but he also met Santa Claus!





















Hayden did pretty well in meeting Santa. He was just about due for a nap and seemed more interested in the big fan blowing, but he didn't cry! What an adorable little elf!

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

December 6, 2008

Today we took Hayden to help pick out our Christmas tree.


















Daddy, I like this one!

Here comes the bump

November 30, 2008

At just over 16 weeks, my belly's just starting to appear. I'm still 9 pounds less than when I even got pregnant with Hayden. Yah me! I pulled out my old maternity clothes and started to rotate my "normal" clothes out of the closet. Here we go again!